Welcome, Longhorns!

Congratulations!

You have been admitted to one of the best colleges in the nation for education and health. We are looking forward to meeting you in person and helping you develop the skills you will need to succeed and thrive in education and healthcare. Here are some important resources that will help you get started!

Getting Started

For students who are newly admitted to The University of Texas at Austin, your bright orange future is just beginning. Between now and the time you set foot on the Forty Acres for your first day of classes, you will experience Orientation, a new place to live, new roommates and so much more. It’s an exciting and busy time, so it’s important to be prepared for your Longhorn experience. Below are some helpful tools and tips to get you started.

And don’t forget about our campus-wide Longhorn Welcome events, including Gone to Texas which begin around the start of the fall term.

Support Beyond the Classroom

The College of Education offers multiple ways to get involved and plan for your future through the Office of Student Affairs. From student organizations and ambassador programs to academic advising, scholarships and career engagement, the Office of Student Affairs is your one-stop-shop to making the most of your degree and your time on campus.  

PERSONALIZED
TO YOU

Plan for Your Dream Job 

Texas Education Career Engagement will help you discover meaningful career goals and help form bridges between your career visions and potential employers, resources, opportunities and organizations. 

Meet Your Advisors 

The academic advisors in the College of Education provide course planning and support to keep you on track for graduation. 

YOUR EXPERIENCE,
YOUR WAY

Make it Texas, Take it International 

Dreaming beyond the Forty Acres? The College of Education offers multiple study abroad options so you can take your degree beyond borders and immerse yourself in new cultures for an experience of a lifetime. 

Make it Yours, Join A Student Organization 

Get involved in one of the many student-run organizations we have to offer. You will have the opportunity to build lifelong connections, develop leadership skills and make an impact at the College of Education. 

Your Longhorn Future 

The University of Texas at Austin and the College of Education provide a wide range of advising, programming and peer resources for students across the Forty Acres. Find university-wide support services, financial aid, career opportunities and many unique and exciting ways to connect with your Longhorn friends and family. 

Campus & Community

Navigate the Forty Acres and connect with the UT community! Learn about exciting events, student organizations, Texas Athletics and recreational sports.

Academic Support & Services

Additional support outside the classroom is available to you 24/7 at UT. With resources like the Sanger Learning Center, UT library, University Writing Center and much more, you will have access to tools for success.

Healthy Horns

Your health and safety are our number one priority. Find the care and balance you need through the Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC) and UT Health Services (UHS)

Access and Engagement

Through the Division of Campus and Community Engagement (DCCE), students have access to accommodations and opportunities to engage with peers across the Forty Acres.

All The Fixins

You crave it, we got it. UT is home is a wide variety of restaurants, cafes and convenience stores. Current students also can access the free on-campus food pantry and career closet, the UT Outpost.

Texas One Stop

Get your questions for registration, financial aid, billing and student records answered all in one…stop.