Students at UTSA head back to class

SAN ANTONIO — It’s time to get rowdy! Monday is the first day of school for students at UTSA. And just days ago, the Roadrunner welcomed freshman during move in. Now they will head to class for the first time as college students.

Freshman Maddie Orona just want make friends. And she’ll have no problem doing so.

College officials tell us 35,000 students will attend UTSA this fall.

Maddie is also one of 3,300 students who recently moved into campus housing. There are a total of five UTSA-owned properties on the main campus..

Then you have University Oaks, which is also here on site but managed by a third party company.

Last week was move in and we had a chance to speak with some of them as they entered the dorms.

Many were excited about school starting but most were looking forward to personal experiences they expect ahead.

We asked them, “what are you most looking forward to?”

“Making a lot of new friends and exploring the city,” said Maddie.

“Personally, I think I’m just looking forward to trying new things as it is my last year and just trying to savor every moment of it that I can because I know I will definitely miss it,” said Angelica.

There are several other exciting things happening at UTSA this year. The biggest announcement so far is possibly the merger between UTSA and UT Health San Antonio. That won’t be complete until 2025.

Also in the works is another dorm on campus. Blanco Hall is under construction and will open next fall to 600 residential students.

Lastly, there is a new degree program focused on digital influencing. Students will learn how to successfully build a digital brand.

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