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 1,000+ student organizations and more- all while living in Austin, Texas.

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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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Campus Life

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

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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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Health & Wellness

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

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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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Student Organizations

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

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    “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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    “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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    “Stop-motion animation is traditionally time-consuming and costly,” Mauricio Hernández Serrano (MFA ‘25) @utexasrtf @texasmoody said.
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    “Stop-motion animation is traditionally time-consuming and costly,” Mauricio Hernández Serrano (MFA ‘25) @utexasrtf @texasmoody said.

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    “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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    “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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    “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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    “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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    Meet Graduate Archer Fellow, Rebecca Echevarria, master's student in global policy studies and Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies.<br>
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    Meet Graduate Archer Fellow, Rebecca Echevarria, master's student in global policy studies and Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies.

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    “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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    “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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    “At UT, your professors are your biggest supporters,” Amanda Boardman, second-year doctor of nursing practice (DNP) candidate @longhornnursing, said. “If you can dream it, and are willing to work at it, you have people cheering you on and helping you reach your goals.”<br>
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    “At UT, your professors are your biggest supporters,” Amanda Boardman, second-year doctor of nursing practice (DNP) candidate @longhornnursing, said. “If you can dream it, and are willing to work at it, you have people cheering you on and helping you reach your goals.”

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    Meet Graduate Archer Fellow Aubrey Rowan, a Master of Social Work Candidate.<br>
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    Meet Graduate Archer Fellow Aubrey Rowan, a Master of Social Work Candidate.

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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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Scheduled
Thursday October 16, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
In their courses, TAs and AIs have an opportunity to create welcoming learning environments that foster meaningful participation in the classroom since students often feel more comfortable communicating with them. During this 90-minute session, you will learn about how to work with students with disabilities in your role as a TA or AI!
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Scheduled
Tuesday October 21, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Virtual
This workshop will clarify open access publication, your rights as the copyright owner of your thesis or dissertation, reasons why you might want to embargo your thesis or dissertation and the procedures for doing so.
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Wednesday October 22, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classrooms ABC
This workshop will introduce graduate students and postdocs to a strategic, actionable framework for negotiation across a range of scenarios, from job offers to project roles and workplace dynamics.
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Scheduled
Wednesday October 22, 2025, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Through hands-on activities and discussion, this workshop will introduce you to student-centered grading practices and some time-saving tips for managing your workload.
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Scheduled
Thursday October 23, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.142 - Classroom C
Join us for a general information session about the Graduate Archer Fellowship Program. The Graduate Archer Fellowship Program provides graduate students from across The University of Texas System with a unique opportunity to live, learn and intern in our nation’s capital during the summer.
The Graduate School
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Scheduled
Monday October 27, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Virtual
This workshop for master’s and doctoral students preparing to submit a thesis/report/dissertation will cover common formatting errors in these documents and the use of the Graduate School templates.
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Scheduled
Monday October 27, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Texas Innovation Center
Learn how to network effectively and build meaningful, two-way relationships at an upcoming site visit in this interactive virtual workshop with the Office of Career and Life Design! Identify where you can add value, refine your messaging, and practice strategies to connect.
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Monday October 27, 2025, 5:15 pm - 6:00 pm
Virtual
Learn how to network effectively and build meaningful, two-way relationships at an upcoming site visit in this interactive virtual workshop with the Office of Career and Life Design! Identify where you can add value, refine your messaging, and practice strategies to connect.
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UT Grad Students in the News

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Student Spotlight: Allison Verrilli

Oct. 9, 2025
Allison Verrilli, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Government, investigates how individual-level politics shape neighborhood change and citywide outcomes.
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EMPL Student Leverages College Athletics Background to Grow as a Public Leader

Oct. 8, 2025
Kyrah McCowan (EMPL ’26), Director of Football Administration and Program Relations at the University of Texas at Austin, has spent her career navigating the fast-paced, competitive world of college athletics.
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Student Spotlight: Outdoor puppetry project 'The Serpents Fly at Sundown' showcased at Cohen New Works Festival

Oct. 8, 2025
In April, the Cohen New Works Festival took over the Winship Building and surrounding areas for a full week, showcasing 41 original new works by students.
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AI Tutor Helps First-Year Engineering Students

Oct. 6, 2025
A new AI tutoring program designed and implemented by Texas ECE students gives electrical and computer students 24-hour, on-demand help to navigate challenges in a key early engineering course.
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First-Generation to Education Policy Researcher: Ph.D. Student Melissa Chavarria’s Path to Transforming College Access

Oct. 3, 2025
Now, as a second-year Ph.D. student in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy at The University of Texas at Austin, Melissa Chavarria is looking to help other first-generation students become more aware of available opportunities, transform how students transition from secondary to postsecondary education and improve access for all students.
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2025 Postdoctoral Symposium Awards Postdocs for Research

Oct. 1, 2025
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs held its annual Postdoctoral Appreciation Week Symposium to showcase postdoctoral research and offer postdocs access to resources, networking opportunities and more.
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Graduate Student Joseph Kirchhoff Receives NASA CIF/IRAD Grant

Sept. 26, 2025
Kirchhoff a Ph.D. candidate in mechanical engineering under Omar Ghattas and Mehran Tehrani (UCSD), and Hudson from NASA's Langley Research Center were awarded these grants to pursue scalable manufacturing of their invention OATMEAL, an aerospace-grade thermoplastic material.
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UT Austin Pharmacy Students Gain Transformative Experience at SIMS Program

Sept. 26, 2025
Each summer, a select group of UT Austin College of Pharmacy students participates in a program that changes the way they see patients and practice pharmacy.
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