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Housing Information

University housing is very limited and we strongly suggest considering other housing options. Three apartment complexes make up the University Apartments: Brackenridge, Colorado and Gateway. Please note that application for housing is separate from your application to The University of Texas at Austin. Apllicants must be admitted or enrolled by the perferred move-in date specified on the application. Applicants are placed on a waiting list according to the date the application is received.

The following links may assist you in your search for other housing options:

ID Cards

IT @ UT - ID cards are processed in the Flawn Academic Center (FAC). You can also purchase computers and computer software at the Campus Computer Store.

Shuttle and City Bus Informtion

With your UT ID Card, you can ride UT shuttles and city buses free! Many apartments throughout Austin are conveniently located on City and/or University bus routes. When making your decision regarding housing, you may want to take bus information into account.

"A" Parking Permit

To purchase the permit online, go to: www.utexas.edu/parking and click on purchase/renew/claim permit. Follow the prompts to purchase the A permit. If you wish to use payroll deduction, you will need to wait until your TA/GRA appointment or Fellowship is in the system and finalized before purchasing your permit. If you need further assistance, send an email to parking@www.utexas.edu.

Parking eligibility:

Graduate students registered at The University of Texas at Austin for courses of instruction and who are employed by The University of Texas at Austin for at least 20 hours per week. The Graduate Coordinator sends a list every August to the Parking and Transportation Department. This list is kept on file for 30 days. After that time, you can only get a permit by showing a signed copy of the appointment letter, or the appropriate appointment in the HRMS system.
Pre-doctoral fellowship recipients whose monthly stipend meets the full-time rate specified in the instructions (fellowship status and stipend to be verified by a copy of the signed fellowship appointment form). The Graduate Coordinator also sends in a list every August, which is kept on file for 30 days.

UT Direct

UT Direct provides students a personalized web portal with easy and convenient access to UT-wide information (UT EID required). Some of the services available are listed below. Note: You will not be able to access most of these areas until you have obtained your UT ID Card and it has been activated once you arrive.

Address updates in one convenient location
Student grade history
Student exam schedule (unique and dynamic for each student)
Student schedule of classes
Biographical information page, updateable
Academic calendars
Assigned registration dates, times, bar information
Course schedule and class availability
Degree audits, including "what if" options
Advising resources
Financial summary page with online credit-card payment options
Tuition and fees
Status of UT payments to students and staff
Library services, including online catalog, overdue notices, and online assistance
Financial aid, including application and processing status, awards, and funds
Scholarship applications and job bank
Course instructor surveys
Computer account claiming
Class Web sites

Getting Involved

SUTS - Science Under the Stars

Twitter - IB

News - IB

IB news letter - Sign up for department news letter

College of Natural Sciences (CNS)

Graduate Education - Course schedule and graduate programs in CNS, professional development, CNS graudate student resouces, policies, outreach opportunities, Graduate Council.

SURE - Symposium for Undergraduate Research Exploration

Student Life Organizations - Officer resources, funding and support, ongoing opportunities, Council for Diversity Engagement.

Diversity and Inclusion - Resources and initiatives, monthly actions, news and updates, D&I committee, college demographics, DEI concentration.

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