“ Preparation is a critical key to success.”
–H ead Coach Charlie Strong
Bevo is Not a Cow.
And 749 other things you should know before your first class Advice from Longhorn Students & Alumni
evo B is Not a Cow. And 749 Other Things You Should Know Before Your First Class
Advice from Longhorn Students & Alumni
Written and produced entirely by UT students, alums and a few notable others who went to school here .
Hey Longhorn. Even if you’ve been wearing burnt orange your whole life, you probably don’t know exactly what to expect when you make it to the Forty Acres. The truth: No one does.
That’s why we’ve pulled together the best advice from some Longhorns who have gone before you. It doesn’t matter where you were born, we know you got here as fast as you could!
Welcome Home.
Share your own advice using #UTWisdom! 2
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“ I actually made it... what do I do now?”
Correct answer: look for an albino squirrel. (See page 31 ) 4
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Core Values Individual Opportunity - Many options, diverse people and ideas, one university. Responsibility - To serve as a catalyst for positive change in Texas and beyond. Learning - A caring community, all of us students, helping one another grow. Discovery - Expanding knowledge and human understanding. Freedom - To seek the truth and express it. Leadership - The will to excel with integrity and the spirit that nothing is imposssible.
“As a student of The University of Texas at Austin, I shall abide by the core values of the university and uphold academic integrity.� Student Honor Code
đ&#x;”— deanofstudents.utexas.edu/conduct
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Know the 40 Acres
“The Longhorn State of Mind is embodied in our University's core values, but more than that, students should feel empowered to bring these values to life as part of their success at The University of Texas at Austin.�
Everything you need to know to talk like a Longhorn, cheer like one and get where you’re going on campus.
Know the 40 Acres
Good to know: UTexas.edu University Operator/General Info đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-3434
UTPD (Police) đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-4441 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— police.utexas.edu
Services for Students with Disabilities đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-6259 đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž Videophone: (512) 410-6644 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— ddce.utexas.edu/disability
Student Accounts Receivable
Admissions
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-7777 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/business/accounting/sar
(24-hour, general info)
University Health Services
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-7440 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— admissions.utexas.edu
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-4955 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— healthyhorns.utexas.edu
Bevo Bucks
University of Texas Libraries
đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/student/bevobucks ✉✉ bevobucks@austin.utexas.edu
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 495-4350 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— lib.utexas.edu
Bike UT đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/parking/bike
The Daily Texan đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— dailytexanonline.com
Events Calendar đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— calendar.utexas.edu
Financial Aid đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— finaid.utexas.edu ✉✉ ask@finaid.utexas.edu
“Find your classes ahead of time.�
ID Center đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-9400 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/its/idcenter
Information Technology Services đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/its
Parking and Transportation đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-7275 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/parking
Registrar đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-7575 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— registrar.utexas.edu/students
“The UT app has an amazing map that will make sure you never get lost again.â€? Search UT Austin in the App Store to download it. đ&#x;”— maps.utexas.edu
Access these links and more through my.utexas.edu.
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“Learn the Longhorn Lingo.” Add/Drop The times after registration when you can add and drop classes from your schedule.
Bar A restriction on your student record (because you owe money, need to see your advisor, etc.) preventing registration.
Cactus Could refer to the UT yearbook or the Cactus Café, a live music venue in the Texas Union.
FAC
Flags/Course Flags
Bevo Bucks
Counseling and Mental Health Center. cmhc.utexas.edu
Indicates that a course fulfills a content area required for graduation. utexas.edu/ugs/ core/flags
BevoWare
Bookstore (and more) across the Drag from the West Mall.
RIS
Texas Student Television. texasstudenttv.com
Longhorn Welcome The official events planned for all new students. longhornwelcome.utexas.edu Multicultural Engagement Center. Host of student agencies empowering students to be agents of social change.
CMHC
Co-op
Teaching Assistant. Graduate student who assists a professor, grades assignments and leads labs/discussion groups.
MEC
See cover. Cashless system that lets you buy stuff with your UT ID.
TA
Campus Residence Hall Network. Provides wired and wireless Internet access for students living on campus. resnet.utexas.edu
Area to the east of the Tower between Speedway and the E 23rd St. bus circle.
Online course management system. See page 34.
Canvas
ResNet
Computer help; find it on the 1st floor of the FAC. utexas.edu/its/help
East Mall
Peter T. Flawn Academic Center. Home to the computer store, computer lab, A/V library, ID Center, ITS Help Desk, Liberal Arts Career Services and more.
Bevo
The Forty Acres
MyUT Online portal where you can access Canvas, pay bills, register for classes and more. my.utexas.edu
Office Hours Times when professors and Teaching Assistants (TAs) are available to meet students.
Registration Information Sheet. Lists everything you need to know to register. registrar.utexas.edu/students/ registration
TSTV
UHS University Health Services healthyhorns.utexas.edu
SAC
The Union
Student Activity Center. Fancy student union building with food, a black box theater, meeting rooms, dance space, study spots and more.
Student building by the Drag that's home to the Cactus Café, a ballroom, an underground pool hall, bowling alley, food and more.
Six-Pack
University Teaching Center. Building just west of the PCL that holds many auditoriumstyle classrooms.
The group of six buildings on the South Mall (see below).
South Mall Grassy area to the south of the Tower by Littlefield Fountain.
UTC
UT EID Electronic identifier. With your password, your UT EID gives secure access to online campus services and transactions.
The original UT Austin campus was located on 40 acres of land inside 24th, Speedway, 21st and Guadalupe streets.
PCL
GSC
Prereq Prerequisite. A class you have to take before you can take the class you want to take.
Lists all available classes each semester. registrar. utexas.edu/schedules
Gender and Sexuality Center. Provides a safe space for students to explore, organize and promote learning around issues of gender and sexuality. ddce.utexas.edu/ genderandsexuality/
Parking and Transportation Services. utexas.edu/parking
The Student Services Building is where you can find many student resource offices, including University Health Services (UHS) and Office of Financial Aid.
Big Ticket
The Daily Texan
Hook ’Em
Q Drop
Syllabus
West Mall
Single-price ticket to all regular season home UT Athletic events. TexasSports.com
The first college newspaper to produce an online version. dailytexanonline.com
The UT Austin hand symbol (see page 13). Also, the name of our costumed mascot.
A must-read from your professor. utdirect.utexas.edu/ apps/student/coursedocs
Area to the west of the Tower to Guadalupe St. Many student orgs table here.
Burnt Orange Society
The Drag
HornsLink
The last possible time to drop a class without penalty (or refund), between the 12th and 20th class day. Approval must be granted by the dean.
Earn your orange by building your leadership resume on
Guadalupe St. between Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (MLK) and W. Dean Keeton St.
The place to get connected and involved on campus! HornsLink.org
Free virus-protection software. utexas.edu/its/ bevoware
BeVocal Learn how Longhorns take care of each other by identifying potential harm, choosing to respond and taking action: wellnessnetwork.utexas.edu/ BeVocal
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HornsLink! deanofstudents. utexas.edu/earnyourorange
ITS Help Desk
Core Curriculum Every degree includes this: 42 hours of coursework in English, literature, natural sciences and technology, math, history, government, social sciences and arts.
Course Schedule
Perry-Castañeda Library. Main library with a coffee shop, tons of study space and more.
