What's Possible at
UT San Antonio Downtown Campus
Tips and information to help you prepare for COEHD’s move to the UT San Antonio Downtown Campus for Fall 2026.
Navigate our transition to the Downtown Campus with ease. We've provided resources to assist you throughout our transition, including:
- Dining options available on and around the Downtown Campus
- Transportation services
- Parking information
- Directory of our new locations within the Durango Building
What’s Changing for Fall 2026 — and Why
Beginning this fall, all academic programs in the College of Education and Human Development will be housed at the Downtown Campus as part of the university’s long-term District Planning Initiative. This move supports UT San Antonio’s vision for continued growth in San Antonio’s urban core and strengthens opportunities for hands-on learning, community engagement and collaboration with educational partners.
Downtown Dining
Located directly at the Downtown Campus is Java City and the Frio Street Building Food Court, which includes Subway, Pizza Hut, Rowdy’s Downtown Grill and RowdyMart.
Enjoy delicious on-campus dining options at our downtown locations or explore healthy on-demand options and a wide range of nearby local restaurants and cafes.
Where to Park
Campus Services offers a wide selection of parking permits to suit a variety of needs and budgets for students, employees, and visitors.
- 2025-26 parking permits are now available. Purchase your permit on MyParking.
- View the parking and transportation maps for all UT San Antonio campuses.
UT San Antonio Downtown Campus
501 W. César E. Chávez Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78207
Transportation
Getting To and From
The University of Texas at San Antonio and VIA partner to provide a variety of convenient options to travel between campuses and around San Antonio. UT San Antonio students, faculty, and staff can access safe, easy, and free transportation services with their U-Pass.
- VIA U-Pass provides free, unlimited bus rides throughout San Antonio.
- VIA Link is an on-demand ride-sharing program that allows customers to request a VIA Link passenger van for a ride anywhere within the corresponding VIA Link Zone.
- The Roadrunner Express (VIA Route 93) provides service between the Main and Downtown campuses.
- As part of the Downtown Zone, The Little Runner provides convenient service between the Downtown Campus, San Pedro I, One Riverwalk Place, Southwest Campus, Dolorosa Parking Lot, and Downtown Campus Lot D1.
Traveling between UT San Antonio campuses is easy with VIA.
ID Cards
UTSACard is the official identification card of the UTSA community. It provides access to meal plans, transportation, Rowdy Dollars, sporting events, residence halls, final exams, and more. Visit Campus Services to learn more about your ID card.
Map
Explore the UT San Antonio Downtown Campus map by navigating or searching “Downtown Campus”.
Directory
New office locations at the Downtown Campus are planned to open in the summer to early fall 2026 timeframe. Please contact the department to confirm whether they have moved or remain at the Main Campus before visiting.
| Area | Location | |
|---|---|---|
| COEHD Dean's Office | Durango Building 4.112 | Email COEHD Dean's Office |
|
Department of Bicultural-Bilingual Studies (BBL) |
Durango Building 4.110 (BBL will not be operating at this location until August 3, 2026) |
Email BBL |
| Department of Counseling (COU) | Durango Building 4.122 | Email COU |
| Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies (ELPS) | Buena Vista Street Building 4.310 | Email ELPS |
| Department of Educational Psychology (EDP) | Durango Building 3.324 (Annex) | Email EDP |
| Department of Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching (ILT) | Durango Building 4.370 (Annex) | Email ILT |
| Department of Race, Ethnicity, Gender and Sexuality Studies (REGSS) | Durango Building 3.202 | Email REGSS |
| COEHD Student Success Center |
Durango Building 2.202 (Temporary) |
Email COEHD SSC |
| COEHD Information Technology | Durango Building 2.312 (Annex) | Email COEHD IT |
| The Academy for Teacher Excellence Research Center (ATE) | Durango Building 2.110 | Email ATE |
| The Office of Professional Preparation and Partnerships (OPPP) | Durango Building 3.314 | Email COEHD OPPP |
| COEHD Graduate Studies | Durango Building 2.312 (Annex) | Email COEHD Graduate Studies |
FAQ
UT San Antonio Downtown Campus
501 W. César E. Chávez Blvd.
San Antonio, TX 78207
San Antonio, TX 78207
The College of Education and Human Development departments and service centers will be located in the Durango Building on the Downtown Campus.
To travel from the Main Campus to the Downtown Campus, use VIA’s Roadrunner Express (Route 93). Board the bus at the Campus Oval on the Main Campus. Disembark at the Downtown Campus – Buena Vista stop. Approximate travel time is 34 minutes.
To travel from the Downtown Campus to the Main Campus, use VIA’s Roadrunner Express (Route 93). Board the bus at the Downtown Campus – Frio Street bus stop. Disembark at the Campus Oval on the Main Campus. Approximate travel time is 38 minutes.
Campus Services offers a wide selection of parking permits to suit a variety of needs and budgets for students, employees and visitors. Puchase a permit on MyParking.
Downtown Campus Garage
Located off Pecos-La Trinidad Street, between Buena Vista Street and Cesar Chavez Boulevard, the Downtown Campus Garage offers convenient access to the heart of the Downtown Campus.
Permit
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Any valid Main Campus garage permit.
- $2.50/hour in ParkMobile spaces. Payment required upon arrival via the ParkMobile app.
- ADA/Disabled Veteran parking (permit or hourly rate required)
Restrictions
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Motorcycles and trailers not allowed.
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Clearance: 6' – 9"
Surface Lots
- Permit parking for Commuter C, Reserved, Employee A/B, ADA/Accessible
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View the Campus Services Downtown Campus parking map.
ParkMobile
- ParkMobile makes it easy to find and pay for hourly parking on campus.
- $2.50/hour in ParkMobile spaces. Payment required upon arrival via the ParkMobile app.
Nestled on the second floor of the Buena Vista Street Building (BVB 2.314), the Downtown Campus Library serves as a gateway to a full range of library services, from borrowing tech gear and reserving study spaces to knowledgeable librarians offering expert assistance. The Library offers extensive collections to support Roadrunners with majors specific to the Downtown Campus.
Dedicated to ensuring the safety of everyone on our campuses, UT San Antonio Public Safety provides security services including 24-hour campus patrols, safety escorts, blue light emergency telephones that link directly to the university police department’s dispatch and more.
At UT San Antonio, health and wellness are top priorities. Our downtown locations provide a wide array of wellbeing resources for students, faculty and staff. These resources include the Roadrunner Pantry, fitness center, lactation room, walking trails and more.
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