Approaching the Finish Line
Are there things you intended to do when you first arrived that you haven’t gotten around to yet? Check off some boxes on your while-at-UT list! Are there things you need to do to prepare for graduation and life after UT? Probably. Not sure where to start? Start here.
Graduation planning
Make sure your four-year course plan is airtight. Double and triple check your interactive degree audit. Is there anything you don’t understand on your audit? Are there classes you thought were counting one place, but they’re showing up somewhere else? Contact your advisor so there are no surprises when you submit your graduation application!
Apply to graduate by the posted deadline (yes, you have to apply to graduate).
Earn cords for graduation with CNS EDGE
CNS EDGE (Experiential Development for Growth & Excellence) is a self-paced program designed to help you grow beyond the classroom. Through hands-on experiences, you’ll build essential professional skills, explore your interests, and prepare for life after graduation.
What’s next?
CNS Career Services has resources to help you craft cover letters, ace those job interviews, network at career fairs and more. UT also has resources to help you connect with alumni and seek UT Career Connections.
Bookmark 12Twenty@UTexas
To help you with career exploration and success, 12twenty@UTexas lets you research employers and hiring trends, learn about salaries (by major, job title, etc.) and more, leveraging information from 1,600 universities around the world. Head to this platform and complete your profile.
Gain valuable experience for that first job
You still have time to build some important experience into your plan. The Office of Experiential Learning and Office of Career Services each have menus of ways to build skills and get experience that matter, from internships to certifications.
What did I miss?
Don’t leave without exploring and experiencing UT’s vibrant arts and culture.
Never saw those Austin bats at the bridge or Barton Springs? Don’t miss out on quintessential Austin experiences either.
Interested in technology? In nutrition? In teaching? Consider online options through UT
The University of Texas at Austin offers fully online master's programs and special offerings for those interested in entering work in the classroom. For example:
- Computer and Data Science Online offers the prestige of a UT master’s degree with the opportunity to take courses from anywhere. Degree programs include computer science, data science and artificial intelligence.
- Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences offers similar degree offerings for people interested in master’s degree in nutrition.
- UTeach for Texas periodically offers STEM degree holders the chance to earn a teaching certification online.