Amazing Begins.

This is a place of amazing beginnings.

Just as the San Antonio River originates on our

campus from an underwater spring known as

the Blue Hole, so too do students rise up to

greatness at the University of the Incarnate

Word. In a diverse and highly supportive

learning community, where small classes and

caring professors make possible unmatched

individual attention, our students set out boldly

on journeys they would have otherwise never

dared to dream. Through liberal arts, they learn to

think. In active classrooms, they begin to engage.

With internships, they gain valuable experience.

Through study abroad, they see the world. Like

the San Antonio River, they begin a journey, grow

mightily along the way, and ultimately arrive at

an amazing place. Come begin your own journey.

This is more than just a diploma; it’s a degree.

This is the University of the Incarnate Word.

This is where amazing begins.

Whatever your dream, this is the place to pursue it. Here, in a smaller, more personalized learning environment, you

will be encouraged and empowered as never before. Here, professors

will know you and mentor you. Academic advisors will work with

you to ensure your academic success. Peer mentors will share with

you and advise you. Career counselors will help shape and guide

your career path. And our Division of Student Success – yes, we

have an entire division dedicated to your success – will make sure

you have every possible resource to achieve your academic and

career goals. Here at UIW, your success is our goal. Bring your dream –

and let amazing begin.

Success Begins.

“UIW gave me the support and encouragement to

become my best and pursue my dreams. It was a

great foundation on which to build my career. My

education at UIW exposed me to so much, giving me the focus and confidence to succeed in my career

and to go out and make a difference in the world.”

“At UIW, I have received a great amount of support from every professor. One of my professors helped arrange an internship for me in a bank. They are always there to help and encourage me, preparing me for success in my career.”

JuStin RyAn GARzA ‘11 | AuStin, tX | BAnkinG And FinAnce

First-Year ProgramPromotes the success of first-year students by engaging them from the start.

Peer MentorA student mentor who stays in regular contact to help advise and guide first year students.

Learning Assistance CenterIncludes learning services such as tutoring, peer-led study reviews, testing, and study hall programs.

Learning CommunitiesIntegrates “student-centered” programs to raise academic confidence and performance of the first-year student.

University Advising CenterOffers academic counseling and resources to help students succeed in their path to graduation.

Career ServicesProvides individual career counseling, personality and career assessments, career- related workshops, software resources, and more.

UIW’s Division of Student Success offers a wide range of services to support success.

George Gaytan ‘81BA Music

Classical Guitar Instructor and Performer

Success Begins.

“Having no more than 20 people in my classes has been a major factor in my success at UIW. I have formed great relationships with my advisor and professors; they are always there when I need them.”

Joe RyAn uRBy ‘10 | SAn Antonio, tX | HiStoRy, MinoR in PoliticS

At UIW, we offer nearly 80 undergraduate and graduate programs of study in virtually every field. With a low student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1, we’re able to design

each of our programs to be highly interactive. Here, students

engage – really engage – in their education. They work on real

projects – collaborating with real professionals. They participate in

internships – sometimes two or three. They do original research –

work normally associated with graduate students. They serve in the

community – putting their academic skills to work. They come to

UIW, they acquire knowledge, and they gain invaluable experience

as well. It gives them perspective. It gives them confidence. It gives

them an edge.

engagement Begins.

The School of Pharmacy is the only private school of pharmacy in Texas.

The Hispanic Marketing program is one of only three such programs in the U.S.

Education students spend more than 400 hours in the field – before their student teaching begins.

Science students present their research at regional and national workshops and conferences.

In Broadcast Meteorology, the only program of its kind in Texas, students work on the air in UIW’s brand-new HD television studio.

UIW offers the state’s only Nuclear Medicine Technology degree program.

Information Systems students use “Second Life,” a real-time 3-D multi-user virtual environment to collaborate with students around the world.

The School of Optometry is just one of 20 schools of optometry in the nation and the only one at a faith-based university.

As one of the oldest schools of nursing west of the Mississippi River, UIW graduates successfully pass state exams.

