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Student Organizations

Graduate Student Assembly

Graduate students at The University of Texas at Austin are represented by the Graduate Student Assembly, which is their official means of communication with the administration of the University http://www.utexasgsa.org/

Graduate Engineering Council

The Graduate Engineering Council (GEC) is a registered student organization officially sponsored by the Cockrell School of Engineering, whose purpose is to serve the needs of graduate engineering students. GEC hosts a plethora of events, including the annual Graduate and Industry Networking (GAIN) conference, the Energy Seminary Series, and the Academic Career Preparation Seminar Series. GEC also strives to enrich the graduate experience by hosting various social events, such as the GEC Welcome BBQ and GEC Boat Party. For more information about GEC membership and benefits, please e-mail utexasgec@gmail.com, attend the meeting at Gone to Engineering, or visit the website at https://sites.google.com/site/utexasgecouncil/home.

Graduate Leadership Council

This is a unified Chemical Engineering Department graduate student organization consolidating the graduate students’ recruiting, financial, social and professional enrichment activities into an elected, governing body. Positions include: Council Chair, Treasurer, Public Relations Chair, Social Chair, Enrichment Chair, Outreach Chair, Recruiting Chairs and First Year Representative. The general election will be held each fall and will be supervised and administered by the sitting Council Chair.

Other Organizations

Engineering Student Organizations: http://engr.utexas.edu/studentlife/orgs

Student Organizations Directory https://utexas.collegiatelink.net/Organizations full listing of the hundreds of student organizations on campus.

Health and Wellness

SURE Walk http://utsg.org/projects/sure-walk/ for a safe walk to your home or car after 10pm

Centers for Student Life http://www.utexas.edu/universityunions/

Student Organizations Directory https://utexas.collegiatelink.net/Organizations

UT Recsports http://www.utrecsports.org 

Dean of Students Emergency Services http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/emergency/ 

University Health Services http://healthyhorns.utexas.edu 

UT Counseling and Mental Health Center http://cmhc.utexas.edu 

Crisis Line: 512-471-CALL (2255)

Office of Institutional Equity http://www.utexas.edu/equity

Live Safe Off-Campus http://www.utexas.edu/safety/livesafe/tips.html   

Behavioral Concerns Advice Line http://www.utexas.edu/safety/bcal/  512-232-5050

Student Ombuds Services http://www.utexas.edu/students/ombuds 

Climate Response Team http://www.utexas.edu/diversity/campus-culture/campus-climate-response-team/

Emergency Preparedness Desktop Reference Manual http://preparedness.utexas.edu/plans/EP_flipbook-Interactive.pdf

Gender & Sexuality Center (GSC): Serving Women and LGBTQA Communities http://ddce.utexas.edu/genderandsexuality/

Multicultural Engagement Center http://ddce.utexas.edu/multiculturalengagement/ 

Services for Students with Disabilities http://ddce.utexas.edu/disability/ 

To find out more information about common student concerns: http://www.cmhc.utexas.edu/commonconcerns.html

 To learn more about recognizing a student in distress (for TAs): http://www.cmhc.utexas.edu/studentindistress.html

UT Recsports Gym Facility and Intramural Sports 

University Health Services two blocks from CPE in the Student Services Building, all students are eligible to use UHS. They take most insurances, and have very affordable out-of-pocket rates.

Healthy Horns Nutrition Workshops - Nutrition Education and Skills Workshops provide education but are primarily focused on action.  These workshops involve active participation through discussions on evidenced-based nutrition information and hands-on practice of nutrition-related skills like meal planning, grocery budgeting and even somatic or movement-based interventions such as yoga asana, breathwork and meditation that support healthy digestion. Dress in comfortable clothing that allows for movement and bring your yoga mat to Rest & Digest if you have one. Mats will be available for participant use. 

Behavior Concerns Advice Line if you are concerned about someone's behavior, including harassment and self-harm 512-232-5050\

• Recognizing a student in distress 

Gender & Sexuality Center Serving Women and LGBTQA Communities

Multicultural Engagement Center  providing diverse educational opportunities and support services for students 

Services for Students with Disabilities ensures students with disabilities have equal access to their academic experiences at the University of Texas at Austin by determining eligibility and approving reasonable accommodations