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Interested in seeing what the Texas Engineering campus is like? There are several ways to visit the Cockrell School and UT Austin and learn more about our buildings and spaces, programs and resources, extracurricular and student group offerings, and life in Austin. Watch our Cockrell Campus Virtual Tour video, explore the engineering campus map, attend an information session, schedule a UT visit and more.

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Prospective Undergraduate Students The Engineering Student Services office helps in all aspects of the student experience, with academic advisors and support staff, the scholarship and recruiting program, study abroad program, student life office and career center. Contact Engineering Student Services

Prospective Graduate Students Each of the Cockrell School's graduate engineering programs has a faculty advisor and administrative coordinator who are available to answer questions about a program and provide more information about what we're looking for in prospective graduate students. Contact a Graduate Advisor or Coordinator

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Low Speed Lab

This video includes an overview of the subsonic wind tunnel and the labs that are run in the tunnel during the undergraduate Low-Speed Aerodynamics Laboratory course (ASE 120K). Each of the assignments of the lab are highlighted and explained. This wind tunnel is also used by various student groups and research projects at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

High Speed Lab

This video includes an overview of the supersonic wind tunnel and the labs that are run in the tunnel during the undergraduate High-Speed Aerodynamics Laboratory course (ASE 162M). Several examples are given for the labs that are run in this tunnel. This wind tunnel is also used by research projects at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

Water Tunnel

This video includes an overview of the low-speed water tunnel and the labs that are run in the tunnel during the undergraduate Low-Speed Aerodynamics Laboratory course (ASE 120K). Several examples are given for the labs that are run in this tunnel. This water tunnel is also used by research projects at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

Aerospace Materials Lab

This video includes an overview of the materials laboratory. One example is demonstrated to show an experiment run during the undergraduate Aerospace Materials Laboratory course (ASE 324L). This laboratory is also used by research projects at both the undergraduate and graduate level.

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To find available dates and to register for a virtual info session, visit College of Natural Sciences Virtual Information Sessions . 

In-person coffee chats and building tours are available on Mondays and Fridays.  Visit   College of Natural Sciences In-Person Information Sessions   to register.  Please note that we are not offering class visits or in-person advisor meetings during this time.  

Ambassador visits are designed for high school juniors and seniors.  During the Spring semester, priority is given to admitted students. 

Tour the Bill and Melinda Gates Computer Science Complex

Explore our building with a current student Ambassador. See the labs and other facilities enjoyed by UTCS students.

Meet with a Current Student

Speak with a CS Ambassador about their college selection experience, why they chose UT, how they transitioned to college, how they enjoy living in Austin, and what it's REALLY like to be a UTCS major.

Attend a Virtual Info Session

Review the curriculum and discuss special programs like the Turing Scholars Honors, Texas CSB, 5-Year Integrated BS/MS, and student organizations.

Ambassador Visit FAQs

Who should participate in an Ambassador visit? Students who are interested in pursuing a CS degree at UT Austin and are high school juniors or seniors. Please note that during the Spring semester, priority is given to admitted students.

Are parents and guardians welcome to accompany students on their tour? Yes! Parents and guardians are welcome to attend all components of an Ambassador visit.

Can I come on a day when your calendar does not show a scheduled visit? If you would like to visit campus another day, please let us know when you email, and we will do our best to arrange a visit another day. But, we cannot guarantee we can accommodate requests outside of our scheduled visits. 

Where is the Department of Computer Science (UTCS)?   UTCS is located in the new Gates Dell Complex (GDC), at 2317 Speedway, just south of 24th St.  We're in region 5 on the  campus map .  You can click on our region of the map for more details.

Where do we go once we find the Gates Dell Complex (GDC)?    The Ambassador office is in the academic suite, GDC 2.702.  It's on the right after you enter GDC (from Speedway).

Where can we park?    The closest  UT parking garages  are the San Jacinto Garage (SJG, in region 6 on the campus map), the Speedway Garage (SWG, region 1), and the 27th Street Garage (TSG, region 1).  Parking for 4-8 hours is $15.  The walk to GDC from the garages is about 10 minutes.  

Is there a bus from the airport to campus?    Capital Metro's  Airport Flyer #100  comes to campus from the airport, and leaves the airport every hour and half hour.  Exit the airport from baggage claim and you'll see the bus stop on the far right on the median.  The bus costs $1.50.  It will drop you off on the east side of the football stadium, a 10-minute walk to GDC.  The stadium is in region 8 of the campus map.     

