Departments

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 seven 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 serves all students by providing high quality, innovative and culturally informed mental health programs and services that enhance and support students’ well-being, and academic and life goals.

New Student Services

New Student Services coordinates programming and initiatives for all students year-round to ensure they transition both academically and socially to the University. This includes New Student Orientation and Family Orientation, transition initiatives, first-generation student resources, and autism and neurodivergent outreach and support.

Office of the Dean of Students

Dean of Students staff empower Longhorns through leadership development opportunities, engaging programs and events, support for close to 900 student organizations, as well as specialized services. These services include student conduct, an attorney for students, emergency support, veteran/military affiliated services, hazing prevention and more.

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. All parents and families of enrolled undergraduate students are members of the Texas Parents Association, the University’s official association for parents. Membership provides benefits to support and promote student success from enrollment through graduation.

University Health Services

University Health Services provides healthcare and public health leadership to support students in reaching their optimal health so they can achieve their academic and personal potential.

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 development opportunities; comfortable places to study and relax; fun and enriching events; and a wide selection of food options.

Key Programs, Spaces and Resources

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