PTS
Speedway Mall Speedway Ave. between 24th and Inner Campus Drive. Not uncommon to find free food here.
SSB
UT ID Your student identification card, used for Bevo Bucks, door access and more.
Waitlist During registration, the process that allows students to wait for a seat in a class that's full.
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Traditions Bevo – UT Austin’s mascot, a Longhorn steer (NOT a cow), made his debut in 1916 at the Texas vs. Texas A&M Thanksgiving Day game (UT won, of course). A writer referred to him as Bevo, but exactly how his name came to be remains a mystery. Hook 'em Horns – Our iconic hand sign was invented in 1955 by head cheerleader Harley Clark. In case you didn’t realize, it’s supposed to look like Bevo’s horns. range and White – The colors first appeared at a baseball game in O 1885, but they weren’t official, and if you went to a football game in 1899 you would have seen a rainbow of yellows, oranges, whites, reds, maroons, and blues. In 1900 the university voted and orange and white became the official colors. The Tower – At 307 feet, the Tower towers over the campus landscape. It opened in 1937, and it’s also known as the Main Building. When the Tower is lit up orange for special occasions like sports victories, it’s pretty much the coolest thing ever.
Did you know… The university’s first mascot was a dog. Named Pig. The Texas state flag you’ll see at every home football game is the largest state flag in the world. The Longhorn Band’s enormous drum, Big Bertha, weighs more than 500 pounds. The 56 bells in the Tower are called the Kniker Carillon. Listen closely and you might hear anything from the “Stars Wars” theme to “Happy Birthday!” 12
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“ Sports Illustrated named Hook ’Em the most recognized college hand signal.”
“ Nothing stirs my emotions like singing The Eyes of Texas with 100,000+ other Horns.” The Eyes of Texas are upon you,
What’s your favorite UT tradition?
All the live long day.
“ Football game cheers, because they’re cute and spirited.”
The Eyes of Texas are upon you, You cannot get away. Do not think you can escape them At night or early in the morn— The Eyes of Texas are upon you Till Gabriel blows his horn. 14
“ Rallies under the Tower—Gone to Texas and the Torchlight Rally.” “Lighting the Tower orange.” “The Tower bells.” “ You’ve got to go to TX/OU weekend. Do the fair and get a corndog!” 15
“ Pay attention to the direction the bus is going. One time I got on the right bus but going in the wrong direction.�
“ Check your social media and listen to music, but unplug every so often!�
Your UT ID lets you ride UT shuttle buses as well as CapMetro buses anywhere in Austin for FREE. Find the UT bus schedule on the Texas iPhone app and online: đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/parking/transportation
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“ Invest in a good umbrella.” “ Don't be afraid to cut through buildings on your way to class, especially in bad weather.” 18
“ Check the weather before you go to class. Chances are, going back to get a jacket will make you late.” 19
“ Those parking signs are not a joke.� Everything you need to know about permits and garages:
“If you come out of class and your bike is gone, it might have been impounded by UTPD. Make sure you don't lock it on railings or signs.�
“Wearing a helmet might give you weird hair, but it's better than dying.�
“ I ride my bike everywhere.�
đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/parking
“I use two locks on my bike — a U-lock and a chain lock.â€? “ Registering your bike makes thieves not want it.â€? All bikes on campus must be registered with Parking and Transportation Services using the bike's serial number. This cuts down on thefts and makes it easier to return stolen and impounded bikes. đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/parking/bike
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“ Be careful not to wash your UT ID.�
• Doors • Bevo Bucks • Bus fare • Library card • RecSports
Uh oh—you lost your UT ID. 1. Deactivate your old one online: đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/its/idcenter
2. Bring $10 to the first floor of the Peter T. Flawn Academic Center (FAC), M–F 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. 22
Academics
What do you use your UT ID for?
Majorly important stuff you need to know about registration, classes, books, professors, grades and more.
Good to know: Canvas
TEXAS Extended Campus
đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— canvas.utexas.edu
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-6050 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— extendedcampus.utexas.edu
Colleges and Schools See page 26 for a complete list.
Transfer-Year Interest Groups
First-Year Interest Groups
đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/ugs/ tye/trig ✉✉ tye@austin.utexas.edu
đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/ugs/fig ✉✉ fig@austin.utexas.edu
Academics
Longhorn Center for Academic Excellence
Undergraduate Writing Center đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-6222 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— uwc.utexas.edu
đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— ddce.utexas.edu/academiccenter
University of Texas Libraries
Office of Undergraduate Research
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 495-4350 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— lib.utexas.edu
đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/ugs/our
Registrar đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-7575 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— registrar.utexas.edu/students
Vick Center for Strategic Advising and Career Counseling đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 232-8400 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/ugs/csacc
Sanger Learning Center đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-3614 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/ugs/slc
Student Testing Services đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 232-2662 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— learningsciences.utexas.edu/studenttesting
Study Abroad Office đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-6490 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— world.utexas.edu/abroad
“ Be aware of what path you need to be on to graduate in 4 years. Talk to your advisor; don’t just use the degree plan worksheet.â€? The Interactive Degree Audit tool can help you stay on track to graduate on time. The tool lets you see your progress toward the completion of your degree requirements. If you’re in the green, you’re rocking it. Yellow means it’s time to kick it up a notch and get back on track. You can also see how future courses, and courses from other institutions, may apply to your degree. đ&#x;”— registrar.utexas.edu/students/degrees/ida
Access these links and more through my.utexas.edu.
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When do I need advising? It depends on your college. Some require students to meet with an advisor every semester; for others it’s once a year or if you’re new to the major. Your advisor is a great resource for planning your course load, knowing which prerequisites you need to take first and making sure you stay on track to graduate. đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/about/academic-experience
Cockrell School of Engineering
Jackson School of Geosciences
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-4321 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— engr.utexas.edu
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-2916 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— jsg.utexas.edu ⌂⌂ JGB 2.108
Moody College of Communication đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-1553 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— moody.utexas.edu ⌂⌂ BMC 2.600
McCombs School of Business đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-0690 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— mccombs.utexas.edu ⌂⌂ CBA 2.400
2016–2017 Academic Calendar Just the highlights. See the whole thing at:
đ&#x;”— registrar.utexas.edu/calendars, my.utexas.edu
Fall 2016 8/19 Registration for students 9/9 Twelfth class day; last not yet registered; University day to add/drop with special residence halls open approval 8/22 Add/drop for students who registered and paid their tuition and fees by 8/10; Tuition is due by 5 p.m.
11/23–26 Thanksgiving 9/23 Second tuition payment holidays due for students on the threepayment plan. 12/5 Last class day
8/24 Classes begin
10/20–21, 24–26 Academic advising for spring semester
12/8–10, 12–14 Fall semester final examinations
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-0109 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— soa.utexas.edu ⌂⌂ GOL 2.118
8/29 Last day of add/drop period; last day to register without approval of registrar
10/21 Final tuition payment due for students on the threepayment plan
12/15 University residence halls close at 9 a.m.
