The Senate of College Councils

The Senate of College Councils serves as the coordinating body uniting the college councils to collectively represent all UT students on matters related to their academic experiences. We provide the perspectives and sentiments of the College Councils on academic issues to the University administration. Our mission is to strengthen and enhance the academic culture of the university, inspire pride and awareness in UT’s academic excellence, and uphold the University of Texas at Austin’s status as a "university of the first class."

As the Senate of College Councils, we advocate for all UT students by passing legislation on key academic matters. We work to build strong student-faculty relationships through engaging events such as town halls, roundtable discussions, and coffee chats with professors. Additionally, we support student success by offering scholarships, hosting research conferences, and providing other valuable resources.

What We Do for You!

The SCC works tirelessly to serve student needs every year. Here are some of the many accomplishments we're proud of:

Healthcare Resources on UT IDs

In collaboration with the UT ID Center, Senate has implemented the addition of contact numbers for University Health Services (UHS) and the Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC) and to the back of every student ID, emphasizing the crucial connection between academics and physical-mental health.

Free Access to Canva Pro for All UT Students

In partnership with Enterprise Technology and Canva, Senate has passed legislation to secure free access to Canva Pro for all UT students. This resource is now available to support students in their academic and creative endeavors, with over 11,000 students currently using their Canva Pro accounts. Log in to your Canva Pro account using this link!

Student Feedback for First-Year Interest Groups (FIGs)

Through a New Member initiative, Senate has successfully worked with the First-Year Experience (FYE) office to implement student feedback on whether their FIG clustered courses meet their needs.