Welcome Graduate Roadrunners!
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). Join us for a unique opportunity to network with fellow new students and current students and faculty.
Master's Students Orientation
Spring 2024
Spring 2025 New Master’s Student Orientation will be January 16, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CT.
Future Orientations
Admitted for Fall 2025? Orientation date coming soon.
Doctoral Orientations
New Students
Welcome to UTSA! We are excited to share the Graduate School resources we offer during your doctoral journey! The new doctoral student orientation will be done in two separate parts. Attendance is required at both orientation sessions. A virtual option will be available following the completion of the in-person orientation.
Fall 2024
Part 1 (Welcome)
August 14, 2024
Time: 3 – 5 p.m. (Check in at 2:30 p.m.)
Location: In Person at UTSA Main Campus, Denman Room
Part 2 (Launch)
October 16, 2024
Time: Noon – 2 p.m. (Check in at 11:30 a.m.)
Location: In Person at UTSA Main Campus, Travis Room
Future Orientations
Spring 2025
February 5, 2025
Time: 4:30 – 6 p.m.
Location: GSR 2.106
Continuing Students
Greetings current Roadrunners! During your program of study here at UTSA, the Graduate School will offer orientation sessions to discuss two pivotal milestones of your doctoral journey: Candidacy and Dissertation Completion. Attendance is required at both orientation sessions depending on your stage of the program. Communication will be sent to your myUTSA email address.
Candidacy
November 4, 2024
Time: 4:30 – 6 p.m. (Check in at 4 p.m.)
Location: In Person at UTSA Main Campus, Denman Room
Dissertation Completion
September 25, 2024
Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. (Check in at 4 p.m.)
Location: In Person at UTSA Main Campus, Mesquite Room
Future Orientations
Candidacy
February 19, 2025
Time: 4:30 – 6 p.m. (Check in at 4 p.m.)
Location: H-E-B Student Union Ballroom (HSU 1.104)
Dissertation Completion
February 26, 2025
Time: 4 – 5 p.m.
Location: Anaqua Room (SU 2.03.08)
