Jackson School of Geosciences Prospective Student Information Session

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM until 1:30 PMCentral Daylight Time UTC -05:00

Jackson School of Geosciences (JGB), 2.104A
23 San Jacinto Boulevard
Austin, TX 78712
United States

The Jackson School of Geosciences is one of the largest and most prestigious geosciences programs in the world. We lead the way in geosciences education and research and have strong ties to a global research network and industry partners.

We offer undergraduate and graduate degrees that combine rigorous classes, fieldwork experience and opportunities to conduct research with award-winning faculty and research scientists. Our focus on "real world" experience helps prepare students for successful careers where they can create, innovate and lead.

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If you are a transfer student, we encourage you to review our transfer-specific opportunities, including Transfer Tuesday Information Session and Tours, virtual info sessions, virtual 360 tour and connecting with an admissions counselor.

If you are a freshman or sophomore in high school, we encourage you to review our virtual opportunities, including virtual info sessions, virtual 360 tour and connecting with an admissions counselor.

This event is for prospective undergraduate students. For more information about Graduate programs, please contact our Graduate Admissions Center at gradus@austin.utexas.edu.

Sessions for returning and visiting students are not available at this time. For more information please reach out to us at welcomecenter@austin.utexas.edu or 512-475-7399.

Prior to registration, we ask all visitors to acknowledge the information below:

If you are a current high school student, you must attend with at least one parent or guardian. The University of Texas at Austin Office of Admissions will not take custodial responsibility of minors or high school students while participating in campus tours and information sessions. Custodial responsibility will remain with parents, legal guardians and chaperones.

Information sessions may be canceled in the event of a campus closure or extreme weather.

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Student Information

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