Will graduate student stipends change as a result of the merger?
No changes will be made to graduate student stipends during the 2025-2026 academic year. Looking ahead, the Academic, Student, and Faculty Affairs Task Force has established dedicated working groups to explore opportunities for graduate education and support. Any future changes will be thoughtfully developed and communicated well in advance to support students in their academic journey.
How does the integration of UTSA and UT Health San Antonio impact eligibility for the Promise Plus Program?
Currently, the Promise Plus Program is only for eligible undergraduate students. With SACSCOC approval, the merger between UTSA and UT Health San Antonio became official on September 1, 2025, kicking off a multi-year integration process. As part of this process, potential expanded funding for the program will be evaluated. At this time, we do not anticipate any changes to the eligibility of the program.
Are tuition rates changing for 2025 – 2026?
Tuition and fee structures will continue to be determined independently by each institution for the academic year 2025-2026.
The most accurate and up-to-date cost of attendance information is available through the official websites of each university:
These websites serve as the central sources for information about program tuition, fees, and related costs.
As part of the integration process, the Academic, Faculty, and Student Affairs (AFSA) Task Force is leading efforts to enhance the student experience across both institutions. The task force has established working groups to identify opportunities for academic program development, increased collaboration, and improvements in admissions and recruitment practices. Composed of representatives from both universities, the task force is committed to supporting prospective students by ensuring that admissions processes are clear, accessible, and aligned with a shared vision for long-term growth, opportunity, and student success.
What should current students at any of the UT San Antonio campuses know about mandatory student fees for the 2025-26 academic year and beyond?
For the 2025–26 academic year, students will continue to pay the existing mandatory fees at their respective institutions, and no new mandatory fees are being introduced as a result of the integration at this time. All students will remain on the existing fee structure.
We are currently in a transition phase. As part of this process, the Academic, Student, and Faculty Affairs (ASFA) Task Force and the Mandatory Student Fees Working Group are overseeing the evaluation and planning of future student fee structures. These groups will provide options on how fee changes may be implemented and how transitions will be communicated to students.
How does the integration impact the application process for health sciences, medical, and/or lab programs?
There have been no changes for the 2025–2026 application cycle. The integration’s impact on the future application process for health sciences, medical and lab programs has not yet been evaluated but will be reviewed by the appropriate task forces.
The Academic, Student, and Faculty Affairs Task Force and the Health Education Task Force have established the Health Science Center Student Career Planning Working Group to evaluate student recruitment and external application portals, each with its own distinct processes and requirements. This work group inventoried admissions and post-degree program portals that require updates and developed a communication plan for prospective and current students.
The task force remains committed to ensuring a smooth transition and supporting the needs of all students throughout this process.
How will graduate admission policies change?
Graduate admissions policies remain unchanged for the 2025–2026 academic year, ensuring stability for prospective students. As we look ahead, the Academic, Student, and Faculty Affairs Task Force has established dedicated Working Groups to explore opportunities for graduate program growth, increased collaboration, and enhanced admissions and recruitment efforts. Any future changes will be thoughtfully developed and communicated well in advance to support prospective students in their academic journey. This integration presents an exciting opportunity to strengthen and expand graduate education, fostering a more dynamic and interconnected university community.
How will the integration impact the application and admissions processes for prospective students?
The application and admissions processes for the 2025–2026 academic year are not impacted. Any future changes will be carefully evaluated and communicated to ensure a smooth transition for prospective students. As part of the integration, dedicated working groups are exploring opportunities for program growth, enhanced collaboration, and improvements in admissions and recruitment processes — all with a focus on continuously enhancing the student experience. The members of the integration task forces and working groups remain committed to supporting prospective students by ensuring that the admissions process is clear, easy to navigate and provides meaningful value. Our goal is to enhance student access while aligning with the university’s long-term vision for growth and opportunity.
Additionally, the Health Science Center Student Career Planning Working Group will assess student recruitment, external application portals, and post-degree program pathways to ensure alignment across the new university for undergraduate students, while also addressing the unique requirements of students on the health campus.
