Coordinated Admission Program Universities The University of Texas at San Antonio
With more than 28,500 students enrolled in 131 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, The University of Texas at San Antonio is the second-largest component in The University of Texas System.
The University of Texas at San Antonio serves the San Antonio metropolitan area and the broader region of South Texas through programs and services offered from its three campuses: the 1604 Campus, the Downtown Campus and the Institute of Texan Cultures. The university’s three campuses provide access and opportunity for large numbers of historically underserved students.
UTSA offers 64 bachelor’s, 46 master’s and 21 doctoral degree programs. As the university moves forward, it remains dedicated to its commitment to access and excellence in education.
Financial Aid
UTSA’s Office of Student Financial Aid and Enrollment Services works to serve students and the community in an efficient, service-friendly atmosphere. They can be contacted by calling (toll free) 1-800-669-0191 or (local) 210-458-8000.
Financial need is determined once you submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). If you haven't done so already, you may file an application electronically on the FAFSA web site.
If you applied for financial aid for UT Austin (by completing the FAFSA) but plan to attend UTSA as part of CAP, you must make certain that UTSA is authorized to receive your FAFSA information.
If you did not originally designate UTSA to receive your information, you can make the correction to your FAFSA in one of several ways (see below), but adding UTSA's school code (010115) to the online FAFSA is the most efficient.
Options for Correcting Your FAFSA
Paper Student Aid Report (SAR)
If you have your paper SAR, add UT San Antonio’s FAFSA code (010115) in Step 6 of the FAFSA, sign the report and return it to the address indicated for corrections.
Phone Correction
Call the Federal Student Aid Information Center at 1-800-433-3243. You will need the Data Release Number (DRN) printed on your SAR to make the correction by phone.
Online
Visit the FAFSA on the Web and select the Add or Delete a School Code link. You will need a Federal Student Aid PIN to access and update your FAFSA information online. If you don't know your PIN, visit the Federal Student Aid PIN site for help.
Scholarships
The General Scholarship Deadline for the 2009-2010 academic year was February 15, 2009. Applications for scholarships awarded through specific UTSA departments may be obtained from the respective department. The department scholarship deadlines may vary.
The UTSA Scholarships Office site also contains information about other UTSA and non-UTSA scholarships that could be available.
Housing
On-campus housing spaces are filling very quickly. Accordingly, UTSA encourages those students who wish to live on-campus to apply for housing as soon as possible by completing the online UTSA housing application. You'll need your UTSA student ID number (also called your BANNER ID number) to submit this application.
How to obtain your Student/BANNER ID
Accessing UTSA Online Services
In order to submit an online housing application and access other secure online services on UTSA's web site, you'll need to know your UTSA student ID number (also called your BANNER ID). This number is different than your UT EID.
If you select UTSA on your online CAP agreement, you'll receive an e-mail from UTSA that acknowledges the university has received your application information from UT Austin and entered your information into the UTSA computer system. This process can take up to a few weeks. The e-mail will include your UTSA student identification number or BANNER ID number. This number will also be posted in the upper right-hand corner of the CAP acceptance letter that you receive from UTSA. The number begins with the @ sign and is followed by eight numbers.
Since many of the off-campus options may be filling as well, all new students would be well advised to make their housing plans for the fall semester very soon.
UTSA Housing Options
On-Campus Housing
UTSA University Housing provides convenience in a student friendly atmosphere, where academic success comes first. All our facilities provide roommate matching programs, individual lease liability, and facilities within walking distance to class, as well as shuttle services provided.
Selecting: Visit the University Housing web site to receive pricing and floor plan information and to access the housing application for Chaparral Village, Laurel Village, University Oaks Apartments, and Chisholm Hall. University Oaks and Chisholm Hall are privately owned and managed by Campus Living Villages and provides on-campus housing for UTSA students. Chisholm Hall is a traditional freshman hall offering a designated community for CAP students. Chaparral Village, Laurel Village, and University Oaks Apartments will assign CAP students together. Students should indicate they are a CAP student on the housing application when applying for Chaparral Village, Laurel Village or University Oaks Apartments.
Applying: Completing the UTSA general housing application is the first step and should be completed as soon as you submit your online CAP agreement to UT Austin. The UT Austin housing application will not transfer. Because there is limited housing on campus, we encourage you to submit a UTSA housing application as soon as possible.
Assignments: Assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis according to when your housing application was submitted except for students who want to live in University Oaks or Chisholm Hall. Assignments to those facilities are made on a first-come, first-served basis according to when the Lease Contract is received in the respective office.
