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

2

2025

Downtown Campus Networking Event

Graduate students and postdocs are invited to join us at our Downtown Campus Networking event to develop a professional network and build a community with their peers.

Oct

3

2025

First Friday

This signature Graduate School event at the Main Campus is a great place to network with fellow graduate students and learn about resources.

Oct

6

2025

Postdoctoral Affairs Seminar Series: Navigating the Postdoc evaluation Process

This session for postdoctoral fellows will feature a guest speaker who will discuss the annual evaluation process at the university.

Oct

8

2025

Art for Wellness: Graduate Student Wellbeing Through Painting

This event offers graduate students a chance to explore their creativity and unwind through art.

$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