This is a major year for the university, because by this time next week, UTSA will be officially merged with UT Health San Antonio.
SAN ANTONIO — Students at UTSA are headed back to class Monday morning, and back to their regular routines.
This is a major year for the university, because by this time next week, UTSA will be officially merged with UT Health San Antonio.
That merger will happen September 1 and when it’s is complete, it will be the third-largest research university in the state.
UTSA says that the merger will offer more than 350 highly competitive degree and certificate programs from liberal arts, engineering, business, to the health sciences like dentistry, nursing, and biomedical sciences.
During their announcement which happened almost exactly a year ago, UTSA said this merger would have a direct economic impact of $6 billion dollars.
The university is having special events and activities related to the merger as students come back to campus.
Those are just a few things, the university says are major milestones happening this year on their campus.
College is a time of enormous growth, and the right support services and programs help students balance challenges, make the most of opportunities and stay on track toward graduation. UTSA has these resources available to offer their students:
- Wellbeing Services – Includes the Wellness 360 health clinic, counseling services, self-care resources, addiction recovery support and 24/7 assistance.
- TimelyCare – Provides free, real-time mental health and telehealth support through a mobile app.
- Student Assistance Services – Offers guidance for navigating both academic and non-academic concerns.
- Academic Support – Encompasses advising, tutoring, student success coaching, mentoring, and other resources.
- College Student Success Centers – Provide academic support tailored to each student’s college and major.
- One Stop – Centralized resource for financial aid, registration, scholarships, and related services.
- Roadrunner Pantries – Supplies free food and personal essentials to students, staff and faculty with a valid UTSA ID at both the Main and Downtown campuses.
- Campus Services – Covers parking and transportation, housing and residence life, dining and meal plans and more.
- University Career Center– Offers students and alumni access to tools, resources and programming that will support them at any and every step in their career journey and facilitates connections with hundreds of top employers.
- Najim Center for Innovation and Career Advancement – Creates opportunities for students to gain skills and real-world industry experience, from developing their own start-ups to working with local companies to help solve business challenges.
- Starting college strong means getting connected.
- Roadrunner Days – Provides opportunities for UTSA students to start the semester with fun events and traditions.
- RowdyLink – Makes it easy for students to find organizations, meet new people, and feel part of the community.
- Students are encouraged to meet their professors early in the semester — building those relationships makes a real difference in their success.
- School spirit is a big part of feeling connected. UTSA students get free tickets to home football games at the Alamodome — the first one is September 6 — a tradition that brings the campus community together.
UTSA promotes a well-rounded college experience, encouraging students to explore new opportunities, try new things, and step outside their comfort zones.
Whether it’s academics, health, career readiness or simply finding community, UTSA offers the resources students need to thrive.
The message to every student is simple: you belong here and we’re here to help you every step of the way.