Students
Are you passionate about making the world a better place? We can make change starting with our own communities. UTSA offers many ways to get involved and participate meaningfully on and off campus in ways that foster knowledge, understanding, skills, and virtues of community leaders.
Rowdy Corps Community Scholars
Rowdy Corps Community Scholars is a community-based, federal work-study program that engages UTSA students with the broader San Antonio community. The program provides work-study eligible students the opportunity to get real-world professional experience in a paid internship at more than 45 nonprofit and government agencies throughout the city.
In addition to the community-based work placements, the program incorporates critical reflective analysis, leadership and professional development training, networking events and service-learning projects in the community.
Alinna Garcia '23
Worksite: San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology
“I learned so much over the past two years and was able to hone my public speaking skills, networking abilities and attention to detail. Throughout my experiences, I kept realizing how determined and ambitious I am, and how it’s only going up from here. Being a part of the Rowdy Corps program helped me develop meaningful relationships that will last for years to come.”
Daniel Ramirez ‘23
Worksite: Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society
“I was able to develop important skills like how to manage my time and complete tasks efficiently, and how to run a meeting. I also learned how to not be discouraged when facing challenges, which is important on both a personal and professional level. The Rowdy Corps program was able to connect me to inspiring and supportive people who I know will always help in the future and continue to support me in everything I do.”
Civic Leadership
We host nonpartisan civic engagement activities that help build civically responsible Roadrunners. Through these activities, students learn about community priorities and are able to contribute to the public good.
RowdyVOTES Community of Practice
Join this nonpartisan group of students and community members dedicated to increasing democratic engagement and voter turnout by learning together and working together throughout the year.
Civic Engagement Summit, Panels and Workshops
We hold a variety of activities throughout the year, including our annual Civic Engagement Summit.
Check our RowdyLink page for upcoming events >
Register to Vote!
Want to make sure you’re registered to vote and informed about upcoming elections?
Community-Engaged Experiential Learning
What is Engaged Learning?
Engaged learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful community service with instruction and reflection in an academic course to enrich the student learning experience, instill a sense of civic responsibility, and strengthen communities. It’s also called service learning.
Goals of Engaged Learning
- Enhance academic learning
- Develop character and civic skills
- Learn about social priorities impacting the local community
- Deepen critical thinking, reflective analysis and communication skills
- Engage in meaningful service that has a mutually beneficial impact
Get UTSA Engaged
Want to experience engaged learning while making a difference in the community? Our UTSAEngaged platform features experiential community-engaged opportunities hosted by over a hundred local nonprofit and public-serving agencies in Bexar County. Tracking your service hours through the UTSA Engaged portal helps us track our Roadrunner community’s overall impact.
Watch this video to learn how to set up your free account in UTSAEngaged
Volunteer to pay for parking citations
Did you know Campus Services offers volunteer hours through UTSAEngaged as an alternative payment for student parking citations?
Learn more about how to take advantage of this benefit >
Take an Engaged Learning course
To find engaged learning course offerings at UTSA, go to the Schedule of Classes on ASAP and follow these steps:
- Choose a term
- Choose one or more subjects
- In the Attribute section, select Service Learning Section (S)
- Check the box that says "Show all subjects matching this specific attribute"
- Click the "Search Schedule" button
Get a Certificate in Community Engaged Leadership
Hosted by the University College, the Certificate in Community Engaged Leadership is open to undergraduates in all majors at the university. The certificate integrates coursework with experiential learning opportunities within UTSA, San Antonio, and Bexar County communities, to foster knowledge, understanding, skills, and virtues of community leaders.
