Events

Explore events and happenings in the College of Natural Sciences.

Apr

27

2026

Date of Interest

Last Class Day

The last class day of the semester is the final opportunity to request an OTE and submit a Fall 2025 graduation application.

11:59 pm Virtual

Apr

28

2026

Careers, Learning and Development

Spring 2026 Learning Lunches

Spring 2026 Learning Lunches with a focus on AI tools and support for faculty and classroom success.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Apr

28

2026

Spring Recharge

Join the Natural Sciences Advising Center for our Spring Recharge event!

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm In Person

Apr

29

2026

Careers, Learning and Development

Ideas for Funding HP School

Have you been accepted to professional school but not exactly sure how you will finance the next few years? Maybe you have heard that there are new federal loan limits. Come to our Funding HP School presentation for important info and ideas!

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Virtual

Apr

29

2026

Public Event

A Taste for the Beautiful: The Evolution of Attraction

A free public program exploring the science behind beauty, attraction and animal communication with UT Zoologist Dr. Michael J. Ryan, author of “A Taste for the Beautiful: The Evolution of Attraction.”

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm In Person

Speaker(s): Michael Ryan

Apr

29

2026

Public Event

Public Star Party on UT Campus

Join the astronomy department for a free weekly public star party on the roof of the Physics, Math and Astronomy Building (PMA).

8:30 pm – 10:30 pm In Person

May

5

2026

Date of Interest

May Term

UT's May Term runs from May 5th to June 3rd.

8:00 am – 11:59 pm Virtual

May

8

2026

Graduation

Doctoral Graduation Ceremony

Join us in celebrating our Doctoral students who graduated in Summer, Fall and Spring.

8:00 am In Person

May

8

2026

Graduation

CNS Graduation Ceremony (First Ceremony)

Graduation ceremony for Biochemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Marine Science, Medical Laboratory Science and Neuroscience.

8:00 am – 10:30 pm In Person

May

8

2026

Graduation

CNS Graduation Ceremony (Second Ceremony)

Graduation ceremony for Astronomy, Computer Science, Human Development and Family Sciences, Human Ecology, Mathematics, Nutrition, Physics, Public Health, Statistics and Data Science and Textiles and Apparel majors.

1:00 pm – 3:30 pm In Person