Introduction

Cultivated mind is the guardian genius of Democracy, and while guided and controlled by virtue, the noblest attribute of man. It is the only dictator that freemen acknowledge, and the only security which freemen desire.

Mirabeau B. Lamar

Where liberty has arisen, learning must be cherished—or liberty itself becomes a fragile thing.

Lyndon B. Johnson

Mission of the University

The mission of The University of Texas at Austin is to achieve excellence in the interrelated areas of undergraduate education, graduate education, research, and public service. The University provides superior and comprehensive educational opportunities at the baccalaureate through doctoral and special professional educational levels.

The University contributes to the advancement of society through research, creative activity, scholarly inquiry, and the development and dissemination of new knowledge, including the commercialization of University discoveries. The University preserves and promotes the arts, benefits the state’s economy, serves the citizens through public programs, and provides other public service.

The University

Statement on Equal Education Opportunity

The University of Texas at Austin is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race; color; religion; national origin; gender, including sexual harassment; age; disability; citizenship; and veteran status. Discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression is also prohibited pursuant to University policy. Any member of the University community who believes they have been subject to discrimination, harassment, or retaliation should contact the Department of Investigation and Adjudication (DIA) via e-mail at dia@austin.utexas.edu; or by phone at (512) 471-3701.

Accreditation

The University of Texas at Austin is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, professional, and doctorate degrees. The University of Texas at Austin also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of The University of Texas at Austin may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

The University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas was established by the state legislature in 1881; by popular vote, the main University was located at Austin and the Medical Branch at Galveston. The Austin campus was opened in September, 1883, with a faculty of eight and a student body of 218; about three-quarters of the students were registered in the Academic Department and the remainder in the Law Department. In the intervening decades, the central campus has grown from forty to more than 360acres, while the student body has increased to about 39,000 undergraduates and 11,000 graduate students. In 1967, with the creation of The University of Texas System, the name of the main University was changed to The University of Texas at Austin.

University students represent both the diverse population of the state and the full range of contemporary scholarship: an undergraduate may choose courses from more than 200 fields of study while pursuing any of more than 150 majors. Undergraduate study is supported by extensive computer facilities and by one of the largest academic libraries in the nation. Students also benefit from the broad range of scholarly and technical research conducted by the faculty and the research staff.

The city of Austin is a relaxed and cosmopolitan setting for the University. The city is home to respected professional communities in theatre, dance, the visual arts, and classical and popular music that offer a wide range of cultural events. Students may also take part in recreational activities made possible by the temperate climate and Austin’s location in the Hill Country of central Texas.

For further historical and current information about the University, see General Information.

The University of Texas System

The University of Texas at Austin is the largest component of The University of Texas System. The system is governed by a nine-member Board of Regents appointed by the governor with the advice and consent of the state Senate. In addition to the University, the system consists of the following institutions. Information about the system and its components is published at http://www.utsystem.edu/.

• The University of Texas at Arlington
• The University of Texas at Dallas
• The University of Texas at El Paso
• The University of Texas of the Permian Basin
• The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
• The University of Texas at San Antonio
• The University of Texas at Tyler
• The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
• The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
• The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
• The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
• The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center
• The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler

Student Honor Code

As a student of The University of Texas at Austin, I shall abide by the core values of the University and uphold academic integrity.

University Code of Conduct

The core values of The University of Texas at Austin are learning, discovery, freedom, leadership, individual opportunity, and responsibility. Each member of the University is expected to uphold these values through integrity, honesty, trust, fairness, and respect toward peers and community.

Officers of Administration

The University of Texas at Austin

James Davis, President
William Inboden, Executive Vice President and Provost
Nancy Brazzil, Deputy to the President
Kathleen Brock, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Cole Camplese, Vice President for Technology and Chief Information Officer
Amanda Cochran-McCall, Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel
Christopher Del Conte, Vice President and Athletics Director
Jeffery Graves, Chief Compliance Officer
Sandy Jansen, Chief Audit Executive
Fernanda Leite, Vice President for Research
David Livingston, Vice President for Development
Claudia Lucchinetti, Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean of the Dell Medical School
Andrea Sheridan, Deputy to the President for Governmental Affairs and Initiatives
Brian Smith, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Miguel Wasielewski, Vice President for Student Experience
Patrick Wiseman, Vice President for Communications and Brand Strategy

Administrative Officers of the Colleges and Schools

Roger Bonnecaze, Dean, Cockrell School of Engineering
Robert Chesney, Dean, School of Law
Allan Cole, Jr., Dean, School of Social Work
J. Paul Pope, Interim Dean, Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs
Justin Dyer, Dean, School of Civic Leadership
Kavita Radhakrishnan, Dean, School of Nursing
Claudia Lucchinetti, Senior Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean of the Dell Medical School
Daniel Hamlin, Dean, College of Education
Bradley Staats, Dean, Red McCombs School of Business
Danny Stockli, Dean, John A. and Katherine G. Jackson School of Geosciences 
Samuel Poloyac, Dean, College of Pharmacy
Ramón Rivera-Servera, Dean, College of Fine Arts
Daniel Brinks, Interim Dean, College of Liberal Arts
David Vanden Bout, Dean, College of Natural Sciences
Anita Vangelisti, Interim Dean, Moody College of Communication
Heather Woofter, Dean, School of Architecture

