Pursuing Resources, Opportunity, Wellness, and Learning Program

PROWL

First-Year Seminar First-Year Cording Ceremony

The PROWL Program supports first-year Jaguars through intentional mentorship, career exploration, wellness connections, and community building. Through Peer Leader guidance, students develop academically, professionally, and personally.

PROWL Program Goals

Career Pathway Support

Students connect with Peer Leaders and experiential learning opportunities aligned with their goals.

Wellness & Resources

Increase overall wellness through meaningful connections to campus support services.

Community Building

Create lasting relationships through social experiences on and off campus.

Retention & Success

Receive guidance in completing the first year and enrolling for the second year.

Self-Advocacy

Develop confidence to advocate for academic, professional, and personal growth.

Career Connections

Internships

Faculty/Staff Mentors

Student Organizations

Leadership

Research

Study Abroad

Mentorship

Experiential Learning

PROWL Pathway Scholarship

The Office of First-Year Experience has created a scholarship fund to award students who have been actively part of PROWL and demonstrated growth in their first-year A&M-SA. This is a self-nominated scholarship; however, successful nominees must meet the scholarship requirements.

Applications will close June 30th, 2026.

Apply Now Recommendation Form

Applications open April 2026

Earn a C or higher in First-Year Seminar (Fall 2025)

2.5 GPA or higher

Attend at least 2 PROWL activities

Demonstrate personal growth during first year

Submit recommendation form (Faculty, Staff, or Peer Leader)

Selection based on attendance and growth

More info available on Scholarship Universe

First-Year Cording Ceremony

Celebrate Your First-Year Success

Students who meet eligibility requirements will be recognized at the First-Year Cording Ceremony with a graduation cord and certificate. This celebration honors your growth, involvement, and commitment throughout your first year at Texas A&M University-San Antonio.

Eligibility

Earn a C or higher in First-Year Seminar and complete at least two PROWL activities.

Recognition

Receive a graduation cord and certificate. Campus-wide nominations will also open for first-year awards.

Let's Connect!

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Office of First-Year Experience.

Phone: (210) 784-1435

Email: fye@tamusa.edu

Location: Patriots' Casa Room 203