What hotels are near campus?    There are lots of  hotels near campus .  Our zip code is 78712, which you can use to search your favorite travel website.

Is breakfast available nearby, if we arrive early?    Lucky Lab operates GDC's coffee shop, the Qualcomm Cafe.  O's Campus Cafe is in the O'Donnell Building (POB) just north of GDC.  There's also food options in the WCP Student Activity Center (WCP) southeast of GDC.

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Visit UT Austin

If you're a prospective graduate student, your next step should be on campus. Meet our faculty. Tour the libraries. Connect with a program. There's no better way to sample life at The University of Texas at Austin.

Plan Your Visit

Step 1: connect with your program.

At least two weeks in advance, contact the admission coordinator of the program you are interested in to schedule your visit. It's essential to connect with your program not only so you can meet faculty, students and staff, but also to gain a sense of the culture of the program.

Step 2: Meet Our Faculty

If you'd like to talk with a professor, contact him or her directly to set up an appointment.

Step 3: Talk to the Office of Graduate Admissions

If you have questions about the application process, stop by the Office of Graduate Admissions or contact them via email.

Campus Tours

The university's Visitor Center offers campus tours each week. A one-and-a-half-mile route takes visitors inside a classroom, through the LEED Gold-certified Student Activity Center and past the iconic Tower on a path that traverses its picturesque South Mall, with views of the Texas State Capitol.

Self Guided Tours

If you'd like to tour campus but can’t make it to the Visitor Center—or if you’d like a sneak peak—take advantage of one of these offerings:

• Graduate School Campus Tour
• 40 Acres Self-Guided Tour
• Virtual Tour
• Self-Guided Tour (PDF)

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Take the Next Step

You’ve seen us on your screen, but we’ve got a lot more to show. Explore the programs we offer to find the right one for you. When you’re ready, contact your program’s office to ask questions or schedule an in-person tour. Texas McCombs is waiting for you.

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Connect with Plan II Honors!  

High School Juniors and Seniors are invited to learn more about the Plan II Honors program.  There are several different ways to learn more about our program and application process.  Newly admitted High School Seniors will receive additional opportunities to engage with Plan II Honors (details available late February)

INFORMATION SESSIONS

Virtual sessions  via zoom:  register here.

January 24th  6pm (CST)

February 14th  6pm (CST)

April 10th  6pm (CST)

On campus sessions:  R egister here 

February 2nd  10am - 11:30am

February 9th  10am - 11:30am

March 29th  10am - 11:30am

April 12th  10am - 11:30am

Our Plan II Honors sessions (both virtual and in person) cover:  

• What is Plan II? and Plan II core curriculum
• Current Plan II student Q&A
• Double-major & dual-degree info
• Application process/Evaluation criteria
• Plan II student organizations & community   
• Study abroad
• Civic engagement and internships

Request a Plan II Class Visit!

Thank you for your interest in visiting a Plan II class! Spring class visits will end 4/12/24 to accomodate the final exam schedules of many of our classes.   Request a visit here:  https://forms.gle/SjGZXEthBNBjZsdf9   

IMPORTANT:   Preference will be given to High School seniors ADMITTED for Fall 2024 .  Please note that we do not offer classes in the evenings or on weekends. In addition - please plan to schedule your class visit at least 1 week in advance.  Unfortunately - we cannot accommodate class visits within the same week of a request.

For a description of the Plan II Curriculum, please visit: https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/plan2/curriculum/ For questions related to the application and admissions, please visit our prospective students page ( https://liberalarts.utexas.edu/plan2/prospective-students/ )

or contact Admissions Director Kerry Pasquale at [email protected]

Summer visits:

Plan II Honors discourages visits to campus during the summer or over Spring Break, when future students can't attend a Plan II class, meet Plan II Honors majors, meet with faculty or see campus in any way that will be helpful for a student considering college choices.  This is a really active, busy campus—during the long semesters.  In the summer there are a lot of relatively empty buildings on a hot and quiet campus.  A summer visit simply does not give a prospective student good information.  And that's true at the vast majority of college campuses nation-wide.   (Think about bringing prospective students to your high school for a visit in July….  What would they see?)  Only a visit during a long semester can really give a prospective applicant the full picture of what it might be like to be a student at UT Austin.  We cannot meet individually with drop-ins during the summer .

