THE FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE
Students arrive on campus with many questions—about school, careers, relationships and their own lives. We may not have all the answers, but a number of programs on campus help students to begin answering their questions and help with the transition to college life.
Unique programs like Signature Courses and First-Year Interest Groups (FIGs) offer access to small classes (less than 20 students) that allow students to get to know their professors and meet other students who share similar academic and career interests. Freshmen who participate in a FIG generally have higher grade point averages than students who do not.
Many first-year students also take advantage of popular resources like the Undergraduate Writing Center, UT Learning Center and Career Exploration Center.
“One of the biggest misconceptions about UT is that because it is so big, you’ll get less individual attention, but I haven’t found that to be the case at all. I haven’t had any professor or teaching assistant who wasn’t willing to take time outside of class to help me out.”
Muneezeh Kabir
Sugar Land, Texas
English major
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Undergraduate Programs & Services
Several offices on campus serve as centers for undergraduate academics, offer programs designed to enhance student life, and provide services that help students make the transition to life as Longhorn students.
Centers, Programs, and Services for Undergraduates
Undergraduate Studies
In addition to FIGs and signature courses, the university offers a variety of programs designed to enhance the experience of undergraduate students. Learn about all the programs offered through the Office of Undergraduate Studies, including Bridging Disciplines Programs, Difficult Dialogues, Reading Round-Up, and Undergraduate Research.
Division of Diversity and Community Engagement
Some of the programs offered to undergraduates on campus through the Division of Diversity & Community Engagement (such as the Multicultural Information Center, the Gender & Sexuality Center, Services for Students with Disabilities, and the Volunteer and Service Learning Center) are specifically designed to help the members of our diverse student body make the transition to life as a UT student.
Student Affairs
In addition to the offices that administer financial aid, scholarships, and housing, the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs provides services and programs to students that help to make their transition to life as a Longhorn challenging, enjoyable and successful. Included in Student Affairs are the offices that support recreational sports, mental health, and career exploration. In addition, Student Affairs includes programs that provide students with opportunities
- To share ideas through student run media (including the award-winning student newspaper, the Daily Texan)
- To participate in cultural and social events and programs at the Texas Union
- To become involved through organizations and volunteer opportunities offered by the Office of the Dean of Students
- To learn about academic offerings and ultimately register for classes through the Office of the Registrar
Updated 28 April 2008
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