EXPERIENCE SUPPORT Living on campus offers unparalleled communities that support your success as you transition to this next phase of life. LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES
EXPERIENCE THE FORTY ACRES Living on campus puts you right in the middle of the action. Classes, meals, gyms, pools, libraries, the health center and study groups are all a short walk from your room-sometimes even in the same building.
Living Learning Communities (LLCs) are dynamic residential communities where students live together in the same area of a residence hall, sharing unique experiences and increased opportunities for faculty, staff and peer interactions supporting the theme of the LLC.
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Global Healthy Lifestyles Women in Engineering Sustainability Women in Natural Sciences
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Terry Scholars Jefferson Scholars Joynes Readers and Writers Transfer Student
HONORS LIVING COMMUNITIES Andrews, Blanton, Carothers and Littlefield make up the quad and house approximately 500 students, most of whom are in one of the university’s undergraduate honors programs. FIRST-YEAR INTEREST GROUP (FIG) A First-Year Interest Group (FIG) is a group of 18 to 25 first year students who take two to four classes together during their first fall semester. S.T.E.E.R. - STRATEGIES THAT EDUCATE AND ENGAGE RESIDENTS This comprehensive learning curriculum is geared toward helping
residents develop personally, socially and professionally. Our S.T.E.E.R program encompasses three goals. Residents will: • Use appropriate self-management • Engage in community • Demonstrate cultural competency
SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE Ways to get involved in your residence hall: • • •
The University Resident Hall Association Residence Hall Program Team Residence Hall Councils
EXPERIENCE PEACE OF MIND University of Texas Housing and Dining works to create transformative living and learning environments where students feel safe, involved and inspired to change the world. Professionals with advanced degrees supervise all of our residential areas and take a holistic approach to student safety. Student security is monitored around the clock by our full-time and student staff. • • • •
Controlled access to doors and living areas 24-hour front desks Resident Assistants University Police SURE Walk program (provides students with a safe escort at night)
EXPERIENCE ALL OF THE COMFORTS OF HOME All residence halls feature furnished rooms, study lounges, wireless internet, microwave, refrigerator and laundry rooms. The halls are grouped into three communities - Jester, Waller Creek and Whitis. JESTER Jester is like UT itself-it’s huge. Located on the south side of the university on Speedway Mall, Jester is home to 3,200 students in two towers.
WALLER CREEK Nestled along the Waller Creek and in the shadow of the Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium, Waller Creek is home to Brackenridge, Roberts, Prather, San Jacinto and Moore-Hill residence halls, as well as Creekside, the only all-male hall. WHITIS Tucked in the northwest corner of campus, the Whitis Area is made up of several unique halls - Andrews, Blanton, Carothers, Littlefield, Kinsolving, Duren and Whitis Court.
EXPERIENCE SUSTAINABILITY We are committed to reducing our footprint and helping the environment by supporting sustainable initiatives.
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Campus gardens We have two campus gardens, one located behind Jester and one in the courtyard of Kinsolving, that are maintained by students focusing on sustainable campus farming, zero waste and sustainability education.
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UT Farm Stand During the semester UT Farm Stand holds two events per month to bring students delicious and seasonal produce.
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Eco2go The Eco2Go program enables students to take food to go in our BPA-free, reusable containers that are recyclable and microwave-safe.
University Housing and Dining seeks to foster a living and learning experience of environmental stewardship and sustainability awareness. We make every effort to encourage students and staff to be engaged citizens of the world by increasing their understanding of sustainable living.
EXPERIENCE DELICIOUS, SUSTAINABLE AND NUTRITIOUS MEALS
• B liss Bubble tea, fresh squeezed fruit and vegetable juices and graband-go items like noodle bowls and healthy snacks on the first floor of Jester West. • Cypress Bend Cafe A café and convenience store all in one! Made-to-order breakfast favorites, salads, deli sandwiches and burritos. Located in San Jacinto Hall. • L ittlefield Patio Café Bistro-style dining with sit-down or grab-and-go options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Coffee Shops • K ins Coffee
Some of life’s most exciting and memorable moments happen over meals. Our dining halls incorporate incredible flavor, unique ingredients and high-quality culinary talent into every meal. Our registered dietitians support diverse dietary and nutrition needs. The Housing and Dining Food Allergy Support Team (FAST) is here to help make managing a food allergy on campus a little easier. FAST members received in-depth training on food allergies and are ServSafe Allergen certified through the National Restaurant Association. In addition, Jester 2nd Floor Dining (J2) includes an entire meal line,
DINING LOCATIONS All-you-care-to-eat Dining • Jester 2nd Floor Dining (J2) Serving the south side of campus, J2 is home to the FAST line and houses 15 unique food lines. • K ins Dining Serving the north side of campus, Kins Dining boasts spacious outdoor patio seating overlooking the Kinsolving garden. A la carte Dining • Jester City Limits Nine food stations for breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night dining. Located on the first floor of Jester Residence Hall.