UT Tower 360° Virtual Tour

For over 80 years, the UT Tower has been the academic symbol and architectural emblem of The University of Texas at Austin.

The 307-foot-tall Tower was completed in 1937. For many years, the Tower was the tallest building in Austin.

The Tower will light up to announce university achievements and darken with a solitary white cap for significant solemn occasions.

Designed by French architect Paul Cret, the Main Building and the Tower was built to house the university’s central library. Rising 27 floors above the reading rooms, the Tower housed the library’s book stacks.

The Main Building and Tower were financed through a grant from the Works Progress Administration, a New Deal program created during the Great Depression.

Today, while much of the Main Building is used for the President’s Office and other administrative offices, students can still study in the grand reading rooms, which now contain the Life Sciences Library.

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UT Health Austin’s Telehealth service allows healthcare providers to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients remotely using Zoom, a secure video conferencing platform. Through our virtual care model, patients are able to visit with their care team and access information about treatments for themselves or their loved ones from a place of convenience, including the comfort of their own home. Many of the same services that are offered in person are also offered virtually to allow us to best meet patient needs.

Many answers to the questions you have about Telehealth can be found below.

Telehealth is a great care option for new patient visits, follow-up visits, medical monitoring, management of chronic conditions, medication management, specialist consultations, and non-life-threatening acute care needs. Most clinics at UT Health Austin are providing telehealth appointments. However, in-person appointments may still be recommended for patients if a physical exam needs to occur that cannot be done electronically or if there are immediate testing or imaging needs.

If you are suffering from a life-threatening condition or need in-person care immediately, please visit your local emergency room or dial 9-1-1.

UT Health Austin uses a secure video conferencing platform called Zoom, which can be easily installed on your computer or smartphone. Any standard computing device, including computers, tablets, and smartphones, with a modern internet browser and an internet connection, will work for your telehealth appointment.

For information on how to install and use Zoom on your desktop or mobile device, visit here .

For more information on how to join a Zoom meeting, visit here .

UT Health Austin takes patient privacy seriously. We currently use Zoom as our virtual visit platform. It’s important to understand the Zoom teleconferencing platform offers multiple levels of security. Unlike the free and basic versions of Zoom, UT Health Austin provides telehealth services through a secured version of Zoom that contains additional security controls, including secure video, audio, and content sharing that uses high-level encryption technology (AES 256 encryption) to ensure secure connections between our healthcare providers and our patients. UT Health Austin has also enabled secure waiting room features, access control features, and transport encryption. Additionally, UT Health Austin and Zoom have an established Business Associate Agreement, an agreement required under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), to ensure appropriate privacy standards are followed to protect patients’ health information. The Business Associate Agreement ensures that Zoom maintains the privacy and security of all patient health information transmitted in the virtual platform to protect our patient’s privacy.

To set up a telehealth appointment with a provider at UT Health Austin, follow these steps:

• Request a telehealth appointment by calling 1-833-UT-CARES (1-833-882-2737). A member of the UT Health Austin Access Center will schedule your telehealth appointment with the appropriate care team.
• Provide an active email address and phone number. Once you are confirmed for a telehealth appointment, you will receive the necessary forms that must be filled out prior to your appointment and a Zoom meeting invite.
• Complete the necessary pre-appointment forms before your telehealth appointment. These forms must be completed prior to your appointment to allow your care team to discuss and develop potential treatment plans tailored to your specific needs. Your provider may not be able to conduct your appointment until this information is received.
• Join your Zoom meeting. You will receive a Zoom meeting invite that will include the date and time of your appointment as well as a link to join the virtual meeting. Zoom telehealth links are typically sent out the day before your scheduled appointment. If you have not received your Zoom telehealth link within two hours of the appointment, please call the UT Health Austin Access Center at 1-833-UT-CARES ( 1-833-882-2737 ).

Zoom telehealth links are generally sent out the day before scheduled appointments. If you have not received your Zoom telehealth link within two hours of the appointment, please call the UT Health Austin Access Center at 1-833-UT-CARES ( 1-833-882-2737 ) to speak to one of our Health Access Partners.

