EMPLOYER AND ALUMNI RESOURCES
DesignIntelligence recently ranked the UT School of Architecture as the #1 "Most Hired From" Architecture Program in 2019. DesignIntelligence also placed UTSOA as the #9 "Most Admired" for our undergraduate architecture program, and in the top 15 (#12) for our graduate program. In 2019, the Interior Design Program was ranked as the #3 "Most Hired From" and the Landscape Architecture Program was ranked #4.
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JOB BOARD
Interested in posting a full-time, part-time, or internship position? Register to post opportunities for the School of Architecture on 12TWENTY@TEXAS or send the job description to Career Services.
POLICY: The School of Architecture is unable to post positions for individuals who are not part of, and hiring for, an established business or organization. We are also unable to advertise jobs where the student would be working out of a home office. Please consider posting these positions to UT's student newspaper, The Daily Texan. Contact AIA Austin, ASID Texas, or ASLA Texas to connect with local professionals.
NOTICE: UTSOA Career Services provides a free-of-charge job posting service and makes no recommendations regarding potential employers or student employees. All negotiations are handled directly between the student and employer. Employers and students are urged to perform due diligence when offering, applying for, or accepting private off-campus employment. Additionally, while the Career Services office typically only posts paid opportunities, exceptions can be made if the internship meets the U.S. Department of Labor's Fair Labor Standards Act guidelines for unpaid internships.
RECRUITING OPPORTUNITIES
We offer a number of opportunities for employers to connect with students and alumni throughout the year. Contact Career Services if you would like to schedule a recruiting event.
Examples include:
- Networking Events
- Portfolio Reviews
- Career Fair
- Professional Panels
- Mock Interviews
- Firm & Site Visits
- Employer Presentations
- On-Campus Recruiting
Career Services adheres to the NACE Principles for Professional Practice for Career Services and Employment Professionals and expects employers to do the same.
FOR ALUMNI
Below are a few Career Services-related opportunities for alumni involvement and support. Scheduling for alumni advising appointments is located on the main Career Services page. Please note that Career Services is only able to assist alumni five years after graduation or less.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS, RECENT GRADUATES, AND ALUMNI
Full-time Positions + Internships: If you or your firm have employment opportunities, please submit the positions to 12TWENTY@TEXAS or share the opportunity by contacting utsoa-careers@utexas.edu.
Mentoring/Career Advising: Have an interest in assisting with mentoring students, graduated during a recession, and/or willing to offer career advice? Please contact utsoa-careers@utexas.edu.
Panel Discussions: Interested in participating in future panels? Example topics could include discussing the ways the field of architecture might change in response to climate change, general employment trends in response to new technological advances, etc. Please contact utsoa-careers@utexas.edu.
SEEKING ADDITIONAL CAREER COACHING OPPORTUNITIES
Texas Exes has partnered with Wolfgang Career Coaching which supports alumni with a variety of career coaching services. To learn more about this opportunity visit Texas Exes.
SUPPORT UTSOA
To learn more about supporting and donating to UT Austin School of Architecture, please visit Support UTSOA.
ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT GETTING INVOLVED
If you have additional questions about supporting UTSOA students, recent graduates and alumni or seek additional information, please contact utsoa-careers@utexas.edu.
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@utsoaYou did it! Congratulations to our students on successful Final Reviews. 👏
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@utsoaThe countdown is ON! On Saturday, May 9, we celebrate our students at commencement. We are *so proud* of your hard work and dedication. We can't wait to see you walk the stage! 🥹
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@utsoaOn Friday, May 1, we invite you to attend the 2026 End Of Year Show, INDEX. The exhibition is designed by Jeremy Atticus Smith (M.Arch) and Evan Altenburg (M.Arch). The event features a student awards portion as well.
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@utsoaTo conclude the Landscape First Essay Series, we interviewed university architect Brent Stringfellow (@utaustinarchitect). Together with Stringfellow, we explore the inner workings of our Austin campus and share aspirations for the future Campus Master Plan.
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@utsoaFor the sixth consecutive year, our interior design students have been recognized on the Metropolis Magazine (@metropolismag) Future100 list. Congratulations to Fatemeh Shahvazian (MID I), Yuzheng Gan (MID II), and Brianna Cartagena (BSID)! Join us in recognizing this impressive achievement!
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@utsoaScenes from Andy Bako's (@ab.ad.co) exhibition "BUNDLE UP!"
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@utsoaCongratulations to our students for WINNING the national ULI Hines Student Competition in urban design! 🥇
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@utsoaOn April 6, Visiting Professor Emiliano López Matas (@lopezriveraarquitectes) joins us for his lecture, “How We Choose to Live.”
Their work spans multiple scales, with a strong focus on housing, climate, and the relationship between how we build and how we live.