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Living the Longhorn Life
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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Access career and professional development resources, such as workshops, training, recruitment fairs and more.
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Campus life at UT Austin is just as dynamic as the people who live, work and learn here.
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Graduate students have several options for where they live, along with multiple ways to get around campus and the city.
Health & Wellness
UT Austin offers many resources to keep students at their peak mentally and physically.
Families & Childcare
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 Student Community
Graduate students 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 as a graduate student?
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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@utaustingradschoolUT graduate students and postdocs: Registration is now open for the 2025 Empower Your Pitch Competition!
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@utaustingradschoolGrad students and postdocs: we want to feature YOU on our Instagram. Tell us about your current research, creative work or professional projects by nominating yourself for a student or scholar profile. 🤘
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@utaustingradschoolGraduate School Dean Sarah Ades officially announced the Office of Career and Life Design - an office with a new mission: empower every graduate student and postdoc to design their future.
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@utaustingradschoolThe Office of Career & Life Design invited their PhD Career Pathway Fellows to an evening at the Austin Trail of Lights! 🤘 We hope all of our graduate students and postdocs have a restful winter break and get to enjoy time with family and friends!
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@utaustingradschoolTwo weeks ago, the Office of Career and Life Design hosted the International Job Search Summit to empower and guide international students on their career journeys.
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@utaustingradschoolWow - thank you for an amazing site visit, @alertmediahq!
Last Friday, graduate students visited the AlertMedia offices and learned about the many possible paths to careers in sales, rev ops, product, engineering, threat intelligence and employee experience.
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@utaustingradschoolIf you plan to graduate this fall, Friday, November 15 is the last day to apply to graduate this semester.
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@utaustingradschoolGraduate students from across the university visited @Expedia on Friday as part of the Office of Career and Life Design's Tech is for Everyone series!
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@utaustingradschoolThe Graduate School office is currently displaying artwork by graduate student Selina Wagner. Selina is currently earning a Master of Fine Arts in studio art (painting and drawing). Her piece Untitled (Legs), an 8x10” graphite on clayboard design, is one of the five pieces featured in the lobby.
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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 March 5, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmMain (MAI), 101Join us for an informal opportunity for students to engage directly with Graduate School Dean Sarah Ades and have a relaxed conversation over lunch to discuss ideas, ask questions or simply connect. This is your chance to share your thoughts and hear from the dean in an open, welcoming setting.
Event StatusScheduledWednesday March 5, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pmPeter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC), 2.142 - Classrooms ABCJoin us for an insightful workshop designed to enhance your interviewing skills and boost your confidence. This session will cover essential strategies to help you demonstrate your fit for various roles.
Event StatusScheduledWednesday March 5, 2025, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmPeter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC), 2.142 - Classrooms ABCWe’re excited to explore career pathways for international graduate students and trainees, helping you get best positioned for work in the U.S. Hear from outstanding international alumni from various industries who will share their insights and experiences.
Event StatusScheduledThursday March 6, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:30 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 March 6, 2025, 12:30 pm - 1:45 pmPeter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC), 2.142 - Classrooms ABCReady to make the most of your next job offer? Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop designed specifically for graduate students and postdocs. This workshop will equip you with essential negotiation skills and strategies to confidently navigate job offers in the industry. Learn how to effectively communicate your value, negotiate salaries, and understand the nuances of benefits packages to ensure you land the job you deserve.
Event StatusScheduledThursday March 6, 2025, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pmPeter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC), 2.236Have a passion for environmental and social sustainability? Interested in what UT grad students are working on? Wondering how to take your sustainability values with you after you graduate?
Event StatusScheduledFriday March 7, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pmVirtualJoin us for a virtual seminar covering the most common income tax issues for domestic graduate students and postdocs. Topics will include tax preparation resources, forms that domestic graduate students typically receive and file, tax treatment of RA/TA wages, scholarships and fellowships and education-related expenses.
Event StatusScheduledFriday March 7, 2025, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pmJoin us for an interactive, playful virtual opportunity to connect with our guest facilitator, Dr. Emily Pitts Donahoe (University of Mississippi) and UT community members about questions related to teaching and learning.
