There are multiple offices and departments on campus that provide information and support to students. Below are some resources that may be of particular use for students with disabilities.
Maps
This will take you to a variety of maps, including an online accessibility map that helps identify accessible pathways and doors to buildings.
Parking
This will take you to the Parking and Transportation Services web site for persons with disabilities and answer questions about how to obtain an accessible permit for parking on campus.
Housing
This will take you to the Division of Housing and Food web site if you have questions regarding housing or food options on campus.
UT’s Disability Resources Page
For more general information relating to accessibility across campus.
HornsLink
Connect to UT departments, events, and student organizations through HornsLink. Visit the SSD page to connect with SSD students and learn about upcoming events and opportunities.
Psychological Education and Assessment Center (PEAC)
The University of Texas at Austin Psychological and Educational Assessment Center is a training center for the graduate programs in counseling psychology and school psychology. The center primarily provides psychoeducational and psychological evaluations for current or incoming UT Austin students. Our comprehensive evaluation results in a written report, verbal feedback, and recommendations. This information can be used to determine appropriate accommodations for the educational setting.
Center for Strategic Advising & Career Counseling
Center for Strategic Advising & Career Counseling serves students across campus who are exploring majors and careers, as well as undeclared students enrolled in the School of Undergraduate Studies.
Jester Center (JES) A115
512-232-8400
Open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Questions about academic advising? Email the advisors
- Questions about career counseling? Email Lynne Levinson, Assistant Director
Sanger Learning Center
Life and Learning in Sync
Sanger Learning Center is UT Austin’s main resource for academic support. Each year, we help more than 10,000 students achieve their academic potential.
- Come in for one-on-one or drop-in tutoring
- Improve your study skills with a learning specialist
- Meet weekly with a peer academic coach
- Attend free classes and workshops
Jester Center (JES) Room A115
471-1217
We are open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Undergraduate Writing Center (UWC)
Flawn Academic Center (FAC) Room 211
471-6222-appointments, 475-8372- writers advice line
UWC provides individual and professional advice on all aspects of writing to UT undergraduates on a drop-in basis or by appointment. They also offer an online service, VIRGIL, which may be helpful for those students writing papers at 2 a.m.
Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC)
Student Services Building (SSB) 5th Floor
512-471-3515- main number
512-471-2255- CMHC 24/7 Crisis Line
http://www.utexas.edu/student/cmhc/
CMHC helps students with their personal concerns so that they can meet the daily challenges of student life. They offer individual, group and psychiatric services. Mind Body Lab for stress reduction.
Voices Against Violence
Part of CMHC, VAV offers support, resources, and events surrounding relationship violence topics including consent, stalking, sexual assault, and healthy relationships.
University Health Services
Student Services Building 1.106
512-475-8252
http://www.healthyhorns.utexas.edu/index.html
The Health Promotion Resource Center helps UT students get and stay healthy with a rich variety of resources. Most services are free to UT students. Classes and workshops are offered regularly, including:
Drugs and Alcohol
• Center for Students in Recovery (CSR)
• Alcohol Education Class for Minors
Nutrition and Health
• Nutrition 101
• Your Heart Class
• Your Healthiest Body
Quitters Stop Smoking Class
Sexual Health
Stress Management
• Optimizing Your Potential
• Mindfulness Medication Group
Services Emergency Services
The Student Emergency Services works with campus and community organizations to provide a number of services to assist students and, in some cases, their families and friends during an emergency or crisis situation. These services may include provision of limited emergency funds, assistance with academic issues, outreach and advocacy for students, and coordination with other relevant UT offices.
Student Services Building, 4.104
512-471-5017
http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/emergency/
Student Veteran Services
Student Veteran Services in the Office of the Dean of Students is dedicated to providing veterans, military personnel and their family members with the support needed to make the most of their educational experience.
http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/veterans/index.php
Student Services Building 4.472
Center for Students in Recovery
http://www.utexas.edu/student/studentaffairs/recovery/
The mission of The Center for Students in Recovery is to provide a supportive community where students in recovery and in hope of recovery can achieve academic success while enjoying a genuine college experience free from alcohol and other drugs. The CSR is located inside the School of Social Work on the ground level.
Student Ombuds Services
Develop Options. Make Referrals. Clarify Policy. Explore Solutions.
The Office of the Student Ombuds only serves currently enrolled undergraduate and graduate students. We can also assist faculty, staff, alumni, and parents with questions about student-related concerns.
We provide information and assistance to students who have university-related questions or complaints. The office can also help university officials including faculty, staff, and administration by providing information and problem solving regarding student issues. Additionally, we report trends and suggestions to the appropriate officials.
Student Services Building, Room G1.404
(512) 471-3825 (voice)
Email: ombuds@uts.cc.utexas.edu. (Email is not an confidential form of communication so please do not send case information via email.)
Office Hours : 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Please contact Services for Students with Disabilities via e-mail or at 471-6259 (Videophone 512-410-6644) if you have questions or comments about campus resources or if you would like to learn more about our programs and services.
