On-campus housing Applying to Live on Campus

Living on campus can make your college experience better in just about every way: socially, professionally, and academically. So if you’re applying for admission, you should also consider living on campus.

The Process

You must complete your application for admission before applying for housing, and you can apply for summer/fall admission beginning August 1, 2008.

To complete your admissions application, all items listed as application requirements must have arrived and been processed by the Office of Admissions. Recommended/suggested items do not affect completion. Items submitted electronically appear online in a couple of days; items submitted by mail can take two weeks or more to be processed and appear online.

Applying to live on campus is a four-part process that involves submitting your housing application, receiving and returning your contract, making your housing choices, and receiving your assignment.

Part 1: The Housing Application
Application	Once your Application Status Check page indicates that your application for admission is complete, submit your UT Austin housing application. The online housing application is preferred.
Processing fee and waivers	Pay your non-refundable $50 housing application fee. Online payment is preferred; pay by credit card (MasterCard or Discover) or electronic check. If you’re approved for an admissions application fee waiver, then you’ll also receive a housing application fee waiver.

Part 2: The Housing Contract
Contract notification	If you’re admitted to the university and accept your admission by paying your enrollment deposit, your housing contract notification will be sent to you by e-mail. Update your e-mail address as needed so you’ll be sure to receive your notification by e-mail.
Contract review	Print your contract and the Terms & Conditions. Carefully review the contract and the Terms & Conditions.
Date, sign and return	If you agree to the contract terms, date, sign, and return your contract. Contracts not returned by the expiration date are cancelled.
Advance payment	When you return your signed contract, be sure to satisfy your $300 advance payment, which will be applied to your housing bill. Students who qualify for certain types of financial aid are eligible for a financial aid deferment.

Part 3: Your Choices
Make your housing choices	After you submit your signed contract and your advance payment, log in to make your housing choices, including the residence halls you prefer and your roommate selection. Make your choices for fall/spring by July 1.

Part 4: Your Assignment
Receive your assignment	Beginning in mid-July, letters with details about room assignments are mailed to students.

Updated 25 July 2008

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