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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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.

Feb

5

2026

Downtown Campus First Thursday 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.

Feb

6

2026

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.

$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