Depending on the nature of your visit, switching to Zoom telehealth may not be the best option for your current healthcare needs. Changing to a telehealth appointment may require contacting the care team prior to requesting the appointment change and could require rescheduling your appointment to a later date. Please call the UT Health Austin Access Center at 1-833-UT-CARES ( 1-833-882-2737 ) to speak to one of our Health Access Partners or message your care team through your MyUTHA Patient Portal to discuss your options.

At this time, telehealth appointments are covered by most insurance companies and are billed the same as in-person appointments. Your bill will be mailed to the address you have on file, or you can access and pay your bill online through your MyUTHA Patient Portal . If you have not set up your patient portal, please call the UT Health Austin Access Center at 1-833-UT-CARES ( 1-833-882-2737 ) to get assistance with setting one up.

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We hope you will join us for one of our upcoming virtual sessions. Please select a highlighted date on the calendar to see a list of available sessions.   You will need a computer or mobile device and an internet connection to access the virtual sessions. Note that all times are Central Standard Time.  A full listing of virtual sessions can be found here .

San Jacinto Hall - Virtual Tours

To explore layouts of room options, please see the 3D tours below. These virtual tours and floor plans may not represent the exact layout, size, design or inclusions of each space.

Double Room

This fully furnished one bedroom residence hall room houses two residents in a shared space that contains a small entryway, closet, bedroom and private bathroom. The small entryway opens straight ahead into the bedroom and is flanked on its other sides by the private bathroom and closet. The spacious closet contains shelving and a clothing rod. Opposite the closet is the private bathroom, which features a single-basin sink, mirror, shelving, storage cabinets, three towel rods, a standup shower, shower curtain rod and toilet. The bedroom contains two sets of twin XL beds; one is lofted with a small dresser underneath while the other is bunked with a desk and the other small dresser underneath. Opposite the beds is another desk and desk chair, a mirror, trash can, recycling bin, wall-mounted corkboard for hanging art and other decor, and a small pantry nook with shelving and the room’s MicroFridge and microwave. Across the room, directly opposite the entry door, is a window with blinds attached. This room contains tile flooring and overhead lighting throughout.

Can I loft or bunk my bed?

Yes you can. All furniture in San Jacinto is moveable.

About San Jacinto

San Jacinto Residence Hall is near the Recreational Sports Center, Jester Center, Clark Field and Darrell K. Royal – Texas Memorial Stadium.

Does my room have a trash can and recycling bin?

All residence hall rooms come with a small trash can and recycle bin. You are responsible for placing your garbage in the trash collection area on your floor.

What should I bring to live on campus?

Please see our What To Bring and Leave Behind webpage for what to pack and leave at home.

Does my room come with a MicroFridge?

All residence hall rooms come with one MicroFridge. Only one refrigerator is allowed per room, please do not bring a second one. For accommodations, please contact our housing team at [email protected] .

What kind of bathroom is there?

There is a shared bath for you and your roommate. Residents are responsible for cleaning their own bathroom and purchasing bathroom items.

Which dining locations are nearby?

San Jacinto Residence Hall is home to Cypress Bend Cafe, which is located at the ground level and is on the side of the building facing San Jacinto Blvd. Please visit our Dining page for more information.

Does the room have air conditioning and heating?

All of our residence halls have AC and heat. San Jacinto Residence Hall residents are able to control the temperature of their own room within a certain range.

ADA Double Room

This fully furnished ADA one bedroom residence hall room houses two residents in a shared space that contains a small entryway, closet, bedroom and private wheelchair-accessible bathroom. The small entryway opens straight ahead into the bedroom and is flanked on its sides by the private accessible bathroom and closet. The spacious closet contains shelving and a clothing rod. Opposite the closet is the private accessible bathroom containing a single-basin sink, mirror, two towel rods, toilet with grab bars, wheelchair-accessible shower with a detachable shower head, bench, grab bars for the shower and a shower curtain rod. The bedroom contains two twin XL beds with a desk, desk chair and small dresser between them. Opposite the beds is another desk and desk chair, a mirror, trash can, recycling bin, wall-mounted corkboard for hanging art and other decor, and a small pantry nook with shelving and the room’s MicroFridge and microwave. Across the room, directly opposite the entry door, is a window with blinds attached. This room contains tile flooring and overhead lighting throughout.