See for yourself CAmpus Visits
Visiting the UT Austin campus is really the best way to know if it’s right for you.
We’d love to have you (and your family) on campus for a day of activities tailored to your interests. Just pick a weekday and register for your personal campus visit; visits are held in the Freshman Admissions Center in John Hargis Hall (JHH).
Renovations
The Freshman Admissions Center will be undergoing renovations beginning in August 2008. The renovations aren’t expected to impact day-to-day operations.
Plan to spend a full day on campus if you can. Your parents and siblings are welcome although our activities are designed for prospective students.
Campus Visit Options
Campus Visits for Prospective Freshmen (August-December)
A UT Austin campus visit session consists of all three of the following activities.
- Freshman Admissions Information Session: A freshman admissions counselor will give students the inside scoop and answer questions about the university, admissions, housing, financial aid, testing, and other important issues for prospective students and their families.
- Student Q&A: Current UT Austin students will answer questions about what life is really like on the Forty Acres and how to succeed in college. Come prepared with questions.
- Campus Walking Tour: Student-guided walking tours of campus for prospective students and families begin at the Freshman Admissions Center (John Hargis Hall). Given from the unique perspective of a current student, this is one of the best ways to get a feel for campus. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes; visitors will walk about one mile on the tour.
The admissions information session and student Q&A are held in the Freshman Admissions Center in John Hargis Hall (JHH). The campus walking tour begins at the Freshman Admissions Center and ends on campus. The entire campus visit session lasts approximately two hours and fifteen minutes.
Prospective students or members of their family who require special mobility assistance should contact the Freshman Admissions Center at 512-475-7469 after registering for a campus visit online.
College, Schools and Program Info Sessions for Prospective Freshmen
Some colleges, schools and programs (like honors programs) offer information sessions, the chance to sit in on classes, and building tours for prospective students. As most of these sessions are not offered each day, you may want to choose a scheduled academic session and plan the rest of your day on campus around that activity.
If you don't see a session listed below for a college or major you're interested, check with the individual department(s) to find out if they offer special sessions. You may also call the Freshman Admissions Center at 512-475-7440 for more information.
- College of Communication Information Session
- Radio-Television-Film (College of Communication) Department Tour
- Cockrell School of Engineering Information Session (includes information about the Engineering Honors Program)
- Biomedical Engineering Information Session (interested students should also attend the Cockrell School of Engineering Information Session)
- Electrical and Computer Engineering Information Session (interested students should also attend the Cockrell School of Engineering Information Session)
- McCombs School of Business Information Session and Building Tour
- Business Honors Program Information Session (interested students should also attend the McCombs School of Business Information Session)
- Meet the Dean of Liberal Arts
- Liberal Arts Honors Program Information Session (visitors may also attend a Liberal Arts Honors class after the information session)
- Plan II Honors Program Information Session (Liberal Arts)
- UTeach-Liberal Arts Information Session (A secondary teacher preparation and certification program for Liberal Arts majors.)
- Rapoport Service Scholar Program Information Session (A scholarship and service program for Liberal Arts students.)
- Hindi Urdu Flagship Language Program Information session (An undergraduate program for students who wish to achieve advanced professional proficiency in Hindi and Urdu.)
Individual Engineering Meeting
The following Engineering departments offer individual meetings with prospective students and their families. Interested students are highly encouraged to attend the Cockrell School of Engineering Information Session before attending one of the individual Engineering department meetings. Call or e-mail the contacts listed below to determine if a meeting can be arranged during your visit.
Aerospace Engineering: Contact Sarah Kitten at 512-471-7594 or sarah2002@mail.utexas.edu to schedule an individual meeting.
Chemical Engineering: Contact Kelly McQueary at 512-471-6443 or kellym@che.utexas.edu to schedule an individual meeting. Meetings only available on Friday afternoons.
Civil and Architectural Engineering: Contact Dr. Dan Wheat at dwheat@mail.utexas.edu to schedule an individual meeting.
Mechanical Engineering: Contact the Mechanical Engineering department at 512-471-1136 to schedule an individual meeting. Meetings only available on Friday afternoons.
Petroleum Engineering: Contact Dr. Tim Taylor at tdtaylor@mail.utexas.edu at least one week before your visit to schedule a morning appointment.
Campus Visits for Prospective Transfer Students
If you're a prospective transfer student and are interested in visiting campus, you should not register for a campus visit. Transfer admissions counselors meet with prospective transfer students and their families on a walk-in basis in the Office of Admissions (Main Building, Room 7) Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Student-led walking tours of campus are offered to prospective transfer students and other visitors at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday-Friday (except on official university holidays) and on Saturdays at 2 p.m. During the months of May and December, only one tour is offered at 2 p.m. each day Monday-Saturday.
The tours for prospective transfer students leave from the General Information kiosk on the ground floor of the Main Building (the UT Tower).
Register for a Campus Visit
Search available dates, times and sessions, and register for a campus visit (UT EID and password required).
More Ways to Experience Campus
Check out events and activities that may be taking place on campus during your visit:
- Admissions events: Choose from several admissions events, like Longhorn Saturday, which are held during the year for prospective students and their families. Separate registration may be required for the pre-planned admissions events so check the Events section of Be a Longhorn for details.
- Campus and student events: There's always something happening on campus, from annual events like Forty Acres Fest and Explore UT to Texas Revue and Party on the Plaza.
- OnCampus Calendar: Check out the university-wide OnCampus Calendar to explore concerts, athletic events, speeches and other programs and events that may be taking place on campus during your visit.
Updated 7 August 2008
