Description and Mission Statement

The University Outreach Center - San Antonio was established in December, 1987. The program is designed to help low-income and potential first-generation college students prepare for university-level academic work. Our mission is to assist underrepresented students graduate from high school and matriculate at an institution of higher education.

Program Highlights

The San Antonio University Outreach Center is a collaboration between The University of Texas at Austin and The University of Texas at San Antonio. The University Outreach staff meets with eight San Antonio Independent School District schools and two Harlandale Independent School District schools monthly. The Center continues to emphasize the role of the parents with its regular Parent/Student Workshops. In addition to these activities, the University Outreach staff sponsors a wide variety of programs that are designated to open the door of opportunity to students and their parents.