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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Apr

11

2026

Graduate Student Appreciation Week (GSAW): Puppy Palooza

Bring your friends and family and join us for therapy dogs, games, coloring and other activities as well as pizza, paletas, DIY sodas and more to close out Graduate Student Appreciation Week!

Apr

14

2026

Annual Review and IDP Workshop

Doctoral students are invited to meet with the Retention and Graduation Coordinator team to discuss tips and strategies on completing their annual review and IDP.

Apr

15

2026

Professional and Career Development: Tools to Find Funding Opportunities and Start Writing a Grant

This workshop equips grad students and postdocs with essential skills to identify potential funding and craft compelling grant proposals

Apr

22

2026

CIRTL Meeting

Join this monthly discussion of CIRTL@UT San Antonio resources and training to enhance teaching excellence and explore strategies for career preparedness.

$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

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February 11, 2026

Spring 2026 Commencement is set for May 16

Published by UT San Antonio Today

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February 11, 2026

UT San Antonio joins initiative to combat infections

Published by UT San Antonio Today

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February 9, 2026

U.S. News & World Report ranks UT San Antonio among best graduate schools

Published by UT San Antonio Today