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-5011 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— finearts.utexas.edu ⌂⌂ DFA 1.103
School of Information
9/5 Labor Day holiday
College of Liberal Arts
School of Nursing
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-4271 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/cola ⌂⌂ GEB 2.306
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 232-4780 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/nursing
College of Natural Sciences
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-5457 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— socialwork.utexas.edu
College of Education đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-3223 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— education.utexas.edu ⌂⌂ SZB 216, BEL 1005
College of Fine Arts
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-3796 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— cns.utexas.edu ⌂⌂ WCH 1.106
College of Pharmacy đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-4425 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/pharmacy ⌂⌂ PAI 5.03
School of Architecture
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-3821 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— ischool.utexas.edu
School of Social Work
School of Undergraduate Studies đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-7000 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/ugs ⌂⌂ JES A115
Spring 2017
“ Get a planner.�
1/5 Tuition due by 5 p.m. for students already registered
1/16 Monday Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday
1/11 Registration for continuing students who have not yet registered
1/17 Classes begin
1/20 Last day of add/drop period; last day to register 1/12–13 Add/drop for students without approval of registrar who registered and paid their tuition by 1/7; Registration for 2/1 Twelfth class day; last students who have not yet day to add/drop with special registered approval
1/13 Tuition payments due by 5 p.m. for undergraduate students who have registered but not paid; university residence halls open at 9 a.m.
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10/24–11/4 Registration for spring classes
3/24 Final tuition payment due for students on the threepayment plan 4/12–14, 17–21 Academic advising for the summer session and the fall semester 4/17–28 Registration for the summer session and the fall semester
5/5 Last class day 2/17 Second tuition payment due for students on the three- 5/10-13, 15-16 Spring payment plan semester final examinations 3/13–18 Spring break
5/17 University residence halls close at 9 a.m.
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“ When people ask, ‘what’s your major?’ it’s just a starting point for conversation. Don’t freak out if you’re not sure.� “ Enjoy taking the prerequisites before rushing to upper-division courses. You may just realize that you’re more passionate about another major.� “ Choosing a major to please someone else won’t get you very far.� “ Don’t be afraid to try new classes if you haven’t decided on a major yet.�
“ This is the time to decide who you want to be and what you want to become.� 28
Need help deciding? Check out Wayfinder – a cool online tool that helps you choose: đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/ugs/wayfinder đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/academics/areas-of-study
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“ Don’t get caught up in missing class, living away from home and having fun with your new life because it’s really hard to play catch up.”
“ Bottom line is you have to study here. HAVE to.” “ Commit yourself to 3 hours of studying for every hour in class.”
“ Depending on your major, course loads in college can be a drastic change from those in high school. Be fully prepared to adjust your study habits and mindset.”
“ Look for an albino squirrel.”
“Time management is everything.” “ Learn to take breaks and make sure to rest as required.”
“ College is so much more difficult than high school. You'll need to prioritize and realize that you can’t survive unless you work hard.”
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“ Don’t study in your dorm because you will probably procrastinate or find ways to goof off.”
“Always, always, always go to class.”
“Do not procrastinate at all. Regret will undoubtedly occur. Earlier is better.” “ Save one week in advance to study for every test.”
“ In college, there’s no such thing as late work.”
“ Put all of your assignments into a calendar or planner, so that things don’t sneak up on you.”
“Find friends with good work ethics to help motivate you and influence you.”
“ Work first. Play later.” 32
“ Get ahead from the start. Once you start falling behind it’s really hard to catch up.”
“ You get what you put in. Work hard and don’t get discouraged.” 33
What is Canvas? Canvas is an online class management system that many professors choose to use. It allows you to get to the class syllabus, announcements, homework, message board, class list and grades. Sign in through MyUT using your UT EID and password: đ&#x;”— canvas.utexas.edu, my.utexas.edu
Tips for Canvas Success 1. Download the app Canvas has apps for most popular mobile devices — it’s a great way to keep up with your classes on the go!
2. Set up notifications
“ The first time a professor said, ‘It’s on Canvas.’ I was like, huh? I had no idea what she was talking about.� 34
Make sure you’re notified of messages, announcements and updates to assignments. Find this by clicking on the “Settings� button on the Canvas homepage.
3. Connect with group members Need to work with others in your classes? Click on “Collaborations� (on the left-hand menu of your course page) to start a Google Doc with your classmates. No need to find everyone’s Gmail address — just click on their name to add them to the Doc!
4. Stay on track using “Calendar� and “Grades� Click on “Calendar� (at the top of the Canvas homepage) to see upcoming assignments and events, and click on “Grades� (also at the top of the page) to see grades for all your classes. Things only show up here after professors enter them into Canvas, so don’t panic if something’s not immediately visible. 35
“ Professors aren’t as scary as they seem. You can talk to them.� “Read up about who your professors are before you sign up for the class.� “It helps to talk with your professor before as opposed to after something has already happened. Be proactive.�
“ Always be professional when dealing with professors, even in emails.�
Find the right person for the job. For online reviews of professors, check out: đ&#x;”— myedu.com
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“ TAs are just giant undergrads. They were in your shoes once, too.�
“For the love all things sacred and related to Bevo, go to your TA sessions and your professor's office hours. They are there to help you and will do their best to do so.� “ Professors like it when you visit their office hours. Go often and make sure they know your name.� 37
“ The first day, I didn’t know that you don’t take all your books to class. I had this giant heavy backpack.”
“Use e-books. There are plenty of online sources for cheaper digital copies of textbooks.”
“Purchase books from upperclassmen. Join a Facebook page for your major; upperclassmen usually sell their books on there.”
“ Don’t buy books, rent them. It’s much cheaper!” “Try looking for books online.”
“Textbooks are EXPENSIVE. Budget for them!” “ Wait until the first week of school to see if you NEED all of the books on the list. I had two classes last year where I bought the books and never needed them because the professor provided other material.”
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“Use the comparison tool on the University Co-op website to compare their book prices to competitors.”
