Undergraduate College

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Your Path to Academic Excellence Starts Here

From research opportunities to Signature Courses to free tutoring, our academic programs for undergraduate students provide the resources and support to help you thrive at UT.
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Nearly every undergraduate student at UT Austin will interact with our programs, which are integral to every school and college on campus. Our initiatives are designed to help students cultivate critical thinking, creativity, and interdisciplinary knowledge, preparing them to excel in a rapidly changing world. 

By offering a flexible and supportive academic structure, we ensure a cohesive, enriching student experience that promotes innovation and problem-solving. We support students in charting a personalized path that aligns with their passions and goals.

Upcoming Events

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Scheduled
Sunday September 28, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Recurs: Daily, 6 - 8pm until Mon, Sep 29 2025
WEL - Robert A. Welch Hall 1.316
This short, two-day review is designed to prepare M408K students for their first mid-term exam.
Event Status
Scheduled
Sunday September 28, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Recurs: Daily, 6 - 8pm until Mon, Sep 29 2025
WEL - Robert A. Welch Hall 3.502
This short, two-day review is designed to prepare M408L students for their first mid-term exam.
Event Status
Scheduled
Monday September 29, 2025, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Recurs: Daily, 6 - 8pm until Mon, Sep 29 2025
WEL - Robert A. Welch Hall 1.316
This short, two-day review is designed to prepare M408K students for their first mid-term exam.
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Latest News

Rachel Schnakenberg

Building A Career with Community

Sept. 22, 2025
Rachel Schnakenberg, a transfer student who arrived at UT Austin in fall 2023, recently earned the prestigious Beinecke Scholarship as UT's sole recipient through strategic networking and community engagement. Her flood emergency research under Dr. Javier Auyero's mentorship, combined with active participation in the Urban Ethnography Lab and work at the Blanton Museum, exemplifies her academic excellence. Rachel's success demonstrates how building meaningful relationships with faculty and peers creates a strong foundation for future Ph.D. studies in sociology.

UT Psychology Graduate Receives National Fellowship

July 23, 2025
Plan II Honors graduate and BDP student Caroline Whitmarsh has been awarded a $15,000 Marcus L. Urann Fellowship from Phi Kappa Phi.
Kristel Holguin poses for her graduation photos, wearing a stole from her college at UT Austin.

You Can’t Spell Career Without “Care”

July 11, 2025
Nearly 600 miles separate Austin from Kristel Holguin’s hometown. Yet, despite this great distance, Kristel’s path never wavered: she always dreamed of a career helping children.
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