What do you need to do at UT?
Spring 2027 registration has periods in November, December and January, and Fall 2026 finals are December 10–12 and 14. The guides below cover classes, money, housing and admissions.
Register and choose classes
- How do I register for Spring 2027 classes?
Registration runs November 2–13, December 14–18, and January 7–10. Your time and holds are on RIS.
- What classes do I still need?
A saved degree audit is a snapshot. Rerun IDA after any new grade, registration, or transfer credit.
- What will my GPA be?
An F adds hours at zero points. CR, Q, and W stay out of your GPA.
- How do I get a transcript or Academic Summary?
Official copies cost $20 each through Texas One Stop. The Academic Summary is free and takes the place of an unofficial transcript.
- When is my Fall 2026 final?
Finals run December 10–12 and 14. Find your exam time by when your class meets.
- When do Fall 2026 grades come out?
Instructors must submit them by December 14–17, depending on the exam day.
- How do I claim AP credit?
Credit posts only after you petition for the course, at $10 per credit hour.
- How does a Q-drop work?
The Fall 2026 Q-drop deadline is November 18; approval and hour limits apply.
- How was each UT course graded?
See the average GPA and share of A’s for about 50 classes, term by term.
- What are UT’s next deadlines?
Filter 2026–27 registration, payment, Q-drop, break, and exam dates.
- How does pass/fail work?
CR stays out of your GPA, but an F still counts. Fall’s deadline to switch is November 18.
- How do summer classes work?
Summer 2027 classes begin June 3 or July 12, depending on the session.
- Who teaches UT’s introductory courses?
Tenure-line faculty taught 38.65% of lower-division credit hours in fall 2024, down from 41.90% in 2013. The full teaching team matters.
- UT got bigger. Did the classes get bigger too?
UT’s undergraduate population grew 17.1% from 2000 to 2026, while the share of very large counted sections fell from 2011 to 2025.
Pay for school
- How much does UT cost?
Texas residents pay $10,858–$13,576 in tuition for 2026–27, or $32,508–$35,386 with living costs.
- Where is What I Owe, and when is tuition due?
What I Owe shows department charges. Spring 2027 tuition is on My Tuition Bill, due January 5 for most undergraduates.
- Where can I find a student job?
Start on UT’s Workday Student Jobs site. Most non-academic jobs need six enrolled hours in fall and spring.
- How do I get financial aid?
Use FAFSA or TASFA, then check My Financial Aid and remaining costs.
- How does work-study work?
You still apply for an eligible job, then earn the award as you work.
Housing and getting around
- Who owns West Campus student housing?
UT owns 2400 Nueces. Blackstone’s American Campus Communities owns Callaway and 26 West.
- How do I compare West Campus apartments?
Fees sit on top of rent. One Moontower room adds $72 a month, plus $249 upfront.
- Do I qualify for SMART Housing?
You may qualify through income or an accepted financial-aid award, but only for a building’s lower-rent units.
- How do I find a UT building?
Look up the building code on your schedule, then check the entrance and room before your first class.
- UT campus map with every building code
Type a code like GDC or a room like WEL 2.224, and the map shows the building.
- Which UT dorm should I choose?
Compare 2026–27 room, bath, meal, location, and nine-month cost options.
- Which apartment near UT fits me?
A closer place can cost more. Work out what you’d pay for each hour of travel you save.
- Where can I park in West Campus?
Street meters run Monday–Saturday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Four hours costs about $11, before fees.
- Which UT parking permit do I need?
Compare 2026–27 eligibility, prices, access hours, and overnight rules.
- How do I check a UT sublease?
Get the landlord’s consent first. In a typical sublease the original tenant still owes the landlord, so get in writing who you pay.
- Can I rent near UT for under $1,000?
Compare private rooms, shared rooms, fees, and the full lease cost.
- Which UT shuttle or bus can I take?
