The Graduate School at the University of Texas at San Antonio is committed to advancing academic excellence in graduate and postdoctoral education and training. It supports an environment for research, discovery and learning, scholarly activities, intellectual and creative endeavors, as well as public service and community engagement for current graduate students.

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Connect. Collaborate. Create.

The G.R.A.D. Space offers various academic and professional services to develop graduate students into the best scholars and professionals while earning their degree.

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Step Into Grad Life: Master's and Staged Doctoral Orientation

We’re thrilled to kick off your journey with Graduate School Orientation! Explore essential resources, connect with new students, current students, and faculty and start building your graduate community.

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Oct

21

2025

Professional and Career Development: Get to know your College

This interactive session is designed to help master's students get acquainted with Graduate School and their academic college.

Oct

22

2025

Fall Reset: Connect, Color and Play

Take a break from the demands of graduate school and join fellow graduate students for coloring, board games and opportunities to make meaningful connections.

Oct

22

2025

Effective Mentorship

Discover how to build strong mentor-mentee relationships that support success in graduate school and career development.

Oct

22

2025

Fall Reset: Connect, Color and Play (Downtown Campus)

Take a break from the demands of graduate school and join fellow graduate students for coloring, board games and opportunities to make meaningful connections.

$1.95

million in funding for graduate students

$80,000

in excellence awards granted to students, staff and faculty

259

student travel awards distributed

1,268

micro-credential badges awarded