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WHAT IS THE CLASS GIFT?
Each year, graduating Longhorns celebrate the end of their journey at The University of Texas at Austin by rallying together to support the people, places and pursuits they care about most through the Class Gift. Students, families and friends can support future Longhorns by giving back to one of the highlighted funds or any area they are passionate about on campus.
As an added bonus, your donation to the Class Gift could be DOUBLED up to $30,000 thanks to a match from the Office of the President!
WHAT CAN I SUPPORT?
This year, the Class of 2025 can choose to support the Jackson School Student Field Equipment Fund, which provides financial assistance to students for essential gear and equipment. The Student Field Equipment Fund helps break down economic barriers, empowers students to excel and strengthens the future of geosciences.
From the energy transition and climate change to natural disasters and drought — your gift ensures current and future Jackson School students have the essential gear for hands-on learning, research and real-world experience.
Your support empowers students to excel academically and enables the next generation to contribute towards a more sustainable world while addressing pressing environmental challenges. Give today and help equip the next generation of geoscientists!
If you don’t see the area you would like to support, simply choose “Other” and write in the UT people, places, and pursuits that are meaningful to you and your family.
WHY GIVE BACK?
When you give to the 2025 Class Gift, you’ll …
DID SOMEBODY SAY TOWER PIN?
The first 1,000 people who give $20.25 or more to the Class Gift will receive a special Class of 2025 Tower pin to honor their commitment to making UT a stronger campus for all Longhorns.
Also — students who sign up to be ambassadors and receive five or more donations through their unique ambassador link will receive a gold philanthropic graduation cord to recognize their dedication to Texas ’25!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can I become an Ambassador?
Anyone can be an Ambassador! Once you sign up, you’ll be provided a toolkit to help you share information about the Class Gift with your friends, family and on social media. Sign up today!
How do I receive the commemorative Class Gift Tower pin?
The first 1,000 people who donate $20.25 or more will receive a Class Gift Tower pin. You can wear it at commencement, on your backpack or anywhere else you want to show off your Longhorn pride!
How do I receive the philanthropic cord?
Ambassadors who generate 5 or more gifts through their ambassador link will receive a gold graduation cord to recognize their impact.
How much am I being asked to give?
While the recommended donation is $20.25, you can participate in this special campus tradition by giving as little as $5 to an area that matters most to you.
I’m a family member of a Texas ’25 graduate. Can I donate?
Absolutely! We’ll ask for more information when you make your gift to make sure your Longhorn receives their commemorative Class Gift Tower pin.
I’m an underclassman at UT. Why should I donate?
It’s never too early to start your tradition of giving at UT! By participating in the 2025 Class Gift, you can celebrate and honor any of your graduating friends. Also — your gift could be matched so you can make double the impact on the areas that matter most to you!
The first $30,000 in gifts received for this appeal will be matched. Gifts received after the limit is met will fund the designated area, but may not be matched.
