Grad Life

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Living the Longhorn Life

Explore Grad Life at UT Austin

Life as a graduate student at The University of Texas at Austin means receiving a world class education in top-ranked programs, having access to premium health and wellness resources, the opportunity to join 1,300+ student organizations and more- all while living in Austin, Texas.

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Campus Life

Campus life at UT Austin is just as dynamic as the people who live, work and learn here.

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Career & Professional Development

Access career and professional development resources, such as workshops, training, recruitment fairs and more.

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Families & Childcare

There are a number of resources, policies and staff at UT Austin to assist graduate student parents.

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Health & Wellness

UT Austin offers many resources to keep students at their peak mentally and physically.

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Housing & Transportation

Graduate students have several options for where they live, along with multiple ways to get around campus and the city.

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Student Organizations

Learn how you can get involved with student organizations on campus, such as the Graduate Student Assembly.

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    Our new graduate students started their classes today on the Forty Acres & we’re so excited to see what they accomplish! If you’re new, welcome!! If you’re returning to campus, welcome back! We missed you!🤘
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    Our new graduate students started their classes today on the Forty Acres & we’re so excited to see what they accomplish! If you’re new, welcome!! If you’re returning to campus, welcome back! We missed you!🤘

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    Neuroscience Ph.D. Brandy Routh was named as one of three winners of the 2024 inter-university Empower Your Pitch championship this summer. Read more about the competition and her research via the link in our bio.
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    Neuroscience Ph.D. Brandy Routh was named as one of three winners of the 2024 inter-university Empower Your Pitch championship this summer. Read more about the competition and her research via the link in our bio.

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    Liam Norris, today’s #UTGradStudentProfile, is the kid who never grew out of his dinosaur phase. Since childhood, he’s been fascinated by ancient life and the majestic creatures that once roamed the planet for millions of years. Now a fourth-year Ph.D.
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    Liam Norris, today’s #UTGradStudentProfile, is the kid who never grew out of his dinosaur phase. Since childhood, he’s been fascinated by ancient life and the majestic creatures that once roamed the planet for millions of years. Now a fourth-year Ph.D.

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    Xinyue “Sally” You has always been interested in why people behave and interact the way they do, especially as it relates to immersive technology. Sally will begin her second year as a Ph.D.
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    Xinyue “Sally” You has always been interested in why people behave and interact the way they do, especially as it relates to immersive technology. Sally will begin her second year as a Ph.D.

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    Mercy Sosanya (Nutritional Sciences Ph.D., ’24) spent nearly a decade of her life exploring the issue of nutrition in her home country of Nigeria before beginning her doctoral program at UT Austin.
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    Mercy Sosanya (Nutritional Sciences Ph.D., ’24) spent nearly a decade of her life exploring the issue of nutrition in her home country of Nigeria before beginning her doctoral program at UT Austin.

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    Faith Deckard, Sociology Ph.D. graduate, has focused her research on better understanding how people and their families navigate the criminal legal system and its aftermath. <br>
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    Faith Deckard, Sociology Ph.D. graduate, has focused her research on better understanding how people and their families navigate the criminal legal system and its aftermath.

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    Austin has again been ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. by @usnews. <br>
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    Austin has again been ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. by @usnews.

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    And that’s a wrap on this year’s commencement celebrations! We had the best time celebrating with you all. Congratulations 2024 grads - you did it! 🎓🤘 #UTGrad24
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    And that’s a wrap on this year’s commencement celebrations! We had the best time celebrating with you all. Congratulations 2024 grads - you did it! 🎓🤘 #UTGrad24

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    The highest level of education, the highest level of achievement. You did it, doctors! Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for you all as you go off to continue to change the world as a UT Grad! 🤘 So proud of all of our doctoral graduates today!<br />#UTGrad24
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    The highest level of education, the highest level of achievement. You did it, doctors! Today marks the beginning of a new chapter for you all as you go off to continue to change the world as a UT Grad! 🤘 So proud of all of our doctoral graduates today!
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Graduate Student Tour

Life in Austin

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Life in Austin is like no other. Experience live music, film and art, take a dip in the spring-fed waters of Barton Springs Pool or a hike along the Greenbelt, enjoy year-round sunshine and sample some of the best food in Texas.

