Events Calendar
DCC Events
DCC events are designed to provide opportunities for students, staff and faculty to learn about and promote disability culture, identity, resources and community. The DCC also promotes disability-related events hosted by campus partners.
New to the DCC or DCC events? Check out our page on What to Expect at DCC Events.
DCC Open House
Wednesday, Sept. 9 | 12-2 p.m. | SSB 2.106
Celebrate community at the DCC Open House! Enjoy food, activities and giveaways while exploring what the DCC has to offer, and help us welcome Dr. Sandra Cash, our new Executive Director for Student Disability and Accessibility Services. Longtime regular and first-time visitors alike are welcome.
Students on the Spectrum
Sept. 16, Oct. 14, Nov. 11 | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | SSB 2.106
A come-and-go space for undergraduate and graduate students who identify as autistic — no diagnosis required — to connect over pizza, games and crafts.
Co-hosted by Longhorn TIES Neurodivergence Support and the DCC.
Study Sessions
Every Tuesday and Wednesday, Sept. 15-Dec. 9 | 2-4 p.m. | SSB 2.106
Drop by the DCC anytime to study, work, read or recharge in a calm space with snacks, drinks and soft music. Come and go as your schedule allows.
Co-hosted by Longhorn TIES Neurodivergence Support and the DCC.
Craft and Chill
Biweekly on Thursdays (Sept. 17, Oct. 1, 15 and 29, Nov. 12, Dec. 10) | 2-4 p.m. | SSB 2.106
Stop by our self-guided craft station featuring coloring, friendship bracelets, painting, origami and bookmark making. No experience necessary — just pick a craft and make it your own!
POP-UP: National Deaf Awareness Month
Thursday, Sept. 24 | 2-4 p.m. | SSB 2.106
Celebrate National Deaf Awareness Month with a curated display of Deaf culture books from the DCC Library. Enjoy snacks and connect with others in a welcoming space for reading, learning and community.
Campus Partner Events
Counseling and Mental Health Center Groups
The Counseling and Mental Health Center offers a variety of free groups for students with a variety of topics and formats. View their current list of offerings on the Groups page.
Longhorn TIES ND@UT Programs
ND@UT Programs, hosted by Longhorn TIES, provide social and skill building events and activities for neurodivergent students. Check out up upcoming events on their webpage.
Longhorn SHARE Communities
SHARE Communities are weekly student-led groups where peers with similar interests, concerns, or wellness goals can find community and social connection that goes beyond surface-level. View their current list of offerings on the SHARE Communities web page. Note: InvisiBUDDIES: Navigating Life with Invisible Disabilities is hosted at the Disability Cultural Center.