The University of Texas at San Antonio

The University of Texas at San Antonio Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

The University of Texas at San Antonio has the Student Government. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at The University of Texas at San Antonio include VOICES, Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship, Hispanic Student Association and Panhellenic Council.

The University of Texas at San Antonio students' favorite campus traditions are Best Fest, Fiesta UTSA and Party on the Paseo.

Does The University of Texas at San Antonio Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at The University of Texas at San Antonio.

The University of Texas at San Antonio offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most The University of Texas at San Antonio students live off campus. In 2023, 11% of undergrads at The University of Texas at San Antonio lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 89% of students lived off-campus or commuted to The University of Texas at San Antonio. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

The University of Texas at San Antonio offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

The University of Texas at San Antonio Athletics

At The University of Texas at San Antonio there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at The University of Texas at San Antonio:

Is The University of Texas at San Antonio Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

The University of Texas at San Antonio is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The UT San Antonio campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

UT San Antonio offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, UT San Antonio has close to 1000 security cameras, Reverse 911 emergency telephone notification system, warning speaker arrays.

Plan a Visit to The University of Texas at San Antonio

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit The University of Texas at San Antonio, take Interstate 10 to San Antonio, TX. If you need to fly, book your flight to San Antonio International airport.

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