Graduate Student Events

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Event Status
Scheduled
Monday September 9, 2024 - Friday September 20, 2024, All day
Join us for an introductory, asynchronous crash course in the cognitive theories underlying learning and memory. Discover how you can leverage these theories to encourage deep, meaningful, long-lasting learning for your students.
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Scheduled
Monday September 16, 2024, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Virtual
Join us for a virtual workshop to get information & resources on preparing a successful fellowship application.
Career and Professional Development
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Scheduled
Tuesday September 17, 2024, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC), 2.142 - Classroom A
In this workshop, you will learn how to assess skills gaps, identify networking and experiential learning opportunities, and create a timeline to ensure you meet your career goals this year.
Career and Professional Development
Event Status
Scheduled
Tuesday September 17, 2024, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC), 2.134
This workshop will help you strategically plan the first year of your graduate career, ensuring that you achieve academic excellence while preparing for diverse career opportunities.
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Event Status
Scheduled
Tuesday September 17, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Data Lab, Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL)
Have an interest in maps? Considering geospatial research topics? Thinking about projects that could leverage unique materials in UT Libraries collections? Consider attending the Map and Geospatial Collections Explorer Fellowship Information Session.
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Event Status
Scheduled
Tuesday September 17, 2024, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Discussion can be an effective classroom tool to reach a variety of course goals. "Facilitating Effective Discussions" aims to equip instructors with tools to encourage and maintain classroom engagement for all students while meeting course goals.
Postdoctoral Affairs
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Scheduled
Wednesday September 18, 2024, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Commons Conference Center, J.J. Pickle Research Campus
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs invites you to join us for the Postdoc Appreciation Week Research Symposium. Postdocs are invited to showcase their research, meet other postdoc scholars and faculty mentors and learn how to make the most of the postdoc experience.
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Event Status
Scheduled
Thursday September 19, 2024, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Virtual
Join us for an information session about the iSchool's MSIS, Dual Degree and SLC programs. This session will provide an overview of program requirements and the admissions process.
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UT Grad Students in the News

Brandy Routh, EYP Winner

Ph.D. Student Named an Empower Your Pitch Championship Winner

Aug. 22, 2024
Brandy Routh, a fourth-year Neuroscience Ph.D. candidate, was named as one of three winners of the 2024 inter-university Empower Your Pitch competition this summer. The event featured participants from the Johns Hopkins University, Columbia University and The University of Texas at Austin.
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Harrington Fellowship Enables Ph.D. Candidate to Address Child Hunger

June 27, 2024
Mercy Sosanya (Nutritional Sciences Ph.D., ’24) spent nearly a decade of her life exploring the issue of nutrition in her home country of Nigeria before beginning her doctoral program at UT Austin. With the help of the Harrington Dissertation Fellowship, she developed a body of research aimed at addressing this complex problem.
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Sociology Ph.D. Alumna Wins University’s Top Dissertation Award

June 11, 2024
Faith Deckard, a recent sociology doctoral graduate, has focused her research on better understanding how people and their families navigate the criminal legal system and its aftermath. Winner of the 2024 Granof Award, she examines how the cash bail system entangles not just individuals but also families in a complicated economic and social system of obligation, debt and punishment.
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From Ship to Stage: Reese Maultsby's Musical Voyage to Carnegie Hall

May 28, 2024
On June 2nd, Reese Maultsby will travel to New York to perform at Carnegie Hall with the Butler School Wind Ensemble. Having just graduated with a DMA, he served as a band teaching assistant for the past three years.
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LLILAS Seed Grant Funds Ecology and Culture Seminar in Xalapa, Mexico

May 22, 2024
A four-day symposium took place recently in Xalapa, Mexico, focusing on the interrelationship between ecology and culture in the country’s vibrant Huasteca region, thanks to a $10,000 grant. The UT organizers of the project are Robin Moore, professor of ethnomusicology, and graduate student JA Strub, both at the Butler School of Music.
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2024-25 UT Chevron Energy Graduate Fellows Awards

May 21, 2024
The Energy Institute at the University of Texas at Austin is pleased to announce the recipients of the Chevron Energy Graduate Fellowship Endowment. Made possible by a gift from Chevron, the program supports the work of outstanding graduate students conducting energy systems research. Eight graduate students have been selected to receive awards for the 2024-25 academic year.
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Artificial Intelligence Trained to Draw Inspiration From Images, Not Copy Them

May 17, 2024
Researchers led by a team at The University of Texas at Austin, including graduate students, have developed a framework to train generative artificial intelligence models to create images without replicating copyrighted work.
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Graduate School Announces 2024 Award Winners

May 2, 2024
The Graduate School has announced the 2024 winners of its professional and student awards. The awards recognize excellence in graduate academics, teaching and professional services.
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