Student Organizations
The UT Official Directory, issued annually, contains a list of all Registered Student Organizations, with names and phone numbers for more information. A comprehensive list can also be found here. These student organizations encompass many kinds of clubs, such as political associations, ethnic associations, religious groups, sports clubs, etc. Here are a few applicable organizations:
The GEC is an organization developed to promote social and academic interaction among graduate students in the College of Engineering. The council is composed of representatives from each graduate program in engineering, including MS&E. The GEC publishes a Graduate Engineering Guide, sponsors several seminars and social events each semester, and compiles a resume book.
The Graduate Student Assembly is a university-wide organization aimed at representing the interests of all graduate students at The University of Texas. It provides representation within the formal university structure: Graduate Assembly, senior cabinet, and Student Senate. GSA has representatives on the Faculty Council, the Graduate Guide, and various committees such as the TA/AI Welfare, Rights, and Responsibilities Committee.
A Part of the Society of Women Engineers at UT Austin, Graduate SWE is “a focused group of graduate students committed to providing a support network for women pursuing advanced degrees in engineering or computer science. Started in the Fall of 2008, the Graduate Division “provides a support network for graduate women in engineering and computer science as well as personal, professional, and leadership development opportunities. The committee also serves as mentors to UT’s undergraduate SWE Section and maintains strong relationships with several complementary committees and programs at UT, including the UT Women in Engineering Program Faculty Committee, the SWE Women in Academia Committee, and the SWE Graduate Focus Interest Group.”
The mission of Student Parent Organization is to create community, provide access to resources, and advocate for parenting students at UT. Student parents must balance family life and academic responsibilities which can lead to feelings of loneliness. SPO is here to remind student parents that you are not alone, and you deserve your place in the Longhorn community. They hold events and meetups and hold an Orange Blossom Graduation for all student parents at the end of the Spring semester.
More student organizations can be found at the Cockrell School’s Student Organizations page.