Everything in the UT Austin guide
914 pages: 207 apartments and dorms, 396 classes and departments, 263 guides, 34 rankings, 13 tools.
Calculators and tools13
Every calculator, with its answer at UT’s numbers
- Dorm or apartment at UT: which costs less?A shared UT dorm room with unlimited dining is $14,465 for 2026–27. A median West Campus apartment runs $20,204 with bills and food.
- What will this lease really cost?A $1,350 West Campus rent comes to $17,024 over 12 payments with electricity and typical one-time fees: $1,402 a payment, not $1,350.
- How should we split the rent?Split a $5,400 West Campus apartment 4 ways and each person pays $1,402 a month with electricity, or $16,824 over a 12-month lease.
- Is cheaper rent worth a longer commute?Riverside’s Town Lake is $1,010 a month cheaper than West Campus’s Rambler for a private bedroom, and 23 hours more travel: $44 for each extra hour.
- Is a UT meal plan worth it?UT’s Longhorn Unlimited commuter plan is $1,690 a semester, about $106 a week. Spend less than that on your own food and skipping the plan wins.
- What will a semester at UT cost you?UT’s 2026–27 estimate for a Texas resident works out to $16,254 a semester: $5,791 for tuition and books, $7,710 for housing and food.
- What do I need on the final?Going into a final worth 20% with 88%, you need 98% to finish with 90%. An 80% takes 48% on the same final.
- Apartments near UT Austin2027–28 prices for 26 places near UT Austin, from $424 a month per person, with the fees and the walk to class. Checked Oct 22.
- UT Austin housing mapFind apartments, co-ops and dorms near UT Austin. Select a place to see its address, rent and fees.
- UT Austin campus mapSee where all 186 UT Main Campus buildings are, with their codes. Search GDC, PCL or a room like WEL 2.224 to find your class.
- Compare leasesCompare exact apartment plans, work out what a shorter commute costs, and decide what extra features are worth to you.
- UT Austin classesBrowse 24,949 UT Austin classes. 7,448 have published grades since Summer 2011.
- Student picksPick between two UT halls, apartments, study spots or coffee places in one tap. Every vote adds to a ranking students can see.
Housing45
All 207 apartments and dorms, with prices
- 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.
- Can I rent near UT for under $1,000 a month?Private-bedroom rent near UT starts below $1,000, but fees can push it over. Compare the monthly cost and the full lease before you sign.
- 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.
- Do I need renters insurance near UT Austin?Rambler lists a $15 monthly program; compare what it covers with a renters policy before choosing.
- Do I qualify for SMART Housing near UT?SMART Housing Austin rules for UT and West Campus renters: eligibility, income or aid documents, qualifying units, and full lease costs.
- Furnished apartments near UT Austin: what’s includedCompare furnished UT Austin apartments using dated furniture policies, exact-room inventories and the costs of buying, moving and storing furniture.
- Guarantor alternatives for renting near UTRambler offers two installments prepaid; other buildings charge recurring waivers or hold deposits. The cash and the cost differ.
- How do I sublease near UT safely?Find UT Austin subleases, check landlord consent and release terms, and compare the complete remaining cost of a West Campus sublet.
- How much do UT dorms cost?UT dorms cost $13,324–$20,961 per person for fall and spring 2026–27, meal plan included. Most halls start at $14,465 for a shared room.
- How much is a room in West Campus for 2027–28?The lowest advertised private room in this comparison is $925 per payment at Axis West Campus, or $11,100 across 12 payments.
- 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.
- Individual vs joint leases: who pays when a roommate leavesA relet fee can leave rent running until the replacement moves in. The resident and parent each need their release checked.
- Is a shorter walk to UT worth extra rent?Rambler’s example budget is $1,243 per payment, about $180 less than Moontower’s $1,422.
- Is cheaper rent outside West Campus worth the commute?Two selected private-bedroom offers differ by $12,120 in base rent. Your classroom, schedule and full contract decide the bargain.
- Lowest apartment application fees near UTLowest apartment application fees near UT: 21st Street Co-op, Halstead Co-op, Nueces Co-op, and 3 more tie for #1 (no fee).
- Most expensive apartment parking near UTMost expensive apartment parking near UT: Rambler ($250–$400 a month), Moontower ($230), and The Mark Austin ($200–$220).
- Pet-friendly West Campus apartments: fees and rulesCompare dated UT Austin pet policies, recurring pet charges, deposits, approval restrictions and the exact-room questions to ask before applying.
