The Beyond the Classroom program is a zero-credit experiential learning program that provides business students the opportunity to formally document and recognize meaningful co-curricular experiences.

These experiences include research, internships, case competitions, professional work, leadership roles and study away programs.

By tracking these activities, students have them added to their transcript, highlighting achievements that complement their academic coursework.

Program Goals

  • Provide students with a clear and streamlined process to document and showcase their experiential learning outside of the classroom.
  • Increase awareness and participation in submitting qualified experiences for official transcript recognition.
  • Support students’ academic and professional development through real-world, hands-on learning opportunities.

For more information, contact us at cobexp.learning@utsa.edu or call 210-458-2200.

Academic Success & Partnerships Office
Business Building 1.01.20

 

Genesis Valdez

Contact

Genesis Valdez Noriega

Student Success Center

genesis.valdez@utsa.edu

  • Report once you've completed the activity.  If you're graduating and want it to appear on your transcript, submissions must be received 10 weeks prior to graduation.
  • GBA 1100 Signature Experience - Leadership
  • GBA 4100 Signature Experience - Leadership
  • GBA 1200 Signature Experience - Internship
  • GBA 4200 Signature Experience - Internship
  • GBA 1300 Signature Experience - Research
  • GBA 4300 Signature Experience – Research
  • GBA 1600 Career and Professional Learning Experiences
  • GBA 4600 Career and Professional Learning Experiences
  • GBA 1020 Business Case Competition I
  • GBA 4020 Business Case Competition II
  • GBA 1400 Signature Experience - Study Away
  • GBA 4400 Signature Experience - Study Away

Frequently Asked Questions

The zero-credit course allows students to officially display their experiential learning activities on their transcript. These courses give recognition to meaningful experiences outside the classroom without affecting grade point averages, tuition or class time.

  • Your non-credit experiences appear on your official transcript, showcasing your skills and accomplishments to future employers, scholarship committees or graduate programs.
  • You can track and document your professional and leadership experiences in a structured way.
  • It demonstrates initiative, leadership and real-world engagement.

  • No tuition is charged.
  • No class time is required.
  • Your grade point average is not affected.

All activities are submitted through the Suitable App via the Career Compass program. You will need to provide details about our experience and the number of hours dedicated to each activity.

  • Full-time Job – includes military experience
  • Completed Research or Applied Project
  • Part-time or On-campus Job
  • Internship – for credit or non-credit
  • UTSA Study Away Program – includes Global Business Immersion, Study Abroad Programs and Alvarez Business Student Exchange Programs
  • Case Competition Participation - business competitions
  • Leadership Roles - service as an Executive Board Officer for a Registered Student Organization
  • Conference Presentation or Leadership Role
  • LeaderShape Institute Participation

Students are placed in either the lower division or upper division course based on weekly hours reported for activities.

  • Lower Division: 5–13 hours per week
  • Upper Division: 14–40+ hours per week

All students will receive a confirmation email before the registration deadline.

You can find and sign the course registration acknowledgement while submitting your survey for your experiential learning activities through the Suitable app.

Students who have not signed the course registration acknowledgement cannot be registered. A follow-up email will be sent requesting confirmation of participation. You must respond by the stated deadline to be enrolled; otherwise, you will not be registered in the zero-credit course.