What are the current housing application deadlines at University of Texas at Austin?

Current UT Austin housing application timeline

UT Austin lets you apply for on-campus housing after you complete your admissions application, and the sooner you apply, the better your chance of getting a contract. Contract offers are emailed on the 1st and 15th of each month starting Feb. 15.

• Housing applications open after the admissions application is complete.
• Contract offers are sent on the 1st and 15th of the month starting Feb. 15.
• Roommate groups can begin in February after you have a signed housing contract.

Deadline tied to admission and contract eligibility

You must accept admission to UT Austin by the May 1 deadline and pay your enrollment deposit before you become eligible to receive a housing contract. UT also says incoming freshmen must be admitted and have paid or satisfied the enrollment deposit before contracts are offered.

• May 1 is the admission and enrollment-deposit deadline named by UT Housing.
• If you have not accepted admission and paid or satisfied the deposit, you are not yet eligible for a housing contract.
• Housing is not guaranteed, even if you apply.

Other dated housing deadlines UT Austin publishes

UT says most Living Learning Communities have a May 3 application deadline after you submit your housing contract and satisfy the $300 prepayment. If you get a room assignment, UT says you can use room swap through July 31.

• Most LLC applications are due May 3.
• The $300 prepayment is required before signing the contract.
• Room swap is available through July 31 after room assignments are posted.

Sources

1. Future Residents | University Housing and Dining ↗
2. Housing & Dining - University of Texas Admissions ↗
3. University Housing and Dining ↗