1. Getting Involved on Campus

2. What is the key to a successful college experience?
Finding a balance between work inside and outside the classroom leads to success!

3. Research on Campus Involvement
Students learn by becoming involved (Astin, 1985)
Students involved in co-curricular activities are more likely to complete their educational degree (Pascarella & Terenzini, 1991)
There is a positive relationship between engagement and co-curricular activities vs. four-year graduation rates and GPA at UT Austin (SERU Survey, 2011).
Alumni involved in extracurricular activities report higher levels of psychosocial development, better life management, career planning and cultural participation. (UT Austin Gallup Alumni Report, 2017)
UT Austin alumni are more likely than their national comparison group counterparts to have been extremely involved in extracurricular activities and organizations at 25% vs. 19%. (UT Austin Gallup Alumni Report, 2017)

4. Different Types of Involvement
Student Organizations
Academic Research
Leadership Experience
Student Employment
Community Service
Study Abroad
Recreational and Intramural Sports

5. Different Types of Involvement Student Organizations
Unique purposes
Varying sizes and commitment Level
Join a current organization or start a new one
3 friends
$20
Application
Attend a new organization orientation

6. Different Types of Involvement Academic Research
The Office of Undergraduate Research supports student engagement in the research and creative activity of the university
Information sessions
Research data base
Course credit
Students can also
Participate in the Freshman Research Initiative
Serve as teaching assistant
Serve as tutor for other students
Get involved with their school council learn about more opportunities

7. Different Types of Involvement Leadership Experience
LEAP Program
Free six-week leadership development program focused on building an ethical and socially responsible foundation of leadership.
The Burnt Orange Society
Program that enhances students Leadership Resume through curriculum that helps students translate on-campus involvement to real-world skills for a competitive edge after graduation.
The Texas Leadership Summit
A free one-day leadership development conference that allows student leaders to develop and refine leadership competencies.
Student Organizations
Leadership roles and exec positions

8. Different Types of Involvement Student Employment
Student Employment in the Office of Financial Aid
It is a free service available to employers and University of Texas at Austin students 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 
Hire-A-Longhorn / HireUTexas
Data bases for part-time, full-time, seasonal positions
Work Study
Many on-campus Work-Study jobs are clerical, but there are also many jobs in lab research, photography, housing, and food services.
Internships
Complement coursework and give on-the-job experience.

9. Different Types of Involvement Community Service
Longhorn Center for Community Engagement
Central resource for those interested in volunteerism and service-learning throughout the UT and Austin Communities.
Alternative Spring Break
One-time events
Student Organizations

10. Different Types of Involvement Study Abroad
UT International Office
Ranked third in the country for the number of students abroad.
3000+ students each year
Over 400 programs
80 countries
Options for every major, budget, language and interest

11. Different Types of Involvement Recreational and Intramural Sports
8 facilities on and off campus
46 sponsored sport clubs and 29 intramural sports
89% of UT students participate in some aspect of RecSports.
88% of students indicated that RecSports contributes in some way to their ability to make healthy life choices.
72% of students indicated that RecSports contributes in some way to build a sense of community at UT.

12. Find a Student Organization
Attend a student organization fair
Attend Connecting to Clubs on Campus
Campus tabling and flyers
Network
Start a new organization

13. How You Can Help HornsLink Time Management University Resources
Family Support

14. Important Resources
HornsLink The Office of the Dean of Students Student Activities