As the hub of student life and well-being, the Division of Student Affairs collectively creates and offers transformative student-focused opportunities and communities for every student — undergraduate, graduate and professional. The team inspires students to live the Longhorn life through the Division’s uniquely-designed programs, spaces and resources.
These programs, spaces and resources within the eight departments challenge every student to reach their life and academic goals through an enriched, rewarding and fun college experience. With a foundation of belonging and well-being at its core, the Division’s work is powered by specialized teams in business services, human resources, information technology services, assessment, administration, communications and development.
Departments
Counseling and Mental Health Center
The Counseling and Mental Health Center supports undergraduate, graduate and professional students through assessment and referral, group and individual counseling, psychiatry and well-being services. The team provides high quality, innovative and culturally informed mental health programs and services that enhance and support students’ well-being, and academic and life goals.
Disability and Access
Disability and Access works with students with disabilities to ensure they have equal access to their academic experiences as required by federal law. The team approves individualized accommodations for students, and supports faculty and staff in implementing accommodations and creating accessible classes and academic programs.
Longhorn Wellness Center
The Longhorn Wellness Center focuses on priority college health issues and promotes well-being for all students using evidence-informed, multi-level prevention strategies. These include student training programs, health education, marketing campaigns, campus outreach, public health interventions and strategic campus partnerships.
Office of the Dean of Students
The Office of the Dean of Students offers comprehensive support and involvement opportunities for all students. Resources include outreach, accountability, legal services, interventions and referrals, and veteran and military affiliated services. The team supports 1,000+ student organizations through leadership development, risk reduction and hazing prevention, and hosts programs and events.
Recreational Sports
Recreational Sports advances the well-being of Longhorns by providing education through recreation. The department does this through its recreation facilities, programs, services and special events, as well as student employment and leadership development opportunities.
Texas Parents
Texas Parents serves all students’ families who need assistance navigating University resources and manages the Texas Parents Association, the University’s official association for parents. Membership provides all undergraduate families benefits to support and promote student success from enrollment through graduation.
University Health Services
University Health Services is the on-campus medical facility for undergraduate, graduate and professional students. The team offers comprehensive healthcare services, public health education, campus-wide immunization clinics and leadership for emergent health issues.
University Unions
University Unions is at the heart of campus life, enhancing the student experience through unique and multi-faceted facilities, programs and services. The Unions provides an array of educational leadership and student development opportunities; comfortable places to study and relax; fun and enriching events; and a wide selection of food options.
Key Programs, Spaces and Resources
- 24/7 Nurse Advice Line
- Alienware Longhorn Esports Arena and Lounge
- Allergy, Immunization and Travel Health
- Assessment, Data Analytics & Planning Team
- Assistive Technology Education Center
- Cactus Café
- Campus Events + Entertainment
- Case Management
- Center for Students in Recovery
- Counseling and Community Outreach Specialists
- Counselors in Academic Residence (CARE)
- Crisis Services
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
- Disability Accommodations and Services
- Disability Cultural Center
- Event Readiness and Response
- Family Orientation
- Family Weekend
- First-Generation Living Learning Community
- First-Gen Longhorns
- Fitness + Wellness
- Food Venues
- Food Trucks
- General Medicine
- Gynecology Clinic
- Hogg Memorial Auditorium
- Horns Helping Horns
- Individual and Specialty Counseling
- Informal Recreation
- Instructional Programs
- Integrated Health
- Intramural Sports
- Laboratory, Radiology and Ultrasound
- Legal Services for Students
- Longhorn TIES (Transition, Illuminate, Empower, Succeed) Neurodiversity Support
- Longhorn Welcome
- Longhorn Wellness Center Programs
- Membership and Guest Services
- Mental Health Assistance and Response Team (MHART)
- Nutrition Services
- Off-Campus Living Resources
- Outdoor Recreation
- Physical Therapy
- Psychiatric Services
- Recreational Sports Facilities
- RGV Familia
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) Testing and Treatment
- SHIFT
- Sorority and Fraternity Life
- Sport Clubs
- Sports Medicine
- Student Activities
- Student Conduct and Academic Integrity
- Student Governance Organizations
- Student Outreach and Support
- Student Services Building
- Support Groups
- Texas Leadership Education and Development
- Texas Parents Memberships
- Texas Union
- Texas Union Underground
- Urgent Care
- UT Outpost
- Veteran and Military Affiliated Services
- Volunteerism and Service Learning
- William C. Powers, Jr. Student Activity Center
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