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Undergraduate Success Scholars

Support Undergraduate Success Scholars on Comet’s Giving Days!

✨ Empower Potential. Transform Futures. ✨

The Undergraduate Success Scholars (USS) Program supports high‑potential students—many of them first‑generation or navigating college without traditional scholarship support—with the resources, guidance, and community they need to thrive at UT Dallas.

Your Giving Day gift helps them stay on track, excel academically, and graduate with confidence.

Your Impact

  • 322 students supported in academic year 2024 - 2025
  • 170 new first-year scholars welcomed; 66% are first‑generation
  • 100% of graduating seniors secured a job or graduate school admission
  • 96% of students indicated an increased awareness of academic success behaviors
  • 80% reported stronger academic belonging; 76% reported increased social belonging

Student Testimonial

“USS has provided me with so much information about resources that have helped me choose my career path. Dixie has been such a wonderful Advisor, and has made me feel empowered to follow my ambitions even through my struggles during University and as a 1st generation student. Without USS, I would not have taken advantage of the opportunities that have enriched my career path, nor would I have been able to feel connected to UTD in any way.” – Alicia Jimenez

Your Gift Matters

  • Individualized support through success coaching
  • Career readiness and graduate school preparation
  • Mentorship and leadership development
  • Experiential learning opportunities
  • A strong community of support and belonging

Join Us

Make your Comets Giving Days gift to Undergraduate Success Scholars. Your generosity helps students stay enrolled, succeed, and launch meaningful careers. Be the difference in a scholar’s future—give today!


 

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Participating Groups
Academic Departments and Programs
Academic Departments and Programs
Alumni Initiatives
Alumni Initiatives
Athletics
Athletics
Bass School of Arts, Humanities and Technology
Bass School of Arts, Humanities and Technology
Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Centers
Centers
Economic, Political, and Policy Sciences
Economic, Political, and Policy Sciences
Employee Led Initiatives
Employee Led Initiatives
Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary Studies
Jindal School of Management
Jindal School of Management
Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science
Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science
Natural Science and Mathematics
Natural Science and Mathematics
Student Affairs
Student Affairs
Student Organizations and Clubs
Student Organizations and Clubs
Student Support
Student Support
$1,000
Rooted to the Finish Challenge
For every 100 donors that make their gift, regardless of affiliation, an additional $1,000 will be unlocked and split evenly to 2 random groups. Eligible groups must have at least 1 gift given during the 5-6:49 p.m. time frame.
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
Leaderboard
Grow After Dark Leaderboard
The groups that reach the top of this leaderboard will receive an additional $500, $300 and $200 in bonus funds! All groups are eligible and all donors count from 8pm - 2am!
Rank Prize Group Gifts
1 $500 Indian Students Association 83
2 $500 American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics 83
3 $200 Dallas Formula Racing 37
4 Comet Robotics 36
5 Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies 9
Ended
$1,000
Grow with Us Challenge
Rediscover your roots! When 100 alumni choose to support any area of UT Dallas on April 7-8, an additional $1,000 will be given to UT Dallas’ Comet Cupboard!
100 / 100 Donors
Completed
2
Match
Faculty and Staff Workday Power Hours
On April 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., all faculty and staff gifts of $5-$26 will be matched dollar for dollar up to $2,600. Plant your seed of support and watch your impact double!
$2,313 MATCHED
Ended
2
Match
$100 Gift Match
All $100 gifts given on April 7-8 will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000!
$10,000 MATCHED
Completed
Leaderboard
Grow the Future Finale
The groups that reach the top of this leaderboard will receive an additional $500, $300 and $200 in bonus funds! All groups are eligible and all donors count from 5-6:49 p.m.!
Rank Prize Group Gifts
1 $500 Indian Students Association 24
2 $300 Comet Robotics 20
3 $200 Ackerman Center for Holocaust Studies 15
4 Comet Cupboard 14
5 Jindal School of Management 13
Ended
2
Match
Grow with Us Match
All $26 gifts given on April 7-8 by UT Dallas alumni will be matched dollar for dollar up to $2,600!
$2,600 MATCHED
Completed
2
Match
UT Dallas Employee Match
THIS JUST IN: Missed our Faculty/Staff Power Hours? It's back by popular demand. If you're a faculty or staff member, make your gift ($5-26) on April 8 and have it matched dollar for dollar, up to $2,600!
$2,481 MATCHED
Ended
Leaderboard
Academic Department and Programs Leaderboard Bonus
For every group on this leaderboard that reaches their goal, an additional $100 will be given to that department or program!
Rank Department % +/- Goal
1 Comet Cupboard +5.00% 105
goal: 100
2 International Center -7.69% 24
goal: 26
3 Undergraduate Success Scholars -23.08% 20
goal: 26
4 Graduate Student Emergency Fund -53.85% 12
goal: 26
5 First-Generation Student Programs -53.85% 12
goal: 26
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