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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Nov

11

2025

Hidden Curriculum: Navigating U.S. Graduate School as an International Master's Student

During this workshop, graduate students and postdocs will uncover the 'invisible' aspects of higher education—like networking, communicating with faculty, navigating academic resources and practicing professional etiquette.

Nov

12

2025

Doctoral Orientation: Candidacy

Doctoral candidates will learn about CIRTL, RCR, ethics, forms, committees and more during this orientation.

Nov

19

2025

Professional and Career Development 3: Leveraging Adobe to Creative Visually Stimulating Content for Scientific Publications and Beyond

Training session for graduate students covering Adobe basic tools for academic success.

Dec

1

2025

CIRTL Monthly Meeting

Monthly Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) cohort discussion to share ongoing program details and upcoming courses for new and current members.

$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