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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the most frequent questions we get asked with answers, if you have questions that aren't listed here please reach out to the transfer student engagement team and we'd be happy to answer your questions! Find all of our contact information under the 'Contact Us' tab.

 

How do I sign up for orientation?

Our transfer admissions counselors have advice on how to sign up for orientation, here. If you find
yourself having additional questions you can reach out to our Enrollment Services Center at
(210)784-1300 for more assistance.

I’m ACCEPTED! Now what?

First, CONGRATULATIONS and welcome into the Jaguar family, we can’t wait to have you be a
part our transfer community! Your next steps will be finding an orientation path that best suits your
needs - you can fulfill your orientation requirements by attending an in-person orientation or by
completing online modules.

In-Person orientation is a half day experience, that will you lead you through getting a campus
tour, your university ID, watching our state mandated videos, meeting with an academic advisor,
registering for classes and talking with professionals through your options for how you will be
paying for college. This is a great option for those who want to be first-day ready in one, half-day
experience, this also benefits those who would prefer to be walked through each step with a
professional by their side.


Online Modules are a two hour process of watching a series of videos to fulfill your orientation
requirements. Following your modules you will reach out to advising to get registered for classes and
meet with the appropriate office if you have questions regarding paying for college. This option
benefits those who would like to do this on their own time and are confident completing tasks
independently, this option allows students to complete tasks across a longer time period if needed.

Am I considered a transfer student?

Most likely, we have a BIG transfer student population at A&M-SA. A transfer student is a student
who attended one institution (post high school) and subsequently transferred to Texas A&M
University - San Antonio OR a student of A&M-SA who took more than a year off from their
academic journey.

How does the Transfer Center support me?

The Transfer Center prides itself on being a place where transfer students can get connected with
campus resources and gain guidance on where to turn for assistance. Sometimes learning all the
resources at a new institution can be overwhelming, so we make asking for help, easy. Our staff is
knowledgeable of our campus departments and can help point students in the right direction. Our
services surpass just advice; we provide student spaces, a mentorship program, an honor society, and
offers social events alongside these support systems.

What campus resources should I know about right away?

We ALWAYS recommend us, the Transfer Center, as a resource first and foremost, but we have key partners we love to highlight as well. Check out:

Ready to Work, which provides tuition assistance to eligible students.

Young Jaguars, which provides after school care to school-age, eligible families. 

Academic Advising, they make sure all your credits transferred in, that you're in the right degree plan, and taking courses in an efficient manner. 

I work a traditional 9-5 job, what do I do for help?

A&M-SA offers commuter/transfer days called "extended hours" on the second Tuesday of every month from 5-7pm where students can get help in-person or online from the follow departments: Enrollment Services Center, Academic Advising, Academic Success, Disability Support Services, Cisneros Institute (us), Parking and Transportation, Military Affairs, and Mays Center.