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Austin College requires first-year students to live in a traditional residence hall with a roommate and a 7-day meal plan, while upper-class students can choose among residence halls, Roo Suites, the Flats, the Cottages, and several apartment-style options on campus.
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- Complete the MBTI survey.
- Submit the housing preferences and contract by June 1 for priority consideration.
- Send any roommate preference by May 15, if you have one.
- Confirm meal-plan and housing eligibility with Student Life if you want an exception.
- Review the named residence halls and apartment options before choosing a preference.
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Compare homesWhat first-year students need to do
First-year students are required to live in a traditional residence hall and have a roommate. They also receive a 7-day meal plan contract. To get priority consideration for housing, students must complete both the MBTI personality survey and the housing preferences and contract by June 1.
- Residence hall and roommate assignments cannot be made until both parts are received.
- Roommate requests must be submitted by May 15, and housing and roommate pairings are emailed by June 15.
- Students who need a housing or food-service exception should contact the Student Life Office.
What on-campus housing options exist after the first year
After the first year, students can choose from traditional residence halls, Roo Suites, and the Flats apartment-style housing. The Cottages are also available and are typically reserved for seniors and a few juniors.
- Austin College says there are 4 traditional residence halls and 4 apartment-style housing options on campus.
- North Flats opened in Fall Term 2020 and offers fully furnished suite-style living for 130 students.
- Bryan Apartments are college-owned apartments for junior or senior students; they have 16 two-bedroom apartments that can house 3 to 4 people and can be rented furnished or unfurnished.
What the named buildings are like
Dean Hall is the largest residence hall, with 116 double rooms and seven single rooms. Clyce Hall has 64 double rooms and two single rooms, plus an elevator and common spaces like a lobby, small kitchen, and TV room.
- Dean Hall houses men and women, with floors typically divided by wing.
- North Flats units include four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a full kitchen, a washer and dryer, and a shared living area.
- Only fish are permitted as pets in residence halls, and fish tanks may be no larger than 15 gallons.
What to verify before you commit
If you are choosing among the on-campus options, the official housing pages are the right place to confirm room type, eligibility, and any current assignment details. Current housing availability and any exception approval still need to be confirmed through Student Life.
- Check the housing contract and Student Life instructions for the current assignment process.
- Confirm whether your class year matches the specific housing type you want.
- If you need a waiver or special accommodation, ask Student Life directly before assuming it will be granted.
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