UTSA has partnered with two local school districts—San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) and Northside Independent School District (NISD)—to offer high-achieving students an early opportunity to guarantee admission at UTSA before the end of their junior year!
What sets UTSA Direct Admission apart from other direct admission programs is its close collaboration with participating school districts to simplify the application process.
Qualifying students from these school districts who rank in the top 25% of their high school class by the spring semester of their junior year will receive an early Direct Admission offer. Additionally, the school district will submit the student’s academic records on their behalf, and the admission fee can be deferred—meaning no upfront payment is required at the time of application. This allows students to enjoy their senior year with the peace of mind that they already have a spot at UTSA—no need to reapply!
Students with questions about the program should contact their college counselor at their high school or reach out to our Admission Counselors Mike Rubbo for SAISD or Noah Murray for NISD.
UTSA Direct Admission Application Instructions
Eligible students will receive a direct admissions offer to their ISD-issued email with a personalized link to their Direct Admissions Application. Below are the steps on how to complete the application.
Once you’ve clicked on your personal application link, you will confirm that your name is on the application. Using the guidelines on the page, you’ll create your password.
Log in to your account with your ISD-issued email and newly created password.
Once you’re logged into the application, you will click on the “Start New Application” button.
These sections are the heart of your application. In steps 5 through 7, you’ll fill out information about yourself. Pay close attention to step 7. This is where you’ll update your email address to a personal email you’ll check often. This will replace your ISD login email and will be the email UTSA uses to send communications throughout your Roadrunner journey.
Note: If you need to complete your application later, we encourage you to complete the “Personal Information” and “Address” sub-sections to ensure your email is updated. The next time you log in, you’ll edit your “UTSA Direct” application.
In steps 8 and 9, you’ll fill out information about your enrollment and activities.
This last step is crucial to ensure you accept your direct admission offer. Once you’ve signed and submitted your application, you’re good to go!
