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After You're accepted
Orientation Week at UTSA
  • Attend New International Student Orientation
  • Take Placement Test
  • Attend New International Student Welcome Party to meet other UTSA international students
  • Pick up your UTSA Student ID card at UTSA Card Office
  • Pay tuition and fees at UTSA Fiscal Services
  • Meet Faculty and Staff of The Intensive English Program

I had a wonderful experience with the Intensive Language Program. I feel more prepared and less stressed because the IEP helped me with my English. Plus, I like San Antonio and UTSA because I can meet people from all over the world.
Iskander Khassan, Kazakhstan

I learned a lot of things here in the United States. Before I came here, I didn’t know English - only the basic words - and IEP helped me progress to understand everything better. I also loved to learn about the Texas culture. IEP helped me understand things better here. I love Texas now! UTSA has people here from every country and they are very open to us.
Orcidio Santos, Angola

Before You Attend Orientation
  • Apply for your F-1 or J-1 visa as soon as you receive your I-20 or DS-2019 Form

    Be sure to pay the fee. Proof of SEVIS fee payment will be required to schedule your visa appointment at the U.S embassy or consulate. For more information, www.ice.gov/sevis/i901/index.htm

  • Submit your record of Meningococcal Meningitis immunization to UTSA Student Health Services by mail or fax

    Immunization records must be translated in English. This must be done before orientation. For information, contact Student Health Services, (210) 458-4142 or StudentHealthServices@utsa.edu

  • Submit your QuantiFERON Gold Tuberculosis (TB) or T-spot blood test result to UTSA Student Health Services by mail or fax.

    Your result must be translated in English. This must be done before orientation. For more information, contact Student Health Services, (210) 458-4142 or StudentHealthServices@utsa.edu

  • Register for Mandatory New International Student Orientation at

    www.international.utsa.edu/international-student-orientation

  • Make your travel arrangements

    Arrive at least one day BEFORE New International Student Orientation. If you miss orientation, you may not have enough time to complete all the requirements and may not be able to register for classes.
     

Mandatory UTSA Health Insurance

All international students are required to have health insurance coverage, including Medical Evacuation and Repatriation of Remains. The cost of this mandatory insurance is part of the student’s tuition bill.

Learn more about this requirement

Important Health Insurance Information for Students Who Are Sponsored by a Government or Agency

If you are sponsored by your government or by a scholarship program, such as Saudi Arabia Cultural Mission, be aware that you may be able to waive the mandatory UTSA health insurance fee.

More Information

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
Fall/Spring Sample Morning ScheduleWriting/Grammar 8:00-9:50amOral Communication 8:00-10:20amWriting/Grammar 8:00-9:50amOral Communication 8:00-10:20am Writing/Grammar 8:00-9:50am
Reading/Vocabulary 10:00-11:50amTOEFL 10:30-11:50amReading/Vocabulary 10:00-11:50amTOEFL 10:30-11:50amReading/Vocabulary 10:00-11:50am
Fall/Spring Sample Afternoon ScheduleWriting/Grammar 1:00-2:50pmOral Communication 1:00-3:20pmWriting/Grammar 1:00-2:50pmOral Communication 1:00-3:20pmWriting/Grammar 1:00-2:50pm
Reading/Vocabulary 3:00-4:50pmTOEFL 3:30-4:50pmReading/Vocabulary 3:00-4:50pmTOEFL 3:30-4:50pmReading/Vocabulary 3:00-4:50pm
MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday
Sample Summer ScheduleWriting/Grammar 8:00-9:50amWriting/Grammar 8:00-9:50amWriting/Grammar 8:00-9:50amWriting/Grammar 8:00-9:50amNO CLASSES
Reading/Vocabulary 10:00-11:50amReading/Vocabulary 10:00-11:50amReading/Vocabulary 10:00-11:50amReading/Vocabulary 10:00-11:50amNO CLASSES
Oral Communication 1:00-2:50pmOral Communication 1:00-2:50pmOral Communication 1:00-2:50pmOral Communication 1:00-2:50pmNO CLASSES
TOEFL 3:00-4:50pmTOEFL 3:00-4:50pmNO CLASSES