Incoming Students
Information for New Graduate Students Fall 2024
Welcome to the Department of Computer Science at The University of Texas at Austin! You were admitted to our program because we believe you will be a future star in the field of computer science, and we are very honored to have you join our department!
Below are very important dates and useful information. Links are embedded in the checklists you can download at the bottom of this page to provide you with additional information and answer your questions. We encourage you to use these links. If you do not find the information you need, please contact the CS Graduate Office.
Important Dates: Summer 2024
May 24 | Create a CS Account |
May 24 - June 5 | Clear Advising Bars PhD students must complete both the intake survey and the coursework approval survey. |
June 7 | Deadline for TA Application All incoming graduate students (MS and PhD) must submit by June 7. |
June 5 - July 19 | Registration Period I for incoming CS students See your Registration Information Sheet (RIS) for bars & registration times. |
July 30 | Fee bills electronically distributed for students who have registered by July 19. Students notified by email. |
August 1 | Advising Deadline Incoming PhD students must complete the coursework approval survey for their Fall course schedule for approval by the Graduate Adviser. Students' bars will be cleared after Dr. Plaxton approves your proposal survey. |
August 16 | Join ISSS staff and fellow international students for a formal welcome to UT Austin. Learn about campus resources and information every Longhorn needs to know! |
August 21 - 22 | Registration Period II for all students who have not yet registered. See your Registration Information Sheet (RIS) for bars & registration times. |
August 22 | UTCS Orientation GDC 2.216 (Auditorium): 10 AM - 4:00 PM Full schedule TBD |
August 23 | This year's university-wide New Graduate Student Orientation will be held in-person on Friday, August 23, 2024 in the Texas Union. Check-in and breakfast began at 8 a.m. and the first session at 9 a.m. This event is in addition to your department orientation. |
August 23 - 25 | Registration Period III for all students who have not yet registered. Beginning Aug. 23, $25 late fee in effect for all students not registered. |
August 26 | First class day. |
August 26 - 29 | Late registration for all students. $25 late fee in effect. Note: Late fee increases to $50 on Aug. 30 and $200 on Sept. 12 |
August 26 - Sept. 11 | First 12 class days. Delete drop period. Classes added, dropped and grade status changed online from Aug. 26 - Aug. 29 |
August 29 | Tuition and fee payment due by 5 p.m. Students with zero bills must confirm their registration via the Web to prevent cancelation. |
Sept. 11 | The Twelfth Class Day. Last day to add/drop a course with a refund. |
International Students
- As an international student at The University of Texas at Austin, there are additional steps you will need to follow prior to your enrollment at the university. To complete these steps you will need to log into myIO.
- After arriving in the U.S. International Students can complete the New Student Check-In process.
- International Student Orientation. Event details and new student information are posted here.
Advising
CNS has prepared five brief orientation videos to help students prepare for graduate school. The videos provide helpful information about everything from professional development to student support, and can be viewed at your own pace here.
Incoming PhD students must complete the coursework approval survey for their Fall course schedule by August 1 for approval by the Graduate Adviser. Students' bars will be cleared after Dr. Plaxton approves your proposal survey. All PhD students must register for CS 398T in their first fall semester.
Master's: There is no formal advising required for master's students. The advising bar will be cleared after the UTCS intake survey is completed. Please direct any questions to the CS Graduate Office.
COVID-19 Vaccination Information
Want to receive the COVID-19 vaccine from UT Austin? The COVID-19 Vaccine Form is open to current students, faculty and staff who want to receive the vaccine from the university. Learn more and find the form at protect.utexas.edu/vaccine.
For the latest campus news and resources, visit coronavirus.utexas.edu/.