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Ready to start? This page will lead you through all the details you need to know about applying as a freshman to The University of Texas at San Antonio.

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UTSA offers over 70 majors across eight colleges that are focused on creating a successful bold future for you. As a Tier One university, your education will prepare you for an ever-changing job market that will set you on a path to success.

The best way to get to know UTSA is to visit! Take a tour of our campus either in person or virtually or attend our flagship open house UTSA Day! We look forward to meeting you and your family and giving you a great big Rowdy welcome!

There are many ways to pay for college, from scholarships and grants to student loans and student employment. We also know there are lots of questions! Learn about the cost of attendance and see how to make the best of your investment by continuing your education at UTSA.

Applying to college is a huge milestone, but going through the process can bring up a lot of questions. Check out our admission requirements and steps on how to apply to UTSA! Remember, we’re here to help you every step of the way.

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A tour of UTSA is almost always great to get your delegation to know who we are and what it is that we offer our students. If you are well informed about UTSA and all of the fun facts, you can give the tour yourself or have our experts take care of that for you. 

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• You must submit an Ambassador Request Form .

Make sure to submit your request as soon as possible as some centers may take five business days to respond.  

Also, depending on the field of interest, below are some centers to provide information on the work that is done at UTSA. 

• You must   submit a request   to set up the visit to the VizLab.
• Email Director, Dr. Krystel Castillo at  [email protected]  or Associate Director of Operations, Linda M. Day at   [email protected] . 
• For meeting arrangements contact, Rozlyn Pena Wilkins at   [email protected] . 
• For meeting arrangements contact CITE Director Teja Guda at   [email protected] .

Make sure to submit your request to either one as soon as possible as they may take up to 5 business days to respond to your request.

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We encourage an environment of dialogue and discovery, where integrity, excellence, inclusiveness, respect, collaboration and innovation are fostered.

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Students, families, and high school and community college counselors can learn more about the Honors College by attending our information sessions which are currently offered through Zoom. There are also opportunities to visit campus in person. Once you have attended an information session or visited campus, we encourage you to schedule an appointment.

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The UTSA Top Scholar program is a four-year merit scholarship that develops award-winning, academically talented, and exceptional servant leaders. We recruit high-caliber students from across Texas to be part of this exciting program. Top Scholars enjoy intellectual camaraderie, establishing close and lasting friendships with other students and professional relationships with faculty. Special Scholar information sessions will be held in the fall in anticipation of the December application deadline.

Terry Scholarship at UTSA

The Terry Foundation has funded approximately a total of 310 Terry Scholars to attend UTSA since 2006. UTSA currently houses 58 active terry scholars, who receive full tuition, room, and board for four years. Howard and Nancy Terry created the Terry Foundation to help young people help themselves. Their legacy lives on in the thousands of Scholars who bear their name and exemplify the four Pillars of the Terry Scholarship Program: Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Community. Special Scholar information sessions will be held in the fall in anticipation of the December application deadline.

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Admission to the Honors College is offered to a select number of highly motivated and successful students who wish to take charge of their education and achieve their highest potential at UTSA.

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New campus map showcases UTSA’s unique features in an immersive digital experience

MARCH 23, 2023 — Wondering how far the Sombrilla is from the Main Building? Or where the closest water refill station is near the Ximenes Parking Garage? Maybe you need to meet someone at the NPB but have no idea where it is or what that abbreviation stands for?

Campus visitors, students, faculty and staff can now find answers to these questions—and many more—in one convenient location thanks to the new interactive UTSA Campus Map .

The map includes each of UTSA’s five campuses and is accessible online on any smartphone and computer without an app. Users can easily find buildings, amenities and points of interest through the search bar or by navigating through categories.

The new UTSA Campus Map allows users to easily find points of interest through the search bar or by navigating through categories. 

The project is an example of the university’s commitment to strategic growth and innovation. As UTSA continues to expand its student body and physical footprint, the map will ensure our campuses remain easy to navigate and welcoming.

“Whether you are exploring UTSA for the first time or an alumnus returning to campus, our interactive map makes it easy to find your way around our five campuses,” said UTSA Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President for Business Affairs Veronica Salazar . “It’s an exciting new resource that will help current and future students, families and visitors navigate our university.”