The University of Texas System

John Zerwas, Chancellor
Archie Holmes Jr., Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
David Lakey, Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs and Chief Medical Officer
Jonathan Pruitt, Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer (effective until August 31, 2026) 
Julia Jeffrey Rathgeber, Deputy Chancellor and Senior Policy Advisor
Daniel Sharphorn, Vice Chancellor and General Counsel    
Randa Safady, Vice Chancellor for External Affairs, Communications and Advancement Services
Melissa Villarreal Garcia, Deputy Vice Chancellor and Chief of Staff

Board of Regents

Officers

Kevin P. Eltife, Chairman
Janiece M. Longoria, Vice Chairman
James C. "Rad" Weaver, Vice Chairman
Stacey Napier, General Counsel to the Board of Regents 

Members

Terms scheduled to expire February 1, 2027

Kevin P. Eltife, Tyler
Nolan E. Perez, M.D., Harlingen
Stuart W. Stedman, Houston

Terms scheduled to expire February 1, 2029

Janiece M. Longoria, Houston
James C. "Rad" Weaver, San Antonio
Robert P. Gauntt, Austin

Terms scheduled to expire February 1, 2031

Christina M. Crain, Dallas
Jodie Lee Jiles, Houston
Kelcy L. Warren, Dallas

Student Regent with term to expire May 31, 2027

Jeremiah S. Clarke, San Antonio

^{Each Regent’s term expires when a successor has been appointed and qualified and has taken the oath of office. The Student Regent serves a one-year term.}

Organization of the University

Academic Affairs

Subject to the supervision of the Board of Regents and to the authority the board has vested in administrative officers, the general faculty is responsible for the governance of the University. The president is the chief executive officer; the executive vice president and provost is the chief academic officer. The administration of each college or school is the responsibility of that division’s dean; in most colleges and schools, an associate or assistant dean for academic affairs oversees the day-to-day academic life of the division. Several colleges are further divided into departments and academic centers; academic and administrative matters in these units are the responsibility of the department chair or center director. A list of the University’s colleges and schools and their constituent departments and academic centers is given in General Information.

Student Services

Student services are provided by the Division of Student Affairs, under the direction of the vice president for student affairs. The division consists of several units, which administer the University’s programs in such areas as financial aid, student record management, counseling and learning support, housing and food, recreation, health services, and student media. The services of these units are described in General Information. Services provided by the colleges and schools are described in the college/school sections of this catalog.

Directory of Offices

The following list includes some University offices of general interest. A complete directory of offices on campus is published at https://www.utexas.edu/offices.

Academic Calendar
The academic calendar is published in General Information and at http://registrar.utexas.edu/calendars
Admission
Admissions Welcome Center at Perry-Castañeda Library, (512) 471-1000 http://admissions.utexas.edu
Catalogs and Course Schedules
Catalogs and Course Schedules are published at the registrar's website, http://registrar.utexas.edu
Housing
Residence halls: (512) 471-3136, fax (512) 475-6532, e-mail housing@austin.utexas.edu; University apartments: (512) 232-5299, fax (512) 232-5353, e-mail uhd.apartments@austin.utexas.edu; http://housing.utexas.edu
International Students
Texas Global, 2400 Nueces Street Suite B, (512) 471-1211; https://global.utexas.edu/isss
Medical Services
University Health Services, Student Services Building, 100 West Dean Keeton Street, (512) 471-4955; 24/7 Nurse Advice Line (512) 475-6877; http://healthyhorns.utexas.edu
Orientation
Longhorn Orientation, (512) 471-3304, fax (512) 232-8211, e-mail orientation@austin.utexas.edu; http://orientation.utexas.edu
Placement Tests
Student Testing Services, George I. Sanchez (SZB) Building, 1912 Speedway, Suite 547, (512) 232-2662, e-mail studenttesting@austin.utexas.edu; https://testingservices.utexas.edu/credit
Registration Information
Registration, (512) 475-7656, fax (512) 475-7520, e-mail registration@austin.utexas.edu; https://onestop.utexas.edu/registration-and-degree-planning/registering-for-classes/
Disability and Access
Disability and Access, Student Services Building 4.206, (512) 471-6259, video phone (512) 410-6644, fax (512) 475-7730, e-mail access@austin.utexas.edu, https://disability.utexas.edu
Texas One Stop
Texas One Stop, 512-232-6988 (myUT), e-mail onestop@utexas.edu, https://onestop.utexas.edu/
Transcripts
Office of the Registrar, (512) 475-7689, fax (512) 475-7515, e-mail transcripts@austin.utexas.edu; https://onestop.utexas.edu/student-records/transcripts-other-records/
TSI
Texas Success Initiative, Buford H. Jester Center A315A, (512) 232-7146, fax (512) 475-6838, e-mail tsi@austin.utexas.edu; https://undergraduates.utexas.edu/tutoring-academic-assistance/texas-success-initiative