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Dorms and apartments
- Best freshman dorms at UT AustinCompare six UT Austin freshman dorms by cost, bathroom setup and location, including the new Whitis Hall planned for fall 2027.
- West Campus two-bedroom apartments near UT AustinCompare five West Campus two-bedroom apartments with private bedrooms, exact Fall 2027 lease dates and 12-payment rent totals.
- UT Austin dorms with private or connecting bathsCompare UT Austin doubles and singles with a private or connecting bathroom, including which layouts share a bathroom between bedrooms.
- UT Austin freshman housing application checklistFollow the UT Austin freshman housing process from submitting the housing application to choosing a room and confirming a roommate.
- UT Austin dorm packing list for move-inPack for UT Austin residence hall move-in with twin XL sheets, an ID for check-in and the right supplies for your bathroom.
- College Houses co-ops near UT Austin by costCompare six College Houses co-ops near UT Austin by full-year cost, room privacy and whether meals are included.
- ICC Austin co-ops near UT Austin by houseCompare ICC Austin student co-ops by house, room setup and day-to-day fit before booking a tour.
- Which UT Austin apartments can undergrads apply for?Check which university-owned apartments accept UT Austin undergrads and compare credit, enrollment and household requirements.
- West Campus apartment move-out checklistPrepare for West Campus move-out with a checklist for roommates, utilities, condition photos and returning keys.
Choosing classes
- Easiest UT Austin core classes by requirementCompare Spring 2027 UT Austin core classes by historical A rate, with options for fine arts, social science, math, history and other credits.
- UT Austin visual and performing arts core classesCompare Spring 2027 visual and performing arts core classes at UT Austin by past A rate and check what each course covers.
- UT Austin natural science core classes by A rateCompare Spring 2027 UT Austin natural science core courses by A rate, with separate lists for Part I and Part II.
- UT Austin math core classes without calculusFind Spring 2027 UT Austin math core classes in statistics, logic, and general math that do not list calculus as a prerequisite.
- Community college classes for the UT Austin coreMatch common Texas community college courses to UT Austin core options, then check the exact school and course in UT’s transfer lookup.
- UT Austin online core classes for Spring 2027Find Spring 2027 UT Austin online core classes by credit, class time and unique number. Check which web-based sections have in-person exams.
- UT Austin pre-med prerequisite classes to plan forPlan UT Austin pre-med classes in biology, chemistry, physics, statistics and English using common Texas medical school requirements.
- Free tutoring at UT Austin by class and needFind free UT Austin tutoring, writing help, peer study sessions and academic coaching. Pick an option based on what you need help with.
Food and campus life
- Where to eat after 8 p.m. at UT AustinFind UT Austin dining halls, pizza, coffee and markets open after 8 p.m., with fall hours for each part of campus.
- Where to eat on campus on Sundays at UT AustinPlan Sunday breakfast, dinner or a late snack at UT Austin using Fall 2026 dining hall, market and coffee shop hours.
- Five ways to get from Austin airport to UT AustinCompare CapMetro Route 20, the overnight bus, rideshare, taxis and a pickup for a trip between AUS and UT Austin.
- Bike and scooter checklist for UT AustinCheck UT Austin bike and scooter registration, approved parking, locker costs, repairs and dismount zones.
- Five ways to save on textbooks at UT AustinCheck library copies, open textbooks, Longhorn Textbook Access and Co-op credit before paying for course materials.
- Gear you can borrow at UT Austin librariesFind calculators, cables, cameras, microphones and creative tools at UT Austin library service desks.
- Where to get food help at UT AustinFind UT Outpost groceries, temporary dining cards, leftover event food and nearby Central Texas Food Bank partners.
- Free museums and galleries for UT Austin studentsChoose a free museum or gallery near UT Austin and check which places require a valid UT ID.
Classes and grades
- Hardest classes at UT AustinBest measured: ECO 420K, 2.71 average grade
- Easiest classes at UT AustinOur pick: PSY 364, 3.98 average grade
- Biggest classes at UT AustinOur pick: NTR 306, 14,593 grades
- UT Austin departments with the highest gradesOur pick: Natural Sciences, 3.91 average grade
- UT Austin departments with the lowest grades#1: Engineering Mechanics, 3.05 average grade
Apartments near UT
- Priciest West Campus private bedrooms for 2027–28Our pick: Rambler, $1,289 a month
- Lowest apartment application fees near UT6 tied for #1 (no fee), including 21st Street Co-op
- Most expensive apartment parking near UT#1: Rambler, $250–$400 a month
Reports
- How safe is UT Austin?0.36 violent crimes per 1,000 students on campus, 2025
- What’s the average GPA at UT Austin?3.52 average grade in UT classes since fall 2023
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- UT Austin tuition and cost of attendance, 2026–27The full yearly budget, line by line