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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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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.
Student Organizations
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“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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@utaustingradschool“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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@utaustingradschoolMeet Graduate Archer Fellow Aubrey Rowan, a Master of Social Work Candidate.
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@utaustingradschoolFourth-year Ph.D.
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@utaustingradschool“The MFA Dance graduate program has carved out new possibilities for me,” Nadia Milad Issa, second-year M.F.A. student in dance @uttadaustin, said. “I sincerely appreciate that my niche expertise in Afro-Cuban and Haitian Folkloric dance was met with openness, encouragement and excitement.”
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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 StatusScheduledTuesday October 7, 2025, 12:30 pm - 1:45 pmPeter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC), 2.142 - Classrooms ABCThis workshop is designed to help graduate students and postdocs approach the job search with strategy and confidence. We’ll cover how to identify opportunities aligned with your values and skills, tailor your application materials, and build a sustainable search plan.
Event StatusScheduledTuesday October 7, 2025, 5:15 pm - 6:15 pmPeter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC), 2.142 - Classrooms ABCThe two-year Activate Fellowship provides early-stage science entrepreneurs with funding, technical resources, and unparalleled support from a network of scientists, engineers, investors, commercial partners, and fellow entrepreneurs.
Event StatusScheduledWednesday October 8, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pmThis new offering from the CTL will help you build a toolkit of strategies for creating engaging student-centered learning experiences that align with your learning outcomes, regardless of class size.
Event StatusScheduledWednesday October 8, 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pmPeter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.134 Conference RoomAre you an international graduate student or postdoc scholar eager to brew up success in your career journey? Join us for an invigorating and enlightening experience at the Coffee and Connections Hour, where you can forge connections that transcend borders!
Event StatusScheduledThursday October 9, 2025, 2:30 pm - 4:00 pmThrough hands-on activities and discussion, this workshop will introduce you to student-centered grading practices and some time-saving tips for managing your workload.
Event StatusScheduledTuesday October 14, 2025, 10:00 am - 2:00 pmEast Mall & Speedway PlazaWhat will your next degree be? Learn more about graduate degree programs and connect with recruiters from schools around the world.
Event StatusScheduledTuesday October 14, 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 StatusScheduledTuesday October 14, 2025, 12:15 pm - 1:15 pmSid Richardson Hall (SRH), 3.124LBJ School of Public Affairs grad students: Join us for an 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.
