The University of Texas at Austin's 431-acre campus is anchored by the Main Building, known as the Tower, a 307-foot 1937 landmark whose lighting scheme signals athletic victories and academic honors, with new Longhorns moving into residence halls each August during the university's own "Mooov-In" check-in event.
Enrollment
42,000
Total Students
Freshman Class
10,500
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 21-22, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
29%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
The check-in scheduler opens in the housing portal on July 1 - move-in times are assigned individually, so confirm your specific slot before booking travel. Early check-in starts at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17 for an additional $100 per day if needed. August in Austin means real heat, so plan accordingly for the physical work of moving in. Fall 2026 classes begin Monday, Aug. 24. Elevators are only available in Duren, Jester East, Jester West, Kinsolving, San Jacinto, and Dobie Twenty21 - pack accordingly if your hall isn't one of these.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Anticipate a 15-20 minute wait to check in - there's no need to notify housing if you're a few minutes late, but email the housing office if you're running hours (or a day) late.
- Check-in location
- UFCU Disch-Falk Field - all students during centralized check-in must pick up their keys here before unloading at their residence hall.
- Parking
- Park at the East Campus Garage (free, off the IH-35 frontage road) while checking in at UFCU Disch-Falk Field, then follow directions given at check-in to a nearby garage before moving belongings into your room.
- What you'll receive
- Your room key and bathroom code (if applicable), plus parking information, after presenting a valid photo ID (a UT ID card or current government-issued photo ID - a temporary card is issued for 72 hours if you don't have your UT ID yet).
- Vehicle restrictions
- Parking is limited on campus, and cars with trailers won't fit in the parking garages - bringing one isn't recommended.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
First-year halls (1)
Reserved for first-year students
Littlefield Hall
Single-sex
First-year only
Residence halls (14)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Andrews Hall
Honors · Coed
Blanton Hall
Honors · Coed
Brackenridge Hall
Carothers Hall
Honors · Coed
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Creekside Hall
Single-sex
Dobie Twenty21
Duren Hall
Jester East Hall
Jester West Hall
Kinsolving Hall
Single-sex
Moore-Hill Hall
Prather Hall
Roberts Hall
San Jacinto Hall
Apartments (1)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
2400 Nueces
Apartment-style · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
- Single-sex:
- Open to residents of one gender only.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
Longhorn Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 20, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$15,000
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- CVS Pharmacy0.2 miles
- Walgreens2.7 miles
- Target2.9 miles
- H-E-B3.4 miles
- Walmart4.6 miles
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Dates last checked September 2026.