At Austin College, a personal approach to learning means that your classes will be small and you will interact personally with your professors. Our faculty hold Ph.D.s or the highest degree in their fields, are active in scholarly research, and are well-respected public intellectuals. But most importantly, they are teachers. Austin College professors are dedicated to supporting the intellectual growth of their students. They will help you develop critical skills necessary to solve 21st century challenges. Experience this legendary teaching and find life-long teachers, mentors, and friends.
Legendary teaching today will prepare for you for a great tomorrow.
Upon admission to Austin College students are assigned a faculty mentor, who serves as the student’s academic advisor and as the instructor for the first year seminar course. The term mentor denotes a special student-faculty relationship where the established rapport should assist the student in adjusting academically to college life and in effectively using the resources of the institution. As part of the advising process, students meet regularly with their mentors to review career interests and aspirations and steps for achieving these goals.