New Students
Welcome to ELP!
ELP Department Orientation (EPP & PHELP)- Thursday, August 20, 2026
Congratulations once again on your acceptance to the Educational Leadership and Policy (ELP) program at UT Austin! We are thrilled to welcome you to our amazing community. As the summer draws closer to August, we are counting down the days to have you all on campus!
To kick off your journey with us, we have scheduled a New Student Orientation on Thursday, August 20, 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM. This event is designed to provide you with important information and to help you get acquainted with the program and your fellow students.
Attendance at orientation is highly encouraged as it will cover essential information for your upcoming years at UT with ELP. Registration is necessary for attendance and to help us determine catering!
Should you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to reach out. For more information or if you feel like doing some homework during the summer, please visit the UT ELP Wiki Page for answers to questions you may have!
We look forward to meeting you and officially welcoming you to the ELP family!
Presentations from August 2026:
ELP 101
University Health Services
University Writing Center
Graduate Office of Career and Life Design
Office of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Students - August 21, 2026
Though this orientation event was cancelled, please look through the information of previous presentations and the Fall 2026 Student Resources page.
Financial Wellness -
Insurance for Benefits Eligible Employees (from 2025) -
College of Education Welcome! - August 26, 2026
Each fall, the College of Education (COE) Dean’s office welcomes all incoming graduate COE students. This event is from 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM in SZB.
Graduate School Life Page
While there is not a Fall 2026 Graduate School orientation, their previous recorded video and webpage is designed specifically for new graduate students across UT.
Pre-Arrival Checklist
Get ready for orientation and classes by completing these steps. Take note—more than a few of them are required to access university technology. Please check with your Graduate Coordinator to see if your program requires anything additional.
Past Presentations
Grad Student Services: Learn more about graduate student services like the role of graduate coordinators, how to access help from University Ombuds and student emergency services.
Grad Student Assembly: The Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) is the official representative body for graduate students.
Resources for Student Parents and Caregivers: Helpful tips and resources for students balancing school and caregiving responsibilities.
First Gen Student Presentation: Read more about our campus-wide commitment to first-generation students.