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Students at the University of Texas at San Antonio were forced to briefly evacuate campus housing last night due to two hoax threats.
The university — which began fall classes on Monday — said in a statement that UTSA police and local law enforcement responded to and investigated so-called "swatting" incidents on campus, or criminal harassment calls that make false reports of potential violence.
"Last night, UTSA was the target of two swatting incidents. In the first, a caller reported a potential incident at the Main Building. The second call indicated there was a threat in campus housing," said the university in the statement.
Students received emergency alerts from the university just before 10 p.m. prompting students to evacuate housing buildings.
In a message to students less than an hour later, UTSA said the reported bomb threat near buildings had ended and all threats made were determined not to be credible.
UTSA Update: Earlier tonight, the university received two reports of threats against the campus. UTSA Police responded to both reports and, out of an abundance of caution, issued alerts to the campus community. Local law enforcement partners also responded.
— UTSA (@UTSA) August 27, 2025
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Police will maintain an enhanced presence on campus out of an abundance of caution.
UTSA also encourages students to add or update mobile phone numbers through their student accounts in order to receive emergency text alert messages.
"As we do in all significant situations, we will evaluate our response and assess opportunities to further improve how we communicate in a timely manner," UTSA said.
A string of hoax active-shooter and swatting calls was reported at several college campuses across the country in recent days.
It is a state and federal felony offense to make false threats via phone or mail. If made over state lines, the charge carries a five-to-25-year federal prison sentence, along with a $250,000 fine.
