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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.
Career & Professional Development
Access career and professional development resources, such as workshops, training, recruitment fairs and more.
Campus Life
Campus life at UT Austin is just as dynamic as the people who live, work and learn here.
Housing & Transportation
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 week during the fall and spring in the Legislative Assembly Room in WCP 2.302 or via Zoom. Visit the GSA website to learn more.
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@utaustingradschool“To me, this is sort of extraordinary” - Dr. Bob Sanborn, CEO of Children at Risk, on the impact of UT CONNECT.
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@utaustingradschoolAll graduate students were sent a reminder to apply to graduate by April 10 if you plan to graduate in Spring 2026. April 10 is also the last day to register to participate in convocation!
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@utaustingradschoolPh.D. Career Pathways fellow, Vuong Hoang, is working with I’m From Driftwood, a local nonprofit that focuses on community storytelling and archiving.
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@utaustingradschoolMeet Graduate Archer Fellow, Connor Behrmann, a doctoral candidate in the Butler School of Music. During his fellowship experience in Washington, D.C., he worked as the Production Intern for the Hispanic Heritage Foundation’s 38th Annual Hispanic Heritage Awards.
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@utaustingradschoolFourth-year Ph.D. students Emily Hardeman and Michele Lynn Roseman are guiding graduate students to UT resources with the help of the Office of Career and Life Design’s Reimagining Professional Development Award.
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@utaustingradschoolThank you to everyone who came out for the Office of Career and Life Design's Qualitative Research Night this past Tuesday. Graduate students made meaningful connections with advanced degree alumni and recruiters across several different industries.
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@utaustingradschoolJoin us for Qualitative Research Night for Master’s, Ph.D. students and Postdocs
🗓 Tuesday, February 24, 2026
⏰ 5–7 p.m.
📍 Glickman Conference Center
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@utaustingradschoolOur CONNECT Spring 2026 Cohort has officially launched! The cohort launched with sessions for fellows and community organizations, and 25 individual project kickoff meetings.
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@utaustingradschoolCalling Texas Writers: Applications are now open for the Dobie Paisano Writing Fellowships in Fall 2026 and Spring 2027!
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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
View all EventsEvent StatusScheduledDate and time: Monday March 9, 2026, 9:00 am - Wednesday April 15, 2026, 5:00 pmLocation:VirtualDo you have a data or research project you need help with? UT CONNECT brings together Masters, PhD's, and Postdocs with Community Organizations to assist in data, research, and evaluation projects.
Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Monday March 30, 2026 - Friday April 10, 2026, All dayLocation:Asynchronous workshopCTL staff will facilitate an asynchronous peer workshop in which participants will receive feedback on their teaching statement drafts and share suggestions to strengthen others' statements with vivid examples of teaching strategies and learner-centered goals.
Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Monday March 30, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:00 amLocation:William C. Powers Student Activity Center (WCP) 2.120At this workshop, we will review the guidelines and deadlines necessary for graduation this semester.Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Tuesday March 31, 2026, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pmLocation:Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.134 Conference RoomNavigating the job search as an international student or scholar can come with unique questions, constraints and opportunities. This monthly working group provides a supportive, structured space for international graduate students and postdocs navigating the job search.Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Wednesday April 1, 2026, 11:00 am - 12:00 pmLocation:Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.134 Conference RoomKick off your job search with strategies to uncover the best opportunities! In this session, we’ll share practical tips for identifying openings that align with your skills and goals.
Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Wednesday April 1, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmLocation:VirtualThis one hour virtual session will provide hands-on experience with AI tools that can help you map citations to discover academic literature.Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Wednesday April 1, 2026, 4:30 pm - 6:30 pmLocation:Off-CampusJoin us for a networking happy hour for Master's and PhD students and Postdoctoral scholars and Community Organizations. Learn about the CONNECT program and build your network for the future.
Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Wednesday April 1, 2026, 8:30 pm - 10:30 pmRecurs: Weekly on Wednesday, 8:30 - 10:30pm until Wed, Apr 29 2026Location:Physics, Math and Astronomy Building (PMA)Every Wednesday night while UT is in session, the astronomy department sponsors free public star parties on the top roof of Physics, Math and Astronomy Building.
