Student Organizations

National Retail Federation Student Association provides students interested in fashion and retailing careers unique educational and scholarship program opportunities alongside networking and access to industry news and research. NRF group members have the opportunity to go to the student conference and industry trade show in NYC each January, follow us on Instagram!

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, develop relationships with faculty, make contacts with other dietetic and nutrition professionals, and 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 of public health issues around the globe and foster strong ties of responsibility and dependability in 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 that 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 who want to gain knowledge and exposure to the textile and apparel industry! Follow them at @utexas.aatcc on Instagram!