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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Jan

29

2026

CIRTL Spring 2026 Welcome Meeting

Learn evidence-based teaching practices through CIRTL@UT San Antonio, which offers training in teaching excellence both on campus and through cross-network institutes nationwide.

Feb

2

2026

Postdoctoral Affairs Seminar:Tax Filing- The Big Time

Postdoctoral fellows are invited to join Nnennaya Ikwuagwu, Director of Payroll Management Services at UT San Antonio, for an overview of taxes and tax filing for nonresident aliens (NRAs).

Feb

4

2026

Effective Mentorship: Mentor–Mentee Relationships

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

Feb

4

2026

Doctoral Orientation: Welcome/Launch

Orientation for new doctoral students to introduce UT San Antonio resources essential for success.

$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