Longhorn Center for Academic Excellence makes it possible for students to take charge of their learning and their lives. Through programs and services students become engaged members of the University community, exemplifying academic and personal excellence from their first semester at UT to graduation.

Many LCAE programs are open to students by invitation or application only. Find out more about Longhorn Center for Academic Excellence.

The mission of the Gender and Sexuality Center is to provide safe spaces for all members of the UT Austin community to explore, organize, and promote learning around issues of gender and sexuality. The center also facilitates a greater responsiveness to the needs of women and the LGBTQ communities through education, outreach and advocacy.

The mission of the Multicultural Information Center is to develop and prepare students for the multicultural society of today and the future by providing diverse educational opportunities and support services for all students. As a part of this mission, the MIC promotes awareness, disseminates information, and promotes the retention and matriculation of Black/African American, Asian/Desi/Pacific Islander American, Mexican American/Hispanic/Latina(o) & Native American students at the University of Texas at Austin. The MIC also provides services such as scholarship information for all students.

Services for Students with Disabilities determines eligibility and helps implement reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities at the University of Texas at Austin. Visit the SSD web site to access the university’s Disability Resource page and learn more about available resources.

The objective of the Volunteer and Service Learning Center is to provide volunteer opportunities to UT Austin students with the ultimate goal of serving the needs of our community while enriching the lives of those participating in our programs.

Volunteering is one of the most effective ways for students to put to work the philosophies, skills, and theories learned in class. Following the core purpose of this university, we serve “to transform lives for the benefit of society” through leadership and service.

• Community and School Relations
• Equal Opportunity Services
• Hogg Foundation for Mental Health
• Neighborhood Longhorns
• University Interscholastic League
• University Outreach

• The Career Exploration Center helps students to discover their passions and puts them on the right path to the career of their dreams.
• The UT Learning Center provides academic help with tutoring services, counseling, and valuable supplemental classes and workshops.

• University Health Services helps students to stay healthy with a variety of medical and health services.
• The UT Counseling & Mental Health Center helps students to gain new perspective and the tools needed to help them meet the challenges of student life.
• The Division of Recreational Sports helps students to join in the game and get physical with an array of sports and fitness services, programs and facilities.

• The Division of Housing and Food Service offers students the opportunity to be at home on the “40 Acres” with inclusive, nurturing living spaces and excellent food services designed to offer the peace, space and sustenance students need to succeed in their academic careers.
• The Office of the Dean of Students offers a wealth of resources, on-campus communities, programs and services to help students find their own individual niche, develop their campus life and advance their college career.
• Texas Student Media helps students to get involved and voice their opinions through student-produced media, including The Daily Texan newspaper, KVRK 91.7 FM radio, TSTV Texas Student Television and others.
• The Texas Union is the place on campus where students meet up with friends, eat lunch, or play a game of pool (or bowling). The Union houses a wide mix of official university services, entertainment services, meeting venues, informal classes and retail food outlets.

• The Office of the Registrar keeps student records up-to-date. The office maintains extensive student records, transcripts, grades, credits, course inventories, class schedules, and verifies and issues diplomas.
• The Office of Student Financial Services helps students to find the financial aid resources that are available to them. The office awards and delivers federal, state, and institutional need-based financial aid and merit/need-based scholarships.