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 Student 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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@utgradstudentsA behind-the-scenes look at Expedia Group!
Last week, 30 UT Austin graduate students and postdocs visited Expedia Group’s Austin office to explore career opportunities, gain industry insights, and learn more about the skills and experiences employers value.
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@utgradstudentsWe had a great time connecting with international graduate students and postdocs at the Job Search Summit! Thanks to everyone who joined us for conversations about employment visas, networking, and navigating the job search after graduation.
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@utgradstudentsData analysis isn’t just one job. The skills you use in research can help solve problems in healthcare, finance, energy, tech and public policy.
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@utgradstudentsGraduate students recently got an inside look at how PhD scientists and engineers turn ideas into innovation at P&G!
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@utgradstudentsWhat an unforgettable night at Gone to Grad School! 🤘
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@utgradstudentsJoin us at Gone to Grad School: Find Your Herd for an evening of connections, campus resources and fun! The event includes free professional headshots, baby animals from Tiny Tails, life design activities, student orgs and free ice cream. Can’t wait to see you there 🤘
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@utgradstudentsMicrosoft Week at UT Austin!
Last week, the Graduate Office of Career & Life Design partnered with Microsoft to create opportunities for graduate students and postdocs to connect with industry professionals, explore career pathways and build their networking skills.
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@utgradstudents“As a proud Longhorn, I am motivated by research that reflects UT’s spirit of service and innovation and that can produce tools useful to communities in Texas and across the United States,” Koutian Wu @ktwu01, a third-year Ph.D. student in Earth and planetary sciences @txgeosciences, said.
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@utgradstudentsWelcome to the Forty Acres, Longhorns! Whether you’re beginning your graduate journey or returning for another year, we’re excited to have you here. Here’s to a semester of bold ideas, meaningful connections and exciting opportunities. 🤘
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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 StatusScheduledDate and time: Monday October 26, 2026, 8:00 am - Friday October 30, 2026, 5:00 pmLocation:Off-CampusAustin Tech Week is a five day celebration, uniting the brightest minds in Austin’s tech ecosystem.
Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Monday October 26, 2026, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pmLocation:Etter-Harbin Alumni CenterJoin psychologist Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author of Grit and the newly released Situated; renowned motivation researcher Professor David Yeager; and legendary UT Austin swimming coach Bob Bowman for a candid conversation on grit, growth, and the pursuit of greatness.Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Tuesday October 27, 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pmLocation:Texas Innovation CenterGood Systems and the Office of Academic Technology invite faculty, staff and students to a candid conversation about the responsibilities of the campus community when we adopt AI, as individuals and as an institution.
Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Tuesday October 27, 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmLocation:Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC) 2.134 Conference RoomThis working group is open to all graduate students and postdocs who want to carve out time in their busy schedule to work on their job search documents. We meet six times this fall in a quiet, collaborative and supportive space. Join us!
Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Thursday October 29, 2026, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pmLocation:Etter-Harbin Alumni CenterOvercome any reservations you might have about professional networking in live situations. During this interactive session, attendees will learn how to effectively identify and approach potential professional contacts with a keen understanding of professional etiquette. Participants will leave with resources and an action plan for who they want to meet with, core questions to ask, and how to create an authentic connection to most effectively establish and build a professional network.
Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Thursday October 29, 2026, 5:00 pm - 7:30 pmLocation:Etter-Harbin Alumni CenterAre you a quantitative/data-focused advanced degree student or scholar? Interested in chatting with professionals within the data science field? Come meet with alumni and recruiters in a relaxed environment.
Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Wednesday November 4, 2026, 11:30 am - 6:00 pmLocation:Patton Hall (RLP), Glickman Conference Center, 1.302The Resilient Humanities PhD: Scholarly Formation for the 21st Century is a convening of faculty leaders, graduate students, and administrators focused on strengthening the future of humanities doctoral education.Event StatusScheduledDate and time: Wednesday November 4, 2026, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pmLocation:VirtualJoin Texas Global and the ConTex Office for an informational webinar about the 2027 ConTex-Secihti Doctoral Fellowship – a prestigious award offering up to five years of financial support, including tuition, monthly living expenses and health insurance.