- Priciest West Campus private bedrooms for 2027–28Priciest West Campus private bedrooms for 2027–28: The Mark Austin ($1,695 a month), Villas on Rio ($1,569), and Torre ($1,480). Our pick: Rambler.
- Shared bedrooms near UT Austin: is the lower price worth it?Compare shared bedrooms near UT Austin by price basis, occupancy permission, privacy, bathroom access and the full lease term.
- Studio apartments near UT Austin13 apartments near UT Austin list a studio for 2027–28, from $1,095 a month for the whole apartment before fees at Monticello Studios at Hyde Park.
- The West Campus affordability ledgerAustin lists 190 affordable apartments and 23 bedrooms whose restrictions end in 2027–2030. The legal agreements still need checking.
- UT Austin apartment locators: fees and what to askAsk an apartment locator about compensation, property coverage, license details, representation and written quotes before choosing help with a UT Austin housing search.
- 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.
- 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 graduate student housing: rates and optionsUT graduate apartments rent from $619.20 to $1,581 a month for 2026–27. Compare eligibility, rooms and what's included.
- UT Austin housing: how do I compare off-campus apartments?Compare UT Austin off-campus housing by full lease cost, room, dates, fees and route. Explore West Campus apartments, a housing map and property guides.
- UT Austin move-in dayFall 2026 move-in was Aug 21–22. Halls reopen Jan 8, 2027 after winter break; fall 2027 isn’t posted yet. Early check-in, carts, what to bring.
- UT Austin roommate finder: matching and rent splitsCompare UT Austin roommate matching, write a roommate agreement and divide housing costs without confusing your agreement with the lease.
- UT Austin semester leases and one-semester housingCompare semester housing, summer stays and lease assignments near UT Austin with dated property policies and full remaining-cost questions.
- UT dorm or apartment: the annual cost and the housing queueA worked budget puts a basic shared hall $2,833 below a selected apartment. Break housing can reverse the comparison.
- UT’s next housing buildings also replace places being lostWhitis targets 1,055 beds for 2027–28 while Dobie will be unavailable. Two started university projects announce 1,395 gross beds.
- West Campus apartment move-out checklistPrepare for West Campus move-out with a checklist for roommates, utilities, condition photos and returning keys.
- West Campus apartment tours: what to check in personUse an in-person or remote apartment-tour checklist for UT Austin housing, including exact-room identity, noise, furniture, access, amenities and written quotes.
- West Campus rent did not rise at one rateOne 2400 Nueces promotion turns an apparent 20.8% price cut into a 2.5% increase. West Campus rents followed many different paths.
- West Campus safety: theft, serious reports and the map’s clockWest Campus had more APD property reports per resident than Austin overall, but fewer in four selected serious categories, during 2020–2024.
- 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.
- What can I do about noisy neighbors in West Campus?Austin 3-1-1 phone hours are 7 a.m.–9 p.m.; its app and online requests are available anytime.
- What do I pay when I apply for a West Campus apartment?Application fees, application deposits, and security deposits have different refund rules and due dates.
- What will a West Campus apartment really cost?Moontower’s Van Zandt plan lists $1,357 a month per person with fees: $16,289 over 12 payments, before $249 upfront, utilities and other unlisted charges.
- When should you sign a West Campus lease?Waiting saved $5,700 on one Lark offer and cost $2,400 on the same configuration the next year. Remaining room choices matter too.
- Which UT Austin apartments can undergrads apply for?Check which university-owned apartments accept UT Austin undergrads and compare credit, enrollment and household requirements.
- Which UT housing gets a property-tax exemption?Four checked groups receive about $8.8 million in annualized 2025 relief. The assessed legal interest decides a tower’s tax bill.
- Which West Campus fees will I pay besides rent?A $65 monthly amenity charge at Lark or Ion adds $780 across 12 payments, and that charge is already in their advertised room totals.
- Who owns West Campus student housing?West Campus student housing ownership, lease lock-in, capital stacks, and refinancing stress across six properties, using July 2026 inputs.
Getting around9
- Bike and scooter checklist for UT AustinCheck UT Austin bike and scooter registration, approved parking, locker costs, repairs and dismount zones.
- 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.
- How do I find my UT class building?Use the official UT Austin campus map to find building codes, offices, entrances, parking, and routes from West Campus.
