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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 1,000+ student organizations and more- all while living in Austin, Texas.
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Graduate students have several options for where they live, along with multiple ways to get around campus and the city.
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There are a number of resources, policies and staff at UT Austin to assist graduate student parents.
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Learn how you can get involved with student organizations on campus, such as the Graduate Student Assembly.
Meet our Graduate School Community
Graduate students and postdoctoral scholars at The University of Texas at Austin are changing the world. They're transforming health care through research and technology, working to find energy solutions and helping to deepen our sense of history and culture. What will you do at UT Austin?
Get Involved as a Grad Student
The Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) at UT Austin serves as the voice of graduate students to UT administrators, staff and faculty, as well as to the Texas Legislature. The GSA provides a plethora of opportunities to enrich the graduate student experience at UT.
You can get involved by attending GSA meetings every other Wednesday from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Legislative Assembly Room in WCP 2.302 or via Zoom. Visit the GSA website to learn more.
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@utaustingradschool“During the pandemic, I saw firsthand how digital tools could increase access to care and support patients managing chronic conditions,” Namuun Clifford, fourth-year Ph.D. candidate @longhornnursing, said.
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@utaustingradschoolNow interning with Chioco Design as part of the Professional Residency Program, third-year Master of Architecture student Emma Martin supplements her graduate studies @utsoa with a small business that allows her to use her background in studio art.
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@utaustingradschoolFrom viral memes and BookTok fandoms to Formula 1 and social media crises, Andrea Lim, a second-year Ph.D. student in the Stan Richards School of Advertising and Public Relations, is bringing a fresh, critical lens to the ways we connect, consume and build communities online.
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@utaustingradschool“I explore how maternal and reproductive health policies and other contextual factors influence the health, care experiences and overall well-being of pregnant and parenting people,” Madison Haiman, fourth-year Ph.D. candidate @utaustinsocialwork, said.
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@utaustingradschool“Stop-motion animation is traditionally time-consuming and costly,” Mauricio Hernández Serrano (MFA ‘25) @utexasrtf @texasmoody said.
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@utaustingradschool“Before I became a nurse, I served in the Army for over 15 years,” Stedman Holliman, third-year master’s student in nursing @longhornnursing, said. “Around my sixth or seventh year, I began to realize that our military has a serious mental health issue.
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@utaustingradschool“Landscape architects require a comprehensive understanding of ecological and sociological processes in order to address global challenges,” Kyle Dickens, second-year masters student in landscape architecture @utsoa, said.
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@utaustingradschoolMeet Graduate Archer Fellow, Rebecca Echevarria, master's student in global policy studies and Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies.
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@utaustingradschool“Understanding the effects from collisions of charged particles is a key issue in plasma physics,” Rodrigo Gonzalez Hernandez, fourth-year Ph.D. candidate @odeninstitute, said. “Simulating the evolution of plasmas is a very challenging, yet important problem.
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Life in Austin
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 StatusScheduledWednesday October 29, 2025, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pmTexas Innovation CenterP&G will be hosting our Graduate Student Poster Competition for all PhD graduate students in chemistry, engineering, life science and data science.
Event StatusScheduledThursday October 30, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmPeter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABCLearn how to think about your work in a way that transforms it from innovation to invention, protect your discoveries, navigate the patent process, and understand the strategic importance of IP in driving commercial products and competitive advantage.
Event StatusScheduledThursday October 30, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmTexas Science & Natural History MuseumOvercome any reservations you might have about professional networking in live situations. During this interactive session, attendees will learn how to effectively identify and approach potential professional contacts with a keen understanding of professional etiquette.
Event StatusScheduledThursday October 30, 2025, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pmLearn the characteristics of an effective teaching statement —including what search committees look for —and begin drafting/refining your statement to vibrantly convey your teaching values and the instructional choices you make to help students achieve learning goals.
Event StatusScheduledThursday October 30, 2025, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pmTexas Science & Natural History MuseumAre you a quantitative/data-focused advanced degree student or scholar? Ask alumni about their career journey, from academia into industry, their current role, advice on entering the job market and ways to be a competitive candidate.
Event StatusScheduledMonday November 3, 2025 - Friday November 7, 2025, All dayTeaching Practice is a teaching improvement technique that involves an instructor delivering a mini-lesson (10-12 minutes) to a small group of peers in order to receive detailed feedback on their teaching effectiveness. It is a great opportunity for instructors to try new teaching strategies in a safe environment.
Event StatusScheduledMonday November 3, 2025, 11:30 am - 1:00 pmTexas Union (UNB), Santa Rita Suite 3.502Join us for a come-and-go event designed to help graduate students connect with peers, meet the Graduate School team and explore involvement opportunities. Enjoy food, music and casual conversation in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere.
Event StatusScheduledTuesday November 4, 2025, 11:00 am - 1:00 pmPeter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABCJoin us for a welcoming Lunch & Talk designed especially for first-generation graduate students. This event is a chance to connect with fellow first-gen peers, share experiences, and build community in a relaxed and supportive setting.
