The UTSA Carlos Alvarez College of Business Student Success Center is a one-stop resource to help undergraduate and graduate business students achieve their academic, personal and professional goals.

Receive tutoring to aid your academic journey, connect with industry professionals for internship and job opportunities, enhance your professional development skills and explore your global mindset through the center’s comprehensive programming.

The center is also available to assist students with academic concerns such as appeals, petitions or academic documents that require review.

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Office Information

Business Building, Room 2.01.08
Monday through Friday | 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
AlvarezSSC@utsa.edu
210-458-2200

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Download the app to start tracking career experiences and earning points. 

Benefits of Participation

  • Develop Marketable Skills: Gain competencies highly sought after by employers that you can showcase on your resume and during interviews.
  • Enhance Networking Opportunities: Build connections with industry leaders and alumni through program activities.
  • Personalized Program Guidance: Benefit from personalized support from the Carlos Alvarez Student Success Center as you navigate your career journey.
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Student Success Resources

Want to succeed at UTSA and in life? The Alvarez Student Success Center is your first stop for career resources for business students.

How to Connect

  • Attend one of their weekly workshops or events
  • Drop in to their pop-up sessions located on the second floor alcome by the McKinney Building entrance for quick 15-minute meetings
  • Need more time or have a more complicated question? Schedule a one-one-one meeting in person or online with a staff member.

Carlos Alvarez Student Success Center Staff

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Sabrina Arismendez

Project Coordinator - Experiential Learning, Student Success Center

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Debbie Bearden

Business Operations Manager, Student Success Center

Alissa Carper

Alissa Carper

Program Manager, Alvarez Student Success Center

Susan Colorado-Burt

Susan Colorado-Burt, Ph.D.

Director of Engagement and Special Programs, Senior Lecturer, Student Success Center

Caitlin Farias

Caitlin Farias

Senior Management Analyst, Alvarez Student Success Center

Leticia Garcia

Leticia Garcia

Assistant Director of Student Success, Student Success Center

Rosa Garza-Girdy

Rosa E. Garza-Girdy, J.D.

Assistant Dean of Student Services, Student Success Center

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Rachel Henry

Program Coordinator, Student Success Center

Haylee Lee

Haylee Lee

Project Coordinator, Student Success Center

Selena Olivares

Selena Olivares

Program Manager, Student Success Center

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Julio Ramos

Director of Student Success, Student Success Center

Victoria Rodriguez

Victoria Rodriguez

Project Coordinator, Student Success Center

Alejandra Santos

Alejandra Santos

Project Coordinator, Student Success Center

Andrew Shelnut

Andrew Shelnut

Program Manager, Alvarez Student Success Center

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Genesis Valdez

Assistant Director of Experiential Learning, Student Success Center

Business Student Ambassadors

Become a Business Ambassador

Develop your leadership skills by applying to become an Alvarez Business Ambassador. Select students are chosen to represent the college at various events as well as lead college tours for prospective students and their families.

Alvarez College of Business Events

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Dec

23 - 30

2024

UTSA Winter Break

Winter Break - Reduced University Operations

Feb

7

2025

State of the College Breakfast

Sponsored by the UTSA Alvarez College of Business Alumni Council

Mar

26

2025

Senior Send-off Career Expo

Graduating soon? Don't miss our Career Expo!

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