For further information, including walk-in tour times, contact the following offices:
- Office of Housing and Residence Life Office at 210-458-6200 or www.utsa.edu/housing
- Chisholm Hall at 800-377-6933 or www.campushousing.com/chisholm
- University Oaks at 800-379-3974 or www.campushousing.com/utsa
Off-Campus Housing
The UTSA Student Life Office provides a listing of off-campus apartment complexes in close proximity to the campus.
THEA/TSI Information
Under the Texas Success Initiative (TSI), undergraduate students entering Texas public institutions of higher education must be assessed for readiness to enroll in freshman-level academic coursework. Although some students will be exempt, others will be required to take one of the four testing instruments approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. They include:
- Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA)
- Accuplacer
- COMPASS
- ASSET
For detailed information regarding testing and/or exemptions, please visit the UTSA Testing Services site.
In addition, CAP students should also check with advisors in the Colleges’ Freshman Advising Center (CFAC) prior to orientation and registration to insure that UTSA has received the appropriate information and paperwork. Please remember that TAKS scores are not sent directly from UT Austin. If you are exempt from TSI based on TAKS scores, an official high school transcript with your complete TAKS scores must be forwarded to UTSA. Students will be not be able to register for classes unless official test scores are posted and on file in the student records system (called BANNER).
Math and Chemistry Placement Testing
Proper placement in math and chemistry courses is critical for students. Please select the sections below for additional information about placement testing for incoming CAP students at UTSA.
Information about Math and Chemistry Placement Testing
Math Placement
CAP students at UTSA must successfully complete either MAT 1043 (Introduction to Mathematics) or MAT 1093 (Precalculus) by the end of the spring 2009 semester in order to fulfill CAP requirements. Failure to do so will render a student ineligible for admission to UT Austin under the Coordinated Admissions Program.
MTC 1043, Introduction to Mathematics, is recommended for students who plan to pursue a liberal arts track at UT Austin (communication, education, social work or fine arts) while students interested in business or the sciences (engineering, math, computer sciences, and natural sciences) should register for MAT 1093, Precalculus, or higher.
Chemistry Placement
It is strongly recommended that students who wish to enroll in CHE 1103, General Chemistry, take the chemistry placement test prior to orientation/registration.
Please review the Testing Services site for detailed information regarding the math and chemistry placement tests.
Approved CAP Courses at UT San Antonio
Many students are interested to find out what courses they can take during their freshman year at UTSA. Review the approved UTSA course listings to find out what courses are available during the Fall 2009-Spring 2010 school year. (A printable list (pdf) of approved courses is also available.) If you are eligible to attend UTSA as part of CAP and you choose to attend the university, UTSA will contact you after you submit your online CAP agreement with information about orientation and class registration. Be sure to consult an academic advisor before making final decisions about the courses you take.
Visiting UT San Antonio
Ready to experience UTSA first hand? A campus tour is the best way to find out more about what UTSA has to offer you. Learn more about visiting campus at the UTSA Visitor Center site.
- Tours of the 1604 campus are offered at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m. Monday-Friday and at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. on Saturday.
- Tours of the Downtown Campus are offered at 2 p.m. Monday-Friday.
- To schedule a visit at either campus, visit the UTSA Visitor Center site.
- Residence hall tours are available 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday.
For More Information
UTSA Contacts
For admissions and enrollment questions
Contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at UTSA for questions about admissions and enrollment requirements.
- Jennifer B. Ehlers
Director of Admissions
210-458-4599
For academic advising questions and CAP course requirements
Contact Barbara Lamont in The College's Freshman Advising Center for questions regarding academic programs and coursework that should be taken while in CAP.
- Barbara Lamont
Associate Director
The Colleges’ Freshman Advising Center (CFAC)
210-458-5170
The Colleges’ Freshman Advising Center (CFAC) provides academic advising for UTSA students who are undeclared within a college, have a declared major or are participating in UT Austin's Coordinated Admission Program (CAP).
CFAC academic advisors are familiar with CAP requirements and will assist students with the selection of appropriate course work that has been approved by UT Austin. In addition, the staff will provide information regarding Texas Success Initiative (TSI) compliance as well as math requirements and placement testing information. It is strongly recommended that CAP students address these areas as soon as they decide to attend UTSA. Students who do not meet all CAP requirements, including placement criteria for required math courses, will be rendered ineligible for UT Austin’s Coordinated Admission Program.