“ Find out if you need books before the first day of class to complete assignments the first week!” 39
“Tutoring in high school has a stigma, but in college, everyone can benefit.� “Use the free resources available to you. The Sanger Learning Center is amazing and you get five hours of free tutoring each semester.� “Take advantage of on-campus resources like the Writing Center.� “Don’t try to do everything on your own! Ask for help from other students, professors and TAs. And take advantage of the resources on campus.�
Even when you go to class, there are a lot of times you’ll need extra help. You could: • Talk to your TA • Find a study group (or make your own) • Go to your professor’s office hours • Check out the Sanger Learning Center: đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/ugs/slc
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Stay on top of your grades Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA) using the online GPA calculator tool: đ&#x;”— registrar.utexas.edu/tools/gpa-calculator
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“ Find different places to study on campus.�
“Find the right library.â€? • Architecture and Planning Library • Benson Latin American Collection • Briscoe Center for American History • Chemistry (Mallet) Library • Classics Library • Collections Deposit Library • Engineering (McKinney) Library • Tarlton Law Library
• Fine Arts Library • Geology (Walter) Library • Life Sciences Library • Marine Sciences Library • Perry-Castaùeda Library • Physics Mathematics Astronomy (Kuehne) Library (PMA)
đ&#x;”— lib.utexas.edu
Where do you study? “Anywhere with a plug.� “ The Civil Engineering lounge, in the basement.� “Coffeeshops.� “Kinsolving’s Gallery of Texas Women.� “Lobby of Jester West.� “ The Architecture Library is pretty.� “ The Life Science Library in the Tower.� “Joynes Reading Room in Carothers.� “The laundry room on my floor.� “3rd Floor of the Union.� “ The study carrels on the quiet floors of the PCL.� 42
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“ Learn how to study.�
“You don’t have to study alone.�
Find that perfect study bud: Academic Communities The Colleges of Engineering, Natural Sciences and Communication have partnered with Jester and Kinsolving to offer on-site centers with advising, tutoring, mentoring and more: đ&#x;”—utexas.edu/student/housing/acadcomm
“If you don’t know how you study best (by listening, reading or doing), I would suggest going to the Sanger Learning Center and taking a test to find out.�
“ Understand who you are as a learner.� “ Not studying won’t work here.� “ In high school, I was in higher-level classes, but I never needed to study. For my first college test, I studied for an hour, and it was like, NOPE, that’s not going to work.� 44
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“ Most of the best learning opportunities aren’t in a classroom.�
Why study abroad? “ I made friends all over the world.� “ Increased cultural awareness and global perspective.� “ It gave me a new kind of confidence in myself.� “ My semester abroad cost the same as a semester at UT.� “ It looks great on your resume.�
“ Why not?�
What has been your best out-ofclassroom learning experience? “Organizing my own fundraiser.� “Research. I get to deal with fungus all day every day.� “Volunteering, even just at Austin Pets Alive!, helps you with time management and sticking to commitments.� “My classes gave me the foundation, but my internship gave me hands-on experience in my industry. Not to mention great connections.�
The 17 career-services offices at UT Austin have collaborated to create HireUTexas, a comprehensive job and internship database for UT students and alumni. Find your internship there: đ&#x;”— recruit.utexas.edu/students-alumni/hireutexas
The International Office sends more than 3,000 students to more than 70 countries each year and is host to 5,000 students from more than 120 countries. Find your study abroad opportunity: đ&#x;”— world.utexas.edu/abroad
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“Whatever you’re interested in, someone at UT is probably doing research about it.�
*Get thee to University Health Services đ&#x;”— healthyhorns.utexas.edu
“My experience working in a lab helped me decide to go to graduate school to further pursue medical research.� 89% of all undergraduate students and 94% of seniors participate in some type of research. Find a project and get involved:
đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/ugs/our
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Home Sweet Home
The deets on where to nom, where to nap and where to go when you can’t stop coughing.*
Good to know: Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL) đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 232-5050 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/safety/bcal
Center for Students in Recovery đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-6778 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— recovery.utexas.edu
Counseling & Mental Health Center đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-3515 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— cmhc.utexas.edu
24-hour Counseling and Mental Health Center Crisis Line đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-2255
Dean of Students đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-5017 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— deanofstudents.utexas.edu
Gender and Sexuality Center đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 232-1831 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— ddce.utexas.edu/genderandsexuality
Home Sweet Home
Housing and Food Service đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/student/housing ✉✉ housing@austin.utexas.edu
Student Conduct and Academic Integrity đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-2841 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— deanofstudents.utexas.edu/conduct
Student Emergency Services đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-5017 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— deanofstudents.utexas.edu/emergency
Student Ombuds Services đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-3825 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/students/ombuds
Student Veteran Services đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 232-2835 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— deanofstudents.utexas.edu/veterans
Title IX Office đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 232-3992 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— titleix.utexas.edu
• Andrews, Blanton, Carothers, Littlefield
đ&#x;“ž (512) 471-3714
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-9400 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/its/idcenter
đ&#x;“ž (512) 471-7246
• Duren
đ&#x;“ž (512) 232-4233
• Jester East
đ&#x;“ž (512) 471-1652
International Office
• Jester West
đ&#x;“ž (512) 471-3944
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-1211 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— world.utexas.edu/international
• Kinsolving
đ&#x;“ž (512) 471-1767
• Moore-Hill
đ&#x;“ž (512) 471-1462
Legal Services for Students
• San Jacinto
đ&#x;“ž (512) 232-9050
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-7796 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— deanofstudents.utexas.edu/lss
University Health Services
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 232-2958 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utmec.org
ResNet đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— resnet.utexas.edu
Services for Students with Disabilities đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-6259 đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž Videophone :(512) 410-6644 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— ddce.utexas.edu/disability
Urgent Care Clinic Open Saturday during long semesters. Check healthyhorns.utexas.edu for current hours of operation. Appointments and information đ&#x;“ž (512) 471-4955 Free 24-Hour Nurse Advice Line đ&#x;“ž (512) 475-6877 (NURS) đ&#x;”— healthyhorns.utexas.edu
đ&#x;“ž (512) 471-3646
• Creekside
Multicultural Engagement Center
Medical Appointments Open M – F, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Need to call the front desk?
• Brackenridge, Roberts, Prather
ID Center
University Health Services, located in the Student Services Building (SSB) offers healthcare for all UT students.
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-4955 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— healthyhorns.utexas.edu FREE 24-hour Nurse Advice Line đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-6877 Cancel appointments (24 hrs) đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-8265 Immunizations/Allergy Shots: đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-8301
Forty Acres Pharmacy đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-1824
Access these links and more through my.utexas.edu.
“ Don’t suffer. Go see the doctor.�
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“ Don’t expect that your roommate will automatically be your best friend.” What’s your best roommate advice? “ Think about the small things, like trash and bathroom cleaning.” “ Post your schedules so you know when your roommate will be in the room.” “ Ask your roomie if they mind before you do something you think might bother them.” “ Learn to take things in stride and create welldefined boundaries.” “Compromise is everything.” 52
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“ My RA was like a big sister. It was really nice to be able to ask her stuff.”