Fashion Management students display their work each year at the “Cutting Edge” Fiesta® Fashion Show, a New York-style runway presentation produced by students.

Communication Arts students run KUIW, the university’s Internet radio station, and UIW-TV, the campus television station.

Capstone programs in business allow students to work directly with business professionals – around the world.

Engineering Management, blending business and engineering, is the only program of its kind in Texas.

Mathematics, science, and engineering students are involved in a wide range of research – from DNA dynamics, infectious disease transmission, and neurological regeneration, to the behavior of electric fish, the chemistry of medicinal plants, and flight controls.

Students in our athletic training and rehabilitative sciences programs are well prepared for entrance to our new physical therapy program.

Programs Of Distinction With its exceptional academic offerings, UIW has distinguished itself among the nation’s best colleges and universities.

Joe RyAn uRBy ‘10 | SAn Antonio, tX | HiStoRy, MinoR in PoliticS

Look closely at UIW and you will see the face of Texas...and the world. Ours is a diverse community at UIW,

the most diverse of any school in San Antonio and one of the most

diverse of any private school in the state. Here, you have students

from Turkey, Afghanistan, Germany, Korea, Mexico, and China – in a

single class. More than 60 countries are represented on our campus,

making for a rich international experience for all who come here.

But our campus is only one place you’ll learn about other cultures.

UIW is also a national leader in study abroad, with more than

90 programs in over 30 countries. Spend a summer, semester, or

year studying abroad – for essentially the same cost as studying on

campus. It’s a fascinating world we live in. Come to UIW, where

The Universe is Yours™.

Access to the World Begins.

Access to the World Begins.

Access To A World Of InformationTechnology is an integral part of a UIW education. All of our students carry mobile computing technology, whether a laptop, a Dell netbook or an iPad. We are a fully wired – and wireless – campus. In addition, we provide our students a suite of applications to run on their Blackberry or iPhone, such as our own video channel (keep up with activities), our own sports channel (check out Cardinals scores), and more. Plus, over 70% of our instructors teach their courses using Blackboard, a combination of in-class and online learning. This is 21st-century technology. This is a 21st century education.

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“We’re proud to be a Catholic university that welcomes to its community persons of diverse religious and cultural backgrounds in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization and the common good.”

ARnetiA nickenS ‘10 | HouSton, tX | SPoRtS MAnAGeMent

“UIW is a friendly, welcoming community, a place you can belong. It’s very easy to get involved here. There are so many clubs and organizations to join – the possibilities are endless.”

UIW is a community – a very close one. Ours is a warm

and welcoming campus where you will feel immediately at home.

Here, it’s easy to get involved and meet others because there are

limitless opportunities to do so. We have more than 70 organizations –

in every category you can imagine. If it’s Greek life you want, we

offer ten fraternities and sororities. If you want to grow in your faith,

there are many ministry and mission opportunities. Want to sharpen

your leadership skills? Join our student government, lead a club,

or take part in a leadership program. At UIW, we may be a smaller

university, but the opportunities to participate are huge. Come, find

your passion, grow, lead – jump in!

involved Begins.

Why Choose An Active Campus?

Research shows that employers are

not only looking for graduates who can

get the job done individually, but

who can also work well in a team. An

active, involved UIW education teaches you

those collaborative, team-oriented skills.

Movie NightsParty on the PatioCardinal CampSGA LuauBrackenridge ParkMeet The GreeksThe Witte MuseumCowboys Dance HallGreek LifeCampus Ministry DinnerCommuter Student SocialBotanical GardensCardinal Pep RallyTailgate PartiesThe Shops at LaCanteraThe Majestic TheatreSGASports DayHenna on the HillGame Night Co-ed Dodgeball

The AlamoPool PartyCamp Fire NightMani-Pedi NightGuest SpeakersPoker NightVolleyball Games Food DriveIntramuralsThe RimHair Spray Night5-Minute Fashion ShowChips and SalsaRiver WalkStrike a Pose Casino NightJapanese Tea GardensCalling All Greeks International Food FestivalSpurs GamesPool Tournament

Heritage DayGolden Harvest Food DriveHomecomingSpirit Window Painting ContestZombie Walk and Halloween PartyNightmare on Grayson StreetCoffee in the Circle Tuesday Night Lights-Powder Puff StyleHaunted HouseKaraokeSix Flags Fiesta TexasFive-Mile Walk/RunThe McNay Art Museum Not on our Watch March Inner Tube Water Polo Night Sea World San AntonioWelcome to Family Potluck Mr./Miss. UIW Contest Blood Drives President’s Spaghetti DinnerThe San Antonio Museum of Art

The Fun Goes On And On

The Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word founded UIW in 1881, and today we are the largest Catholic university

in the Southwest. Ours is a Catholic tradition, but here, we lift up

and celebrate all faiths. Our hope and our Mission is that, whatever

your faith, you will come here and grow in it. This sense of Mission

is inherent in us. It began long ago when the Sisters began building

hospitals and schools, and it continues today with our passion for

community service and social justice. While the world is changing

to care for others and help the less fortunate, we always have. It is

not something we have to try to do; it is who we are. And if you

come here, this deep sense of faith, Mission and service will become

a part of you.

A Sense of Mission Begins.

Mission At WorkUIW students are required to do 45 hours of community service before they graduate, but many of our students do at least 20 hours each year – often tied to their area of study. On a campus of such diversity, our students are simply more aware of the world’s problems. And, more importantly, they are setting out to do something about them.

BRittAny villARReAl ‘11 | coRPuS cHRiSti, tX | enGliSH

“Since attending UIW, I have strengthened my values of responsibility, spirituality, morality, academic growth, and more. These life lessons have helped me to order my priorities and to grow into a successful student and individual.”

UIW competes in NCAA Division II as a member of the Lone Star Conference. We field 19 teams in 12 sports, more

than any other NCAA Division II school in the state. Our UIW

coaches are professionals in their field and play an integral role

in the lives of UIW student-athletes. The university also offers a

vibrant intramural sports program, with men’s, women’s and co-ed

teams competing in over a dozen sports. UIW students and student-

athletes enjoy state-of-the-art facilities, including our modern UIW

Wellness Center, our new Gayle and Tom Benson Stadium, and our

impressive Ann Barshop Natatorium.

champions Begin.

coAcHeS WHo knoW oF WHAt tHey SPeAk

If our student-athletes tend to listen more to their coaches, there’s a very good reason. Our coaches include:

dAnny HeeP, who played on two World Series Championship teams, the New York Mets in 1986 and the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1998

1996 Olympic swimmer kiM WuRzel loPoRto who coaches women’s synchronized swimming and was also a member of the 2000 U.S. Olympic synchro team

JoHn SMitH, Cardinals men’s soccer coach, is a native of Wigan, England, where he played professional soccer

tinA PAtteRSon, UIW women’s soccer coach, is the most successful women’s soccer coach in UIW history

Men’sBaseballBasketballCross-CountryFootballGolfSoccerSwimming & DivingTennisTrack and Field

Women’sBasketballCross-CountryGolfSoccerSoftballSwimming & DivingSynchronized SwimmingTennisTrack and FieldVolleyball

IntramuralsBasketballDodgeballFlag FootballJiu-Jitsu Powder-Puff FootballRacquetball Sand VolleyballSoccerSoftballTennisUltimate FrisbeeVolleyballWater PoloWiffle Ball

Go Cardinals!

Classic architecture set on 154 scenic acres. Finely

manicured lawns. Blooming flowers. Majestic trees. This is the idyllic

campus setting – a place you’ll be delighted to call home. And

around our campus, it is beautiful as well; UIW is located in Alamo

Heights, one of the most picturesque areas in all of San Antonio.

And just minutes away is downtown San Antonio, with its world-

class attractions and every imaginable form of entertainment. This is

the perfect college location – strikingly beautiful, extremely safe and

highly convenient. This is Alamo Heights. This is San Antonio. This

is UIW. This is home.

idyllic Begins.

“At UIW, I was able to participate and join in,

as opposed to feeling lost at a larger public university. I had many

great experiences at UIW, and they have

enabled me to further my personal goals and

continue successfully through my career.”

Lisa M. Gonzales ‘95BA Child Psychology

Child PsychologistSan Antonio, TX

Welcome To Alamo HeightsOne of San Antonio’s most prominent areas, Alamo Heights is filled with attractions including the Witte Museum, the McNay Art Museum, the San Antonio Botanical Gardens and Brackenridge Park.

A Day In The ParkIn nearby Brackenridge Park, you’ll find the San Antonio Zoo and the Japanese Tea Gardens, plus trails and other scenic areas for jogging, biking, walking or just hanging out.

World-Class San AntonioThe number one tourist city in the state, San Antonio is home to the NBA San Antonio Spurs, the world-famous River Walk, Fiesta San Antonio, Sea World and Six Flags Fiesta Texas.

When one hears the words “private college education,” one of the first thoughts is “great education, but unaffordable.” Although UIW is a private college, and it is

indeed an exceptional education, you’ll be surprised to know

just how affordable it is. Approximately 92% of UIW students

receive financial aid, with more than $70 million spent annually in

scholarships, work-study, grants and loans. What this means is that

there are many options to make your UIW education affordable. Let

us help you with your options. Our Office of Financial Assistance

will assist you in every way we can. A UIW education is no doubt

an investment. But it is one, you can be sure, that will bring you a

lifetime of returns.

Hispanic DistinctionHispanic Outlook

ranks UIW as one of the top 100

universities across the nation to grant bachelor’s degrees

to Hispanics, top 100 four-year

Hispanic serving institutions, and top 100 universities for awarding master’s

degrees to Hispanics.

Affordable Begins.

cHRiStiAn RioS ‘12 | SAn Antonio, tX | enGliSH

“Coming out of high school with no financial aid, I thought my options of where I could attend college were limited. But after speaking to the staff here at Incarnate Word they showed me that not only is it a great place to be, it’s also very affordable.”

FoundedFounded in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word.

TypePrivate, four-year, coeducational college of the liberal arts and sciences, rooted in the Roman Catholic tradition. UIW is the largest Catholic university in the Southwest and the fourth largest private institution in Texas.

CampusOur idyllic 154-acre campus features beautifully landscaped grounds, trees, flowers and classic architecture, and is just minutes from downtown San Antonio in Alamo Heights.

StudentsOver 7,100 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1, and the average class size is approximately 25.

DiversityStudents from 63 countries attend UIW.

Academic ProgramsNearly 80 undergraduate and graduate programs of study in a variety of fields.

Study AbroadMore than 90 study abroad programs in over 30 countries. Students can spend a summer, semester, or year studying abroad and receive academic credit.

AthleticsUIW competes in NCAA Division II as a member of the Lone Star Conference. We field 19 teams in 12 sports, more than any other Division II school in the state.

Student LifeOver 70 clubs and organizations, ten fraternities and sororities, and a host of ministry, mission and leadership opportunities.

Residential LifeTen student dormitories featuring single, double, and triple living All residences are wired and wireless, and each provides basic cable and telephone service. Meals are served at four dining locations.

AccreditationUIW is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate‘s, bachelor‘s, master‘s, and doctoral degrees.

UIW At A Glance

4301 BroadwaySan Antonio, TX 78209210-829-60051-800-749-WORDwww.uiw.eduadmissions@uiw.edu

Jenny cARneS ‘99 | BBA | SAn Antonio, tX eXecutive diRectoR, locAl oRGAnizinG coMMittee (loc) FoR SAn Antonio SPoRtS

“My experience at UIW not only gave me lifelong friendships, but it provided me with the confidence I needed to be successful in the workforce. UIW showed me how to live a balanced life of family, faith, service and career.”

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Where will your amazing journey take you?