Seven free shuttle routes with a physical UT ID. No UT Shuttles run November 21–28.
- How do I get home at night?
Sure Walk runs 8 p.m.–2 a.m. and UT Night Rides 11 p.m.–4 a.m. Both pick up on campus.
- Guarantor alternatives for renting near UT
Rambler offers two installments prepaid; other buildings charge recurring waivers or hold deposits. The cash and the cost differ.
- Leaving a West Campus lease: when does the debt end?
A relet fee can leave rent running until the replacement moves in. The resident and parent each need their release checked.
- When should you sign a West Campus lease?
Waiting saved $5,700 on one Lark offer and cost $2,400 on the same configuration the next year. Remaining room choices matter too.
- Is cheaper rent outside West Campus worth the commute?
Two selected private-bedroom offers differ by $12,120 in base rent. Your classroom, schedule and full contract decide the bargain.
- UT dorm or apartment: the annual cost and the housing queue
A worked budget puts a basic shared hall $2,833 below a selected apartment. Break housing can reverse the comparison.
- UT’s next housing buildings also replace places being lost
Whitis targets 1,055 beds for 2027–28 while Dobie will be unavailable. Two started university projects announce 1,395 gross beds.
- West Campus safety: theft, serious reports and the map’s clock
West Campus had more APD property reports per resident than Austin overall, but fewer in four selected serious categories, during 2020–2024.
- Which UT housing gets a property-tax exemption?
Four checked groups receive about $8.8 million in annualized 2025 relief. The assessed legal interest decides a tower’s tax bill.
Admissions and majors
- What is UT’s acceptance rate?
UT accepted 22.22% of first-year applicants for fall 2025: 20,154 of 90,690.
- What is UT’s transfer acceptance rate?
UT accepted 21.96% of outside transfer applicants for fall 2025: 2,672 of 12,168.
- What is McCombs’ acceptance rate?
McCombs reports a 9% BBA acceptance rate for 2025. Canfield and internal transfer are other routes.
- Where does McCombs rank?
Tied for sixth nationally and third among public schools in the 2027 U.S. News undergraduate list.
- How do I plan a business minor?
The Business Foundations Minor is 18 hours for non-business majors. Use your catalog year’s courses.
- How do I apply to Canfield?
First-years apply through Unspecified Business plus Canfield’s honors application. Only sophomore applicants may get a phone interview.
- When is UT’s application due?
Fall 2027 first-year applications are due December 1, 2026.
- Which McCombs major should I choose?
Compare business majors, degree plans, Canfield, and the accounting program.
- Which majors can I study at UT?
Search programs by college and degree, then open the official requirements.
- How do I change my major?
Moving to another college means internal transfer. Spring applications are due December 1 for majors that admit in spring.
- What does each college require for internal transfer?
Compare entry terms, GPA, residence hours, courses, and extra steps.
Questions for this semester
- How does pass/fail work at UT Austin?
You need 30 completed hours first, and up to two classes a semester can go pass/fail.
- How do I change my major at UT Austin?
Internal transfer is limited to 60 hours in residence at UT or four fall or spring semesters.
- How do summer classes work at UT Austin?
Summer aid needs at least six registered hours. One 3-hour class falls short.
- How does work-study work at UT Austin?
You earn the award by the hour, so your wage and schedule decide how fast it pays.
- How do I get home from UT Austin at night?
Sure Walk can walk you home or give you a ride, and Night Rides books a Lyft. Both pick up on campus.
Your degree plan
- What are UT Austin’s core curriculum and flag requirements?
The 42-hour core, retired university Flags, and the audit that shows what remains.
- What is the UT Signature Course, and how do I pick one?
Compare UGS 302 and 303, make backups, and register for an open section.
- Can I double major at UT Austin?
The 30-hour starting point, two-college plan, and second-major application.
- What GPA puts me on scholastic probation at UT?
The 2.00 warning line, required course load, and dismissal floors.
