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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.
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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@utaustingradschoolToday marks the start of Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week! This event is celebrated annually during the first week of April, and we are proud to team up with @utgsa who will be offering events throughout the week.
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@utaustingradschoolMeet the 12 finalists for the 2026 Empower Your Research Pitch competition at @utaustintx.
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@utaustingradschoolA second-year master’s student in counselor education, Xing Liu is dedicated to helping students navigate the same challenges they once faced. Their work centers on a simple but powerful idea: student struggles are often not about motivation, but about access, clarity and support.
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@utaustingradschoolA group of UT Austin advanced degree students had the chance to get an exclusive, behind the scenes look at the Expedia Group office right here in Austin.
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@utaustingradschoolThe Office of Career and Life Design recently traveled to New York for the 2026 IPF Purpose and Flourishing Annual Convening at NYU Stern. While in the city, they also connected with alumni and others to explore career paths and experiences for graduate students in NYC.
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@utaustingradschoolMeet CONNECT fellow Heila Shahidi, a first-year master’s student in software engineering. She is working with Strength Through Strides, an advocacy and resource initiative by the Summer Willis Foundation, to create a resource map for survivors of sexual assault.
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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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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 April 6, 2026, 8:00 am - Thursday April 9, 2026, 4:00 pmThe UT Energy Week Interdisciplinary Energy Case Competition brings participants together to collaborate, innovate and develop real-world solutions to pressing challenges in the energy sector.Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Wednesday April 8, 2026, 11:00 am - 12:00 pmLocation:Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.138This session will cover tools and techniques for evaluating company culture, values, and growth potential.
Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Wednesday April 8, 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.
Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Friday April 10, 2026, 9:00 am - 11:00 amLocation:PCL Learning Lab 1A/1BSelected graduate student instructors present insightful, personal stories about their teaching.
Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Monday April 13, 2026 - Friday April 17, 2026, All dayTeaching Practice is a teaching improvement technique that involves an instructor delivering a mini-lesson (10-12 minutes) to a small group of peers in order to receive detailed feedback on their teaching effectiveness. It is a great opportunity for instructors to try new teaching strategies in a safe environment.Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Tuesday April 14, 2026, 1:30 pm - 2:30 pmJoin us for a collaborative resume workshop! Exchange feedback with peers and gain multiple perspectives to strengthen your resume. An OCLD staff member will also share best practices and answer questions. Bring your current resume or a draft and leave with actionable insights.