The new UTSA Campus Map provides additional insights about buildings around campus, such as the Science and Engineering Building.

The new UTSA Campus Map offers a robust set of features, including:

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• Explanations of building abbreviations and a variety of fun facts
• Full integration with UTSA’s virtual campus and housing tours for additional insights into the university experience

“The map is a useful information hub for all aspects of campus life,” said Anne Peters , UTSA associate vice president for university marketing and special projects. “With events like move-in day, graduation, game day activities, and arts performances, the map will help streamline information and instructions.”

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UTSA Today is produced by University Communications and Marketing , the official news source of The University of Texas at San Antonio. Send your feedback to [email protected] . Keep up-to-date on UTSA news by visiting UTSA Today . Connect with UTSA online at Facebook , Twitter , Youtube and Instagram .

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Celebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.

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Fiesta guide: view the day-by-day schedule for fiesta 2024 in san antonio, watch the biggest events on ksat, attend in person or watch on ksat.

Rebecca Salinas , Digital Journalist

Julie Moreno , Executive Producer/Digital Content

SAN ANTONIO – ¡Viva! It’s time for Fiesta !

This year San Antonio’s big, 11-day party will go from April 18-28 . It’ll be a time to crack cascarones, party with friends and family, show off your medals, and yell, “Show me your shoes!”

Of course, there are plenty of festivities to choose from. KSAT already has a list of the major Fiesta parades and when they will take place , including the events that will be televised on KSAT 12 and livestreamed online and on the free KSAT app.

>> Tickets for the 2024 KSAT Fiesta parties are on sale now 🌺

Check out the weather forecast from the KSAT meteorologists before you head out to Fiesta events so you can dress accordingly. Also, make sure to post your images and videos on KSAT Connect .

Here are links to the complete list of day-of events for Fiesta 2024

• Fiesta events for April 18: Fiesta Fiesta, Taste of the Northside, Taste of the Republic
• Fiesta events for April 19: Alamo Heights Night, Oyster Bake, WEBB Party
• Fiesta events for April 20: Taste of New Orleans, El Rey Fido Coronation, Fiesta Kings Cup Polo Party
• Fiesta events for April 21: Chili Queens Chili Cook-Off, Day In Old Mexico, Mission Reach Flotilla Fiesta
• Fiesta events for April 22: Texas Cavaliers River Parade, Pilgrimage to the Alamo
• Fiesta events for April 23: NIOSA, Cornyation and Ford Mariachi Festival begin
• Fiesta events for April 24: Fiesta Gartenfest, Coronation of the Queen of The Order of the Alamo
• Fiesta events for April 25: Battle of Flowers Band Festival, 10th Street River Festival
• Fiesta events for April 26: Battle of Flowers Parade, Fredstock Music Festival
• Fiesta events for April 27: Flambeau Parade, King William Fair
• Fiesta events for April 28: Festival De Cascarones, Day in Old Mexico, Festival De Animales

Find more news on KSAT’s Fiesta page . You can also sign up for our free Things To Do and Fiesta newsletters .

Live coverage

KSAT will offer live coverage for Fiesta 2024′s biggest events.

Here’s when you can watch them on KSAT 12, KSAT Plus (our free streaming app), YouTube and KSAT.com :

• Thursday, April 18: Fiesta Fiesta at Alamodome, 8-10 p.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
• Friday, April 19: Fiesta Oyster Bake at St. Mary’s University, coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. — On KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
• Monday, April 22: Texas Cavaliers River Parade , coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. with the Texas Cavaliers Military Pre-Party . Watch parade coverage from 7-9 p.m., followed by the SA Live River Parade Afterparty from 9-10 p.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
• Tuesday, April 23: NIOSA , coverage starts at 6:30 p.m. — On KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
• Thursday, April 25: Battle of Flowers Band Festival at Alamo Stadium, 7-10 p.m. — On KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
• Friday, April 26: Battle of Flowers Parade , coverage starts at 10 a.m. with a pre-parade special. Watch parade coverage from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
• Saturday, April 27: King William Fair and Parade , 9-10:30 a.m. — On KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
• Saturday, April 27: Fiesta Pooch Parade at Heights Pool in Alamo Heights, 9-10 a.m. — On KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
• Saturday, April 27: Battle of Flowers Band Festival (rebroadcast), 2-5 p.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
• Saturday, April 27: Texas Eats Fiesta Special , 6-7 p.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.
• Saturday, April 27: Fiesta Flambeau Night Parade , coverage starts with a pre-party from 7-8 p.m. Watch parade coverage from 8-11 p.m. — On KSAT 12, KSAT.com and KSAT Plus.