Your RA (Resident Assistant) is more than the person who keeps order on the floor—RAs are also a valuable source of information about everything from getting along with roommates to study skills to college life. Quiz your RA: • What’s the best class you’ve taken at UT? • What do you wish you would have known your first year? • Where’s your favorite place to study? • What do you do when you’re homesick? • Got any tips for getting along with a roommate? • Got any good “don’t do this” stories? 54
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“ Make sure you get enough sleep.� 56
Feeling Groggy? Take 20-30 minute naps during the day to boost your energy and stay focused. Check out the Nap Map for some of UT students' favorite napping spots! đ&#x;”— bit.ly/utnapmap
Where’s your favorite place to catch some zz’s? “Texas Union (3rd Floor).� “The napping stairs in the Student Activity Center.� “Couches in the Student Services Building.� “Jester Lobby.� “The computer science building (Gates Dell Complex).� “The lawn behind the Littlefield Fountain.� “By the turtle pond.� “My bed.� 57
Where do I eat on campus? Peter O’Donnell Jr. Bldg (POB) O’s Campus CafÊ O’s To-Go
Littlefield (LTD) Littlefield Patio CafĂŠ
Belo Center for New Media (BMC) Cappy’s Place (coffee)
Main Building (MAI) O’s To-Go
DKR Texas Memorial Stadium Red McCombs Red Zone Food Court
McComb’s School of Business (CBA) O’s Campus CafÊ
Edgar A. Smith Bldg (EAS) The Blanton CafĂŠ
Perry-Castaneda Library (PCL) Prufrocks Java City
Etter-Harbin Alumni Center (UTX) Texas EXpresso
Texas Union (UNB) Cactus CafÊ and Bar Chick-fil-A Field of Greens Panda Express Quizno’s Subs Smokehouse BBQ Starbucks Coffee Wendy’s
Fine Arts Building (DFA) O’s To-Go Gates Dell Complex (GDC) The Qualcomm CafÊ Harry Ransom Center (HRC) O’s To-Go Jester Center (JES) Freshens J2 Dining (buffet style) Jest A’ Pizza Jester City Limits Food Court Jester City Market (convenience store) Jester Java Wendy’s Kinsolving (KIN) Kin’s Coffee Kin’s Market (convenience store) Kinsolving Dining (buffet style) 58
San Jacinto Residence Hall (SJH) Cypress Bend School of Nursing (NUR) O’s To-Go Student Activity Center (SAC) Chick-fil-A Starbucks Coffee Taco Cabana Zen Texas Swimming Center (TSC) O’s To-Go
“ You don’t want to end up really hungry in a 2-hour class.�
Nearby Off-Campus Options Halal Bros Middle Eastern 2712 Guadalupe Street đ&#x;“ž (512) 284-8105 đ&#x;”— thehalalbros.com
Red Mango Frozen Yogurt & Smoothies 2222 Rio Grande Street đ&#x;“ž (512) 476-1496 đ&#x;”— redmangousa.com
Oishi Japanese Fusion 2025 Guadalupe Street đ&#x;“ž (512) 236-0207 đ&#x;”— oishiaustin.com
Taco Cabana Mexican 517 Martin Luther King Blvd đ&#x;“ž (512) 478-0875 đ&#x;”— tacocabana.com
Qdoba Mexican 2402 Guadalupe Street đ&#x;“ž (512) 243-8118 đ&#x;”— qdoba.com
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“ Watch what you spend. It’s easy to go out to eat, and then by December, you’ve got no Bevo Bucks, and it’s like, how am I going to eat?� “Bringing my own lunch and taking the bus to campus has saved me money.� “Buy groceries and try to spread out your Dine In Dollars and Bevo Bucks.�
Got any dining advice? “Check the menus online.� “Know when the dining halls are open and closed.� “ The myth of the Freshman 15 exists for a reason. Make sure to eat healthy and exercise.� “ If you don’t know what to get, look at what lines are long and what other people have on their plates.� “ Save your Dine In Dollars!� 60
What are Bevo Bucks? Bevo Bucks are a prepaid cash account that links to your UT ID. You can spend Bevo Bucks on food and merchandise on and off campus. Plus your parents can add to your account online. Add Bevo Bucks at:
đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/student/bevobucks, my.utexas.edu
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“ Credit cards are awesome— until you get the bill.� Credit cards can seem like an easy solution, but watch out. All those late night pizza deliveries add up, and it’s easy to find yourself stuck with a huge balance that keeps growing and growing.
“ Be wise with your loan money. Don’t spend it all on clothes or food or you’ll regret it.â€? The Office of Financial Aid offers information and resources to help students plan and make smart financial decisions. đ&#x;”— finaid.utexas.edu
"Keep track of your expenses with an Excel sheet. When you have to input how much money you’re spending, you’ll likely not spend as much.�
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What can an extra year at UT cost you?
$49,000 + $10,000 $59,000
(median starting salary for a UT grad) (cost of one year in-state tuition)
(approximately)
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“ Bring lots and lots of quarters for laundry.”* *Or swipe your ID to use your BevoBucks if you live on campus.
The dirty secrets: “ Be wary of bleach. It will mess up your stuff.” “Learn how to do laundry before you leave home.” “ Using too much soap will make your clothes all crunchy.” “ Don’t stuff the machine too full or your clothes won’t get clean.” “ If you forget about your clothes, you’ll probably find them in a wet pile on the counter.” “ Everyone wants to do laundry on weekends, so it’s hard to get a machine.”
How. To. Do. Laundry. Step 1: Sort lights and darks Step 2: Wait for a machine to be free. Step 3: Add dirty laundry, quarters and soap. Step 4: Transfer clean clothes to the dryer. Step 5: Remove dry clothes promptly. Fold them and put away. DO NOT abandon laundry. DO NOT overfill the machine.
“No one likes to do laundry, but it has to be done!” “ Someone stole my roommate’s laundry. She left it in there for a week.” 64
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“ If you need help or support, you just have to figure out where to look.�
What do I do if... “ I had a problem with my TA, and I didn’t know what to do.â€? Talk to a Student Ombudsperson đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/students/ombuds
“ I have a situation and want to know if I can break my lease.â€? Talk to Legal Services for Students đ&#x;”— deanofstudents.utexas.edu/lss
“ I need a sign language interpreter.�
Talk to Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) đ&#x;”— ddce.utexas.edu/disability
“ I want to connect with others who share my cultural heritage?â€? Talk to the Multicultural Engagement Center (MEC) đ&#x;”— utmec.org
“ I want to find out about LGBTQA events on campus?â€? Talk to the Gender and Sexuality Center (GSC) đ&#x;”— ddce.utexas.edu/genderandsexuality
“ My family member is very ill, and I need to go back home.â€? Talk to Student Emergency Services (SES) đ&#x;”— deanofstudents.utexas.edu/emergency
Need help fast? Call somebody: Emergency: 911 UTPD: (512) 471-4441 đ&#x;“ž UT CMHC Crisis Line (24 hrs) (512) 471-CALL (2255)
“ My friend is acting weird, and I'm worried about him.â€? Talk to Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL) đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/safety/bcal
đ&#x;“ž đ&#x;“ž
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“ I think my roommate’s fraternity is hazing pledges.â€? Talk to Student Conduct and Academic Integrity đ&#x;”— deanofstudents.utexas.edu/conduct
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“ I need help transitioning from military life to college life.� Talk to Student Veteran Services (SVS)
đ&#x;”— deanofstudents.utexas.edu/veterans
“ I 'm feeling really down, but I don't want to burden my friends.â€? Talk to the Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC) đ&#x;”— cmhc.utexas.edu
“Someone wrote a derogatory word about my race on my belongings.â€? Talk to the Campus Climate Response Team (CCRT) đ&#x;”— diversity.utexas.edu/ccrt
“I've experienced sexual assault or gender discrimination? â€? Talk to the Title IX office (see box below) đ&#x;”— titleix.utexas.edu
“I am concerned about my friend's safety in their relationship with their partner. �
“ Lock your door.�
Talk to Voices Against Violence at the Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC) đ&#x;”— cmhc.utexas.edu/vav
If you experience an incident of sex and gender discrimination, including sexual assault, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, interpersonal violence and stalking, you are encouraged to report it. You can call UTPD or Austin Police Department (for off-campus incidents), or file a report online with the Title IX office. For more information on reporting options, visit đ&#x;”— titleix.utexas.edu
Little things you do can go a long way toward keeping you (and others) safe.
If you are not ready to file a report but need support, the Counseling and Mental Health Center/Voices Against Violence, CMHC Crisis Line and University Health Services can provide confidential help and medical care.