the FAST line, dedicated to provid-
• J esta Pizza
ing a dining experience free of the
Enjoy made-to-order pizza, graband-go salads and drinks.
top eight food allergens.
Proudly brewing Starbucks coffee, order your favorite drip coffee, espresso drinks, baked goods and Frappuccinos from our outdoor window or inside the Kinsolving Hall lobby. • J ester Java Serving breakfast tacos, hot Starbucks coffee, espresso, cold beverages and baked goods, Jester Java is the ideal coffee spot for students living on the south side of campus. Located on the ground floor of Jester Center. Convenience Stores • K in’s Market Groceries, grab-and-go food items, fresh produce, hot pizza and school supplies to satisfy your busy schedule. Located in the Kinsolving lobby. • Jester City Market Stock up on essentials or grab a bite to eat on the go. Located on the ground floor of Jester Center.
RESIDENCE HALLS AND DINING LOCATIONS
ADH Almetris Duren Residence Hall AND Andrews Residence Hall BHD Brackenridge Residence Hall
BLD
Blanton Residence Hall
CRD Carothers Residence Hall
CRH Creekside Residence Hall
JCD Jester Residence Hall, East & West
JES
Beauford H. Jester Center
Bliss Jesta’ Pizza Jester Java Jester City Limits Jester City Market Jester 2nd Floor Dining (J2)
KIN
Kinsolving Residence Hall
Kins Dining Kins Coffee Kin’s Market
LLA-F Living Learning Center, A-F (Whitis Court) LTD
Littlefield Residence Hall
Littlefield Patio Café
MHD Moore-Hill Residence Hall
PHD Prather Residence Hall
RHD Roberts Residence Hall
SJH
San Jacinto Residence Hall
Cypress Bend Café
ABOUT UNIVERSITY HOUSING AND DINING The University of Texas at Austin Housing and Dining team is responsible for 14 on-campus residence halls housing more than 7,400 students, University Apartments, 2400 Nueces apartments, two all-you-care-to-eat dining facilities and 13 dining and retail venues. As one of the 12 areas within the Division of Student Affairs, we receive no state or university funding and employ more than 1,200 full-time and part-time staff members.
MISSION
VISION
University Housing and Dining cul-
To create transformative living
tivates inclusive learning commu-
and learning environments where
nities that foster student engage-
students feel safe, involved and
ment, growth and success.
inspired to change the world.
VALUES 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 impossible Individual Opportunity Many options, diverse people and ideas, one university Responsibility To serve as a catalyst for positive change in Texas and beyond
CONNECT WITH US
housing@austin.utexas.edu housing.utexas.edu
University Housing and Dining
200 W. Dean Keeton Street Austin, TX 78712
@UTexasDining @UTHousing
(512) 471-3136
@universityhousinganddining
77% of students say living on campus increased their academic success
85% say living on campus contributed to their learning
84% of residents say that living on campus helped them learn to manage their time
87% of residents say that living on campus enhanced their ability to balance commitments
97% of residents say that they feel safe in their hall and room
ABOUT UNIVERSITY HOUSING AND DINING The University of Texas at Austin Housing and Dining team is responsible for 14 on-campus residence halls housing more than 7,400 students, University Apartments, 2400 Nueces apartments, two all-you-care-to-eat dining facilities and 13 dining and retail venues. As one of the 12 areas within the Division of Student Affairs, we receive no state or university funding and employ more than 1,200 full-time and part-time staff members.
MISSION
VISION
University Housing and Dining cul-
To create transformative living
tivates inclusive learning commu-
and learning environments where
nities that foster student engage-
students feel safe, involved and
ment, growth and success.
inspired to change the world.
VALUES 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 impossible Individual Opportunity Many options, diverse people and ideas, one university Responsibility To serve as a catalyst for positive change in Texas and beyond