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

7

2026

Charm & Recharge: A Graduate Student Social

Take a break from your busy schedule and join your fellow graduate students during this fun and relaxing crafting session where you will have an opportunity to create your own bracelets, keychains, and other fun keepsakes.

Oct

8

2026

Conversation Flow in Interviews: How to Keep an Interview a Two-Way Communication

In this session, graduate students will learn strategies for creating meaningful dialogue with interviewers by actively listening, asking thoughtful questions, and building on the conversation rather than simply responding to a list of questions.

Oct

14

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.

Oct

15

2026

Career Pathways: Networking That Works: Building Connections That Lead to Opportunities

This panel discussion brings together professionals from diverse industries to share practical, authentic approaches to networking that go beyond transactional interactions and lead to meaningful opportunities.

$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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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