Experience our Campus and see all the great opportunities that UT San Antonio can hold for you. Our team is excited to show off our Main or Downtown campus during a general campus tour as well as sharing their personal experiences as to why UT San Antonio is so special.
Tour Options
Come see what it means to be a Roadrunner! Our campus tours go beyond the buildings! Experience the spirit, traditions, and energy that define UT San Antonio. You’ll explore academic spaces, learn about key student resources, get a firsthand look at student life, and tour on-campus Housing — all in one visit. We offer both Main Campus and Downtown Campus tours, so you can experience everything UT San Antonio has to offer!
See Below
Reserved for groups of 15-80 high school or community college students and only include a one hour guided tour experience. Info sessions are currently not available at this time. Groups with 80+ participants are welcome to visit our campus on a self-guided visit. For more info, email [email protected].
Register for a Group Tour
Hosted by UT San Antonio Community Outreach, we provide a unique program for elementary and middle school students called Roadrunner for a Day. This program is approximately two hours long and will include a one-hour tour and one-hour college-going presentation with a student panel. For more info, email [email protected].
Register a Group VisitTour Locations
Main Campus Welcome Center
| Address | One UTSA Circle San Antonio TX, 78249 |
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| Campus Location | Bauerle Road Garage (BRG 0.316) first floor |
| Phone | 210-458-5145 |
| [email protected] | |
| Hours of Operation | Monday-Friday 8am-5pm |
| Self Guided Tour | Download Self Guided Tour |
Directions
From Loop 1604 West
- Exit John Peace Boulevard
- Turn left at the traffic light onto John Peace Boulevard, you’ll see the UT San Antonio entrance
- Follow the roundabout toward Bauerle Road Garage
- Welcome Center is located on the ground floor BRG 0.316
From IH-10
- Take Anderson Loop 1604 West
- Exit John Peace Boulevard, you’ll see the UT San Antonio entrance
- Turn left at the traffic light onto John Peace Boulevard
- Follow the roundabout toward Bauerle Road Garage
- Welcome Center is located on the ground floor BRG 0.316
Parking
Visitor parking is located in the Bauerle Road Garage. Parking is offered at $2.50 per hour. Please note we are not able to provide parking validation. Be sure to bring your parking ticket with you once you exit your vehicle. Payment will be due at one of the university pay stations prior to your departure.
Downtown Campus Gregory Luna Welcome Center
| Address | 501 W César E Chávez Blvd San Antonio, TX 78207 |
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| Campus Location | Buena Vista Building (BVB 1.342) first floor |
| Phone | 210-458-5143 |
| [email protected] | |
| Hours of Operation | Open Thursdays ONLY from 10am-12pm |
Parking
Visitor parking is located on the upper level of the Downtown Campus Garage or in our pay by space parking lot next to the Monterey Building. Parking is $2.50 an hour and payment will be due at your time of arrival. Many of our campus services (parking garages, dining, etc.) are only payable with debit or credit cards. Please note we are not able to provide parking validation. If you have any issues with your ticket, please contact 210-458-7275.
Campus Tour Registration
Frequently Asked Questions
Main Campus:
- Visitor parking is in the Bauerle Road Garage.
- Visitor Parking is offered at $2.50 per hour – we do not provide parking validation.
- Payment will be due at one of the pay stations prior to your departure.
Downtown Campus:
- Visitor parking is available in designated UT San Antonio ParkMobile Zone spaces, which are marked with a ParkMobile sign in front of each space. At the Downtown Campus, these spaces can be found on the top floor of the Downtown Campus Parking Garage or in the Monterey Lot across from the Frio Street Building.
- Visitor Parking is offered at $2.50 per hour – we do not provide parking validation.
- Payment required upon arrival via the ParkMobile app.
Accessible parking is available at both our Main and Downtown campuses. Guests with a valid disability placard or license plate may park in any designated ADA space. Standard visitor parking rates apply. If you need any additional accommodations or have questions about access please call 210-458-7275.
If you need to cancel or reschedule your tour, or have any questions about your booking, please reach out to our Welcome Center & Events team at [email protected] or call 210-458-5145. We’re happy to help!
Main Campus:
Check-in: UT San Antonio Welcome Center, on the Ground Floor of the Bauerle Road Garage.
Downtown Campus
Check-in: The Downtown Campus Gregory Luna Welcome Center, is located on the 1st floor of the Buena Vista Building (BVB 1.342).
Yes! Our daily campus tours include an optional Housing Tour as part of your visit experience, so there’s no need to register separately. Housing Tours are offered based on UT San Antonio Housing staff availability on the day of your visit.
Students attending a campus tour or other Welcome Center & Events programs will receive an excuse letter at check-in. Please note, we’re only able to provide excuse letters for students registered for our programs and cannot accept letters from other schools or third parties. Excuse letters are not available for guests accompanying a registered student.
We keep a close eye on weather conditions leading up to each tour. Most campus tours will go on as planned, rain or shine. In the event of severe weather, such as flooding, thunderstorms, or lightning, we’ll contact you promptly by email with any updates. This may include rescheduling or canceling the tour. Your safety is always our top priority!
Campus Tours typically last about 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 30 minutes. If you choose to add a Housing Tour, please plan for an additional 30 minutes to your visit.
Campus Tours provide a general overview of UT San Antonio and are primarily designed for incoming freshmen, but we welcome all visitors regardless of classification. For more detailed information on transfer, international, or graduate programs, we recommend attending one of our specialized Info Sessions.
Our campus tour offers an engaging look at UT San Antonio, with stops at key academic buildings, student resource centers, and standout campus facilities. You’ll also have the chance to explore on-campus housing and see what student living is like. Along the way, our knowledgeable guides will share insights into UT San Antonio’s programs, resources, and student life, giving you a true sense of what it means to be a Roadrunner!
Our One Stop Enrollment Center is located in the John Peace Library on the Main Campus and on the second floor of the Frio Street Building at the Downtown Campus. Whether you have questions about admissions, financial aid, scholarships, registration, records, or graduation, the One Stop team is here to support you every step of the way toward your UT San Antonio degree. For more information and helpful resources, visit onestop.utsa.edu.
Yes! We do our best to follow routes with elevators and ramps for guests who may need them, such as those with physical disabilities or strollers. If another need arises, we’ll adjust the route whenever possible.
For safety reasons, UT San Antonio does not provide golf cart rides or personal assistance items such as wheelchairs. Because tours take place outdoors and in varying weather, we understand some guests may prefer to rest. You’re always welcome to relax in the Welcome Center until the tour concludes.
For extenuating circumstances, accommodations may be requested at least two weeks in advance by emailing [email protected] so our team has time to review and prepare.
For a more in-depth exploration of specific departments or facilities, we recommend signing up for an Academic Visit or attending one of our virtual Info Sessions.
Yes! You’re welcome to bring guests, but please include them in your registration so we can prepare accordingly. If you’ve already registered no worries- we’ll get them added when they arrive.