- How do I get home from UT Austin at night?UT Austin night travel options, Sure Walk and Lyft hours, pickup rules, and service areas.
- UT Austin building codes: find a campus buildingSearch 204 UT Main Campus building codes, names, addresses, departments and nearby services, then open each building’s details.
- UT Austin parking: which student permit do I need?UT Austin 2026–27 student parking: C is $184 a year, C+ $277, and N evening permits $56. Compare S and R garages, overnight rules and visitor parking.
- UT shuttles and busesUT Austin’s 7 shuttle routes and CapMetro buses are free with a physical UT ID. No UT Shuttles run Nov 21–28; finals service runs Dec 8–12 and 14.
- Where can I park in West Campus?Compare West Campus street parking hours and rates, residential permits, private garages, and UT permits with a worked monthly-cost example.
- Why parking at UT costs what it doesA $369 East Campus student permit supports a pooled parking system. Its price buys particular access, rather than one stall’s construction.
Food5
- How do UT meal plans and Dine In Dollars work?UT residence hall rates include unlimited dining-hall entry plus $800 Dine In Dollars for 2026–27. Commuters can buy meal blocks from $325.
- When are UT’s dining halls open?J2 and Kins are open 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Monday to Thursday. Hours for every UT dining hall, cafe and market, plus Thanksgiving and finals.
- 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.
- Where to get food help at UT AustinFind UT Outpost groceries, temporary dining cards, leftover event food and nearby Central Texas Food Bank partners.
Money12
- 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.
- How do I get financial aid at UT?Get financial aid at UT Austin by submitting FAFSA or TASFA for the right academic year with school code 003658, then check My Financial Aid.
- How does Texas residency for in-state tuition work at UT?For in-state tuition through yourself or a parent, UT requires 12 straight months living in Texas as your permanent home before the term starts.
- How does work-study work at UT Austin?UT Austin work-study explained: find eligible jobs, request an award, and turn the award and hourly wage into a weekly schedule.
- How to pay your UT Austin tuition billPay UT tuition in My Tuition Bill. Spring 2027 deadlines run Jan 5, 2027–Mar 16, 2027. Installments cost $15; the late fee is $25.
- UT Austin earnings by major: pay and debtFor 2020–2024 UT graduates working in Texas, first-year median pay was $112,200 for Computer Science BSCS and $43,200 for English BA, in 2025 dollars.
- UT Austin tuition: what does 2026–27 cost?UT Austin 2026–27 tuition is $10,858–$13,576 for Texas residents and $42,554–$51,106 out of state. With housing and food, residents budget $32,508–$35,386.
- What UT Austin charged, and who pays less after aidTexans pay $10,858–$13,576 in 2026–27 tuition. College, residency and grants change the bill and its history.
- Where can I find a student job at UT?UT Austin posts student jobs on Workday. In 2026–27, undergraduate jobs pay $8–$30 an hour, and a work-study job allows up to 19 hours a week.
- Where is What I Owe, and when is my UT tuition due?What I Owe is UT’s page for department charges. Spring 2027 tuition is on My Tuition Bill, emailed Nov 17 and due by 5 p.m. Jan 5 for undergraduates.
- Who owns UT’s oil land—and who gets to spend the money?UT’s oil royalties become permanent investment capital. Austin receives a governed allocation after system distributions and debt service.
- Who pays for Texas Athletics, and what does your ticket buy?Texas Athletics reported $352.5 million of FY2025 revenue and a $23.3 million operating deficit. Student passes buy conditional access.
Admissions10
- Getting into UT is only the first decisionUT accepted 22.2% of 2025 first-year applicants, while Texas applicants were at 35.9%. Major selection has its own review.
- How does McCombs rank for undergraduate business?Compare McCombs BBA, specialty, and MBA rankings with the program, publisher, year, tie, and geographic scope kept with each result.
- UT Austin admissions for fall 2027: apply by December 1Apply to UT Austin for fall 2027 by Dec 1, 2026; documents and scores are due Dec 10. Decisions come by Feb 15; Early Action applicants hear by Jan 15.
- UT Austin graduation and retention ratesUT graduates 77.7% of students in 4 years and 89.0% in 6 (fall 2026), and 97.1% return for a second year. Compared with A&M, Tech, Texas State.
- UT Austin international students and ISSSISSS is at 2400 Nueces St., Suite B, 512-471-2477. A year costs $64,204–$72,916 before insurance, with no federal aid. I-20, check-in, work, and OPT.
