Current students
Helpful links, resources and contacts
Frequently accessed
PhD program
Master's program
Portfolio program
Latest Announcements
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April 6 - 17: Registration for Summer & Fall 2026
Advising forms have been sent to all students who need to be advised. Check with Graduate Coordinator with any questions.
Course schedules -
April 6-10: Graduate Student Appreciation Week
Giveaways, food, networking and opportunities to meet fellow graduate students. Learn more and register
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April 10: Graduation Application Deadline for Spring 2026
CSEM Program Contacts
For questions about admissions, degree/course requirements, fellowships, Graduate School requirements/deadlines, seminar attendance, please contact the Graduate Program Coordinator. For assistance with course selection/advising, dissertation advisors/committees, please contact the Graduate Advisor. For questions related to the CSEM Graduate Studies Committee, please contact the GSC Chair.
Students may also contact current student leaders for information about CSEM graduate student life, student social events, student forums and student/faculty events.
Resources for Students
Academics
Registration
Academic Calendar
Official university calendars for all academic years- consult for official dates.
Graduate School
Advancing to PhD Candidacy
Graduate School guidelines and application instructions.
Oden Institute
Candidacy Checklist
Steps to enter PhD candidacy, from submitting the proposal abstract to applying for candidacy.
Oden Institute
Course Information
Course descriptions and approved course lists for CSEM students.
Registration
Course Schedule
Online course schedules - registration instructions and other essential information.
Oden Institute
CSEM Student Handbook
CSEM Student Handbook for the 2024-25 academic year
Oden Institute
Defense Guidelines
Dissertation Defense Guidelines for CSEM Students
Oden Institute
Faculty Concentration Areas
List of CSEM Graduate Studies Committee (GSC) Faculty concentration areas (A, B, & C)
Registration
Graduate Catalog
Official degree requirements and rules for all graduate programs.
Graduate School
Graduate Degree Planner
Online tool to help students track progress and plan coursework to complete their degree.
Graduate School
Graduate Student Mentoring
Graduate School self-paced online course designed to help graduate students build strong mentoring relationships and develop networks of mentors on campus.
Graduate School
Graduation
Links to graduation deadlines and forms, convocation information and career resources.
Graduate School
Milestones
Timeline and list of academic milestones to be met while earning the PhD degree.
Oden Institute
Prelim Exams
PhD preliminary exam information and study packets
Oden Institute
Presentation Templates
Oden Institute media and brand kit including wordmark, logos and presentation templates.
Registration
Registration Information Sheet (RIS)
Advising information, addresses, access times and registration bars.
Oden Institute
Student Life
CSEM student leadership and student organizations at the Oden Institute and on campus.
UT Austin
University Honor Code
University of Texas at Austin Honor Code (updated Fall 2023)
Finances
Graduate School
Academic Employment
Graduate School academic employment information and policies.
Oden Institute
CSEM Program Financial Aid
Funding opportunities for CSEM students through the Oden Institute.
Graduate School
Graduate School Fellowships
Funding opportunities for graduate students through the Graduate School.
Human Resources
Insurance for Graduate Employees
Insurance options for academic graduate student employees.
Human resources
Insurance for Graduate Fellows
Insurance options for graduate student fellowship holders.
Registration
My Tuition Bill
Tuition and fees due by semester. Students must log in to complete registration.
Graduate School
Non-Resident Tuition Waiver
Direct link to submission system for the non-resident tuition waiver based on employment.
Graduate School
Resident Tuition Entitlement
Information on non-resident tuition waiver eligibility.
Oden Institute
TA Application
Application to be a Teaching Assistant for CSEM graduate courses (CSEM students only)
Graduate School
Travel Awards
Support for students to attend major professional meetings at which they present their research.
Graduate School
Tuition Reduction Benefit
Information on the Tuition Reduction Benefit provided to TAs, AIs and some GRAs.
International Students
Texas Global
Applying for SSNs and ITINs
How to apply for social security (SSN) or individual taxpayer identification (ITIN) numbers.
Texas Global
Immigration Information
Information and guidance on immigration rules, regulations and benefits.
Texas Global
Insurance for International Students
Student insurance plan costs, enrollment and waiver instructions for international students.
Texas Global
International Student & Scholar Services
Immigration advising, financial aid, insurance, employment and tax assistance.
Texas Global
myIO
Portal to process immigration documents and manage immigration related data.
Texas Global
Tax Assistance
ISSS provides assistance for filing nonresident U.S. tax returns.
Services and Resources
Graduate School
Campus Services
Includes health and wellness, families & childcare, career resources, housing & transportation, student organizations, and campus life.
Graduate School
Career Resources
Graduate School links to career resources for graduate students.
Graduate School
Graduate Student Assembly
Official voice of graduate students at UT Austin.
Oden Institute
Grievance Policies
Outlines the policies and processes for addressing student grievances.
Graduate School
Health & Wellness
UHS, Counseling & Mental Health, Urgent Care Clinic, Crisis Line, Behavior Concerns Advice Line, Resource Guide, and more.
Graduate School
Housing & Transportation
Graduate School housing and transportation information and resources.
UT Austin
Office of Career & Life Design
Providing students inclusive career development and employer connections (formerly Texas Career Engagement)
Oden Institute
Parental Accommodation
CSEM Program parental accommodation policies and form.
Oden Institute
Professional Guidelines
Guidelines for Faculty, Research Staff, Postdoctoral Researchers, Students, and Administrative Staff of the Oden Institute.