Transfer Counselors

Located at the downtown campus, our transfer specialists work in the admissions office, where they assist prospective college students. They counsel and advise the college students on the university's policies concerning transferring into the school.

Victor Natera Contact Victor Natera

Transfer Specialist

Where did you attend High School?

Alpine High in Alpine, Texas

What was your major in college?

Bachelor of Arts in Communication (Sul Ross State University)

What is the one thing you could not live without in college?

Cell Phone

What is one tip you wish you had received before your freshman year?

Do NOT apply for any credit cards!!!!

What is your favorite thing about UTSA?

I like that the mascot is the Roadrunner (a symbol of good luck)

What is your favorite place on campus?

Dr. Zapata's conference room downtown because of the beautiful views of San Antonio

What is the best thing about living in San Antonio?

Its culture, diversity, and the central location to other larger cities.

Tricia McElligott Contact Tricia McElligott

Transfer Specialist

Where did you attend High School?

Tom C. Clark, San Antonio

What was your major in college?

Psychology/Biology

What is the one thing you could not live without in college?

Library

What is one tip you wish you had received before your freshman year?

Don't take out the maximum in Student Loans if you don't need

How many UTSA shirts do you own?

10+

What is your favorite thing about UTSA?

It's diversity

What is your favorite place on campus?

Sombrilla

What is the best thing about living in San Antonio?

The riverwalk

What was your favorite class at UTSA?

Com 1043

What is the best part of being a Roadrunner?

ng Editor-in-chief of the Paisano Student Newspaper

Monica Ruiz Contact Monica Ruiz

Transfer Specialist

Where did you attend High School?

Woodbridge High in Irvine, CA

What was your major in college?

English and Education

What is the one thing you could not live without in college?

My old pick-up truck

What is one tip you wish you had received before your freshman year?

Apply for all the scholarships you can.

How many UTSA shirts do you own?

Too many to count...

What is your favorite thing about UTSA?

Our new football team!

What is your favorite place on campus?

The Lazy River at the Student Rec Center. It's so relaxing.

What is the best thing about living in San Antonio?

The Spanish influence, richness in culture and history (The Missions, The Alamo, Riverwalk…)