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I was wondering about where I could see like my FINAL grade in a class.

I took cell biology with the worst professor known to man. I've been freaking out because I finished the class with a D-(69.51%, per canvas). I just looked at degree works and it says I finished off with a C. I'm just confused on which I should go by?

I’ve been hearing and reading a lot of bad experiences from graduations that just happened at UTSA 💔 I’m hoping to graduate in the spring or summer of 2027 and now heavily reconsidering putting myself and my family through that 🥲 please share your experiences good and bad!

What is the #1 problem(other than parking) do UTSA students struggle with.

I’ll skip the long description, I want to make a solution to a popular problem on campus.

So what is a problem that you or other students may have and what do you think could help out with that?

Help me help you

I am transferring from Alamo Colleges to UTSA this Fall. My career goal is Data Scientist, ML and future startup is probable, so it would be beneficial to understand systems and stats, as well as acquire business acumen and communication skills.

I was originally in the MDST program planning to focus on Data Science, but I’ve found that the flexibility of the program means that you’ll need to do even more to prove your abilities to employers, compared to the well known/proven rigor of a CS degree, and even SDS.

So I am speaking with my advisor tomorrow to transition to the CS pathway, with a plan to complete stats/math electives along the way and start on my MS in SDS either senior year or immediately following my graduation. My research shows that the best path is to start with undergrad CS, then get your stats/DS credentials, as opposed to the other way around or just a pure math or stats degree. Of course all along the way, building a portfolio, playing with the tools, learning to leverage AI, so on…

Any pointers here? Any blind spot I need to look out for? What’s the general consensus for those of you in the Honors program with high GPAs, etc…. How is the MS SDS program?

I appreciate your input.

I’m honestly still reeling over how upsetting commencement was for me as a Masters graduate and want to send a formal complaint letter so other graduates hopefully don’t have the same experience next year. The way they did it was absolutely not okay and they need to know!

Hello, I was wondering what the best and safest apartments around the UTSA downtown area are?

Researchers at UTSA are conducting a population study on cardiovascular risk factors. As part of this, free cardiovascular health screenings are being offered at the Mariposa Event Center from May 19-21. The screening takes about 10 minutes, you don’t need to fast, and you’ll receive a $45 VISA gift card for participating that can be used anywhere.

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• Lipid panel - Measures cholesterol levels.
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• HbA1c - Tracks average blood sugar over the past 3 months and helps detect prediabetes or diabetes.
• hsCRP - Looks for inflammation that can lead to heart disease.
• eGFR - Measures kidney function.

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Message me if you’d like to sign up.

hey so will registration be weird about me signing up for a class i already failed like will it have a hold? idk just asking since i'm registered for it but i don't want it to unregister me or smth 😭

So grades were made available, and I have all of them except for one class, my environmental zoology class, is there a reason for this? Like on degreeworks it’s shows the classes that I took and passed for other core curriculum requirements this semester with the green checkmark, but the life and physical science requirement, which would have been satisfied by this class, is still blank. What do I do?

Now, I have spent all four years I've been at UTSA so far in Alvarez Hall, so I can only really tell you specifically about Alvarez, but I'm sure others who have lived in the other dorms can add what info they have in the comments. What I'm going to tell you is that if you are going to be staying in Alvarez, I honestly think you'll have a pretty decent time. Of course this is assuming your RA and fellow residents are nice and all that, but personally I think Alvarez is a pretty good set up. If you want to be that social person who's always meeting up with people and making friends, the floor common spaces and lobby are spaces you can gather. If you want to be less social and maybe just mostly spend time with yourself, you have your own room to yourself where you can hide out. If you don't want to interact with your suitemate (the person you share a bathroom with), you don't necessarily Have to (other than maybe to make sure each other are doing your part of cleaning the bathroom and keeping the thermostat at a temp you both are fine with). Haven't quite gotten the best grasp of time and afraid of being late? Alvarez may be the closest building in the housing area to the main part of campus. Again, I've only ever lived in Alvarez, but I bet those who have lived in the other dorms can probably try to give experience in the comments.

Good afternoon,

I am writing to share my experience working within the Honors College. Unfortunately, my time in the department was challenging and, at times, discouraging. The workplace culture often felt unwelcoming, with a noticeable lack of collaboration and support among staff. Instead of fostering a team-oriented environment, there appeared to be a tendency toward internal politics and heightened scrutiny over minor issues.

Additionally, I found that new employees were not consistently provided with adequate training or guidance. There seemed to be an expectation to quickly master responsibilities within a very short timeframe, which made the onboarding process particularly difficult.

I also want to highlight concerns regarding support for individuals with learning differences and mental health conditions. After disclosing my ADHD, I did not feel that appropriate understanding or accommodations were provided. This contributed to an environment where I felt unsupported rather than set up for success.

I recognize that I was not a perfect employee; however, it is unrealistic to expect any new hire to be perfect, particularly during the early stages of onboarding. I was committed to improving and made a genuine effort to learn and grow in the role. Unfortunately, I did not feel that I was given the necessary tools, guidance, or support to succeed.

In my experience, leadership did not always demonstrate the level of support, communication, or empathy that is essential for a healthy and productive workplace. As a result, my overall experience in the department was negative, and I would encourage the organization to reflect on ways to improve its workplace culture, training practices, and support systems for employees.

I think there needs to be three ceremonies, maybe even four if we’re feeling lucky. There’s so many graduates (good thing btw) and it takes sooooo long to get through it. Most people are zoned out halfway through already, grads leaving, the audience leaving. If it was split properly, everyone could feel a lot better and enjoy the entire graduation without getting antsy. What do yall think?

I have survived MAT 1113 (business calculus) but ending with a D has brought my gpa to a 3.2. I’m expected to graduate in fall 2027 and I’m taking 5 courses each semester. Is it hard to bring my GPA back up to 3.8+ in that time frame?

Got admitted into the Masters in AI a few days ago, but when looking through the catalog 2 out of the 3 core courses have undergraduate prerequisite courses with some having prereqs for the prereqs.

My bachelors was in a loosely related field and while I had the relevant background to get admitted, I didn’t do any of these prereq courses.

Will I actually have to dedicate an extra year just to completing 2-3 courses or will UTSA let me register for the core classes anyways?

I didn’t receive a paper or any QR code for the pictures taken of us during the walk on stage or the professional photo afterward. Is there a way we can access those pictures to purchase them?

Also, the ceremony was incredibly long. There was a point when I was alone in my row, plus three other rows. 🫩

I know for years people have said it's never too late to go to college and just to mind your own business. But I feel these past 5 or so years have brought drastic changes to perceptions of older people in certain situations. So while in the past I wouldn't have an issue going to college I feel maybe things are different now.

Hey everyone I’m just reaching out to see if anyone is able to loan me some money for food. I ate the last of my frozen meals earlier today and I don’t have anything left for me to eat. I’ll be able to pay you back on Wednesday. If you’re able please let me know