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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 1,300+ student organizations and more- all while living in Austin, Texas.
Campus Life
Campus life at UT Austin is just as dynamic as the people who live, work and learn here.
Career & Professional Development
Access career and professional development resources, such as workshops, training, recruitment fairs and more.
Families & Childcare
There are a number of resources, policies and staff at UT Austin to assist graduate student parents.
Health & Wellness
UT Austin offers many resources to keep students at their peak mentally and physically.
Housing & Transportation
Graduate students have several options for where they live, along with multiple ways to get around campus and the city.
Student Organizations
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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@utaustingradschoolOur 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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@utaustingradschoolNeuroscience 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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@utaustingradschoolLiam 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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@utaustingradschoolXinyue “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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@utaustingradschoolMercy 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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@utaustingradschoolFaith 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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@utaustingradschoolAustin has again been ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. by @usnews.
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@utaustingradschoolAnd 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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@utaustingradschoolThe 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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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 StatusScheduledMonday September 9, 2024 - Friday September 20, 2024, All dayJoin 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.
Event StatusScheduledMonday September 16, 2024, 10:00 am - 11:00 amVirtualJoin us for a virtual workshop to get information & resources on preparing a successful fellowship application.
Event StatusScheduledTuesday September 17, 2024, 11:00 am - 12:00 pmPeter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC), 2.142 - Classroom AIn 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.
Event StatusScheduledTuesday September 17, 2024, 11:00 am - 12:00 pmPeter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC), 2.134This 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.
Event StatusScheduledTuesday September 17, 2024, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmData 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.
Event StatusScheduledTuesday September 17, 2024, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pmDiscussion 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.
Event StatusScheduledWednesday September 18, 2024, 8:30 am - 4:30 pmCommons Conference Center, J.J. Pickle Research CampusThe 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.
Event StatusScheduledThursday September 19, 2024, 2:00 pm - 5:00 pmVirtualJoin 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.