- UT Austin rankings for 2027UT Austin is No. 34 in U.S. News for 2027 (No. 8 public) and tied No. 53 worldwide in Times Higher Education. Undergrad McCombs is No. 6, Cockrell No. 11.
- UT Austin’s address, ZIP code, and school codesUT Austin is at 110 Inner Campus Drive, Austin, TX 78712. SAT code 6882, ACT 4240, FAFSA 003658. Main number 512-471-3434.
- What is the McCombs acceptance rate?McCombs reports a 9% BBA acceptance rate for 2025. Canfield’s sophomore round took 32 of 188 in 2026, and internal transfer has its own 3.25 GPA rule.
- What is UT Austin’s acceptance rate?UT Austin accepted 20,154 of 90,690 first-year applicants for fall 2025, or 22.22%. Texas applicants got in at 35.90%; out-of-state, 7.52%.
- What is UT Austin’s transfer acceptance rate?UT Austin accepted 21.96% of fall 2025 transfer applicants, 2,672 of 12,168; summer and fall applications close March 1, with documents due March 10.
Academics48
Grades for 396 classes and departments
- Biggest classes at UT AustinBiggest classes at UT Austin: UGS 303 (18,422 grades), GOV 310L (17,548), and GOV 312L (17,353). Our pick: NTR 306.
- Can I double major at UT Austin?Yes. UT calls it a simultaneous major, and it can lead to one degree or two. You need 30 hours at UT, though some programs let you apply sooner.
- 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.
- Easiest classes at UT AustinEasiest classes at UT Austin: PSY 364 (3.98 average grade), PSY 309 (3.97), and ENS 207L (3.97). Our pick: PSY 364.
- 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.
- 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.
- Hardest classes at UT AustinHardest classes at UT Austin: C S 429 (2.68 average grade), ECO 420K (2.71), and C S 314 (2.77). Best measured: ECO 420K.
- How do I apply to Canfield Business Honors?Compare Canfield Business Honors first-year and sophomore application routes, essays, interviews, 2027 dates, and 2026 sophomore statistics.
- How do I change my major at UT Austin?UT Austin internal transfer steps, credit limits, college requirements, and the December 1 spring-entry deadline for participating majors.
- How do I claim AP credit at UT?UT Austin AP credit isn’t automatic. Choose the course your score supports, check it fits your degree, then petition for $10 per credit hour.
- How do I get my UT transcript or Academic Summary?Open your free UT Academic Summary with your UT EID to see grades, GPA and hours. It’s UT’s unofficial transcript; an official one costs $20 a copy.
- How do I get UT’s business minor?UT’s Business Foundations Minor is 18 hours for non-business majors. Apply online, then pick courses for your catalog year and plan the prerequisites.
- How do I run and read UT Austin’s degree audit?Run UT Austin’s degree audit in Texas One Stop and learn how to read remaining requirements, unapplied credit and changes before advising.
- How do I transfer into McCombs from another UT major?Apply to McCombs from another UT major by Dec 1, 2026, for spring 2027. You need a 3.25 UT GPA and 24 UT hours; fall 2026 admits averaged a 3.88.
- How do I withdraw from all my classes at UT?Undergraduates leaving all UT classes this fall must see their academic adviser by November 18, 2026. There’s no tuition refund from September 22 on.
- How do summer classes work at UT Austin?UT Austin summer 2027 session dates, registration, tuition timing, and the six-hour threshold for undergraduate financial aid.
- How does credit by exam work at UT beyond AP scores?UT gives credit for CLEP, IB, language and department exams if you earn the score and petition. Claiming credit costs $10 per credit hour.
- How does pass/fail work at UT Austin?UT Austin pass/fail rules, CR and GPA effects, eligibility, and the November 18, 2026 undergraduate deadline to change grading.
- How does study abroad work at UT Austin?Pick a UT program, check how its classes fit your degree, then apply in MyAbroad and to the program. Most summer faculty-led programs list December 1.
- How often do UT classes give an A?In spring 2026, A’s made up 58.1% of the letter grades in the lower-division classes we compared, versus 51.9% in upper-division classes.
- How was each UT course graded?Look up a UT course to see its average GPA, the share of A’s and how grades changed by semester.
- McCombs admissions and classesFind the application route for you, then choose a major and the classes it needs. There are guides for first-year applicants, current UT students, and students outside business.
