Student Groups

The students in the School of Human Ecology are engaged and active. Our students, through student organizations, refine their leadership skills while pursuing their intellectual and social interests.

Sanctioned and supported by the Office of the Dean of Students, student organizations are a great way to meet other students with similar interests and to proudly represent the School of Human Ecology and the College of Natural Sciences.

NEW! Learn more about the types of student leadership opportunities our student organization officers have participated in by watching this Student Leader Panel video!

School of Human Ecology Student Organizations

School of Human Ecology Ambassadors is a sponsored application-based student organization focused on service to the School of Human Ecology. They create community-building events for SoHE students, faculty and staff, provide outreach and promotion of the SoHE majors to high schools and UT students, and run a mentoring program connecting pairs of new and older students. Want to see how you can become an Ambassador or take part in their events or programs? Check out their website and follow @sohe_ambassadors on Facebook and Instagram!

Texas HDFS is a registered student organization dedicated to creating a network of students, grad students, faculty, and advisors to foster a community interested in relationships and development. They aim to create opportunities related to human development and family sciences more accessible to all — for those within and outside of the major. Follow them at @txhdfs on Instagram!

Texas Nutrition is a student organization run by students interested in nutrition, wellness, and health. Two student organizations, Nutrition and Wellness Association and Student Dietetics Association, joined forces to form Texas Nutrition. The purpose of our organization is to provide students with opportunities to serve the community, to develop relationships with faculty, to make contacts with other dietetic and nutrition professionals, and to develop relationships with all UT students interested in nutrition. Follow them at @utexas_nutrition on Instagram!

Texas Public Health is the student organization representing students interested in health education, disease prevention, and the development of a strong public health initiative at the University of Texas at Austin. The interdisciplinary field of public health combines biology, chemistry, medicine, and sociology. Texas Public Health is open to all majors interested in public health, providing information about graduate school, research opportunities around campus, and a vibrant community to explore public health. We hope to raise awareness on public health issues around the globe and foster strong ties of responsibility and dependability to our local Austin community. Follow them at @texaspublichealth on Instagram!

University Fashion Group University Fashion Group is an organization devoted to students who love fashion and may also plan on working in the fashion industry. UFG allows students to get involved in the fashion industry around Austin, and all over the country. We have set up members with jobs and internships all around Austin. Our members also get to work backstage at fashion shows during New York and LA Fashion Week! Follow them at @universityfashiongroup on Instagram!

The American Association of Textile Chemists and Colorists (AATCC) Texas Chapter is the newest student organization explores apparel & textiles, from fiber to finish, through workshops, competitions, professional networking for thousands of members in 60 countries throughout the world, field trips, internships, guest speakers, international conferences, and monthly chapter meetings. The chapter is open to undergraduate and graduate students that want to gain knowledge and exposure to the textile and apparel industry! Follow them at @utexas.aatcc on Instagram!

Health Disparaties Student Collaboration Texas! (HDSC) was started at UT in order to bring people interested in Central Texas' public health concerns together to educate our peers and provide opportunities for leadership, service, and philanthropy. As of Fall 2022, there are no dues associated with our club, and it's open to all undergrads, regardless of major. HDSC's mission is to raise awareness of public health issues specific to Central Texas, the United States, and the world while providing resources for activism and action. Guest speakers are also invited to give a special lecture on their area of expertise. We hope to cover topics such as maternal health, health in women's prisons, and the Affordable Care Act. Our members will be encouraged to give presentations on public health topics of their choice during our biweekly meetings.

College of Natural Sciences Student Organizations

There is an array of interests and opportunities represented by student organizations in the College of Natural Sciences Office of Student Life. Please take a moment to peruse the list; perhaps you will find the organization that best suits your needs. Here's a small sample of organizations of interest to many SoHE students.

Hornslink

If you are interested in exploring other organizations on campus, Hornslink is a great place to begin. There is a search bar on the left side that pulls from the organizations' descriptions.