Freshmen Interest Group (FIG)

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March 2, 2026

What is a FIG?

A FIG is a group of 20 first-year students that share a common major, live together on the same floor of Chaparral Village, and share similar core classes. They have access to a Peer Advisor who also lives on the same floor of Chaparral Village and each FIG is assigned to a Faculty Mentor who hosts activities and presentations throughout the year.

College of Engineering FIGs are co-enrolled in Calculus I, General Chemistry I, and FIG Academic Inquiry and Scholarship.

Why be a FIG?

FIGs provide built-in study groups and mentoring from near peers to promote self-efficacy
A strong first semester sets the foundation for continued success and shorter time to graduate
Students are connected to a faculty mentor from day one and view faculty as an approachable resource and guide
FIGs are built around a common major or interest, helping students quickly find peers with similar passions and goals

March 2, 2026

Freshmen Interest Group (FIG)

Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design (Klesse College)

BSE Building, Room 2.106
One UTSA Circle
San Antonio, TX 78249
Phone: 210-458-4490
Fax: 210-458-5515

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