- UT Austin colleges and professorsEvery UT Austin college and department, the 4,139 professors and instructors who teach there, the courses each one teaches, and every degree.
- UT Austin course schedule for spring 2027UT’s spring 2027 course schedule lists 4,557 courses in 10,267 sections across 205 subjects. Registration runs November 2–13.
- UT Austin departments with the highest gradesUT Austin departments with the highest grades. Our pick: Natural Sciences, 3.91 average grade.
- UT Austin departments with the lowest gradesUT Austin departments with the lowest grades: Engineering Mechanics (3.05 average grade), Economics (3.20), and Aerospace Engineering (3.26).
- UT Austin GPA requirementsUT posts no minimum GPA. Top 5% of a Texas class is admitted automatically for fall 2027. Send an SAT or ACT score.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 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 got bigger. Did the classes get bigger too?UT’s undergraduate population grew 17.1% from 2000 to 2026, while the share of very large counted sections fell from 2011 to 2025.
- What are UT Austin’s core curriculum and flag requirements?UT undergraduates need a 42-hour core. The university-wide flag requirement ended in April 2025, so run a fresh degree audit to see what you still need.
- What are UT’s next registration dates and deadlines?Find UT’s 2026–27 registration, payment, Q-drop and exam dates. Filter by semester and student group, with all deadlines in Central Time.
- What does each UT college require for internal transfer?Compare UT Austin internal transfer entry terms, application windows, GPA, residence hours, courses, and extra application steps by college.
- What GPA puts me on scholastic probation at UT?A UT GPA below 2.00 means academic warning, the current name for scholastic probation. While on it, take at least 12 hours unless your dean approves fewer.
- What happens if I Q-drop a class at UT?UT Austin Q-drop deadlines are November 18, 2026, and April 14, 2027. See approval steps, the six-drop limit, GPA effects, and the OTE.
- What is the UT Signature Course, and how do I pick one?The Signature Course is the three-hour first-year requirement, usually UGS 302 or 303. Sections fill fast with no waitlists, so pick several.
- What will my UT GPA be?Work out your UT Austin semester or cumulative GPA. On UT’s scale an A is 4.00, A– 3.67, B+ 3.33 and F 0; CR, Q and W stay out of your GPA.
- What’s the average GPA at UT Austin?UT Austin classes have given an average grade of 3.52 since fall 2023. See all 83 departments, from Ensemble (3.96) to Engineering Mechanics (3.05).
- When and how do I apply to graduate from UT Austin?Apply through your college in the semester you’ll finish your degree. For fall 2026, the deadlines are December 19 in Natural Sciences and December 7 in Liberal Arts.
- When and how do I register for Spring 2027 classes at UT?UT Austin Spring 2027 registration: Nov 2–13, Dec 14–18 and Jan 7–10. Pick classes in the course schedule, find your RIS time, and pay by your deadline.
- When are UT Austin’s Fall 2026 final exams?UT Austin Fall 2026 finals are Dec 10–12 and 14. Find your exam time by when your class meets, open My Final Exam Schedule, and sort out a conflict.
- When do UT’s Fall 2026 final grades come out?UT instructors must turn in Fall 2026 grades by Dec 14–17, set by your exam day. Check them in View My Grades with your UT EID, and see what # or X means.
- Which honors programs does UT Austin have?UT has college, major and interdisciplinary honors programs. For fall first-year entry, apply to UT by December 1, then finish honors by December 10.
- Which majors can I study at UT?Search UT programs by college and degree, compare the choices and find the application requirements for your intended major.
- Who teaches UT’s introductory courses?Tenure-line faculty taught 38.65% of lower-division credit hours in fall 2024, down from 41.90% in 2013. The full teaching team matters.
Campus life52
- Applying to UT Austin’s Graduate SchoolUT’s grad school fee is $65 ($90 international). Each program sets its deadline, often Dec 1 for fall. GRE, how to apply, funding.
- Bars near UT, ranked by what they sellMockingbird Saloon sold $1.5 million in drinks in a year, the most of any bar near UT, ahead of Tweedy’s. All 33 places, ranked from state records.
- Bike and scooter theft at UT Austin132 bikes and scooters were reported stolen to UT police in 60 days, about 2 a day. Jester had 12 and San Jacinto Hall 7. 3 cases ended in an arrest.