- How do I withdraw from all my classes at UT?
The college process, fall refund dates, and financial-aid balance to check.
Life on campus
- How do UT students get football tickets?
The 2026 sale closed October 25. If you bought in, claims open at 6 p.m. the Wednesday before each home game.
- How do UT meal plans and Dine In Dollars work?
Dorm residents get unlimited dining-hall entry plus $800 Dine In Dollars. Commuter blocks start at $325.
- Which UT gyms can students use?
All seven RecSports facilities are free once your tuition is paid. Classes and clubs cost extra.
- Do UT students need health insurance?
UT’s plan is optional for domestic students. F and J international students are billed automatically.
- How do I get or replace my UT ID card?
Your first UT ID costs $20, and you pick it up at the Flawn Academic Center. A replacement can add a $28 charge.
- Who pays for Texas Athletics, and what does your ticket buy?
Texas Athletics reported $352.5 million of FY2025 revenue and a $23.3 million operating deficit. Student passes buy conditional access.
Programs and credit
- How does study abroad work at UT Austin?
Program types, course credit, application steps, and when to start.
- Which honors programs does UT Austin have?
Plan II, Canfield BHP, CNS honors, other choices, and each admission route.
- How does credit by exam work at UT beyond AP scores?
CLEP and UT exams, placement versus credit, fees, and the final petition.
- When and how do I apply to graduate from UT Austin?
College deadlines, the degree check, application steps, and what happens next.
- How does Texas residency for in-state tuition work at UT?
The four residency routes, 12-month rule, questionnaire, documents, and review.
What do prices and grades show?
- How much is a room in West Campus for 2027–28?
Private-room prices with the same rate year and payment count.
- Is a shorter walk to UT worth extra rent?
Compare estimated walks to your part of campus.
- How often do UT classes give an A?
Grade patterns by course subject, level, and term.
- Which West Campus fees will I pay besides rent?
See which charges repeat and which depend on your contract.
Investigations behind the decisions
- Who owns UT’s oil land—and who gets to spend the money?
UT’s oil royalties become permanent investment capital. Austin receives a governed allocation after system distributions and debt service.
- The West Campus affordability ledger
Austin lists 190 affordable apartments and 23 bedrooms whose restrictions end in 2027–2030. The legal agreements still need checking.
- West Campus rent did not rise at one rate
One 2400 Nueces promotion turns an apparent 20.8% price cut into a 2.5% increase. West Campus rents followed many different paths.
- Getting into UT is only the first decision
UT accepted 22.2% of 2025 first-year applicants, while Texas applicants were at 35.9%. Major selection has its own review.
- What UT Austin charged, and who pays less after aid
Texans pay $10,858–$13,576 in 2026–27 tuition. College, residency and grants change the bill and its history.
- Why parking at UT costs what it does
A $369 East Campus student permit supports a pooled parking system. Its price buys particular access, rather than one stall’s construction.
- UT Austin earnings by major: pay and debt
For 2020–2024 UT graduates working in Texas, first-year median pay was $112,200 for Computer Science BSCS and $43,200 for English BA, in 2025 dollars.
Investigate your next decision
How we got this
These guides use UT’s own policies, grade data, and housing prices. Each guide explains its sources and when they were checked.
Before you choose a West Campus lease
- Where can I find a studio apartment near UT Austin?
West Campus Flats, 2400 Nueces, and Rambler list studios; occupancy and whole-apartment pricing change the choice.
Renting and living in West Campus
- What can I do about noisy neighbors in West Campus?
Austin 3-1-1 phone hours are 7 a.m.–9 p.m.; its app and online requests are available anytime.
- Do I need renters insurance near UT Austin?
Rambler lists a $15 monthly program; compare what it covers with a renters policy before choosing.
- What do I pay when I apply for a West Campus apartment?
Application fees, application deposits, and security deposits have different refund rules and due dates.
