Resources for Graduate Students

Here you will find helpful links to resource pages across the JSG and UT community covering a variety of topics from academics to health insurance to parental advocacy.

First, check out the JSG Graduate Student Resource Page!

Are you an international student? Check out our International Student FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions and other information to guide you in your move to the U.S., Austin, and the Jackson School!)

Other helpful links:

Academics and Institutional:

• Registering International Travel (University Level)
• Registering Travel (domestic and international) with JSG
  • fill out this RTA form and submit to geobus@jsg.utexas.edu (RTA = Request for Travel Authorization)
• Workplace Issues and Reporting at UT-Austin
• UT Ombuds Services (they are confidential, informal (no reporting required), and are there to listen to or direct you to the help you need with any issue at the university)
• UT-Austin Title IX Office

COVID-19 @ UT:

• Main COVID-19 UT Webpage
• Current Statistics
• Latest Announcements
• Current and Upcoming Semester Planning
• Download the Protect Texas Together App (for iOS or Android)

Campus Community:

• UT Division of Campus and Community Engagement

Health:

• Mental Health:
  • UT Counseling and Mental Health Center
  • BetterHelp
    • online counseling platform with professional counseling available anytime, anywhere, through a computer, tablet or smartphone. It is unfortunately not free but was recommended by a JSG student’s therapist. The cost ranges from $40 to $70 per week (billed monthly). You can cancel your membership at any time for any reason.
    • This article from innerbody provides helpful things to consider when utilizing online therapy.
• Health Insurance:
  • Check your Health Insurance enrollments at MyUTBenefits
  • Benefits Overview from UT HR
    • Insurance for UT-employed grad students (TA or RA)
    • Insurance for grad students on fellowship (institutional OR external)

Parenting:

• UT’s Resources for Graduate Student Parents
• UT’s College of Natural Sciences Parental Accommodations (one being developed for JSG–contact Andrew Gase for more information)

Teaching & Professional Development:

• Faculty Innovation Center:
  • Teaching Preparation Series
• JSG Instructional Hub for Online Learning
• Inclusive Classroom Leadership Certification (Seminar)