Get more information about how to stream KSAT 12 for free here .

This is just a partial list. As Fiesta gets closer, we will update our plans which may include covering even more events live.

Stay tuned!

Parade routes, start times

If you’re planning your Fiesta parade strategies this year, we can help.

These are the start times and routes for the 2024 Battle of Flowers and Flambeau Parades.

Battle of Flowers Parade

The Battle of Flowers parade will take place on Friday, April 26. The vanguard kicks off at 9:55 a.m. with the parade following at 10:30 a.m. This year’s theme is “Viva Amor 2024.”

The Battle of Flowers parade is the second oldest parade and the only parade in the United States produced entirely by women, and all of them are volunteers.

San Antonio Food Bank CEO Eric Cooper was selected as the grand marshal for the 133rd Battle of Flowers Parade.

This year’s 2.6-mile route will follow the same path as last year. The parade steps off on North Main Street near San Antonio College. It will travel on Lexington Avenue, North St Mary’s Street, Brooklyn Avenue, Avenue E, Houston Street, Alamo Plaza, Commerce Street and Santa Rosa where it will end near West Martin Street.

Parade Map 2024 by Julie Moreno on Scribd

Fiesta Flambeau Parade

The Fiesta Flambeau Parade is known as America’s largest illuminated night parade with more than 200 parade entries and a typical attendance of about 750,000 spectators. It’s also broadcasted and livestreamed (on KSAT!) to about 1.5 million more people.

This year’s parade will be held on Saturday, April 27. The vanguard kicks off at 7:15 p.m. and the main parade will follow at 7:45 p.m. The theme is “Lotsa Loteria.”

The University of Texas Longhorn Band will be the parade’s premier band and will be joined by floats, marching units, local bands, bands from other cities and states, dance groups, equestrian units and others.

It travels the same route as the Battle of Flowers Parade. Michael Quintanilla, a former writer for the San Antonio Express-News, is the grand marshal . Angie Salinas, the CEO of Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas, is the honorary grand marshal.

Road closures, traffic, VIA Park & Ride

With ongoing construction already creating a vehicular maze downtown, the 11-day party may cause some traffic hot spots as drivers navigate road closures, pedestrians and detours.

The City of San Antonio asks people to plan ahead, celebrate responsibly, and take a ride share or VIA Park & Ride when available.

>> Fiesta-goers can receive $10 off their Uber ride

If you are one of many planning to party downtown for the Battle of Flowers or Fiesta Flambeau parades, or at NIOSA or Fiesta De Los Reyes, click here for detailed information on road closures, parking and construction.

VIA Metropolitan Transit will have its Park & Ride service available for Fiesta’s biggest events, and riders can receive a free medal.

The service will be available from Friday, April 19 to Saturday, April 27 for $1.30 each way, though discounts are available for students, seniors, military members and other populations.

Fiesta medals will be given out at the transit center location at the time of purchase, while supplies last. If the service is purchased online, customers will need to show their receipt at the transit center to receive a medal.

Click here for detailed information on the Park & Ride schedule.

Party with KSAT 🎉

We want our KSAT Insiders to join us for all the fun!

KSAT will have Fiesta parties at the Battle of Flowers and Fiesta Flambeau parades. Tickets are on sale now!

Here’s what’s included with your purchase:

• Admission to the exclusive KSAT party.
• Access to on-site portable restrooms.
• Assigned grandstand seating to view the parade.
• 2 tacos and 1 non-alcoholic beverage.
• Access to the cash bar.
• A chance to mingle with neighbors and your favorite KSAT weather and news peeps.

You could also have the chance to be on TV during our live broadcast of the parades.

Have pictures? Share them with us!

