Welcome to the Nest!
Congratulations on becoming a Cardinal! We are excited to welcome you to UIW!
Freshman Virtual Orientation Dates: Summer 2020
- Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2020
Contact Advising at (210) 805-5814 | advising@uiwtx.edu to schedule a class registration appointment.
Please call the Office of Admissions at (210) 829-6005 if you have any questions.
Orientation Zoom Backgrounds
We have designed exclusive UIW New Student Orientation Zoom backgrounds for your use.
Orientation Agendas and Next Steps
Students with last names A-K will be attending the morning orientation session.
Time | Activity | Facilitator |
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8:30-9 a.m. | Zoom goes live | Office of Admissions |
9-9:15 a.m. | Welcome / Agenda overview | Jessica De La Rosa, Director of Admissions |
9:15-10 a.m. | Financial Aid and Business Office |
Financial Aid-Heather Miller, Kathy Gomez Business Office-Samantha Ramos |
10-10:20 a.m. | Technology | Christina Philips |
10:20-10:40 a.m. | College Success | Raul Zendejas |
10:40-11 a.m. | Title IX | Alexandria Salas |
11-11:30 a.m. | Advising | Kedra Grant-Brinkley |
11:30-11:45 a.m. | Residence Life | Diane Sanchez |
11:45 a.m.-12 p.m. | Closing | Admissions Staff |
Students with last names L-Z will be attending the afternoon orientation session.
Time | Activity | Facilitator |
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1:30-2 p.m. | Zoom goes live | Office of Admissions |
2-2:15 p.m. | Welcome / Agenda Overview | Jessica De La Rosa, Director of Admissions |
2:15-3 p.m. | Financial Aid and Business Office |
Financial Aid-Heather Miller, Kathy Gomez Business Office-Samantha Ramos |
3-3:20 p.m. | Technology | Christina Philips |
3:20-3:40 p.m. | College Success | Raul Zendejas |
3:40-4 p.m. | Title IX | Alexandria Salas |
4-4:30 p.m. | Advising | Kedra Grant-Brinkley |
4:30-4:45 p.m. | Residence Life | Diane Sanchez |
4:45-5 p.m. | Closing | Admissions Staff |
Here are a few items you will need to make sure you’ve taken care of between now and the fall.
- Submit your final high school transcript.
Please ask your high school to send your final transcript, including date of graduation, to the address below before the beginning of the fall semester:
University of the Incarnate Word
Office of Admissions
4301 Broadway, CPO 285
San Antonio, TX 78209
- Submit your proof of vaccination against meningitis to health services.
You can email them to healthsvcs@uiwtx.edu. - Apply for on-campus housing (if you plan to live on campus).
Information and applications are available at Residence Life website. - Contact Advising at (210) 805-5814 | advising@uiwtx.edu to schedule a class registration appointment.
- Contact the Business Office.
Students must pay tuition or enter a payment plan before the semester begins. Late fees will be assessed on delinquent accounts. - Submit your health insurance waiver (if needed).
All UIW students must have medical insurance. If you are insured by a family plan, please ensure you waive coverage through the University to avoid charges. Contact the Business Office for more information.
Parents of incoming freshmen are invited to a Virtual Parent Orientation Information Session to hear from departments and ask questions about their students starting classes this fall.
Select a date convenient for you and join us via Zoom.
Bilingual Sessions
- Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020
Student Resources
Find more information about all the resources for UIW students below:

