Parenting Students
Effective September 1, 2023, Texas Senate Bill 459 requires institutions of higher education that offer priority registration to also provide priority registration for parenting students. A “parenting student” is defined as a student enrolled at an institution of higher education who is the parent or legal guardian of a child under 18 years of age.
Declare as a Parenting Student
UTSA students must self-identify as a parenting student by the stated deadlines (see below) to receive priority registration for an upcoming class registration.
- Log into your myUTSA Account
- Under the Quick Launch card, click on “App Personal Information“
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and under the “Other” section, select “Answer a Survey“
- Click on “Declare as Parent Survey” and follow the prompts
Deadline to Declare for Priority Registration
If you are a student who is the parent or legal guardian of a child under 18 years of age, please complete the Declare as Parent Survey, found on your myUTSA Account (see above). The deadline to self-identify as a parenting student for the upcoming registration terms are listed below. If you’ve already submitted the survey form, you will not need to do the survey again.
| Registration Term | Deadline to Declare |
|---|---|
| Summer 2025 | March 3, 2025 |
| Fall 2025 | March 14, 2025 |
| Spring 2026 | TBD |
University Parenting Student Liaison
In addition to priority registration, current and incoming parenting students have access to a University Parenting Student Liaison, who provides information regarding support services and other available resources at UTSA. Please contact Student Assistance Services at studentassistance@utsa.edu or 210-458-4985 for more information.