“ Lock your door, even if you’re just going down the hall.�
Detailed information of university policy can be found here:
“Don’t write your name or room number on your key.�
đ&#x;”— catalog.utexas.edu/general-information/
“ Sometimes people you don’t know will want you to let them through the security doors, but don’t do it.�
đ&#x;”— policies.utexas.edu/policies/
“ If you see someone you don’t know hanging around your hall, report them to your RA or the front desk.�
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Keep the hall safe, y’all. “Don’t sleep with the door unlocked.�
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“Everyone gets stressed out.� “Find healthy outlets for you to decompress.� “College is HARD. It’s totally normal to feel overwhelmed, especially when you have a lot of tests or a paper due.� “Exercise and diet are actually really important when it comes to staying happy.�
How do you chill out? “My roommate and I do stupid stuff to make each other laugh.� “Staying organized and keeping a calendar helps me be way less stressed to start with.� “Take some deep breaths. Sounds cheesy but it works.� “The key is to study with breaks in between so you don't overwhelm yourself.� “Going to the gym can be a stress reliever.�
Ommmmm The MindBody Lab in the SSB at the Counseling and Mental Health Center is a relaxation room with self-guided tools such as breathing exercises, interactive meditation tools and more. If you’re interesting in learning more about mindfulness, CMHC offers a weekly Mindfulness Meditation Group—no experience necessary. The CMHC also offers free group counseling, classes and workshops. đ&#x;”— cmhc.utexas.edu đ&#x;”— cmhc.utexas.edu/groups
College is full of ups and downs. UT Austin has a free iPhone app designed specifically to enhance your well-being. The app is full of interactive content, including videos of UT students sharing their own stories. Thrive at UT helps busy students like you make small changes in your routine that can have a powerful impact in your daily life. đ&#x;”— cmhc.utexas.edu/thrive
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“ Don’t feel bad about calling for a SURE Walk — that’s what it’s there for.� Do the Walk. SURE Walk is a student-run volunteer group that will walk with you around campus and the surrounding neighborhoods between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. Get a SURE Walk at (512) 232-WALK (9255) or orderasurewalk@gmail.com.
How do you stay safe? “ If you’re scared, go to one of those blue light posts and call UTPD.â€? “Take a self-defense class.â€? “Make a plan. Know how you're getting home.â€? “ Lock your car.â€? “ Don’t walk back to the residence hall alone at night— get a SURE Walk.â€? “ Stick together, whether you’re downtown or on campus. Don’t leave a friend alone.â€? For more safety tips, go to : đ&#x;”— besafe.utexas.edu
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“ My computer got stolen when I got up to get a drink at the library.� UT is a pretty safe place, but anytime you get this many people together, there’s going to be crime. Be aware of your surroundings, make smart decisions and trust your instincts. 73
“ The less often you go home, the more connected you’ll be to the community.”
Tips for making friends, having fun and getting the most from your college experience.
Don’t forget to call:
Don’t call too much:
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Get a Life
“Set up a regular time when you’ll call your family… so they know you’re alive.”
Good to know: Athletic Events
Blanton Museum of Art
đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— texassports.com
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-7324 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— blantonmuseum.org
Cactus CafĂŠ đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-6515 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— cactuscafe.org
Erwin Center/Texas Box Office đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 477-6060 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— uterwincenter.com
Events Calendar
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-8944 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— hrc.utexas.edu
LBJ Library and Museum đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 721-0200 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— lbjlibrary.org
đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— calendar.utexas.edu
Texas Memorial Museum
HornsLink
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-1604 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— tmm.utexas.edu
đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— hornslink.org
Legislative Student Organizations đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sg
Longhorn Center for Community Engagement đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— ddce.utexas.edu/civicengagement
Passport Services
RecSports đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utrecsports.org Programs Office (Intramurals, Fitness/Wellness, Outdoor Recreation, Sport Clubs,Instructional, Civic Engagement) đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-3116
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 232-5899 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— world.utexas.edu/passport
Facility Operations đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-6045
Sorority and Fraternity Life
Membership & Guest Services đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-6370
đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sfl
Student Activity Center đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— universityunions.utexas.edu/ student-activity-center
Study Abroad Office đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-6490 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— world.utexas.edu/abroad
Get a Life
Harry Ransom Center
Amazon@UT đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utrecsports.org/facilities/services Outdoor Rental Center đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-8047 Massage Services đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-3116
Texas Performing Arts
Court Reservations đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utrecsports.org/facilities/court-reservations
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-1444 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— texasperformingarts.org
24-Hour Facility Hotline đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-4373
Texas Union
Facility Weather Alerts đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utrecsports.org/facilities/weather-alerts
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-6636 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— universityunions.utexas.edu/texas-union
Tower Tour Reservations
Hook the vote!
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-6633
Don’t forget to register to vote at your new Austin address. All you have to do is send in a new voter registration card. đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— facebook.com/hookthevote
Union Underground (Bowling, Billiards, etc.) đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-6670
“ Get out of your room.�
Access these links and more through my.utexas.edu.
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“ Once school starts, take every opportunity to meet as many people as you can. You’ll be like, Oh, I met that guy in an elevator.” “Don’t expect to make a million friends your first semester. Take time to settle in and find yourself first.”
“There is no way you can do college alone.”
“Everyone wants to make friends, so don’t be shy.” “You’ll find a group to fit into. It might take a few months, but you will find community.”
“You have to get out of your comfort zone and explore to meet new people and have new experiences.”
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“Don’t hang out too much with people you know well because that closes you off to others.”
“Don’t be afraid to socialize or go to random events.”
“ Be outgoing. You can’t make friends if you don’t try.” “Even being part of an organization, making friends can be difficult. Try talking to someone new each meeting and exchange numbers so you can invite them to lunch or something.”
“I don’t know. I’m still not very good at this.”
“Eating alone? Find someone else who is alone and ask if you can sit down. Joke with the person next to you in class. You’ll make a best friend. :-)”
“Sit next to someone new in each class.”
“Join a club. It’s way easier to make friends when you’re talking about your interests instead of calculus.”
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“ Who needs a car? There’s tons of fun stuff happening all over campus.� “Facebook is the best way to find out about events.�
What do you like to do on campus? “Play Ultimate Frisbee with my friends at Clark Field.� “See movies or go bowling in the Union.�
“There are flyers for shows and events everywhere around campus.� “The UT Campus Events email has a lot of hidden gems.� “Campus Events + Entertainment do a great job of organizing fun things to do.�
“Play intramural sports.�
“ Go Greek! It’s a great way to find friends and community.�
“Attend concerts and lectures.�
“ Join the club—any club that interests you.�
“Hang out on the South Mall.�
“ Check HornsLink for info on what to do.â€? đ&#x;”— hornslink.org
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“Find your fit! HornsLink is the university's social hub.â€? đ&#x;”— HORNSLINK.ORG
Just a small sampling of UT student organizations: Academic/ Departmental *Natural Sciences Council Engineers for a Sustainable World Society of Women Engineers
Artistic Punjabbawockeez University Fashion Group Hum A Capella Hook 'Em Arts
“Try EVERYTHING. Even if you think you’ll hate it, give it a shot.� “There are so many different organizations. The hardest part is choosing what you want to do!�
Cultural *Hindu Students Association Black Student Alliance Asian Arts Club
Multicultural Engagement Center (MEC) Agencies: The MEC houses six university-sponsored student groups, open to anyone interested in connecting and engaging with various cultures and communities. Afrikan American Affairs (AAA) Asian Desi Pacific Islander American Collective (APAC) Latino Community Affairs (LCA) Native American and Indigenous Collective (NAIC) Queer People of Color and Allies (QPOCA) Students for Equity and Diversity (SED)
Political/Activist *Lang Stuttering Institute Student Leadership Organization Queer People of Color and Allies Students Against Cruelty to Animals
Professional *Asian Business Student Association Armed Forces Alumni Association Environmental Law Society
Recreational *Hispanic Business Students Association Club Tennis Japan Karate Association Texas Quidditch
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“ HornsLink is a great way to learn about opportunities!� Service
Spirit
Student Governance
*Texas Blazers Texas 4000 Best Buddies Alpha Phi Omega
*Texas Spirits Texas Cowgirls Texas Lassos
Senate of College Councils Student Government University PanHellenic Council
Social *Texas Bluebonnets Campus Events + Entertainment Burnt Orange Bluegrass
International Austin Japan Association Chinese Students and Scholars Association Students of East Africa
Faith & Religion Bliss Meditation Club Texas Hillel Dialogue Student Organization
*These organizations won a Swing Out Award in 2016. The Swing Out Awards are given by the Office of the Dean of Students to student organizations that have demonstrated excellence in leadership on campus. Award winners are recognized at the annual Evening of the Stars ceremony.