• Share your Fiesta photos, videos with KSAT Connect!
• Show off your Fiesta hats with KSAT Connect!
• Show us your pets dressed up for Fiesta!
• Share your Fiesta decor photos
• Show off your Fiesta medal collection on KSAT Connect

Click here to read more about buying a ticket, and watch the video below to see 2023′s big KSAT Insiders parties.

What’s new at Fiesta 2024

If you’re ready for Fiesta’s biggest events, you may want to know about some new venue and time changes for 2024.

Here are new things to know about Fiesta:

• Fiesta Fiesta, the kickoff event to the season, is moving east to the Alamodome.
• La Semana Alegre, a music festival that was popular in San Antonio during the 1980s and ‘90s, will relaunch at Hemisfair.
• NIOSA at La Villita will have new food and drink options.
• The King William Fair will do away with the BlastPass system and return to paper tickets for the event.
• Battle of Flowers, one of the most famous flower parades in the country, will shift an hour later compared to the last couple of years.

Click here for more details on each of these changes.

History of Fiesta

Fiesta started in 1891 when a group of San Antonio citizens honored the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto with the first Battle of Flowers Parade.

Children dressed up as flowers and horse-drawn carriages were adorned with flowers. Parade participants threw blossoms at each other, a tradition that hasn’t been passed down.

>> Historical photos show Fiesta parade floats and crowds from 100+ years ago in downtown San Antonio

The success of the Battle of Flowers Parade led to more events every year, thus Fiesta was born.

Fiesta has been celebrated every year since, except 1918 during World War I, 1942-1945 during World War II and 2020 and 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Fiesta Foodies

Want to know how much Fiesta-goers are chowing down during the 11-day festival? Here’s the breakdown of food consumed, according to the Fiesta Commission:

• 32,000 Chicken-on-a-Sticks
• 25,000 Tortillas
• 15,000 Oysters at Oyster Bake
• 5,000 Tamales
• 3,000 Turkey Legs

Here’s what the Conservation Society says the “Night in Old San Antonio” crowd consumes during an average year:

• 17,000 pounds of beef
• 11,000 pounds of chicken
• 3,000 turkey legs
• 1,000 pounds of guacamole

Fiesta is the largest annual event in San Antonio and generates more than $340 million in economic impact for the community. Roughly 2.5 million people attend the annual celebration, which generates thousands of jobs for locals.

More Fiesta coverage on KSAT:

• San Antonio businesses, organizations release 2024 Fiesta medals
• Your guide to road closures, construction and parking for Fiesta 2024 in San Antonio
• 🌸 Fiesta Quiz: Test your Fiesta knowledge
• VIA offers Park & Ride service for Fiesta 2024′s biggest events and free medals
• 🎊 FIESTA FORECAST: Unseasonably warm start, with a weekend cool front and rain chances
• What’s new at Fiesta 2024: La Semana Alegre returns, paper tickets at King William Fair, new start for Battle of Flowers
• How to watch ABC programming pre-empted by 2024 Fiesta coverage

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Put-in tours

Original tour agency in moscow and st petersburg..

Onboard a Soviet van!

Welcome to Russia!

We are Sergey and Simon, a Russian and a Frenchman, both  passionate about Moscow, Saint-Petersburg and classic cars. Together, we have created Put-in tours. Our goal is to help you experience Russian culture off the beaten path. Join us onboard our classic Soviet van and let’s get rolling!

In Moscow we offer you a city tour to discover most of the city in an original way as well as a night tour to admire the lights. Our pubcrawl is ideal to explore Moscow’s night-life and have fun. If you are craving to discover Russian culture, come impress your senses during our monastery diner or join our 100% Russian Banya Excursion . The latest will also bring you to Sergiyev Posad and it’s famous monastery!

For the most extreme travellers, our shooting tour will deliver your daily dose of adrenaline whereas our tank excursion will let you ride a real tank and shoot a bazooka.

We also offer help to receive your visa , safe and multilingual airport transfers , as well as organisation services for team-building events or bachelor parties .

All our excursions (but the monastery diner) happen onboard our Soviet military vans and can be covered by our  professionnal photographer or videographer.

In Saint Petersburg

We welcome you in Saint Petersburg onboard our Soviet van to discover the imperial city with our city tour and night tour .

Continue your discovery in style! The adrenaline lovers will like our shooting tour  which brings 3 Russian weapons to the tip of your trigger finger.

