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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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

24

2026

First Steps: Demystifying the Thesis and Dissertation Process

The new First Steps series is designed for doctoral and master's students in or approaching the dissertation or thesis manscript writing process.

Oct

28

2026

Effective Mentorship (Part 1): Mentor - Mentee Relationships

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

Oct

28

2026

Recharge and Restore: Yoga for Graduate Students

This session is designed to help you unwind, recharge, and restore your mind and body through gentle yoga and mindfulness practices.

Nov

2

2026

Postdoc Affairs Series- Navigating the Postdoc Evaluation Process

The Office of Employee Success will provide an overview of the annual evaluation process tailed specifically for UT San Antonio postdoctoral fellows.

$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

Janis Bush (left) and John Kaulfus (right)

October 2, 2026

New awards honor faculty and staff serving graduate students

Published by UT San Antonio Graduate School

$25,000 endowment establishes university awards recognizing excellence in graduate mentoring and service.

Doctoral graduate smiling after doctoral conferral ceremony

August 27, 2026

UT San Antonio announces Fall 2026 Commencement schedule

Published by UT San Antonio Today

RITA

August 14, 2026

Student success-focused AI chatbot 'RITA' expands to reach 17,000 students this fall

Published by UT San Antonio Academic Affairs