Experiences at UT

“Experiences at UT” is an inventory of experiential learning (EL) opportunities for UT Austin students. You can search for EL opportunities across all UT Austin colleges/schools and industries or use the filters below to delimit your search by specific college/school, EL type, degree level, or industry. “Experiences at UT” also brings together in one place other search tools that focus on just one type of EL—such as Eureka for research, HornsLink for student organizations, and the Navigator for entrepreneurship.

Note: This is a beta version of the EL inventory. Please fill out this form to submit feedback, request corrections or suggest an EL program for inclusion.

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With UTeach Outreach, students take courses (CH 207K and CH371K) and gain opportunities to collaborate with peers, further engage with their content experiences and inspire K-12 students to take an active interest in STEM. Students take ownership of their learning and positively impact the local community by leading after-school STEM clubs, presenting electrical engineering and computer science challenges, supporting community events and more.
Host: UTeach Outreach
Period(s): Fall, Spring
Funding Availability: Inquire with program
Other Requirements:
  • CH 207K: Any Major
  • CH 371K: upper-division standing (Junior/Senior)
  • 30hrs in-residence
  • currently majoring in NUR, PHR, any GEO field, any CNS field , any ENG field, or any CS field

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As a member of our internship team you'll have unique experiences and opportunities that prepare you for almost any career path you find yourself on. You'll find that the fieldwork, training, and connections you make open up more doors for you than you thought possible.
Host: UTeach Outreach
Period(s): Fall, Spring
Funding Availability: Inquire with program
Other Requirements:
  • Any major
  • 2.6 GPA
  • Current UT student

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UTLA offers students immersive experiential learning opportunities, internships, and industry-focused courses that equip them with the necessary skills, connections, and confidence to enter and succeed in the entertainment industry, providing practical career preparation and ongoing support.
Host: Wofford Denius UTLA Center for Entertainment and Media Studies
Period(s): Fall, Spring, Summer
Funding Availability: Inquire with program
Other Requirements:
  • Any major
  • Completion of 60 hours of coursework
  • 2.0 GPA by semester of completion

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UTNY is an internship-based experiential learning program where UT Austin students can live, work, and learn in New York City, gaining valuable professional experience, academic instruction, networking opportunities, and cultural immersion in the dynamic urban environment.
Host: UTNY Campus
Period(s): Fall, Spring, Summer
Funding Availability: Inquire with program
Other Requirements:
  • Any major
  • Completion of 30 hours before semester of attendance
  • virtual interview for sophomores
  • must meet departmental requirements

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Volunteer UT Student Fellows will serve as ambassadors between The University of Texas at Austin’s Center for Community Engagement (CCE) and the 18 colleges and schools across the Forty Acres. Each student fellow will act as a dedicated liaison to two academic units, connecting them with CCE resources to support service learning and community engagement. Fellows will be appointed for one academic year and receive a $1,000 stipend for their service awarded upon completion of the program.
Host: Center for Community Engagement
Period(s): Fall, Spring
Funding Availability: Inquire with program
Other Requirements:
  • Current full-time undergraduate student at The University of Texas at Austin
  • Must be in academic good standing
  • Available to attend required weekly meetings
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Experienced, engaging speaker and presenter
  • Committed to uphold the values of the Center for Community Engagement

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To support graduate student research and writing and for short-term periods of foreign study or academic travel and/or work experience, related to Asia with preference for Southeast Asia or China.
Host: Asian Studies, Government or Economics
Period(s): Fall, Spring
Funding Availability: Inquire with program
Other Requirements:
  • Graduate students currently enrolled in Asian Studies, Government or Economics
  • Completion of a minimum of 9 hours of coursework in residence, at time of application
  • UT-Austin GPA of at least 3.5

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WiSTEM Externship is a virtual experience designed for STEM undergraduate students to earn digital micro credentials during the winter or summer break. While designed for STEM undergraduate students, the WiSTEM Externship is open to all UT students enrolled in any college/school/major. Enrollment is in either December or May for completion during the winter or summer break.
Host: Women in STEM
Period(s): Fall, Summer
Funding Availability: Inquire with program
Other Requirements:
  • Interest in STEM or Science major

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WiSTEM Outreach Ambassadors are current undergraduate STEM students who serve as representatives of the WiSTEM community. Ambassadors participate in a wide range of activities and initiatives, including serving as presenters, facilitators, and hosts at a variety of school-wide events on campus or in the community, as well as panelists, event coordinators, guest speakers, small group facilitators, leadership retreat facilitators, tour guides, student liaisons, outreach event participants and other positions for WiSTEM.
Host: Women in STEM
Period(s): Fall, Spring
Funding Availability: Inquire with program
Other Requirements:
  • Interest in STEM or Science major

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This application-based program is for CNS students within specific majors. WINS has a focus on professional development, leadership and experiential learning. WINS also offers Shadowing Abroad opportunities for its students, where students are able to shadow medical professionals in hospitals and see the differences and similarities in the medical systems and care. Students who wish to be considered for WINS will apply through the Freshman Research Initiative application. This is a two-year program.
Host: College of Natural Sciences
Period(s): Fall
Funding Availability: Inquire with program
Other Requirements:
  • Apply as incoming freshman
  • limited to astronomy, chemistry, biology, biochemistry, marine science, mathematics, neuroscience, physics, public health, and computer science majors

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WIELD Texas is a two-year credit-bearing program and is committed to advancing the number of women in executive leadership and is a program open to all students regardless of their background. WIELD Texas cultivates a unique curriculum tailored for diverse women that allow students to learn from a unique lens of leadership centered around heart-centered, trauma-informed, and responsive leadership. All students are welcome to join and the topics throughout the semester will highlight women in leadership and have case studies exploring alternative forms of leadership.
Host: Office of Inclusive Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Period(s): Fall, Spring
Funding Availability: Inquire with program
Other Requirements:
  • Any major

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