Graduate Life at UTD
Graduate Dean’s Student Advisory Group
The Graduate Dean’s Student Advisory Group (GDSAG) comprises master’s and PhD student appointees from all seven schools at UT Dallas. This group provides student perspective and feedback on Office of Graduate Education (OGE) initiatives. Students are nominated by their schools in the fall and serve for one year (fall, spring, summer). For more information, contact Ruth Schemmer, assistant dean for graduate student success.
Student Organizations
Graduate Student Assembly
The Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) is a student-led organization serving as the voice of graduate students on campus. They organize social and professional events for graduate students such as game night and networking workshops. On the GSA’s Blackboard organization on eLearning, you can find documents related to past and upcoming meetings, forms to provide feedback and a forum to engage in discussions. Follow the GSA on Facebook and Instagram.
Black Graduate Student Association
The Black Graduate Student Association provides a network for all graduate students of the Black/African Diaspora to be supported through the completion of their degree and promote academic excellence. This organization creates opportunities for social activities, leadership, professional development and mentoring.
Visit the student organization directory to find school-level graduate student organizations and other groups.
Global Connection
Intercultural Programs
Intercultural Programs fosters global engagement by:
- Generating experiences that promote, develop and enhance intercultural competence.
- Supporting the integration of international students into campus life.
International Students and Scholars Office
The International Students and Scholars Office serves international students, scholars and visitors, campus units and University administration through accurate and prompt immigration services, programming, advocacy and outreach.
Housing
For graduate students, on-campus housing is available in University Village and Canyon Creek Heights apartments. The Northside apartment complex is a nearby off-campus (not University-owned) option also available to graduate students. However, most graduate students live in the community. Read more about finding housing in the area.
Transportation
For information on parking passes, bus schedules, Comet Cabs and more, visit UTD Parking & Transportation.
Health &
Well-being
Student Health Center
Student Counseling Center
Student Wellness Center
Students in Distress or of Concern
If you are concerned about your well-being or find yourself needing support, but not sure where to turn, use the Concern for Self form on the Dean of Students website. Someone from the Office of Graduate Education or the Dean of Students will reach out to you.
University Recreation
Comet Cupboard
The Comet Cupboard food pantry, an on-campus student-led initiative, is dedicated to helping students achieve academic success by alleviating their food insecurity challenges. You may choose to use the services, volunteer to help or just raise awareness across campus. If you would like to donate to the Comet Cupboard, the Office of Graduate Education serves as a collection location (FA3.102) during business hours.
Pregnant and Parenting Students
UTD is committed to creating an accessible and supportive environment for pregnant and parenting students in compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Texas Education Code, Section 51.982, and other applicable federal and state laws.
Pregnant and parenting students are encouraged to complete the Pregnant and Parenting Self-Identification Form. Submitting this form allows for a coordinated University effort to help facilitate support for pregnant and parenting students.
Learn more by visiting the Office of Institutional Compliance’s Pregnant and Parenting Students webpage. For additional questions, contact the Title IX Coordinator at 972-883-2306 or TitleIXCoordinator@utdallas.edu.