The Graduate School is committed to advancing academic excellence in graduate and postdoctoral education and training. We have several departments that can assist you with questions regarding professional development activities, administrative processes, and graduate student success initiatives.
Office Hours: 8 A.M. to 5 P.M., Monday through Friday
Campus Location: GSR 2.116
Phone:210-458-4331
Questions regarding admissions, transcripts and recruiting.
You are about to embark on an exciting journey of self-improvement, professional growth and academic excellence. We are excited to join you on this journey beginning with Graduate School Orientation (GSO). You're invited to a day of fun and learning to network with fellow new students and hear from current students and faculty!
| Spring Staged Doctoral Orientations | ||
| Dissertation Completion | Launch | Candidacy |
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September 25, 4:30-5:30 p.m. Mesquite Room (SU 2.01.24) Invitations will be sent the week of 9/9/2024 |
October 16, 12:00-2:00 p.m. Travis and Harris Rooms (SU 2.2.02) Invitations will be sent the week of 9/30/2024 |
November 6, 4:30-6:00 p.m. Denman Room (SU 2.01.28) Invitations will be sent the week of 10/21/2024 |
| Admitted for Summer Term | Opens in July |
| Admitted for Fall Term | Opens in July |
| Admitted for Spring Term | Opens in December |
Admitted for fall your orientation will be August 14, 2024 from 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m., information will be sent the week of 7/29/2024.
Future Orientations
Spring 2025 will be February 5, 2025 from 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
*A hold will be placed on your record if you do not attend one of the doctoral orientations.
FAMILY: HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR STUDENT
Click to view the Bold Doctoral Staged Orientation series!
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We offer other important aspects of GSO prerecorded on the Graduate School YouTube channel Orientation Playlist for you to view at your own pace; including student success breakout sessions covering the following topics:
Prior to the start of your first semester, make sure all items are complete on the Graduate School Rowdy Ready Checklist .
If you have questions about GSO, email our Orientation team at graduate.school@utsa.edu. If you are an international student and have questions about intake paperwork, please contact International Student Services at international.services@utsa.edu. GSO is held prior to the fall and spring semesters; summer admits are encouraged to attend in the fall semester Orientation program.
