Since our founding in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, we have paved new ways for tens of thousands of students to reach their academic dreams. UIW was the first institution to offer higher education for women in central and south Texas, consistently ranks among the top schools for veterans, and ranks No. 1 in the nation among faith-based universities graduating Hispanic students with bachelor’s degrees. As pioneers in Catholic higher education, we continue to forge new roads for every student to reach their full potential and create positive change in the world. UIW is a proud Hispanic Serving Institution.
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UIW offers over 100 undergraduate majors, minors and concentrations, and over 25 graduate and doctoral programs.
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The UIW Admissions Team is on the road. See our college fair schedule for when we visit your area.
Saturday, Oct. 4 | 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join us on the UIW campus for a tour at 9:10 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. then meet with admissions counselors and financial aid representatives to discuss your future as a Cardinal!
Wednesday, Oct. 15 | 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Would you like to transfer to the University of the Incarnate Word but don't know where to start? Chat with our transfer counselors about UIW's programs and learn about the application and admissions process. Coffee's on us!
Whether you're a current or future student, you can get your questions answered all in one place at the Cardinal Student Service Center.
UIW offers three campus tour options: In-Person Tours Monday - Friday at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.; Group Tours for schools or groups of 10 or more Monday - Friday at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.; and Virtual Campus Tours are available at your convenience. Schedule a Tour Here
Our five health professions schools prepare future healthcare leaders in such fields as pharmacy, nursing, optometry, osteopathic medicine and physical therapy. Explore UIW Health Professions
On Thursday, Oct. 2, the University of the Incarnate Word will have the honor of hosting Iván Duque Márquez, the 34th President of Colombia, on the Broadway campus. Duque Márquez will be welcomed as the 2025 honored guest as part of the “Leaders of the Americas Speaker Series,” hosted by the Liza and Jack Lewis Center of the Americas.
The UIW College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (CHASS) has many talented educators who are dedicated to upholding the CHASS goal of challenging, inspiring and preparing students to reimagine the world and shape the future (uiw.edu/chass). Dr. David Armstrong, associate professor of Creative Writing and English, is one of these notable educators who recently got the opportunity to demonstrate his skills by working on his first theatrical animated film project.
On Sunday, Sept. 14, the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW), in collaboration with the Interfaith San Antonio Alliance (ISAA), hosted the 2nd annual Festival of Faiths on the Broadway campus. This unique event welcomed hundreds of people to both share and learn about the various faith systems present in the San Antonio community.
As the largest Catholic university in Texas, UIW is a leader in transformational education. We inspire students across more than 150 academic programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels to ignite change.
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