More than 1,300 high school students and their families gathered at Texas A&M University-San Antonio for Future Jaguar Day, a signature event designed to introduce prospective students to the opportunities, resources and community that define the University’s fast-growing South Side campus.
The free event, which took place Saturday, March 28, offered a comprehensive, hands-on look at college life. Families from across San Antonio, Bexar County and throughout Texas attended, filling the campus with energy and anticipation.
Future Jaguar Day is open to all high school students—from freshmen to seniors—as well as transfer students and their families. Attendees have the opportunity to explore campus, connect with faculty and staff, and begin envisioning their futures as Jaguars.
The day, which began with breakfast and featured a full slate of activities aimed at helping students navigate the college decision-making process. Guests took guided campus tours, visited student organization booths, attended information sessions, and even met General the Jaguar, the University’s mascot.
“I’m so happy for her. I want her to better herself and, in turn, better our community and our country,” shared one family in attendance about their incoming student who plans to major in accounting and Spanish.
One of the event’s most impactful components is the opportunity for personalized support. Students and families met one-on-one with admissions counselors, professors and financial aid advisers who offered individualized assistance that helps make the prospect of attending college feel more real and attainable.
“Future Jaguar Day is often the moment when students can truly see themselves here,” said Vanessa Quiroga, executive director of community partnerships and campus visit experience. “By bringing families onto campus, connecting them with our faculty and staff, and showing them the support systems in place, we help turn the idea of college into a real, attainable next step.”
Attendees also learned about academic offerings, scholarships and initiatives such as Jaguar Promise, which provides free tuition, fees and a book stipend to eligible first-year and transfer students.
“My son is a golfer, and we hope to learn more about the golf program offered here at A&M-San Antonio, and we love that A&M is in our community, the advancements of the campus, and the opportunities here,” shared Arthur Campus III, a resident of San Antonio who attended the event with his son.
This semester’s Future Jaguar Day comes at a pivotal time for A&M-San Antonio. As one of the fastest-growing universities in the Texas A&M University System, the institution now serves more than 7,600 students and continues to expand its academic programs and campus infrastructure to meet rising demand.
Currently, the University offers 39 undergraduate and 23 graduate degree programs across disciplines including business administration, criminology, biology, kinesiology, sociology and history. It is also preparing to launch its first doctoral program in educational leadership, with its inaugural cohort expected in fall 2026.