UTSA’s Welcome Centers bring thousands of visitors to campus each year, offering various campus tours and providing information about UTSA and the campus.
Welcome Center
Welcome Center
Plan Your Visit
Location & Directions
One of our Welcome Centers are located on the UTSA Main Campus, on the first floor of the Bauerle Road Garage (BRG 0.316).
From Loop 1604 West
- Exit John Peace Boulevard
- Turn left at the traffic light onto John Peace Boulevard, you’ll see the UTSA entrance
- Follow the roundabout toward Bauerle Road Garage
- Welcome Center is located on the ground floor BRG 0.316
From IH-10 East
- Take Anderson Loop 1604 West
- Exit John Peace Boulevard, you’ll see the UTSA 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
The Downtown Welcome Center is located on the Downtown Campus, on the first floor of the Buena Vista Building (BVB 1.342).
Parking
UTSA Main Campus Welcome Center (Baurele Road Garage 0.316)
The UTSA Main Campus Welcome Center is located exactly where you need to park. Please park in the Bauerle Road Garage. The fee is $2.50/hour and parking is NOT VALIDATED. Bring your ticket with you once you exit your vehicle and payment will be due at one of our pay stations prior to your departure. If you have any issues with your ticket, parking attendants are located inside the garage down the breezeway from our office if you need further assistance.
UTSA Downtown Campus Welcome Center (Buena Vista Building 1.342)
The Downtown Welcome Center is located in the Buena Vista Building on the 1st floor. You are welcome to park in the DTC Garage (upper level only) or in our pay by space parking lot next to the Monterey Building. Parking is NOT VALIDATED at $2.50 an hour and payment will be due at your time of arrival. If you have any issues with your ticket, please contact 210-458-7275.
Excuse Letter Policy
The UTSA Welcome Centers will provide a visit letter as part of our visit policy. Our visit excuse letter is on official UTSA letterhead and will note the exact day and time of visit, along with contact information in case verification is required. The UTSA Welcome Centers will not sign any document that the student(s) present from their institution. There are NO exceptions to this policy.
Additional Information
Contact Information & Hours
UTSA Main Campus Welcome Center (Baurele Road Garage 0.316)
Address: One UTSA Circle, San Antonio TX, 78249
Phone: 210-458-5145
Fax: 210-458-5144
Email: Welcome.Center@utsa.edu
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm
Select Saturdays 9 am-2 pm
Daily Campus Tours
Currently offering Virtual Visits at various times!
Currently offering In-Person Visits on a limited basis!
UTSA Downtown Campus Welcome Center (Buena Vista Building 1.342)
Address: 501 W César E Chávez Blvd, San Antonio, TX 78207
Phone: 210-458-2060
Fax: 210-458-5144
Email: Welcome.Center@utsa.edu
Hours of Operation
Monday & Friday 8 am-5 pm
Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday 12 pm-5 pm
Daily Campus Tours
Currently offering Virtual Visits at various times!
*Please note that hours of operation and visit times are subject to change. Registration is required for all In-Person and Virtual experiences.
Welcome Center Staff
UTSA Ambassadors
Our trained staff of Student Ambassadors represents many academic disciplines and campus activities. The Ambassador Organization is committed to Service, Leadership, Integrity, and Excellence.
Interested in seeing who currently serves in the program? Visit our Ambassador Profile Page to find out more about our student leaders!
Professional Staff
Need additional assistance? Our Welcome Center professional staff would love to assist you with scheduling visits, explaining upcoming events, and much more.

Nicholas Hernandez
Title: Assistant Director-Welcome Center/UTSA Ambassador Advisor
Phone: 210-458-7856

Deyla Elliott
Title: Program Specialist-Downtown Campus Welcome Center/UTSA Ambassador Advisor
Phone: 210-458-5143