Welcome to your Home on the Forty

 

9,948

Students live with us

3.15M

Dining transactions per year

2,000 lbs.

Produce grown on campus annually

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Alt text: A University of Texas at Austin student poses while moving into Jester.

Behind the Scenes of Preparing Your Home on the Forty

Here’s a peek behind the scenes at what goes on throughout our six units to make sure everything is ready for you when you get here.

Happening Now

2025-26 Housing Application

My Housing Resident Services

Mooov-In Guide

UT residents in front of hall
Live Here. Live More.

Dining Location Status

J2 Dining

8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.,
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.,
4:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Closed

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    Same halls, different era 🧡 The Forty Acres has seen decades of Longhorns; some things changed, and others are timeless. Swipe through for a nostalgic ride from past to present on the Forty 🤘
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    Same halls, different era 🧡 The Forty Acres has seen decades of Longhorns; some things changed, and others are timeless. Swipe through for a nostalgic ride from past to present on the Forty 🤘

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    Hey, Longhorns! 🐂 Room selection is right around the corner - make sure you check your housing portal and emails for updates and next steps.<br /><br />#UThousing #UTAustin
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    Hey, Longhorns! 🐂 Room selection is right around the corner - make sure you check your housing portal and emails for updates and next steps.

    #UThousing #UTAustin

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    Can you match the corner to the residence hall? These corners have seen it all - from Mooov-In excitement to roommate heart-to-hearts and late-night studying. How well do you know your home away from home? 🧱🏠<br /><br />#uthousing #utdorms #UTaustin #UT29
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    Can you match the corner to the residence hall? These corners have seen it all - from Mooov-In excitement to roommate heart-to-hearts and late-night studying. How well do you know your home away from home? 🧱🏠

    #uthousing #utdorms #UTaustin #UT29

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    Anyone else’s camera roll feeling a little empty without the daily Tower pic? The Forty Acres doesn’t feel the same without y’all 🧡<br>
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    Anyone else’s camera roll feeling a little empty without the daily Tower pic? The Forty Acres doesn’t feel the same without y’all 🧡

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    Congratulations to the newest graduates of the Forty Acres 🎓 We hope you had a blast Duren your time here, from coffee chats at Littlefield Patio Cafe to late nights in Jester. It’s been a true pleasure to watch you grow and be part of your journey.
    @universityhousinganddining

    Congratulations to the newest graduates of the Forty Acres 🎓 We hope you had a blast Duren your time here, from coffee chats at Littlefield Patio Cafe to late nights in Jester. It’s been a true pleasure to watch you grow and be part of your journey.

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    When the panda shows up, the stress checks out. Speaking of check out — don’t forget that on-campus residence halls, including Dobie Twenty21, close at 9 a.m. tomorrow, May 6!
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    When the panda shows up, the stress checks out. Speaking of check out — don’t forget that on-campus residence halls, including Dobie Twenty21, close at 9 a.m. tomorrow, May 6!

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    Full circle moment 🎓✨ Back where it all began - late-night talks, dining hall meals and dreams bigger than any res hall room. These four walls saw the start of it all. Everything along the way was part of shaping the journey. Congratulations to all our Longhorns graduating - hook 'em forever🤘
    @universityhousinganddining

    Full circle moment 🎓✨ Back where it all began - late-night talks, dining hall meals and dreams bigger than any res hall room. These four walls saw the start of it all. Everything along the way was part of shaping the journey. Congratulations to all our Longhorns graduating - hook 'em forever🤘

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    Spotted: a blur of white fur and straight A’s energy 💯 😎
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    Spotted: a blur of white fur and straight A’s energy 💯 😎

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    Come find us tomorrow, Friday, April 25 and next Monday, April 28 🤘
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    Come find us tomorrow, Friday, April 25 and next Monday, April 28 🤘