Can you choose your dorm roommate at UT Austin?

Students can submit a roommate request, and once approved, they will be paired together.

How does room swap work UT Austin?

Fill out a room change request. Students are able to indicate hall and roommate preferences for their room change. Once the request is received, a Complex Coordinator may contact the student to talk over the reasons behind their request.

How do colleges assign roommates?

Many schools allow students to choose their own roommates or request roommates before the start of the term. Some colleges, however, may assign roommates to all first-year students. Usually, roommate assignments are based on students' answers to questionnaires.

Do freshman at UT Austin have to live on campus?

All students enrolled in The University of Texas at Austin are eligible to live in University-owned housing. Students are not required to live on campus and may choose to live on or off campus. Freshmen are encouraged to consider living in University residence halls.

Are there private dorms in UT Austin?

Live it right at The Castilian, a full service private freshman UT dorm. Our fully furnished, modern living spaces feature hardwood-style flooring and granite countertops.

COLLEGE ROOMMATE ADVICE : freshman dorms

Can you request a roommate at UT Austin?

Students can submit a roommate request, and once approved, they will be paired together.

How hard is it to get housing at UT Austin?

Unfortunately you are right if you talk about dorms: UT Austin only has enough campus/dorm housing for about half of the freshman class. Sign up for housing as soon as you can and make sure to check out the different coops available.

What is the largest dorm at UT Austin?

The 14-story Jester West Hall, the largest of our residence halls, sits at the heart of campus's south side, catty-cornered from Gregory Gym and the Perry–Castañeda Library.

Are UT Austin dorms coed?

UT Austin will allow students to live together on campus regardless of gender or sexual identity. The two-year pilot program comes after at least 15 years of students asking for the change. It will allow UT-Austin students to live together in certain residence halls with students of any gender or sexual identity.

Do UT dorms allow pets?

The University of Texas at Austin (University) allows individuals to bring animals on University property in accordance with federal and state laws and in other situations subject to the rules outlined in this policy. A service animal is permitted on campus grounds and within University buildings and housing.

Can a guy and girl be roommates in college?

Other schools that allow men and women to room together include the University of California, Berkeley, the University of California, Riverside, Stanford, Humboldt State and the University of Oregon.

Can you share a dorm with the opposite gender?

Living in co-ed dorms. Co-ed dorms (meaning the buildings, not the individual rooms) may still separate genders, often by floors or “wings.” But many colleges just mix things up, with female and male roommates living next door or across the hall from each other.

How do roommates decide who gets what room?

Simple Logic. The person with the most or largest bedroom furniture needs the most square footage. You also can't assume that any roommates even want the larger room. Some people feel more comfortable in cozy spaces or consider larger rooms harder to keep clean.

How does UT Austin housing work?

There are many types of student housing to choose from, including on-campus residence halls, off-campus private dorms, and off-campus apartments. At UT, freshmen are not required to live on-campus, but it is common for underclassmen to live in the on-campus dorms.

When should I apply for housing at UT Austin?

You're eligible to apply for on campus housing as soon as you complete your admissions application.

Can a male and female live together in a dorm?

While some institutions may allow students of different genders to live in the same room, others may have specific guidelines or restrictions in place. It's important to check with the housing department or residential life office at your specific college for their policies regarding co-ed rooming arrangements.

Are guys allowed in girl dorms?

One thing to remember is that living in an all-girls dorm doesn't mean that boys are completely off limits. Boys are often allowed inside of a women's residence hall. There may be a curfew and your boyfriend must always have a girl escorting him no matter where he is going.

What UT dorms have private bathrooms?

Duren Hall is located on the northwest edge of campus and pays homage to UT Austin's rich history while offering modern amenities. Alongside rooms with private or connecting bathrooms and individual thermostat control, this hall offers access to the heart of on - and off - campus life.

Is UT Austin bigger than A&M?

Enrolling more than 74,000 students annually, Texas A&M's undergraduate population is larger than UT Austin's entire student body. However, UT Austin's student population of more than 52,000 still makes it one of the country's largest colleges by enrollment.

What is the best place to live at UT Austin?

West Campus is the perennial favorite among undergraduates, but many students (especially those in graduate school or who have classes around Dean Keeton St) prefer North Campus and Hyde Park. Far West and Riverside are two of the most budget-friendly areas.

What will my dorm room come with at UT Austin?

Residence halls and Dobie Twenty21

Every room has a desk, desk chair, dresser, bedframe, mattress, shelving and hanging space for each resident, combination microwave/refrigerator (MicroFridge), trash can, recycling bin, bulletin boards and window blinds.

What is the hardest major to get into at UT Austin?

Currently, the most impacted majors at UT Austin are Unspecified Business in the McCombs School of Business, all majors in the Cockrell School of Engineering, and Computer Science in the College of Natural Sciences.

Why is UT Austin acceptance rate so low?

Based on state policy, UT Austin must accept the top 10% of students from every public high school in Texas. UT Austin is a top-ranked public school. So, the University of Texas acceptance rate for their Austin campus is fairly low. UT Austin ranks #38 in National Universities according to U.S. News.

Is UT Austin housing first come first serve?

Complete Your Housing Application

You can apply for housing before you receive an admission decision. Housing is offered on a first come, first served basis. We recommend applying as soon as possible.