Attention all UTSA students and parents! Spring 2010 class registration will be here soon! Be an early bird and get the classes you want and need. All students are encouraged to speak with their academic advisor to insure their course selections are part of their degree plan. Below is a listing of dates:
| Classification: | Registration Begins: | Registration Ends: |
| Senior (90+ hrs.) and Teacher Cert. Program students |
November 5 |
January 4 |
| Juniors (60-89 hrs.) | November 10 |
January 4 |
| Sophomores (30-59 hrs.) | November 13 |
January 4 |
| Freshman (<29 hrs.) | November 18 |
January 4 |
Please note: Payment deadline for spring 2010 is January 5th at 5 pm. Classroom assignments will be available approximately two weeks before the semester begins. Students should log on to ASAP to view room locations.
Click here to view entire schedule
Click here to view entire spring 2010 academic calendar
Click here to view spring 2010 final exams schedule
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A profile of Family Association member, Steve Swellander
Meet Steve; a UTSA parent who also happens to be an English Composition professor. We recently caught up with Steve to find out a little more about being a professor, learn about his son, Brian, and to find out why he chose to donate to the Family Association.
Tell us about your son.
My son Brian is an undeclared freshman at UTSA. He wasn’t a big fan of high school, but he seems to really be enjoying college. At the moment he is a little stressed out, but, in my opinion, that means he’s being challenged. I’m excited that he’s chosen to come to UTSA. I want him to explore ideas and question assumptions and to pursue a career based on passion not pay.
How do you like being a professor?
I enjoy seeing fresh faces every semester. Freshmen students are excited and open-minded. I like to show them that English is their language, they have a lot to gain when they learn how to use it. I think the writing caliber of UTSA students shows great potential.
What do you like about UTSA?
I am amazed and pleased by the growth of the university. The faculty is top-notch and we have built a solid reputation over the years. The students have a lot to be proud of.
What advice do you have for parents?
My advice would be to let loose the leash. As hard as it is for me to admit, my son is an adult and I want to treat him like one. I may watch him stumble a bit and am there to help him along the way, but it’s all part of the learning process. College can be scary for parents as well as students, but they are also some of the most intellectually “free” years students will ever have and they should make the most of it.
Why did you decide to give to the Family Association?
I’m glad to work here, happy to have a student here and am proud of this university. I’m happy to support UTSA.
Steve has taught Freshmen Composition for 23 years; 13 years at UTSA. He and his wife Lawna have two sons in college. Steve, his family and other Faculty/Staff were present at Family Weekend.
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October 23 and 24 marked the return of UTSA’s annual family weekend activities. Now in its third consecutive year, hundreds of family members were back on campus to take part in a number of student events.
Saturday events kicked off with the Rowdy Rec Run, which provided a fun environment for students and family members to get a true campus experience while running or walking a 5k around university grounds. The morning continued with the Family Association Coffee Mixer and Breakfast at the University Center. The audience was welcomed by VP of Student Affairs- Gage Paine; University Provost- John Frederick and VP of Admissions and Orientation- George Norton.
Other events included the UTSA Women’s Volleyball match, information sessions by the Housing office and a Bar-B-Que at the Roadrunner Café. View the Family Weekend Photo Gallery, by clicking here. If you have any pictures you would like to share from your UTSA Family Weekend experience, email them to julio.ramos2@utsa.edu
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It’s a UTSA tradition like no other... BestFest in the Sombrilla! The annual festival is sponsored by the Campus Activites Board (CAB), and gives student organizations the chance to sell food and beverage items as a fundraiser. This year’s festival took place the day before Halloween day, and UTSA students took full advantage of the day to dress up like their favorite character. Check out our photo gallery of the festival!
The Family Association is pleased to announce it will be awarding three scholarships for the spring 2010 semester. To be eligible, students must have been enrolled at UTSA for the fall 2009 semester and must have a family membership to the Family Association. Thank you to all UTSA parents who have generously given to the scholarship fund. Please visit the Family Association website for full details regarding the 2010 scholarship application at: www.utsa.edu/family/giving.cfm.
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Many students describe semester finals as one of the most intense times of the year. At UTSA, finals will be here in early December, and with it comes long periods of studying in the library and around campus. Help your student get through this period, by sending them a stress relieving care package. Simply place your order, and we will deliver it to them. Yes, it’s that easy! Click here to view a brochure for the care packages.
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