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