The University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at Austin Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

The University of Texas at Austin has the Alpha Phi Omega. In fact, more students participate in the Alpha Phi Omega than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at The University of Texas at Austin include University Panhellenic Council, Asian Business Students Association, Longhorn Band Student Organization and Campus Events + Entertainment.

The University of Texas at Austin students' favorite campus events are Gone to Texas (freshman welcome), 40 Acres Fest and Commencement.

The University of Texas at Austin Housing

This table offers information on housing at The University of Texas at Austin.

The University of Texas at Austin offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most The University of Texas at Austin students live off campus. In 2023, 17.6% of undergrads at The University of Texas at Austin lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 82.4% of students lived off-campus or commuted to The University of Texas at Austin. There are 7,953 spots available in on-campus housing for all 41,309 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 7,196 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

The University of Texas at Austin offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

The University of Texas at Austin Athletics

At The University of Texas at Austin there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at The University of Texas at Austin:

Safety at The University of Texas at Austin

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

The University of Texas at Austin is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The UT Austin campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

UT Austin offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to The University of Texas at Austin

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit The University of Texas at Austin, take Interstate 35 to Austin, TX. If you need to fly, book your flight to Austin-Bergstrom International airport.

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