> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wang-materials-group.gitbook.io/group-handbook/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wang-materials-group.gitbook.io/group-handbook/getting-started/on-campus.md).

# On campus

## When you arrive

We are physically located on the 4th floor at in the Chemical & Petroleum Engineering (CPE) building ([200 E. Dean Keeton St](https://maps.app.goo.gl/yyQJLTKJdNbLR8MH8)).

Once you arrive on campus:

* [**Get your UT ID card**](https://ut.service-now.com/sp?id=kb_article\&number=KB0011332)
* **Get building access for CPE:** email the building manager Shallaco "Shak" (<smcdonald@che.utexas.edu>) your UT EID, cc Wennie if needed
* **Get access to the student office:** email Shak for any paperwork for get a key to the group office space
* **Get your computer set up with the ChE IT:** email Jason (<jason@che.utexas.edu>) or Matt (<mbatina@che.utexas.edu>), include your UT EID
* **Make a spreadsheet of key deadlines, milestones, and courses (if applicable)**
  * For undergraduates, \~1-2 years out, i.e., what do you want to get out of the research experience (e.g., publications, conference presentation, senior thesis)?
  * For graduate students: 5-year plan including courses + key milestones/dates in your program
  * For postdocs: 1-2 years out; what is your exit strategy for the next step in your career?
* **Get access to the shared group Box folder- email Wennie your UT EID.**
* **Add yourself to the** [**group roster**](https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16BUf3LbCsLSYEkHavr7eaon7rqqVybe25o_gSWobH-Y/edit?usp=sharing) **in the group Box folder.**
* **Email the group to say hi and introduce yourself**
* **Join mailing lists for seminars**
  * add yourself via: <https://utlists.utexas.edu/sympa>
  * email Charlotte Low to be added to Oden Institute mailing lists (<charlott@oden.utexas.edu>)
  * email Christa Hopkins to be added to Energy Institute mailing lists (<christa@energy.utexas.edu>)
  * websites for seminar announcements
    * [Oden Institute](https://www.oden.utexas.edu/news-and-events/events/)
    * [Texas Materials Institute](https://tmi.utexas.edu/news-events/seminars/range.listevents/-)
* **See also the resources/handbook from the university for postdocs and graduate students:** <https://gradschool.utexas.edu/services-and-resources/postdoctoral>&#x20;
  * covers topics like university-wide resources, career development, health insurance
* **Get access to group computing allocation.** Set up a TACC and ACCESS account. See [TACC Resources](/group-handbook/hpc-resources/tacc-resources.md) for more information.

## **COVID policies**

UT Austin has many resources to help with staying healthy on campus

See the [main website](https://protect.utexas.edu/) for updates for Travis County.

* [symptomatic testing](https://healthyhorns.utexas.edu/coronavirus_testing.html)
* [free testing kits](https://healthyhorns.utexas.edu/self-test-kits.html)

## **Lunch and Refreshments**

Join for lunch! This usually happens between 11:30 am and 12:30 pm. There are nice picnic seating areas in front and in between CPE and MechE buildings.&#x20;

Places to buy food:

* Restaurants and coffee spots along Guadalupe St to the west of campus. (\~10 min walk)
  * some recommendations: Sip Pho, Arlo's, Madame Mam's, Via 313, Vaquero Taquero, Halal Bros
* Coffee places: Lucky Lab Coffee Co., <https://housing.utexas.edu/dining/dining-locations/coffee-shops>
* Just to the northeast of CPE are a few additional places to eat (\~5 min walk)
* Several locations of [O's Campus cafe](https://www.oscampuscafe.com/locations/), including EER across the bridge or the POB building