Information for LBJ's Admitted Master's and PhD Program Students

• Do this via UT’s MYStatus system
• This is important so we know you’ll be attending this fall

This is a mandatory step, please review and submit acknowledgement form ASAP to be sure you understand the expectations the LBJ faculty have concerning Quantitative Preparedness, and to make sure you don't miss any important steps!

• Read the Quantitative Readiness Program Overview
• Fill out the Acknowledgement Form

The Office of Student Affairs & Admissions at the LBJ School is inviting you to join us and experience a day in the life of an LBJ Student!

Join us March 10th for:

• Class Visit:  Policy Making in a Global Age
• "Meet the Mayors" event sponsored by LBJ's Urban Lab
• Class Visit:  Urban Economic Development
• Cookie break with LBJ's First Friend Program

RSVP here to experience the LBJ School! You can attend the whole day or pick and choose the session that looks best to you!

Save the date for the following informative events to get to know LBJ!

• LBJ Washington Center: Happy Hour Event- Meet LBJ Alumni: Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM ET in-person, D.C.. RSVP
• Belonging at LBJ- Panel with First Friends:  Monday, March 3, 2025 at 7:00 PM CT. RSVP
• Funding Opportunities for Enrolled Students at LBJ:  Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 12:00 PM CT. RSVP
• Understanding your Admissions Fellowship:  Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 12:00 PM RSVP
• Meet the Faculty- Discussion:  Why Public Affairs and Why Now?  Monday, March 24, 2025 at 1:00 P CT. RSVP
• The LBJ Experience: Insights from LBJ Student Leaders: Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 12:15 PM CT RSVP

April 3, 2025:  Our Biggest Event of the Year! Admitted Students do NOT want to miss this!

Save the date!  On April 3rd, we will be hosting a "Discovery Day at LBJ" event where you will meet school leadership, current students, alumni, faculty and staff! You'll hear all about our curriculum, the student experience, attend a mock class and attend one of our signature students events "Policy on the Rocks" where you'll engage with current students and alumni.

The first half of the event will happen virtually so folks outside of Austin can join. The 2nd part of the day will be at the LBJ School of Public Affairs on the UT Austin campus.

RSVP coming soon!

See faculty guidelines and expectations for working while in school and how to balance it here:
https://utexas.app.box.com/s/hrq218pzdm5at3ig8o7qgonrg4exf61e 

Curious about on-campus jobs?  We'll be hosting sessions over the summer to help you navigate the search. Most searches will start mid-late summer and continue early into the fall semester. In the meantime, check out this on-campus job search guide.

The Office of Student Affairs team (OSAA) wants to ensure you have all the info you need at your fingertips!  We will be hosting a series of events throughout late spring and the summer to prepare you for being a graduate student at the LBJ School and to ensure you have a strong start in Fall 2025!  These will be virtual and recorded so if you can't attend, you can watch the recording later.

Stay tuned for the list of events and RSVP links! These will be virtual and will cover topics such as:

• Curriculum Deep Dives
• Faculty Intros
• Registration 101
• Student Panels
• Career Readiness (including what to expect in the on-campus job search)
• And more!
   

This will help ensure you are ready for the pre-assessment in May.  This information will be launched in late-April or early May. Please check back!  

This is a mandatory step, please review and submit acknowledgement form ASAP to be sure you understand the expectations the LBJ faculty have concerning Quantitative Preparedness, and to make sure you don't miss any important steps!

• Read the Quantitative Readiness Program Overview
• Fill out the Acknowledgement Form

• Common UT Austin Bars: https://onestop.utexas.edu/registration-and-degree-planning/registering…
• Clearing bars will ensure you will be able to register when registration opens. If you have a bar on your record, you will NOT be able to register for courses!

TRANSCRIPTS

Submit Official Transcripts- this must be done prior to registration- you will be blocked from registering until this step is completed. 
*do not send your transcripts to the LBJ School*

Please review the Transcript Submission FAQ

• Official transcripts bear the facsimile signature of the registrar and the seal of the issuing institution. Transcripts from U.S. colleges or universities must have been produced within the last calendar year, and transcripts written in a language other than English must be accompanied by a translation.
• If your college or university uses SPEEDE you can have your transcript(s) sent electronically. Check with the registrar of your institution to find out if transcripts can be sent via the SPEEDE. We cannot accept electronic transcripts sent by registrars or third-party entities in any other format (e.g. by email or by links to secure websites).
• Records from China: The university has entered into an agreement with the National Student Clearinghouse and the Center for Student Services and Development (CSSD). [formerly the China Higher Education Student Information and Career Center (CHESICC)] to transmit and verify academic records from China. Please review the Chinese Credential Verification Document
• Otherwise, mail your transcript(s) to the Graduate and International Admissions Center Links to an external site. using the submission form.

New Handbooks Coming Soon!

This will help ensure you understand policies, procedures, and the LBJ curriculum.  Check back in May. 

