Admitted First-Year Students

Once you have been admitted to Texas A&M University-San Antonio, you will be given access to A&M-San Antonio’s admit portal. You will use the same email and password you used when you submitted your application for admission. If you applied via Apply Texas, please use your same email address you used on your Apply Texas application. You can then reset your password to get started.

If you have trouble, call the Enrollment Services Center at 210-784-1300 or email BeAJaguar@tamusa.edu. Be sure to mention that you’re trying to access your Admit Portal!

Haven’t visited campus yet? Take one of the daily campus tours offered at 9am and 1pm Monday through Friday. On the campus tour, you’ll get to explore the beautiful campus, meet with an admissions and financial aid rep and talk with a current student! 

The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a state law that requires all incoming students to determine their readiness for college-level coursework in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics.

If you have taken the TSI Assessment in high school, you can submit your scores to the University. If you need to take the exam, you can schedule an appointment to take the assessment on campus in the Testing Center. 

You may also be eligible for an exemption. Visit the Testing Center webpage to learn more.

Did you know? About 98% of all students at A&M-San Antonio receive some sort of aid, including grants, scholarships and loans. In order to qualify for financial aid, you will need to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or the Texas Application for Student Financial Aid (TASFA) before the January 15, 2025 priority deadline (for students starting in the Fall semester) or October 1, 2025 (for students starting in the Spring/Summer semester). 

IMPORTANT: Be sure to add A&M-San Antonio using the University's FAFSA code 042485. 

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Apply for scholarships by the January 15 priority deadline using ScholarshipUniverse (SU)! 

SU is an online scholarship platform that matches students to relevant, vetted external scholarship opportunities, as well as internal scholarships offered by the University. Each external scholarship opportunity a student sees on SU has gone through an extensive vetting process to ensure the scholarship is offered through a reliable and authentic source.

Considering living on campus? A&M-San Antonio has two twin residence halls, Esperanza Hall and Estrella Hall. In total, there are approximately 740 beds in 2- and 4-bedroom suites. 

IMPORTANT: Housing applications open on February 1, 2025 for the 2024-2025 academic year. There is a $200 prepayment required to secure your spot. Space is limited. 

All first-year students who live more than 50 miles from the University are required to live on campus during their first year. Priority for on-campus housing is given to students from outside the San Antonio area.

Starting in March 2025, you will get invited to confirm your enrollment at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. When you get the email asking you to confirm your enrollment, select YES and you'll be directed to the Enrollment Confirmation page. 

Complete the form and answer the required questions. Then, you will get to choose a date for New Student Orientation.

New Student Orientation is a mandatory 1 or 2-day event that allows you to get acquainted with campus policies and regulations, meet faculty and staff, make new friends with other incoming students and register for classes. Typically, first-year students are required to attend an in-person NSO date in the months of May, June or July.

You will be guided to select your date for NSO once you complete your Enrollment Confirmation (Step 7). Don’t worry; if you need to change your date, you can do so at any time. 

During NSO, there’s a special track just for parents and family members, as well! 

During your time as a student, you will need to use your Jaguar Student Account for important business, including registering for classes and accepting your financial aid. 

To access the JagWire Student Portal, use your Jaguar username and temporary password. 

Your Jaguar username can be found on your admission letter or email. 

Your temporary password is in the format of the first two letters of your last name CAPITALIZED, date of birth (MMDDYYYY), and the symbol #. An example is shown below.

Example Student Name: General Jaguar
Student birthday: Jan-21-1997
Temporary Password: JA01211997#

After activating your login, be sure to download the Duo Mobile app to set up multi-factor authentication on your mobile device or register your phone number. Duo provides an extra layer of security to verify that it's truly you accessing your accounts. This must be completed BEFORE you can access your Jagwire Student Account. 

Need help? Visit the First-Time Login Assistance webpage or call the ITS Help Desk at 210-784-HELP. 

New Student Orientation is an exciting opportunity for incoming students and their families to immerse themselves in college life. You'll explore the university, connect with fellow new students and discover all that A&M-San Antonio has to offer. 

Plus, you'll meet faculty in your major and consult with an academic advisor to plan your first semester of classes!

Once you register for an NSO date, you will receive a confirmation email with your selected date and time. You should also get reminder emails before the event, but be sure to mark your calendar so you don’t miss it!

Remember to submit your final transcripts! While your high school and/or college transcripts were required for admission, we also need your final transcripts once you graduate.

We strongly encourage all students to submit their final transcripts during their first semester. Having your final transcripts on file is essential for registering for future semesters.

Take advantage of the new ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT buffet in the Student Dining Hall. Whether you're living on campus or commuting, you can take advantage of a meal plan through Dining Services. 

State law requires new students under the age of 22 to have proof of vaccination for Bacterial Meningitis. Due to HIPPA laws, A&M-San Antonio is not allowed to take your medical documentation. Vaccination records should be submitted in Med+Proctor at least 10 days prior to your first semester.

If you applied for financial aid by the January 15 deadline (for Fall), you may receive a financial aid offer letter in the mail. Otherwise, if you are eligible for financial aid, your financial aid award information including grants, scholarships, loans, etc., will be posted to your Student Account (see Step 9).  

Once you enroll in your classes, you will also receive a bill via email. If you have a remaining balance after all financial aid has been awarded, you will be required to pay your bill or set up a payment plan before the first payment deadline.

To park on campus, you will be required to have a parking permit. Parking permits are available for purchase during the summer prior to the upcoming academic year. 

For textbooks and classroom essentials, the A&M-San Antonio Bookstore offers online services where you can enter your ID number and easily order your books with just a few clicks! You can also visit the bookstore on campus, located on the first floor of the Central Academic Building (CAB).

Note: You are under no obligation to purchase your textbooks from the University bookstore. 

You’re officially on campus. Now what? Get prepared for the first day of class by reviewing your schedule and doing a dry run. Be sure to download the latest Campus Map & learn all the names of the buildings. Can you spot where your classes are located? Do you know your walking path?

Be sure to stop in the Enrollment Services Center to get your school ID if you didn’t get it during NSO or JagX. You’ll need your ID to do a few things, including printing on campus, eating in the Dining Hall and more!

You made it! You’re officially a Jaguar now. 

Don’t forget about all the academic resources available—including tutoring in the Academic Learning Center! 

Have a great first semester!