History
In 1881 the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word founded Incarnate Word College as a center of higher education for young women. The college was admitted to membership in the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools in 1919, and joined the Texas Association of Colleges as a senior college in 1920. Incarnate Word College became the University of the Incarnate Word in 1996.
Education
At UIW, students can choose from over 90 undergraduate majors, minors and concentrations, and over 25 graduate, doctoral and professional doctoral programs. The diversified and comprehensive study focuses and schools offered at UIW allow students to follow their own learning pathway in a professional and personalized environment.
Research
The Office of Research and Graduate Studies (ORGS) serves as the advocate for leadership in research and graduate and professional education at the University of the Incarnate Word (UIW). In collaboration with administrators and faculty, ORGS provides strategic direction, support, and oversight to post-baccalaureate education and research at UIW.
Career
Career Services is committed to educating UIW students and Alumni in their career exploration development. Services include individual career counseling, personality and career assessment, resume and cover letter review, career-related workshops, and programs to assist with the necessary skills needed for post-graduation success. In addition, we foster relationships with campus departments and external employers to enhance internship job and career opportunities during the student lifecycle and beyond.
Distance Learning Courses
Business & Management (1)
- D.B.A. Business Administration
Computer Science & IT (1)
- M.A. Game Development
Medicine & Health (1)
- Master Health Administration
Student services
The Student Government Association encourages all students to participate within the University community through student organizations and sponsored activities. It fosters the open sharing of knowledge of University affairs among the students. The Association encourages the development of, and provides the means for, responsible student participation in campus affairs that promote the mission of the University.
Housing services
Freshman Halls
- Agnese/Sosa
- Clement Hall
- Joeris Hall
- Sky View Hall
Upperclassmen Halls
- Avoca Apartments
- Hillside Hall
- Joeris Hall
- McComb's Hall
- St. Joseph's Hall
- Watson Lofts
Library services
- J.E. & L.E. Mabee Library
- George W. Brackenridge Library at the Feik School of Pharmacy
- George W. Brackenridge Library at the Rosenberg School of Optometry
- Geneva R. Johnson School of Physical Therapy
- UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine
ICT services
Call the HelpDesk@SEC or submit a ticket when you have technical troubles or need service with:
- Computer hardware
- Software
- Blackboard
- Cardinal Apps
- Username and password
- Classroom technology
- Meeting room technology
- Network and more
Medical services
- Treatment of illnesses and injuries
- Blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol screenings
- Smoking cessation program
- Referrals to physicians, community agencies and campus resources
- Health promotion, education, and counseling
- Assistance with student accident and illness insurance
- Health promotion, education, counseling and psychiatrist services
Campus life
With a beautiful main campus in San Antonio, UIW has locations throughout the city, and South and Central Texas as well as two campuses in Mexico and a European Study Center in Strasbourg, France.
- UIW Broadway Campus
- Feik School of Pharmacy
- Rosenberg School of Optometry
- School of Osteopathic Medicine
- School of Physical Therapy
Sports facilities
The University of the Incarnate Word Sports and Wellness department consists of the Richard and Jane Cervera Wellness Center, the Ann Barshop Natatorium and the Henrich Center for Fencing and International Sports as well as the intramural sport department and the club sport department. The purpose of the UIW Sports and Wellnesss is to enrich the lives of the UIW community through fitness, wellness and athletic participation and competition opportunities. UIW students and staff are eligible to compete in intramural sports, while club sports are generally reserved for UIW students. As part of the UIW Mission we extend membership opportunities to the local community.
Student clubs
- Alpha Chi National College Honor Society
- Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society for First-Year Students
- Golden Key International
- Kappa Delta Epsilon Honorary Professional Education Fraternity
- National Society of Collegiate Scholars
- Nursing Honor Society
- Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International
- Phi Lambda Sigma Pharmacy Leadership Society
- Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society
- Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Society
- Society of Leadership & Success, Sigma Alpha Pi
The University of the Incarnate Word is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS COC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master’s, doctorate and professional degrees.