UT San Antonio provides many resources for elementary and middle school personnel to help foster a college-going culture within our community. We would love to see our bright young students at UT San Antonio one day but more importantly, students pursuing their higher education degree wherever they choose to go.
Elementary and Middle School Group Visits
UT San Antonio Community Outreach hosts a guided program for elementary and middle school group visits. For high school or community college group visits, please schedule through the UT San Antonio Welcome Center.
Guided Program:
Our elementary and middle school group visits are designed for students in grades 3rd through 8th. This program will include a 75-minute walking tour and a 45-minute college going presentation with a student panel. This program is approximately two hours long. We can accommodate up to 60 students and 6 adults (total of 66 participants) for each group. One chaperone per ten students is required.
Groups larger than 60 students are encouraged to consider the self-guided tour option.
When registering for your group tour, please provide the total number of students that will be in your group, as well as a name and phone number for the best day-of point of contact. Please refer to our FAQ page for information that may be helpful in planning your visit.
Requests for guided programming during May – August or December – January should be done by emailing [email protected]. These requests will be accepted on a first-come, first served basis.
Reservations:
Please note that reservations should be made by the school or organization personnel responsible for arranging the visit. Third-party agencies should contact [email protected] to make their reservation on behalf of a school or organization.
Invite Us to Visit Your School
We offer “College 101” and “When You Go to College” presentations for students and families. These presentations are geared towards elementary and middle school-aged students, providing basic information about the importance of college, what college life is like, and success skills to help them prepare from a young age!
Community Outreach FAQs
For elementary and middle school groups planning a campus visit to UT San Antonio.
Community Outreach programs at The University of Texas at San Antonio introduce younger students to college life through structured, educational campus experiences led by trained staff and student leaders.
Elementary and Middle School Group Visits
Elementary and Middle School Group Visits are campus experiences for elementary and middle school groups coordinated through UT San Antonio Community Outreach.
Schools can request a visit through the Elementary and Middle School Group Visits page. Schools may also contact UT San Antonio Community Outreach at [email protected] or 210-458-4672.
Elementary and middle school group tours are conducted by G-Force Student Mentors from UT San Antonio Community Outreach. Learn more about the student mentorship program on the G-Force Student Mentors page.
Chaperones and Student Supervision
Review the supervision requirements before bringing your group to campus.
UT San Antonio Community Outreach requires 1 adult chaperone per 10 students for elementary and middle school group tours. Chaperones must stay with students during the presentation and activities.
UT San Antonio Community Outreach does not require permission slips or waivers, nor does it provide them. Students remain in the custody of their school staff or school-provided chaperones and are expected to stay with those adults at all times. Schools and groups should follow their organization’s policies and procedures for permission slips.
Before You Arrive
Use these details to plan ahead for meals, accessibility needs and the day-of contact for your visit.
No. UT San Antonio Community Outreach cannot make arrangements for meals on campus. To dine at Roadrunner Café or food courts, contact Aramark Catering directly at 210-458-7682 at least one week before your visit. A complete list of dining locations and operating hours is available on the UT San Antonio Dining Services webpage.
Yes, but UT San Antonio Community Outreach is unable to store coolers during your tour. Groups should coordinate with the bus driver to leave coolers on the bus or make arrangements to carry coolers during the tour.
If someone at your school or organization needs special assistance with mobility, contact UT San Antonio Community Outreach at least one week before your visit. Due to University policy, UT San Antonio Community Outreach is unable to provide wheelchairs for guests. Contact ADA Disability Resources at [email protected] for more information.
The Day-Of Point of Contact should be someone who will be present on site during the visit. Please include a mobile phone number where that person can be reached on the day of the visit.
Arrival, Check-In and Late Arrivals
Know where to go and who to contact when your group arrives on campus.
When your group arrives, campus tour guides will greet you outside the Convocation Center and ask for the QR code from your confirmation email. If your group arrives early or cannot locate the tour guides, contact UT San Antonio Community Outreach at 210-458-4672.
Contact UT San Antonio Community Outreach at 210-458-4672 if your group is running late or lost. If unexpected schedule changes occur on the day of the visit, all scheduled activities may not be possible.
Main (1604) Campus Drop-Off, Meeting Point and Parking
Share these instructions with bus drivers, chaperones and administrators before the visit.
Buses may drop students off in front of the Convocation Center off Edward Ximenes Ave. Groups are not permitted inside the Convocation Center at any point. Tour guides will meet the group outside.
After dropping off the group, buses will proceed to Brackenridge Rd. Lot 5 (BK 5) at the Main Campus.
Chaperones or administrators in separate vehicles may pay to park in short-term, pay-by-space parking lots in the Ximenes Ave. Garage (XAG) or Bauerle Rd. Garage (BRG). Hourly parking is $2.50.
Downtown Campus Drop-Off, Meeting Point and Parking
Share these instructions with bus drivers, chaperones and administrators before the visit.
Buses can drop students off in front of the Frio Street half-circle drop off, between Frio South and Frio North building.
After dropping off the group, buses will proceed to park in Durango Lot 3 (D3) off Cesar Chavez Blvd. and Pecos – La Trinidad St., under the overpass.
Chaperones or administrators in separate vehicles may pay to park in short-term, pay by space, parking lots in the Downtown Campus Garage (DTG), upper level only. Hourly Parking is $2.50.
Cancellations, Weather and Schedule Changes
Please notify UT San Antonio Community Outreach as early as possible if your plans change.
For cancellations, notify UT San Antonio Community Outreach by email to [email protected] at least three business days in advance. Due to the high volume of campus tour requests, the office strives to accommodate as many groups as possible; however, groups that cancel their scheduled tour may not be able to reschedule.
Elementary and middle school group tours canceled with less than 72 hours’ notice may not be able to reschedule their visit.
Campus tours canceled due to inclement weather will be given priority to reschedule.
Policies and Campus Expectations
These resources help groups understand expectations for a safe, respectful and well-organized visit.
If questions arise regarding expressive activities or public demonstrations during a group visit, refer to the Office of the President’s Free-Speech resources.