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Archer Fellowship Program Information Sessions

Join the Legacy. Be an Archer Fellow.

The Archer Fellowship Program offers undergraduate students from across The University of Texas System the life-changing opportunity to live, learn, and intern in Washington, D.C., during a fall or spring semester. Home to numerous government, nonprofit, media, and research institutions, Washington, D.C., offers unparalleled opportunities for career development and cultural enrichment, enabling students from any field or major to pursue their interests in federal policy and public service.

While in the program, students will:

  • Engage in a full-time internship aligned with their professional and academic goals, gaining experience in a variety of settings such as congressional offices, nonprofits, think tanks, and more

  • Study federal policymaking, history, and communications from policy experts in Washington, D.C., while earning in-residence UT Austin credit

  • Live near Capitol Hill, experiencing fellowship and signature events with other passionate and service-minded students from Texas

Along the way, Archer Fellows build lifelong friendships, make professional connections, and establish a strong foundation of skills and real-world experiences that will prepare them for their future careers.

All majors are welcome! Public service and policymaking need voices and perspectives from every academic discipline.

The Archer Fellowship Program is more affordable than ever! Archer Fellows may be able to apply their federal, state, campus, and private financial aid toward participation in the Archer Fellowship Program. In addition, students may apply for Archer Center scholarships, which can help offset program costs.

Ready to learn more? Join us at a fall information session to find out how you can become an Archer Fellow:

Professional Pathways in the Nation’s Capital (led by Archer Center faculty)
Thursday, September 10 | 12 – 1:30 p.m. | Zoom Session | Register

General Information Session

Tuesday, September 22 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | FAC 2.138AB | Register

General Information Session

Tuesday, September 29 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | Zoom Session | Register

General Information Session

Wednesday, October 7 | 4 – 5 p.m. | FAC 2.138C | Register

General Information Session

Thursday, October 15 | 4 – 5 p.m. | Zoom Session | Register

General Information Session

Wednesday, October 28 | 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. | FAC 2.138C | Register

Information for STEM Majors

Thursday, November 5 | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. | FAC 2.138AB | Register

Questions? Contact Archer Fellowship Program Campus Director Bradley Matthews at archerprogram@austin.utexas.edu.

Texas Mock Trial has been the university’s official undergraduate Mock Trial team since 1991 and is currently ranked 2nd in the nation. Every year, we compete in multiple tournaments in courthouses across the country. We empower the newest generation of scholars to take on the legal field and beyond.

We will be holding info sessions on August 31 and September 3 at 6 pm in WCP 1.402. You must attend an info session to try out. After the info sessions, join us for optional boba chats at Tapioca House! It’s a great chance to ask questions about mock trial, get tryout advice, and meet members of the team. If you’re interested in learning more, fill out our interest form here!

LAH 340L: Legal Internships (FALL)

Explore the role of lawyers and how the practice of law has shaped American society. Intern in law offices or legal settings. Gain practical experience and first-hand knowledge of different legal fields. Internships help shape classroom discussions. Examine the practice of law and how lawyers serve the public interest and larger society The equivalent of three lecture hours a week for one semester with an addition 9-10 internship hours a week for one semester. This class is designed to have an experiential learning component.

This course has a two-step application process. The application deadline is September 4th, 2025 at noon. Start the application by completing Part I of the application using the link here. Once Part I has been approved, you will be emailed Part II. The second part of the application includes a learning agreement to be filled out electronically by you and your internship supervisor. Once you have completed both Parts I and II, LAH advisors will manually add you to the course.

Interested students can also attend upcoming info sessions:

  • Mon. March 31st at noon (in-person, LAH Commons Room)
  • Tues. April 1st at 3 pm (over Zoom)
  • Wed. April 2nd at 1pm (over Zoom)

Tyler Fellowships

The Office of Undergraduate Research is accepting applications for 2025 Tyler Fellows at The University of Texas at Austin. Six Tyler Fellows will be awarded between $3,000 and $3,500 each to support independent research abroad during spring or summer 2025. Funding for these awards is provided by the Tyler Center for Global Studies. Applications are due 11:59 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.

Find out more about the application process for these awards, as well as tips for applying for other sources of funding, at our funding info sessions on Zoom Thursday, Jan. 16 at 2 p.m. and again on Friday, Jan. 17 at 2 p.m. To receive the Zoom information, please register in advance. Learn more and apply by clicking the link here!

Bookshelf Contest

The Office of the Dean of Students Cactus Yearbook Bookshelf needs a makeover, and we need your help to transform it. This is an opportunity for students from any major with a flair for design to showcase their talents and leave a lasting impact on campus. The bookshelf will predominantly feature our collection of Cactus Yearbooks from nearly every year since 1920.  The chosen student will work closely with the department to bring their design to life. The selected artist will also receive campus-wide recognition and a financial award of $500. Attend an info session to learn more about the application process, view the yearbook collection, and explore our space.

Info sessions will be held in the SSB 4.492:

Submit your design via the link here by January 31, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact paige@austin.utexas.edu.

LIFT Fellowship

We’re excited to announce that applications for the Longhorn Impact Fellowship at Texas (LIFT) program will be opening soon!

LIFT (Longhorn Impact Fellowship at Texas) pairs student consultants with companies and nonprofits to help solve sustainability-related challenges. All UT Austin juniors, seniors, and graduate students may apply for the Spring 2025 cohort. Scholarships & independent study credit are available to select students.

  • Info session is 10/22 at 5:30pm on Zoom. Sign up here.
  • Applications open 10/30 and are due 11/24. Apply here.

Sanger Learning Center Hiring

The Sanger Learning Center is hiring Tutors and Supplemental Instruction Leaders for Spring 2025! Working at Sanger provides valuable work experience on a flexible schedule while helping other students achieve their goals. Skills developed and implemented by student educators at Sanger include peer-to-peer content tutoring and study group facilitation.

We also encourage students to attend the SLC Job Fair! They’ll be able to meet current student educators, the staff members leading our teams, and ask as many questions as they’d like while snacking on free Potbelly sandwiches, chips, and cookies. The event details are below:

SLC Job Fair

  • October 17th| 3-5pm (drop-in anytime) | JES A309

The priority deadline for our tutoring application is October 20th, but the application will remain open on a rolling, as-needed basis. Our SI Leader application will open in late October and close in late-November.

FIG and TrIG Mentors

The First-Year and Transfer-Year Experience programs are recruiting FIG & TrIG Peer Mentors for Fall 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for students to develop leadership and interpersonal skills that will set them up for success at UT and beyond!

The application is now live and more information about the positions and applications can be found at the link here.

We will also be hosting virtual info sessions for students to learn more:

  • Tues, Oct 15th from 5:30 – 6:00 pm via Zoom
  • Wed, Oct 16th from 6:00 – 6:30 pm via Zoom

The deadline for both new and returning mentors to apply is November 10th, 2024!

GRE/LSAT Prep

Are you preparing to take the GRE or LSAT exams?

Join Strive Grad Prep Academy with Sanger Learning to provide an overview and resources!

GRE Overview

  • October 8
  • 5:30 pm
  • JES A309

LSAT Overview

  • October 15
  • 5:30 pm
  • JES A309

For more information on Strive Grad Prep Academy, please click the link here!