1,300 Student organizations (and counting!)
Burnt Orange Society
Want to make it 1,301?
3 forms + 3 people + 10 bucks = new org
đ&#x;”— deanofstudents.utexas.edu/earnyourorange The Burnt Orange Society Curriculum is made up of eight Achievement Areas.
Innovation & Research: Ask hard questions and find answers
Civic Engagement: Get involved and be an agent of positive change
Longhorn Pride: Engage with the spirit and purpose of the community
Creativity & Arts: Embrace your own creativity, celebrate diversity and beautify our world.
Professional Development: Find and explore career interests and aspirations
Global Perspectives: Improve cultural awareness and undertanding of our global community.
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Self Awareness : Explore self-identity through interests, values and skills Wellness: Develop healthy habits for mind, body and spirit
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“ Get a J-O-B.�
The University employs over 10,000 students each semester in both academic and non-academic jobs. Find your on-campus job:
đ&#x;”— hr.utexas.edu/student
You can find a mix of on-campus, off-campus and work-study jobs: đ&#x;”— hirealonghorn.org
“I’ve enjoyed the different jobs I’ve held on campus. They help you explore interests that lie outside of academia.�
“It’s worth checking to see if you qualify for the work-study program through the financial aid office.� “ I used Hire a Longhorn and started working my junior year as an after-school nanny. It really helped me learn to manage my time so much better.�
“ I had a great, flexible job where I monitored a computer lab and was able to study while getting paid.�
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“ You haven’t really heard loud til you’ve experienced a DKR fourth quarter fourth down.�
“ When it comes to athletics, Longhorns don’t mess around.â€? Sure, you can cheer for Texas football, but don’t stop there. Our men and women athletes also play: • Baseball • Basketball • Golf • Rowing • Soccer • Softball • Swimming & Diving • Tennis • Texas Relays • Track & Field/Cross Country • Volleyball See schedules, buy tickets and get info:
đ&#x;”— texassports.com
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“ Don’t just sit on the sidelines watching. Get in the game.â€? Your RecSports membership is included in your fees, and most of the facilities and services are FREE to current students. Why not: • Learn to swim
• Get CPR certified
• Rent a tent
• Rent a locker
• Lift weights
• Serve a volleyball
• Take Pilates
• Try paddleboarding
• Find a team
• Play tennis
• Play handball
• Shoot hoops
• Get a massage
• Shoot a bow and arrow
• Play squash
• Climb up a wall
• Dance
• Take a steam
• Join a club
• Run a mile
• Learn badminton
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“ You can NEVER get bored in Austin.”
34 Things to Do in Austin August
October
Kayak/paddle board/canoe at Lady Bird Lake
Austin City Limits
Cool off at the Ice Cream Festival With contests, games, and live music, the Austin Ice Cream Festival is a great way for you to cool off during the hottest month of the year.
Sample salsa at the Austin Hot Sauce Festival September See the Congress Bridge bats The largest urban bat colony in North American lives under the bridge. Get there a bit before sunset to secure your front row seat to this incredible sight.
Chow on trailer grub Sandwich, taco, donut or cupcake? Decisions, decisions.
Take a pedicab ride
The best view in Austin! And you only have to climb a hundred steps to see it.
See a band before they get famous Nosh late night pancakes Jog the Hike & Bike trail December Spin under the Zilker tree The Zilker Trail of Lights is the ultimate holiday light extravaganza, and a spin under the famous tree is the perfect way to start the holiday season.
See an Austin City Limits live taping
ACL Live
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Austin City Limits isn’t just a huge festival. It is also the longest running music television series in U.S. history! You can enter a lottery to get free passes a week before the taping date.
This beautiful natural swimming hole is so popular that reservations are required during the summer months before entry.
Pun-off like O. Henry The O. Henry Pun-Off World Championships awards trophies to the top punsters and word nerds from all over the world.
Hike the Greenbelt June Do Blues on the Green Grab a blanket and camp out at Zilker Park main to listen to some cool music at this summer long concert series. The best part: it’s absolutely free.
Eat breakfast tacos
Float the river
Visit the peacocks at Mayfield Park
Run a 5k wearing a costume
March Peter Pan Mini-golf
Take a dip in Hamilton Pool
Catch a comedy show
The first Thursday of every month features local vendors and artists selling their work and merchandise on South Congress.
Climb Mt. Bonnell
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Stand under the Texas State Capitol dome Fun fact: It used to be law that buildings were not allowed to be taller than the capitol. The UT Tower got around that rule by being built on a hill!
One of the nation’s most popular music festivals is held right in the heart of Austin! Austin City Limits (ACL) runs over two weekends and brings in artists from all over the world.
Play a round of mini-golf
January
May
Zilker Kite Festival
The Keep Austin Weird Fest features “the slowest 5k on the planet!” Runners with the most outrageous costumes win prizes like a free year of ice cream!
Do SXSW Umlauf Sculpture Garden You can find some of Umlauf’s work in front of the McComb’s School of Business, but did you know that Zilker Park has a whole garden dedicated to it? Eat BBQ
April Tell Eeyore Happy Birthday This annual Austin event was started by UT students way back in 1963! It’s no longer student-run, but the event has become a staple in the Austin community.
July Jump into Barton Springs The pool is fed by spring waters that maintain a year-round temperature of about 68 degrees.
Attend the Zilker Garden festival
See the fireworks at Auditorium Shores
Pedal a swan boat
See the Zilker summer musical
It’s a boat shaped like a swan. Need we say more?
The Austin theatre scene is alive and well in the form of the Zilker Summer Musical! Show up early to the Zilker Hillside Theater for a free performance.
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LONGHORN WELCOME A calendar of campus-wide events to welcome you to The University of Texas at Austin.