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At Put-in tours, we put you in our classic Soviet vans to go explore Moscow, Saint Petersburg and Russian culture off the beaten path. Discover our Moscow city guided tour, visit Moscow by night, join our banya & Sergiyev Posad excursion, visit and dine in one of Moscow's oldest monastery or even Luzhniki stadium, before you party on our famous pubcrawl! Original and atypical tours : Shoot AK47 and a bazooka after riding on a tank with our tank & bazooka excursion ! Extreme tours: Fly a fighter jet in Moscow onboard a L-29 or L-39 aircraft!

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No Cancellation Charges  up to 24 hours before the chosen travel date. 100% cancellation fee applied within 24 hours of travel date.

For groups of 12 or more, you may send us an inquiry at [email protected]. Although we do not guarantee bulk deals for all our tours, there are some tours for which we can offer discounted pricing. Ordinary hop-on-hop-off bus tickets are entitled to group savings. Attractions, pass items and combo tickets aren't.

Due the nature of this type of tour and varying demand, group travellers should be aware that there is no guarantee that the group will be able to travel altogether as the available seats vary from stop to stop and depends on demand each day. The group may need to split up and/or wait for the next bus(s).

As, we cannot guarantee that the group shall be able to travel together as one group, therefore we will reduce the group size down to 4-5 smaller groups per ticket (depending upon group size).

City Sightseeing: Moscow Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour

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• The Bus Tour offers unlimited 360° panoramic views of main sights of Moscow.
• Access to audio-guide in 10 different languages which enables to know about Moscow’s history and traditions.
• The three-bus tour routes and 40+ stops around Moscow completes the trip. Draw an itinerary to explore the city on your own.
• There can be a boat tour and bus tour to enjoy panoramic views of Moskva River.
• Smartphone Voucher Accepted. (No need to print)

The City Sightseeing at Moscow begins at Bolotnaya Square with Hop-on-Hop-off bus service. The bus operates on the Red, Green and Orange lines. If you have limited time in Moscow, start your trip on the Redline and get yourself acquainted with the city’s 16 best attractions. The green line, however, covers 26 amazing spots so if you are staying for an extended period catch the green line.

• Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts
• Alexander Garden
• GUM State Department Store
• Sofiyskaya Embankment
• Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
• University Square, Vorobyovy Gory Observation Deck
• Hotel Ukraina Pier
• Zaryadye Park
• Memorial Museum of Cosmonautics
• VDNKh Metro Station
• Cosmonauts Alley
• Ostankino Television Tower
• Red Route: Schedule: 10:00 - 18:00 , Loop: 60 Minutes , Frequency: 15 Minutes
• Green Route : Schedule: 10:00 - 18:00 , Loop: 120 Minutes , Frequency: 30 Minutes
• Orange Route : Schedule: 10:00 - 18:30 , Loop: 140 Minutes , Frequency: 30 Minutes
• 24 / 48-Hours Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket
• Red Line Audio Guide: Russian, English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Chinese, Arabic, Portuguese, Farsi
• Green Line Audio Guide: Russian, English, German, Spanish, Italian, French, Chinese, Arabic
• Orange Line Audio Guide : Russian English, German, Spanish, Italian, French
• Guided walking tour
• Boat Tour (If option selected)
• Hotel Transfers
• Entrance Fees (Unless Specified)

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You can board the bus at any stop and voucher can be exchanged directly with the driver. Printed vouchers required for this tour and are accepted at all stops. You will receive a ticket in exchange for your voucher, which you must keep until the expiry date/ tour. Please check your ticket to know when it expires. After exchanging your voucher for a ticket, your voucher will no longer be valid. In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund. Book Now! You can use your ticket any day within 12 months.

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Wheelchair Access, Heating Please note that face masks must be worn on board the bus. Orange Route is temporarily suspended   

Operational Details: Walking Tour

• Daily at 10:45 a.m.
• Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
• Meeting point: next to the monument to Saints Cyril and Methodius (Kitay-Gorod metro station)

Capital River Boat Tour

• May - October: from 11:30am to 6:30pm (Subject to change)
• Duration: 60 minutes
• Departure Point: Zaryadye Park Pier

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