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