Division of Student Affairs
The mission of the Division of Student Affairs is to positively impact the life of every Longhorn. Every day, in many ways, we make Living the Longhorn Life a rewarding and memorable experience. Student Affairs offers the co-curricular opportunities that help UT students unlock their potential, expand their perspectives and grow into future global leaders.
Campaign Priorities
Cultivating Student Success
The Division of Student Affairs is committed to helping all students at The University of Texas at Austin reach their highest potential. We offer myriad student support services, along with opportunities for leadership experience, personal development, diverse student work environments, engaging programming and specialized resources.
Key Investment Areas
- Scholarships
- Excellence funding for student success and development programs
- A NOW Fund endowment to provide sustainable funding
- Experiential learning opportunities
Enhancing the Student Experience
Your investment can transform Longhorn lives outside the classroom. The Division of Student Affairs creates a healthy, welcoming and resource-rich environment that integrates academic and social learning to set students up for success. Our programs, services and interactions deepen the UT experience, increase leadership, develop skills and support students’ college-to-career transition.
Key Investment Areas
- Excellence funding for student engagement programs supporting first-generation students, student veterans and others
- Facilities funding to better serve students through co-curricular programming
- A NOW Fund endowment to provide sustainable funding
- Experiential learning opportunities
Supporting Student Health and Well-Being
Healthyhorns means we care about our students having healthy bodies, healthy minds and healthy lives. University Health Services, the Counseling and Mental Health Center and the Longhorn Wellness Center all serve our diverse campus community by providing high-quality, innovative programs and services.
Key Investment Areas
- Excellence funding for clinician and staff recruitment
- Excellence funding for mental health programs
- An endowment to provide sustainable funding for UHS and the CMHC
Responding to Urgent Needs
Some students don’t know how they will afford both rent and tuition. In their pursuit of an education, some Longhorns sacrifice basic needs. We’re here to help prevent that by expanding and providing resources that every Longhorn deserves to be successful on the Forty Acres and beyond.
Key Investment Areas
- The Student Emergency Fund
- The UT Outpost food pantry and career closet
- A NOW Fund endowment to provide sustainable funding