Welcome to the Department of Sociology
The Sociology Department office is closed until further notice. All staff are working remotely, so please contact us via email if you have any questions or need assistance.
The department is abiding by all official university and government policies and guidelines effective immediately, including those pertaining to travel, visitors, meetings, and events, in addition to research and instruction. For the latest updates, please refer to the university webpage.
The Undergraduate Advising Office is currently operating remotely for the remainder of the semester. Advising hours remain Monday-Friday 9:00 am - noon and 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm. To schedule an appointment, book a zoom meeting online at least one day in advance. For quick questions, contact the advisors at soc.advising@austin.utexas.edu.
The Department of Sociology at The University of Texas at Austin is among the largest and highest-ranked Sociology departments in the country. According to the 2017 US News and World Report Guide to Graduate Departments, UT Austin Sociology was ranked 6th among public universities and tied for 11th among all universities.
The Department's faculty offer undergraduate and graduate students a wide range of educational and research opportunities. The Department's strong scholarly reputation and Austin's rich quality of life attract leading early-career and senior sociologists and top-notch students to call UT Austin home.
Interviews with Deb Umberson, Gloria González-López, and Jennifer Glass in celebration of their lifetime ASA achievement awards:
