Welcome to ELP!

ELP Department Orientation

Save the date for Thursday, August 22nd! More information regarding the ELP Department Orientation will be coming soon.

Graduate School Orientation

Each fall, the Graduate School presents an orientation designed specifically for new graduate students. The Fall 2024 Orientation will be on August 23, 2024. 

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 department requires anything additional.

• New Student Checklist

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.

On behalf of the faculty and staff of The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy, welcome to The University of Texas at Austin! We are pleased you have selected The University of Texas for your academic pursuits and look forward to helping you meet your educational goals and career aspirations.

Please be sure to review the Educational Leadership and Policy handbook, which contains valuable information that you will need over the course of the program, including detailed information on your rights and responsibilities as a student. The honor code, academic policies and other student responsibilities and expectations are addressed, and you are strongly encouraged to read and become familiar with the contents of this handbook. You will be held accountable for adhering to the policies and procedures outlined, so please read it carefully and let the program staff know if you have any questions or concerns. Again, welcome to The University of Texas at Austin. We look forward to working with you over the course of the program.

NOTE: Many of the policies and procedures described in this document follow the more general guidelines established in the current Graduate Catalog (http://registrar.utexas.edu/catalogs/graduate), as well as those outlined in the General Information Bulletin (https://registrar.utexas.edu/catalogs/general-information). The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy is a part of the Graduate School at The University of Texas at Austin and is thus subject to the policies established by the Graduate Assembly.

Be sure to check out our Campus Resources and Policies, as well as Student Academic Support for more information!