UIW

UIW, the University of the Incarnate Word, is a private Catholic university based in San Antonio, Texas. Founded in 1881 by the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, it serves students through a broad academic structure that includes undergraduate, graduate, professional, and health professions education. Its main campus is in San Antonio, and the university also operates professional schools and additional instructional locations tied to its mission of education, service, and community engagement. The university’s academic portfolio includes programs in business, education, nursing, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, and law. UIW identifies itself as the largest Catholic university in Texas and emphasizes access for a diverse student body. Its health-related schools are a major part of its institutional profile, including the UIW School of Osteopathic Medicine in San Antonio and the Rosenberg School of Optometry. The university also supports military-connected and adult learners through programs associated with its School of Professional Studies. UIW’s work extends beyond classroom instruction into service, faith formation, and regional partnerships. The institution ties its identity to the heritage of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word and to service in South Texas. Athletics, student life, and campus ministry are also established parts of the university experience. In governance and mission, UIW combines Catholic intellectual tradition with professional preparation, positioning itself as a San Antonio university with statewide and international reach through its academic offerings and community-facing programs.