Aug 19 – Sept 4
Index of Resources Admissions (24-hour, general info)
Counseling & Mental Health Center . . 68, 70
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž 512-475-7440 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— admissions.utexas.edu
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-3515 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— cmhc.utexas.edu ⌂⌂ SSB 5th Floor
Athletic Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— TexasSports.com
Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 232-5050 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/safety/bcal
Bevo Bucks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Information about events and programs:
longhornwelcome.utexas.edu
đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/student/bevobucks, my.utexas.edu ✉✉ bevobucks@austin.utexas.edu
Big Ticket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— texassports.com
Bike UT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/parking/bike
Blanton Museum of Art đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-7324 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— blantonmuseum.org
Cactus CafĂŠ đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-6515 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— cactuscafe.org
Campus Climate Response Team . . . . . . . 68 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— diversity.utexas.edu/ccrt
Canvas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— canvas.utexas.edu, my.utexas.edu
Center for Students in Recovery đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-6778 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— recovery.utexas.edu
Colleges and Schools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/academics/areas-of-study
• 2 4-hour Counseling and Mental Health Center Crisis Line đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-2255
The Daily Texan đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— dailytexanonline.com
Dean of Students đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-5017 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— deanofstudents.utexas.edu
Erwin Center/Texas Box Office đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 477-6060 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— uterwincenter.com
Events Calendar đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— calendar.utexas.edu, my.utexas.edu
Financial Aid, Office of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-6282 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— finaid.utexas.edu ✉✉ ask@finaid.utexas.edu ⌂⌂ SSB 3.200
First-Year Interest Groups đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/ugs/fig ✉✉ fig@austin.utexas.edu
Forty Acres Pharmacy đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-1824 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— fortyacrespharmacy.com ⌂⌂ SSB 1st Floor
Gender and Sexuality Center . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 232-1831 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/diversity/ddce/gsc ✉✉ gsc@austin.utexas.edu
Harry Ransom Center đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-8944 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— hrc.utexas.edu
Longhorn Center for Community Engagement đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— ddceutexas.edu/civicengagement
Hire a Longhorn. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Multicultural Engagement Center . . 67, 85
đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— hirealonghorn.org
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 232-2958 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utmec.org ✉✉ mec@austin.utexas.edu ⌂⌂ SAC 1.102
HireUTexas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— recruit.utexas.edu/students-alumni/ hireutexas
Hook the Vote
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-9400 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/its/idcenter ⌂⌂ FAC 1st Floor
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-7575 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— registrar.utexas.edu/students
đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— bit.ly/UTNapMap
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-7275 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/parking
Passport Services đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 232-5899 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— world.utexas.edu/passport
Police (UTPD) đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-4441 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— police.utexas.edu
Information Technology Services đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/its
RecSports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utrecsports.org
International Office đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-1211 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— world.utexas.edu/international
Legal Services for Students. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
• Programs Office (Intramurals, Fitness/Wellness, Outdoor Recreation, Sport Clubs, Instructional, Civic Engagement) đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-3116
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-7796 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— deanofstudents.utexas.edu/lss
• Facility Operations
Legislative Student Organizations
• Membership & Guest Services
đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sg
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-6045 đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-6370
LBJ Library and Museum
• Amazon@UT
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 721-0200 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— lbjlibrary.org
• Outdoor Rental Center
Longhorn Center for Academic Excellence đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-1205 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— ddce.utexas.edu/academiccenter/
đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utrecsports.org/facilities/ weather-alerts
đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— my.utexas.edu
Parking and Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
ID Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-4373
• Facility Weather Alerts
Student Testing Services đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 232-2662 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— learningsciences.utexas.edu/ studenttesting
Student Veteran Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-5017 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— deanofstudents.utexas.edu/veterans
Student Activity Center
đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— hornslink.org
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-3136 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/student/housing ✉✉ housing@austin.utexas.edu
• 24-Hour Facility Hotline
Registrar
Nap Map. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Housing and Food Service. . . . . 53-55; 58-61
đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utrecsports.org/facilities/ court-reservations
MyUT đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— facebook.com/hookthevote
HornsLink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83-86
• Court Reservations
đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utrecsports.org/facilities/services đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-8047
• Massage Services đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-3116
đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— universityunions.utexas.edu/studentactivity-center
Study Abroad Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 ResNet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— resnet.utexas.edu
Sanger Learning Center. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-3614 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/ugs/slc ✉✉ slc@austin.utexas.edu ⌂⌂ JES A332
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-6490 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— world.utexas.edu/abroad ✉✉ studyabroad@austin.utexas.edu
SURE Walk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 232-WALK (9255) ✉✉ orderasurewalk@gmail.com
Texas Performing Arts Services for Students with Disabilities. . . . 67 đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-6259 đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž Videophone: (512) 410-6644 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/diversity/ddce/ssd ✉✉ ssd@austin.utexas.edu ⌂⌂ SSB 4.206
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-1444 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— texasperformingarts.org
Texas Union đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-6636 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— universityunions.utexas.edu/texas-union
Sorority and Fraternity Life
TEXAS Extended Campus
đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sfl
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-6050 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— extendedcampus.utexas.edu
Student Emergency Services . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-5017 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— deanofstudents.utexas.edu/emergency
Texas Memorial Museum đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-1604 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/tmm
Student Accounts Receivable đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-7777 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/business/accounting/sar
Title IX Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 232-3992 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— titleix.utexas.edu
Student Conduct & Academic Integrity. . . 67 đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-2841 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— deanofstudents.utexas.edu/conduct
Tower Tour Reservations
Student Ombuds Services
Undergraduate Research, Office of. . . . . . 48
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-3825 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/students/ombuds
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-7152 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/ugs/our ✉✉ uresearch@austin.utexas.edu
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-6633
University of Texas Libraries
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-6222 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— uwc.utexas.edu ⌂⌂ PCL 2.330
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 495-4350 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— lib.utexas.edu
Union Underground
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-3434
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-6670
University Operator/General Info
University Health Services. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Vick Center for Strategic Advising and Career Counseling
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 471-4955 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— healthyhorns.utexas.edu ⌂⌂ SSB
đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 232-8400 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/us/csacc ⌂⌂ JES A115
• Free 24-hour Nurse Advice Line đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-6877
• Cancel appointments đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-8265
• Immunizations/Allergy Shots đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž (512) 475-8301
Voices Against Violence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 đ&#x;“žđ&#x;“ž 512-471-3515 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— cmhc.utexas.edu/vav
Wayfinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 đ&#x;”—đ&#x;”— utexas.edu/ugs/wayfinder
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TCC TMM TNH TRG TSC TSG
Student Activity Bldg B-2 San Antonio Garage A-1 Red & Charline McCombs Field E-3 Sarah M. and Charles E. Seay Bldg B-1 Service Bldg C-1 San Jacinto Garage C-1 San Jacinto Residence Hall C-3 Sid Richardson Hall D-2 Student Services Bldg B-1 School of Social Work Bldg C-3 DKR-Texas Memorial Stadium C-2 Sutton Hall B-2 Speedway Garage B-1 George I. Sánchez Bldg (College of Education) B-3 Thompson Conference Center D-1 Texas Memorial Museum C-1 Townes Hall D-1 Trinity Garage C-4 Jamail Texas Swimming Center C-3 27th Street Garage B-1
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UA9 2609 University Avenue UIL University Interscholastic League UNB Texas Union Bldg UPB University Police Bldg UTA UT Administration Bldg (1616 Guadalupe St.) UTC University Teaching Center UTX Etter-Harbin Alumni Center
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WAG Waggener Hall WCH Will C. Hogg Bldg (College of Natural Sciences) WEL Robert A. Welch Hall WIN F. Loren Winship Drama Bldg WMB West Mall Office Bldg WRW W.R. Woolrich Laboratories WWH Walter Webb Hall (GIAC and Visitor Center)
B-1 E-2 A-2 D-2 B-3 C-2 B-2 B-2 B-2 C-2 B-2 C-1 A-1
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