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UT Dallas housing is centered on University Commons and campus residential life, with the housing office at Andromeda Hall on North Loop Road, resident meal-plan requirements in University Commons, on-campus dining, and routine maintenance handled through the MyHousing Portal.
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- Confirm whether your assignment is in University Commons, since the meal-plan rule is tied to that housing area.
- Save the housing office location and the MyHousing Portal before move-in.
- If you need help after hours, know that emergency work orders use the building emergency process, not the routine portal.
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UT Dallas Housing’s office is in Andromeda Hall at 955 North Loop Road, Richardson, Texas 75080. University Commons is part of the campus housing area, and the residence halls and housing office are shown on the campus map.
- Housing office: Andromeda Hall, 955 North Loop Road, Richardson, TX 75080.
- University Commons includes public kitchens in each building.
- Use the campus map if you want to see the housing layout before moving in.
What daily life looks like in residence
Residential life is built around student support, community events, and practical services like high-speed wireless internet through Apogee and routine work orders through the MyHousing Portal. UTD says routine requests are addressed within 24–48 hours.
- High-speed wireless internet is provided through Apogee.
- Routine work orders go through the MyHousing Portal.
- Emergency work orders must be placed in person or called into the appropriate building.
Meal plans and food options
Students living in University Commons are required to carry a meal plan for the fall and spring semesters. On campus, UTD lists options from the Dining Hall to Panda Express and Halal Shack, and Housing also points residents to nearby Richardson restaurants within a 5-minute drive.
- University Commons residents must have a meal plan for fall and spring.
- UTD notes many on-campus dining locations are available.
- Housing staff also lists nearby off-campus restaurant options for quick meals.
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