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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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@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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@utaustingradschoolKhamron Micheals’s research is heavily informed by his experience at the bedside, working as a respiratory therapist for those with severe pulmonary diseases.
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@utaustingradschoolWhat a semester! ✨ The Office of Career and Life Design had the privilege of partnering with so many incredible offices across campus and employers throughout Austin to guide graduate students and postdocs along their career journeys.
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@utaustingradschoolAmidst the opioid overdose crisis, third-year Ph.D. student Jake Samora has been conducting community-engaged research with people who use drugs (PWUD) and providers of substance use disorder services, a challenge further complicated by pandemic-related disruptions.
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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 23, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:00 amLocation:VirtualAt this workshop, we will review the guidelines and deadlines necessary for graduation this semester.
Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Tuesday March 24, 2026, 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 StatusScheduledDate and time: Wednesday March 25, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmJoin us the last Wednesday of every month from 12-1 PM over Zoom to discuss accessibility and accommodations in community with other faculty, staff, and students. Co-facilitators from the CTL, DCC, D&A, and DAC will guide an informal discussion. All are welcome!
Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Wednesday March 25, 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: Thursday March 26, 2026, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pmLocation:Peter 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 Coffee and Connections Hour, where you can forge connections that transcend borders!Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Friday March 27, 2026, 9:00 am - 1:00 pmLocation:Off-CampusExpedia welcomes UT Austin advanced degree students for an interactive site visit focused on networking, portfolio-building and translating academic training into industry impact.
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.
