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.
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 GEC website.
Graduate Leadership Council
This is a unified Chemical Engineering Department graduate student organization consolidating the graduate students’ recruiting, social and professional enrichment activities into an elected, governing body. Positions include:
- Council Chair
- Treasurer
- Public Relations Chair
- Social Chairs
- Enrichment Chair
- Outreach Chair
- Recruiting Chairs
- First Year Representative
The general election is held each fall and is supervised and administered by the sitting Council Chair.
Other Organizations
Engineering Student Organizations Student organizations within the College of Engineering
Student Organizations Directory Full listing of the hundreds of student organizations on campus.
Health and Wellness
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.
Counseling and Mental Health Center in the same building as UHS, they have
- 1:1 counseling
- Support groups
- Workshops
- MindBody Labs
- Crisis Line: 512-471-CALL (2255)
- Common student concerns Advice from CMHC on topics that frequently concern students
Emergency Preparedness Guidance from the university on what to do during emergencies and disasters
- Family Emergency
- Medical or Mental Health Concern
- Interpersonal Violence (stalking, harassment, physical and/or sexual assault)
- Landlord/Tenant and Renting
- Traffic Tickets
- Consumer Issues
- Employment Law
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