- Claim credit at UT Austin: exam credit and transfer coursesClaim UT Austin exam credit online with your UT EID; it’s $10 a credit hour. Check transfer courses in UT’s ATE system before you enroll.
- Do UT students need health insurance?Domestic UT students don’t have to buy UT’s plan, but UT urges coverage. F- and J-status students are billed unless they waive it by Jan 25 for spring.
- Famous UT Austin alumni29 famous UT Austin alumni by field, from Greg Abbott to Matthew McConaughey and four Nobel winners, with degrees and years from UT and Texas Exes.
- 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.
- Gear you can borrow at UT Austin librariesFind calculators, cables, cameras, microphones and creative tools at UT Austin library service desks.
- How do I get or replace my UT ID card?Submit a photo online, wait for the ready email, then pick up your first UT ID at the Flawn Academic Center for $20. A replacement can cost $28 more.
- How do UT students get football tickets?The 2026 Big Ticket with Football sale closed October 25. If you bought it, claim each remaining home game in the weekly student window.
- How many students attend UT AustinUT Austin enrolled 55,172 students in fall 2026: 44,556 undergraduates and 10,616 graduate and professional students. Where to find earlier years.
- How safe is UT Austin?UT Austin’s main campus had 20 violent crimes in 2025, 0.36 per 1,000 students. Austin had 4.21 per 1,000 residents. Every count, and where to get help.
- Is UT Austin test optional?UT Austin isn’t test optional for fall 2027. Send an official SAT, ACT, or CLT score. UT doesn’t superscore; scores are due Oct 22 or Dec 10.
- Pharmacies, banks and groceries near UTClosest pharmacy to UT: CVS Pharmacy, 0.2 mi. Closest groceries: Target (UT Campus). Banks, post offices, printing and storage near campus, with hours.
- Public library near UT AustinHours and addresses for five Austin Public Library branches, and how to get a free card: bring a photo ID and proof of address if you live in Austin.
- Restaurant inspection scores near UT AustinAustin’s latest health inspection score for 143 places within a mile of the UT Tower. The middle score is 91; the lowest is 70, a pass, at Poke Bowl.
- Texas rosters: every LonghornEvery Texas Longhorn on one page: 500 players on 16 teams, with number, position, year, hometown and head coach.
- The UT Austin honor code: the pledge, what counts as cheating, and the penaltiesThe UT Austin honor code word for word, what counts as academic misconduct, how a Student Conduct case works, and the penalties UT lists.
- Things to do in Austin near UTThe Blanton, LBJ Library, and science museum are free with your UT ID, and Barton Springs Pool is free until Mar 13. Hours, prices, and buses.
- Undergraduate research at UT Austin: find a lab, get credit, get fundedFind undergraduate research with UT’s Eureka database, earn UGS 310 or 320 credit, and apply for awards of up to $1,000 or a $4,000 summer stipend.
- UT Austin bookstore and textbooksThe UT bookstore is the University Co-op, 2246 Guadalupe St., open 10–7 daily and not UT-owned. How to get textbooks and opt out of LTA.
- UT Austin campus photos20 photos of UT Austin: the Tower, Battle Hall, the colleges, Speedway and West Campus, each credited and linked to its building’s page.
- UT Austin campus size, address, and other sitesUT Austin’s main campus covers 441 acres at 110 Inner Campus Drive, Austin, TX 78712. Plus Pickle, Dell Med, and other UT sites.
- UT Austin clubs and student organizationsUT Austin has over 1,200 student organizations and clubs on HornsLink. Find one, join a sorority or fraternity, or start your own with 10 members.
- UT Austin clubs, A to Z361 UT Austin clubs and student organizations, A to Z, with what each one does in its own words and a link to its HornsLink page.
- UT Austin counseling and mental health (CMHC)Counseling at UT’s CMHC is free; psychiatry is $15 a visit. To start, call 512-471-3515 or walk in to SSB, 5th floor. 24/7 crisis line: 512-471-2255.
- UT Austin December 2026 graduationUT holds no December 2026 commencement. Your degree is official Dec 19, and your diploma mails within 6–8 weeks. The next ceremony is May 8, 2027.
- UT Austin demographics: ethnicity, gender, and where students are fromUT Austin demographics, fall 2025: 56% of students are women. Among undergraduates, 29% are White, 28% Hispanic, 26% Asian. 80.5% are Texas residents.
- UT Austin directoryUT’s online directory lists current students, faculty and staff. How to search it, why some students don’t appear, and how to restrict your own listing.