In the meantime, you can learn ALL about our curriculum by program here:  https://lbj.utexas.edu/osaa-on-demand.

We will also host curriculum deep dive sessions as part of our "Pave your Way" series!

PhD's - don't worry, we'll be hosting sessions for you too with the PhD Advisor!

This is a required step, and you will not be allowed to register until you complete your advising appointment.  

You will be assigned your OSAA Staff Advisor in May/June. Sign-up links will be added here in May for June-July advising appointments. 

These appointments are required and will ensure that you can reigster for classes later in the summer.

Date information coming soon- the test will be online. 

This is a mandatory step, please review and submit acknowledgement form ASAP to be sure you understand the expectations the LBJ faculty have concerning Quantitative Preparedness, and to make sure you don't miss any important steps!

• Read the Quantitative Readiness Program Overview
• Fill out the Acknowledgement Form

Kicking off in May, the Pave your Way event series will cover everything from curriculum, faculty intros, OSAA and LBJ resources, career readiness and more. Stay tuned for the schedule and RSVP links. These will be virtual and recorded and will run all summer long!

Need a roommate? Check out resources or post your needs as part of our Admitted Students Canvas page (site launching in May). 

More details coming soon but the exam will likely be the end of May.  More information coming soon! The Pre-assessment is virtual and will be held online via Canvas.

This is a mandatory step, please review and submit acknowledgement form ASAP to be sure you understand the expectations the LBJ faculty have concerning Quantitative Preparedness, and to make sure you don't miss any important steps!

• Read the Quantitative Readiness Program Overview
• Fill out the Acknowledgement Form

This is required and you will not be allowed to register for courses until you complete this step. You will learn who your OSAA Staff Advisor is in May and will be able to schedule an appointment with them in June/July.

First, view the curriculum overview learning modules here:  https://lbj.utexas.edu/osaa-on-demand.

Second, be sure to schedule your required advising appointment which will happen this summer. Stay tuned for more!

Third, don't forget to clear any bars (see section above for details).

Fourth, stay tuned for more information about our "Pave your Way" series which is a series of virtual events happening late-spring and throughout the summer to prepare you for registration and a strong start this fall! The "Pave your Way" series will introduce you to the curriculum, faculty, LBJ resources, the student experience and various career readiness to-do's and resources! Stay tuned for more!

We use the directory to introduce you to each other as well as introduce the faculty to the new cohort. Link coming soon!

This is a mandatory step, please review and submit acknowledgement form ASAP to be sure you understand the expectations the LBJ faculty have concerning Quantitative Preparedness, and to make sure you don't miss any important steps!

• Read the Quantitative Readiness Program Overview
• Fill out the Acknowledgement Form

OSAA will host summer events such as program deep dives, faculty introductions, registration overview sessions, and more, as part of our "Pave your Way" series.  Stay tuned for more details and RSVP links.  

Additionally, current student "Summer Transition Chairs" will be holding virtual and in-person social events throughout the summer. Details on all this coming soon!

Be sure not to miss this step!  But first, you must attend a 1:1 advising session with your advisor (see above sections). Registration will happen in July and much more info coming your way this spring/early summer!

August (in person at UT Austin): Camp LBJ and Intensive Quantitative Bootcamp: Aug 4-15, 2025

• We will also be planning social events throughout these two weeks that any new student can attend
• Required for students who do not pass the Quant Pre-Assessment and optional for all other students

This is a mandatory step, please review and submit acknowledgement form ASAP to be sure you understand the expectations the LBJ faculty have concerning Quantitative Preparedness, and to make sure you don't miss any important steps!

• Read the Quantitative Readiness Program Overview
• Fill out the Acknowledgement Form

Throughout the summer, our current student "Summer Transition Chairs" will be holding fun in-person and online social events so you can get to know each other!

OSAA has curated a list of go-to campus resources just for you. This list will be launched as part of our Newly Admitted Canvas site launch (which will happen sometime in May).

The LBJ School New Student Orientation is mandatory and will be held in Austin in August. 

Link coming soon!  

• https://gradschool.utexas.edu/arrival-checklist
• This list includes things like claiming and managing your UT email address, zoom account and more!

Happening in person in Austin from Aug 4-15, 2025, Camp LBJ is required for all those who did not pass the Quant Pre-Assessment and optional for everyone else. Stay tuned for more details!

This is a mandatory step, please review and submit acknowledgement form ASAP to be sure you understand the expectations the LBJ faculty have concerning Quantitative Preparedness, and to make sure you don't miss any important steps!

• Read the Quantitative Readiness Program Overview
• Fill out the Acknowledgement Form

Check this site, your email and the Canvas page for more info!  Pre-work will be launched in July.

Save the date for this in-person experience on campus in Austin. All LBJ Students required to attend. If you are a dual degree student starting with the other department, you can attend orientation next year. 

Mandatory New Student Orientation (LBJ):  Aug. 18-22, 2025 in Austin

Stay tuned for the schedule and all other details!

Link coming in July!