Natural Science Resources
Advising
The First-Year Center
Phone: 512-471-37960
Web: http://cns.utexas.edu/students/first_year_advising_center/
The First-Year Center provides comprehensive advising services to all first year students in the College of Natural Sciences
The Transitional Advising Center (TrAC)
Phone: 512-471-3796
Web: http://cns.utexas.edu/trac/
Advisors in the TrAC provide comprehensive advising services for students who are enrolled in the College of Natural Sciences in the biological sciences, pre-health professions, human ecology, pre-computer sciences, EEB, marine science and students who have not yet chosen a major.
College of Natural Sciences Academic Advising Centers
Web: http://cns.utexas.edu/students/advising/academic_advising_centers.asp
Students who have selected a major can visit the above website to find the location and phone number of their advising center.
Natural Science Career Services
Web: http://cns.utexas.edu/career_services/
Provides students with: Career development and planning assistance, Resume and job search letter critiques, Workshops on resume writing, interviewing, networking, and job search strategies, Mock interview sessions, On-campus recruiting/resume referrals, Employer contacts folder, employer literature and videos, Annual Career Expo and Co-op/Internship Fair, Full-time career advisors available for appointments, Information about internships
Career Exploration Center
A115 Jester
Phone: 512-471-1217
Web: http://www.utexas.edu/student/cec/
Provides students with: Career assessments (often called "tests") to generate career options based on the student?? interests, skills, values, and personality characteristics, Appointments with professional career counselors to clarify goals, explore personal concerns, and develop a plan of action, A database of internships and full/part-time employment opportunities, Information about graduate schools and the application process
Health Professions Office
The role of the HPO is to provide UT students with the information necessary to make informed academic and career decisions. Full-time counselors and part-time peer advisors are available to help you select courses to meet professional school admission requirements, advise you on health career options and alternatives, and provide you with up-to-date information about professional schools. Counselors conduct workshops on topics regarding professional school application and interviewing procedures.
Scholarships and Fellowships
The College of Natural Sciences has several scholarships for which students may apply:
http://cns.utexas.edu/students/scholarships_and_financial_aid/
Departments within the College also have scholarships available. Contact the undergraduate advisor in your department for specific information about them.
Student Organizations and Volunteer Opportunities
For a list of Student Organizations associated with the College of Natural Sciences:
http://cns.utexas.edu/students/organizations/
For a list of Honor Societies associated with the College of Natural Sciences:
http://cns.utexas.edu/students/ohris/
For a list of Volunteer Opportunities associated with the College of Natural Sciences:
http://cns.utexas.edu/students/outreach_programs/
Student Activities and Leadership Development (SALD)
Web: http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sald/about.php
SALD is a department within the Office of the Dean of Students that supports the 900+ registered student organizations on campus. SALD registers all student organizations at the beginning of each semester and maintains a student organization database with organization contact information, purpose, membership requirements, and functions. SALD offers numerous services to student organizations through publications, workshops, one-on-one consultation and event planning support.
Volunteer and Service Learning Center
Web: http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/vslc/
The Volunteer and Service Learning Center provides volunteer opportunities to students at The University of Texas at Austin with the ultimate goal of serving the needs of our community while enriching the lives of those participating in our programs.
Research Opportunities
Sign up for an information session on how to get started with undergraduate research.
Web: http://www.utexas.edu/cons/urp/
Subscribe to the Undergraduate Research Mailing List
receive information about scholarships, fellowships and research opportunities
in the college.
Web: http://cns.utexas.edu/students/ohris/research/undergrad_research_mailing_list.asp
Join SURGe, a student group that
works to foster a cohesive undergraduate research community here at UT.
Web: http://studentorgs.utexas.edu/surge/join.php
Other Resources for Natural Science
Students
Multicultural
Academic Initiative
Web: http://cns.utexas.edu/students/multicultural_academic_initiative/
The MAI office was established to serve as a "home base" where underrepresented students in the sciences receive academic support, advice, and counseling throughout their journey at UT.
Residential Hall Study Groups
Web: http://cns.utexas.edu/acp/
Any student can come to the RHSGs to use the space to meet with study groups for their class. Students enrolled in introductory math and science courses can seek course specific support using the resources and staff at the Academic Communities. Support is provided for Bio311C, Bio311D, CH301, CH302, M408K, M408L, and M408M. Held in Jester: Sun-Thurs, 7:30-10:30 and in Kinsolving: Sun-Thurs, 8:00-10:30.
Web: http://cns.utexas.edu/open_mentoring/about.asp
A web-based mentoring process for all current College of Natural Sciences students.
The UT Learning Center
Web: http://www.utexas.edu/student/utlc/student.html
The UTLC provides tutoring,
academic counseling, study skills classes, math and science review workshops,
GRE preparation classes, and peer mentoring. The UT Learning Center also coordinates the Supplemental
Instruction and the Teaching Teams Programs.
Undergraduate Writing Center
Web: http://www.utexas.edu/cola/centers/uwc/?path[0]=uwc
The Undergraduate Writing Center provides individual, professional advice on all aspects of writing to UT undergraduates on a drop-in basis or by appointment.
Achieving College Excellence (ACE)
Web: http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/aes/ace.php
ACE provides academic support through tutorial services, academic workshops peer advising and graduate school preparation. The ACE Program staff is committed to guiding students to the campus resources that meet their needs and to encouraging students to reach their highest potential.
Multicultural Information Center (MIC) and The Gender and Sexuality Center (GSC)
Web: http://www.utexas.edu/student/mic/index.htm and Web: http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/gsc/
The purpose of the Multicultural Information Center is to assemble, process and disseminate any and all information pertinent to the retention and matriculation of Black, Latino, Asian American and Native American students at the University of Texas at Austin. The mission of the Gender and Sexuality Center is to provide safe spaces for all members of the UT Austin community to explore, organize, and promote learning around issues of gender and sexuality
Services for Students with Disabilities
Web: http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/ssd/
Determines eligibility and help implement reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities.
University Health Services
Provides services like those of a family doctor (including Women?? Health, Immunizations, and general education). The UHS Pharmacy can fill any valid prescription written by a healthcare provider licensed to practice in the United States. Call (512) 471-4955 for an appointment. Call the 24-hour Nurse Advice Line (512) 475-NURS (6877) any time day or night if ill or injured and want self-care advice.
The Counseling & Mental Health Center (CMHC)
Helps students with their personal concerns so that they can meet the daily challenges of student life. Staffed by psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, and other licensed mental health professionals, the Center is open to registered U.T. students between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office is located on the 5th floor of the Student Services Building. The telephone number is 471-3515.