- UT Austin disability services (D&A)UT’s Disability and Access (D&A) is in SSB 3.200G. Registration is free. How to register, exam deadlines, hours.
- UT Austin facts: founded 1883 in Austin, TXUT Austin was founded in 1883 in Austin, Texas. Its main address, 55,172 students, 441 acres, 16 colleges and schools, president, mascot and colors.
- UT Austin hazing violations, by organizationEvery hazing finding in UT Austin’s official report: 29 findings against 24 groups since 2018, what UT found and the sanction for each.
- UT Austin library hours: PCL and the campus librariesPCL is open 24 hours with your UT ID through Nov 21; without one it’s 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Hours for 7 UT libraries, plus Thanksgiving, finals and winter break.
- UT Austin logins: which one does whatYour UT EID and Duo sign you in to MyUT, MyStatus, Canvas, What I Owe, RIS, Outlook, Box, and Workday. Here’s where each one is and when you get it.
- UT Austin logo and sealUT’s logo is the wordmark. The seal and Longhorn silhouette need approval. Burnt orange is #bf5700. What student orgs may use and where to get files.
- UT Austin online degreesUT Austin offers 6 fully online master’s degrees. Computer science, data science, and AI cost $10,000 in tuition; the rest run $20,250–$42,000.
- UT Austin student email: address, sign-in, and what happens after you graduateUT student email is [email protected]. Sign in to Outlook with your EID. Access ends on the 12th class day of the long semester after you graduate.
- UT Austin student health center (UHS)University Health Services is in the Student Services Building, open 8 a.m.–5 p.m. weekdays by appointment. Most visits are $15. Nurse line: 512-475-6877.
- UT Austin study spots and how to book a roomBook a PCL group study room at UT Austin in 1-hour blocks, up to 4 hours a week per EID. Plus quiet and open study spots across the libraries.
- UT Austin summer programs for high school studentsUT Austin summer programs for high school students: costs from free to $4,500, deadlines, and ages. Plus summer session dates for UT students.
- UT Austin traditionsUT Austin traditions: Hook ’em Horns, The Eyes of Texas, Tower lighting colors, Bevo, burnt orange, Texas Fight, Gone to Texas and the ring celebration.
- UT Austin tutoring and academic support: what each service is and what it costsUT’s Sanger Learning Center tutoring, SI, and coaching are free, in Jester A332. See what the Writing Center and other UT help cost and where to go.
- UT Austin veterans servicesUT’s veteran office is in the Flawn Academic Center, Room 1, open weekdays 9 to 4. Call 512-232-2835. GI Bill and Hazlewood steps and deadlines.
- UT Austin winter break 2026–27UT halls close Dec 15 at 9 a.m., reopen Jan 8. J2 and Kins dining close Dec 15. Shuttles skip weekends and holidays. Stay-over contract and office dates.
- UT Austin’s motto, colors and mascotUT Austin’s motto is Disciplina Praesidium Civitatis, from Mirabeau B. Lamar. Its colors are burnt orange and white; its mascots are Bevo and Hook ’Em.
- UT IT help: Office 365, Wi-Fi, software, and the Support CenterUT Austin Microsoft 365 and Office 365 are free for current students. Wi-Fi is utexas. IT help: 512-475-9400, walk-up at the FAC.
- UT paychecks: where’s my check, timesheets, and paydaysUT Austin paychecks: see pay in Workday, enter hourly timesheets before the 5 PM deadline. Next payday Nov 20, 2026. Payroll: 512-471-5271.
- Walking, biking and scooter crashes near UT Austin245 crashes involved someone walking, biking or on a scooter within a mile of the UT Tower in five years. The worst corners, streets and hours.
- What’s on at UT Austin this month?289 events and Texas home games at UT and the Moody Center, Nov 12–Dec 26, 33 of them free. Grouped by day, with times and places.
- When do the Longhorns play next?Next home game: Women’s basketball vs South Dakota State on Nov 11 at 6 p.m. Schedules, TV and tickets for every Texas team, and how students get in.
- Which UT gyms can students use?UT students with tuition paid can use all seven RecSports facilities free. Fall 2026 access runs through January 10, 2027; classes and clubs cost extra.
- Who is UT Austin’s presidentJim Davis (James E. Davis) is UT Austin’s 31st president. He was interim from Feb 19, 2025, and named president Aug 20, 2025. Background and contact.