Current students
Helpful links, resources and contacts
Frequently accessed
PhD program
Master's program
Portfolio program
Latest Announcements
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Aug 28 - Sep 9: Add/drop period. Classes may be added, dropped and grading status changed by the department offering the course. Contact CSEM Graduate Coordinator to add/drop a CSE course.
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September 10 - 21: Q drop period
Courses may be dropped without academic penalty. Approval of the Graduate Adviser and Graduate Dean required. Submit online Q drop request. No refunds issued in Q drop period. Note: dropping a course after the 12th class day may drop you below full-time registration. -
September 7: Labor Day - university closed
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September 18: NSF Fellowship Workshop
10:00am - 12:00pm
Register via Zoom
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 - CSEM Program
CSEM Program
Advisor Designation
Use this form to officially designate your CSEM advsior
CSEM Program
Candidacy Checklist
Steps to enter PhD candidacy, from forming the dissertation committee to applying for candidacy.
CSEM Program
Course Information
Course descriptions and approved course lists for CSEM students.
CSEM Program
Course Waiver Petition
Form & instructions for submitting a course waiver petition
CSEM program
CSEM Student Handbook
Link to the 2026-27 CSEM Student Handbook
CSEM Program
Dissertation Committee Approval
Submit this form to obtain Graduate Advisor approval of your dissertation committee
CSEM Program
Dissertation Defense Guidelines
Dissertation Defense Guidelines for CSEM Students
CSEM Program
GSC Faculty Areas
List of CSEM Graduate Studies Committee (GSC) Faculty concentration areas (A, B, & C)
CSEM Program
Prelim Exams
PhD preliminary exam information and study packets
Oden Institute
Student Life
CSEM student leadership and student organizations at the Oden Institute and on campus.
Academics - General
UT Austin
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.
UT Austin
Course Schedules
Online course schedules - registration instructions and other essential information.
UT Austin
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.
UT Austin
Registration Information Sheet (RIS)
Advising information, addresses, access times and registration bars.
Finances
Graduate School
Academic Employment
Graduate School academic employment information and policies.
CSEM Program
CSEM Program Financial Aid
Funding opportunities for CSEM students through the Oden Institute.
Oden Institute
Fellowship Policies
Policies for Oden Institute Fellowships (CSEM, NIMS, Sarofim, Yip & Elber, and Pandey)
Graduate School
Graduate School Fellowships
Funding opportunities for graduate students through the Graduate School.
UT Austin
Insurance for Graduate Employees
Insurance options for academic graduate student employees.
UT Austin
Insurance for Graduate Fellows
Insurance options for graduate student fellowship holders.
UT Austin
My Tuition Bill
Tuition and fees due by semester. Students must log in to complete registration.
UT Austin
Non-Resident Tuition Waiver
Direct link to submission system for the non-resident tuition waiver based on employment.
UT Austin
Resident Tuition Entitlement
Information on non-resident tuition waiver eligibility.
CSEM Program
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.
UT Austin
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.
UT Austin
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.
Graduate School
Office of Career & Life Design
Providing students inclusive career development and employer connections
Oden Institute
Parental Accommodation
CSEM Program parental accommodation policies and form.
Oden Institute
Presentation Templates
Oden Institute media and brand kit including wordmark, logos and presentation templates.
Oden Institute
Professional Guidelines
Guidelines for Faculty, Research Staff, Postdoctoral Researchers, Students, and Administrative Staff of the Oden Institute.
UT Austin
University Honor Code
University of Texas at Austin Honor Code