The Student Activities and Leadership Development (SALD) area of the Office of the Dean of Students promotes student organization development, leadership development and co-curricular programming. Each year the 1000+ registered student organizations sponsor conferences, seminars, lectures, debates, cultural and social events and fine arts programs. These programs allow UT students to meet and interact with local, state and nationally renowned scholars, artists, politicians, academicians and other professionals. Each academic year, student organization members spend countless volunteer hours participating in service projects for campus and community efforts. For more information about registered student groups telephone 512-471-3065. SALD is located on the fourth floor of the Student Services Building, Suite 4.400.

The University Volunteer and Service Learning Center (VSLC) of the Office of the Dean of Students is a resource for students interested in becoming involved in the Austin community. The Center provides information to students on agencies in the Austin area that need volunteers and organizes events to promote volunteer service. The Student Volunteer Board's Texas FIRST (Freshmen Integrating Respect, Service and Teamwork) is a great way for new students to get involved in service. Additionally, volunteer work is an excellent way for students to gain a "real world" view and have a change of pace from course work. The VSLC is located on the fourth floor of the Student Services Building, suite 4.400. To find out more information, telephone 512-471-6161.

Student Government represents UT students on a variety of issues, including campus life and student services. Comprised of an executive, legislative and judicial branch, as well as numerous committees and agencies, there are opportunities for students to become involved through elected, appointed and volunteer positions. The Student Government offices are located on the fourth floor of the Student Services Building, Suite 4.206. For more information, telephone 512-471-3166.

Every school and college at UT has a student council, which works to improve student life in that college. The Senate of College Councils is the coordinating body that brings together those 17 college councils to represent UT students in academic affairs and other University issues. The Senate offices are located on the fourth floor of the Student Services Building, Suite 4.206. For more information, telephone 512-471-3166.

Greek Life and Education (GLE) provides a variety of leadership and personal development programming for fraternities and sororities. GLE staff members also serve as the liaisons between the University and the five Greek councils - the National Pan-Hellenic Council, the Interfraternity Council, the Panhellenic Council, the United Greek Council, the Texas Asian Panhellenic Council and affiliate chapters. Fraternities and sororities comprise over 50 organizations. More than 4,000 students are involved in the Greek community. Information concerning sororities and fraternities can be obtained from the Greek Life and Education (GLE) area of the Office of the Dean of Students; 1 University Station A5800, Austin, Texas, 78712-0175. The office is located on the fourth floor of the Student Services Building. For additional information about Greek Life at the University, telephone the office at 512-471-9700.

The Texas Union is the campus community center for student activities, programs and entertainment. The Union building is open seven days a week until 3 a.m. and includes a food court; a campus convenience store; a recreation center with bowling, billiards, a video arcade and big screen TVs; the Cactus Cafe; a movie theatre; meeting and event rooms; informal gathering spaces for study or conversation; and the Student Events Center, a student-run programming organization.

Legal Services for Students (LSS) provides legal services to currently enrolled UT students. Attorneys at LSS will provide consultation and representation for these students in all legal matters except when the disputes involve UT or any of its entities or if the adverse party is also a currently enrolled UT student. Consultation, but no representation, is available in the following instances: criminal matters, family law (divorces, etc.), litigation outside of Travis County, immigration law, significant fee-generation "contingent fee" claims, student-owned business disputes, patent and copyright issues, tax law, very complex wills and estate planning. No legal advice will be given over the telephone or via the Internet. For legal consultations students must come to the office where they may consult with an attorney on a walk-in, first-come, first-served basis. For more information, including current consultation hours, students may telephone 512-471-7796. The LSS office is located in room 3.410 in the Student Services Building (SSB).

Students can get IDs Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. on the first floor of the Flawn Academic Center Building. Students will need to present a driver license, passport or some form of government-issued identification to receive an ID. The cost of a UT ID is $10. This fee must be paid in addition to your tuition and fees. There is a 30-day grace period after the ID card has been issued before non-payment for the card creates a financial bar on the student's account. A student's ID will be electronically validated each semester he or she is continually enrolled. Lost or stolen UT ID cards can be deactivated online by visiting https://utdirect.utexas.edu/eid/lostid/lostid.WBX and may be replaced for an additional $10 charge.

In addition to getting an ID card, if you are 18 years-of-age or older, you will be asked to sign a UT Electronic ID Agreement with the University concerning the use of your Electronic Identity. By signing this Agreement, you will be allowed access to various services and resources such as the DIIA, Instructional Assessment and Evaluation, formerly the Measurement and Evaluation Center, Financial Aid Services and employment opportunities. Because of the legal nature of this Agreement, students must present a government-issued ID with a photo (driver license, passport or military identification). PLEASE NOTE: Students younger than 18 years-of-age must have a legal guardian accompany them to claim High Assurance and the legal guardian must present a government-issued identification with a photo. Students whose legal guardian cannot be present can print the UT Electronic ID Agreement form from the UT EID Self-Service Tools page, sign it, have their parent or legal guardian sign it and then have it notarized. The completed form can be mailed to UT Austin, ID Center, PO Box 7407, Austin, TX. 78713, or be presented in person at the ID Center.

The Texas Parents Association is a great way for parents to get involved and at the same time support a long tradition of helping thousands of worthy UT students through scholarships and service projects.  For more information concerning membership, please visit the Texas Parents Association website, call 512-471-2353, e-mail utparent@uts.cc.utexas.edu, or mail to:

Texas Parents
1 University Station, D7500
Austin, TX 78712