New Students

Welcome to ELP!

ELP Department Orientation

Congratulations once again on your acceptance to the Educational Leadership and Policy (ELP) program at UT Austin! We are thrilled to welcome you to our amazing community. As the summer draws closer to August, we are counting down the days to have you all on campus!

To kick off your journey with us, we have scheduled a New Student Orientation on August 22nd, Thursday, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. This event is designed to provide you with important information and to help you get acquainted with the program and your fellow students. Registration can be found at this link.

Event Details:
Date: August 22, Thursday
Location: Sanchez Building, 1912 Speedway, Austin, TX 78705
Program Wide Social Hour: Following the orientation at UT Underground Bowling

Schedule

Attendance at orientation is highly encouraged as it will cover essential information for your upcoming years at UT with ELP. A detailed schedule will be provided soon, including parking and check-in instructions.

Please register for orientation using this link: ELP Orientation. Registration is mandatory for attendance!

Should you have any questions in the meantime, please feel free to reach out. For more information or if you feel like doing some homework during the summer, please visit the UT ELP Wiki Page for answers to questions you may have!

We look forward to meeting you and officially welcoming you to the ELP family!

Graduate School Orientation

Each fall, the Graduate School presents an orientation designed specifically for new graduate students. The Fall 2024 Orientation will be on August 23, 2024. 

Pre-Arrival Checklist 

Get ready for orientation and classes by completing these steps. Take note—more than a few of them are required to access university technology. Please check with your Graduate Coordinator to see if your department requires anything additional.

• New Student Checklist

Past Presentations

• Grad Student Services: Learn more about graduate student services like the role of graduate coordinators, how to access help from University Ombuds and student emergency services.

• Grad Student Assembly: The Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) is the official representative body for graduate students.

• Resources for Student Parents and Caregivers: Helpful tips and resources for students balancing school and caregiving responsibilities.

• First Gen Student Presentation: Read more about our campus-wide commitment to first-generation students.