We know that many of you are facing significant challenges right now: concerns about access to technology, housing, finances, and the health of yourself and your family.
We want to make sure you have what you need to be successful. Our Student Affairs staff are working remotely and are available to support students, and below are some additional resources and support services available to students through the university.
Student Emergency Services
Student Emergency Services is available for support and to request academic accommodations. Thomas Schlitt is our dedicated SOA SES Liaison.
University Health Services
University Health Services is open to provide care for acute illness or injury, including evaluation of COVID-19. Call the UHS Nurse Advice Line (512) 475-6877 for guidance about when to come to UHS, especially if you have a fever and respiratory symptoms. UHS can also schedule telehealth appointments at (512) 471-4955 for some health concerns.
CARE Counselor
CARE Counselors will provide counseling services by phone. Leave a message for UTSOA's dedicated CARE Counselor, Abby Simpson, LCSW at (512) 471-3115.
Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC)
The Counseling and Mental Health Center will continue to provide counseling services throughout this time over the phone. Click here for information about how they are modifying services. This info may change in the future, as the situation evolves.
During regular business hours (M-F, 8-5), students who are experiencing a crisis should call (512) 471-3515 and choose option 3. For crises after hours or on weekends please call the CMHC Crisis Line at (512) 471-2255, which is available 24/7.
Additional General Resources:
- Enrollment Management and Student Success - https://onestop.utexas.edu/faq-covid19/
- Housing and Dining - https://housing.utexas.edu/
- Office of the Dean of Students - https://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/about/coronavirus.php
- Spectrum is offering free wifi to students without internet. Installation fees will be waived for student households. Call 844-488-8395 to enroll.
- University Co-Op is providing free access to online textbooks through May 25. Visit bookshelf.vitalsource.com. UT Austin.edu email necessary to access materials.
Additional Self-Care Resources:
- Coping in Times of Uncertainty: A list of tips and general resources from the Dell Medical School Department of Health Social Work.
- The MindBody Labs at UT are currently closed but by scrolling to the bottom of their homepage you can find audio guides for excellent breathing and body scanning exercises.
