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Application
- Who is eligible to live in University Apartments?
Graduate students are prioritized; however undergraduate students with at least 30 completed credit hours are eligible to reside at University Apartments.
- When can I apply for a University Apartments housing contract?
- The application is open year-round.
- Only students that have accepted their admission to The University of Texas at Austin are eligible to apply. Students must be enrolled full time for the long session when offered an apartment.
- How do I apply?
Application information is here.
- How much is the application fee?
The application fee is $50.
- Is the application fee refundable?
No
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Waitlist
- How long can I remain on the waitlist?
- You will be prompted annually to recertify your interest to remain on the waitlist. You will also receive a recertification prompt 60 days before your preferred move-in month.
- If you recertify, your application remains on the waitlist until you are offered an apartment.
- When you are offered a contract, you will be sent an email giving you the option of designating a new preferred move-in date or have your application deleted from the waitlist. If you do not reply to the email, your application will be permanently deleted from the waitlist.
- You can receive up to two (2) housing contract offers before you are removed from the waitlist. If you are unable to accept your second offer due to a life event such as ISR, family emergency or medical emergency, you can petition to remain on the waitlist by contacting UHD.apartments@austin.utexas.edu.
- How do I find my status on the waitlist?
You may call the office at 512-232-5299 or email our staff at uhd.apartments@austin.utexas.edu.
- Once I’m on the waitlist, can I change my preferred move-in month and preferred unit type?
- Yes, you can change your preferred move-in month at any time.
- Unit type can be changed at any time up to 60 days before your preferred move-in month.
- How are apartment contract offers determined?
Apartment contract offers are based on the following priority:
- Length of time since date of application
- Preferred unit type availability
- Preferred move-in month (Summer is most frequently preferred; therefore, it might take longer to receive an offer than if a student preferences spring or fall.)
- If I don’t receive a contract offer by the first day of class, what happens to my application?
You stay on the current waitlist until your name reaches the top of the list.
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General
- Is there a minimum stay requirement at University Apartments?
Yes, completion of a 12-month stay is required to be eligible to vacate without penalty, after proper notice. Vacating after less than 12 months occupancy will result in a re-letting fee of 85 percent of the remaining month's charges or until the unit is re-leased.
- When I graduate, can my apartment contract be transferred to another member of my household?
No, when you graduate or leave the university, all members of your household must vacate at the same time that you vacate. There is no provision to transfer a contract into another member's name, regardless of relationship. If other members wish to have a contract in their name, they will be required to apply for an apartment and wait for an apartment offer.
- How will I be notified of an apartment contract offer?
You will be notified by email. For this reason, it is very important that you update your official email address and contact information through UTDIRECT.
- What is the process for selecting an apartment?
- When you receive an email notification of available apartments, you will log on to an online apartment offer system. You will see a listing of all available apartments and their dates of availability. You must select an apartment, select a move in date, pay the $300 deposit and pay the apartment bill to confirm your contract.
- Once you select an apartment you must contact the office before making payment if you made a mistake in your apartment selection.
- Starting July 2019, you must pay a $500 deposit when you confirm your contract. $300 is applied towards your security deposit and $200 is applied to your first apartment monthly bill.
- How long do I have to confirm an apartment?
The email will indicate how long the offer remains valid.
- Can I change my move-in date after I pay my deposit and bill?
No. Maintenance is scheduled for your apartment based on your move-in date and cannot be changed.
- Are the apartments furnished?
Each apartment has a stove and refrigerator only.
- Are pets allowed?
No, pets are not allowed. Only service animals for residents with disabilities that are approved in advance by the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) office can live in University Apartments. Students with disabilities can contact SSD at this link for details on how to request a housing accommodation for service or emotional support animals.
- How do I report a maintenance problem in my apartment when the office is not open?
You can enter a Maintenance Request Form online. If you think it is an emergency, you can contact the after-hours Community Advisor (CA) on call at 512-496-2803.
- Is subletting allowed?
No, subletting is prohibited
- How do I reach University Apartments staff if my question is not answered in these FAQs?
You may call the office at 512-232-5299 or email our staff at uhd.apartments@austin.utexas.edu.