Our Purpose

The Natural Sciences Council was founded in 1972 to serve as the liaison between the students and administration in the College of Natural Sciences at the University of Texas at Austin. We aim to improve the academic and student life experience of all students!

Serve Our Students

Our eight committees work together to put on events and create resources for the students in the College of Natural Sciences and the Austin community

Improve the College

We collect student feedback via focus groups and other online and in-person forums to better represent students on issues relevant to them

Represent Your Voice

Members have the opportunity to raise concerns and propose solutions to situations in the college by creating and implementing legislation

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Your Role

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Join NSC and become a part of making change in CNS!

The Natural Sciences Council application for the Spring 2024 New Member Class is now closed. We encourage you to check back soon for our Fall 2024 Season!

Legislation

All CNS students, regardless of whether they are in NSC, can submit ideas and write legislation.

NSC is one of the best avenues for students to enact change on the issues they face in CNS!

Senate of College Councils

The Student Government, the Senate of College Councils, and the Graduate Student Assembly are the three Student Governance Organizations at the University of Texas at Austin and represent UT students all across campus. The Natural Sciences Council is a member of the Senate of College Councils and represents the academic interests of College of Natural Sciences Students through legislation.

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