About UTSA Southwest

The Southwest Campus is located on the San Antonio River in downtown San Antonio, on the historical site of the Southwest School of Art, which merged with UTSA in 2022. Southwest School of Art was founded in 1965 and has long been regarded as a nationally recognized leader in visual arts education. An urban oasis, the campus has been a place for learning and growth for more than 165 years. The buildings and campus were originally known as the Ursuline Convent and Academy, which opened in 1851 as the first school for girls in San Antonio.

As a result of the merger, UTSA is creating an expanded new school focused on supporting the long-term continuity of high-quality arts education in San Antonio. Learn more about the Southwest School of Art's merger with UTSA