Welcome to the Next Steps eNewsletter Hub. We hope this hub serves as a valuable resource for you and your family as your student transitions to The University of Texas at Austin. Here is where you can reference past issues of the 2024 Next Steps eNewsletter Series, key campus departments' contact information and a list of upcoming important dates.
The Next Steps eNewsletters are meant to supplement information you'll learn at Family Orientation. While these newsletters will introduce you to a variety of important campus departments and resources, you will be able to interact directly with department representatives, current UT parents and current UT students when you join us on the Forty Acres for Family Orientation this summer. Learn more about Family Orientation, including dates and FAQ.
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Important Dates and Reminders
Important Dates
March 1
First Housing Contracts Offered | University Housing and Dining
The first housing contract offers for on-campus residence halls and Dobie Twenty21 are emailed. Housing contacts will continue to go out on the first and fifteenth of each month. Visit housing.utexas.edu to learn more about housing options and the application process.
LLC Applications Open | University Housing and Dining
Living Learning Communities (LLCs) application pages open in the housing portal. LLCs are residential communities that introduce and integrate academic and social learning through faculty/staff involvement and holistic education. While students are not required to live in an LLC, it is a great opportunity for students looking to specifically build community within their residential area. Students living in LLCs live together in the same area of a residence hall and share experiences that reinforce the theme of their LLCs. Learn more at housing.utexas.edu
March 20-22
New Student and Family Orientation Registration Opens | New Student Services
Registration opens for New Student Orientation & Family Orientation. Learn more about both programs on our website newstudentservices.utexas.edu/orientation.
Important reminder: they are separate programs and require separate registration. Students participate in their orientation program alongside their peer Longhorns. Parents/families will have opportunities to meet and engage with other parents/families during Family Orientation.
March 20
Texas Parents Association
Membership sign-ups for the 2024-25 academic year are open.
June 3
Room assignment process begins for on-campus Living Learning Communities (LLCs). If your student applied and is accepted to an LLC, the housing team will assign their room. Online room selection also begins for students eligible for Honors Housing planning to live in the Quad (Andrews, Blanton, Carothers and Littlefield).
June 10
Online room selection begins for on-campus residence halls. Room selection timeslots are assigned prior to June 10 in housing application date order. If your student is paired with a roommate, the student with the earlier room selection timeslot will select the room assignment for both students in the roommate pair based on available space.
July 1
Mooov-In check-in scheduler opens in the housing portal for the on-campus residence halls and Dobie Twenty21. Students can change rooms themselves in the housing portal through the room swap page until July 31. Available rooms change throughout the month as students move to different spaces so continue checking and your student may see new options. If your student and their roommate would like to move together, both need to select the same room to move to. Your student won’t lose their current room until they select a new room.
July 1-22
Waitlist for student (residents and non-dorm residents) parking permits open.
July 10
Mooov-In check-in scheduler opens in the housing portal for the on-campus residence halls and Dobie Twenty21. Students can change rooms themselves in the housing portal through the room swap page until July 31. Available rooms change throughout the month as students move to different spaces so continue checking and your student may see new options. If your student and their roommate would like to move together, both need to select the same room to move to. Your student won’t lose their current room until they select a new room.
July 17
Student parking permit waitlist selection begins for non-dorm residents.
July 24
Student parking permit waitlist selection begins for dorm residents.
July 30
Tuition notices sent electronically to students who registered for classes before July 24.
July 31
Last day for students to adjust their room assignment through the room swap page in the housing portal.
Early August
Students living in on-campus residence halls receive their housing bill on the My Housing page. The first payment is due by the 12th class day of the fall term.
August 15
Texas Parents Association members receive their first monthly eNewsletter.
August 19
All incoming students will receive an email inviting them to complete the required AlcoholEDU and Sexual Assault Prevention for Undergraduates (SAPU) programs. Part 1 must be completed by Friday, September 6.
August 23
On-campus residence halls and Dobie Twenty21 open.
August 23-24
Mooov-In for on-campus residents (early Mooov-In available starting August 19 at 3 p.m. for an additional fee of $50 per day). Visit housing.utexas.edu for additional information on Mooov-In details.
Reminders
March
Texas Parents Association
Membership sign-ups for the 2024-25 academic year are open.
Register for Family Orientation
If you haven’t done so already, you are encouraged to register for your family orientation. This program is one-day customized event and separate of your student’s orientation schedule.
Start Early! Immunization and Medical Clearance Requirements
All incoming students are required to comply with UT Austin's immunization and medical clearance requirements. These requirements must be met before students can register for classes. They play an important role in maintaining a healthy campus environment. For more information, visit https://www.healthyhorns.utexas.edu/requiredvaccine/index.html or call 512-475-8301 with questions.
Pre-Orientation Checklist | New Student Services
Remind your student to review the Pre-Orientation Checklist. Some items students should aim to complete this month include setting up DUO multi-factor authentication, checking which email address they have on file, and getting connected with orientation. Students can review the entire Pre-Orientation checklist here: newstudentservices.utexas.edu/orientation/transfer/pre-orientation-checklist
May-July
Meet Texas Parents
Meet Texas Parents staff and Ambassador Council members at Family Orientation.
July-August
Post-Orientation Checklist | New Student Services
Remind your student to complete the Post-Orientation Checklist. There are many important to-do's on this list that will help students best prepare to the start of the Fall term. Students can review the entire Post-Orientation Checklist here: newstudentservices.utexas.edu/orientation/transfer/post-orientation-checklist
Next Steps eNewsletters Archive
Find your community with the Texas Parents Association. Sign-ups for Supporting Membership is now open. Consider signing up for the membership that best fits your needs. CLICK HERE to learn more about membership levels.
Important Campus Department Contacts
Transfer-Year Experience
Call:
512-471-4421
Disability and Access
accommodations, equal access
Email: access@austin.utexas.edu
Call: 512-471-6259
Typical response time is 1-3 business days between the hours of 8 am - 5 pm. Business days do not include weekends or holidays when the university is closed.
Testing and Evaluation Services
placement testing, college credit
Email: studenttesting@austin.utexas.edu
Call: 512-232-2662
Texas One Stop
financial aid, transcripts, scholarships, tuition
Email: onestop@utexas.edu
Email response times may take 5-7 business days.
Call: 512-232-6988
Hours of operation for phone calls are Monday-Tuesday, Thursday-Friday 8:30 a.m.- 5 p.m., Wednesday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Call volumes may be higher during peak times.
Texas Global
international engagement efforts, explore abroad
Email: global@austin.utexas.edu
Call: 512-471-1211
Veteran and Military Affiliated Services
Email:
utveterans@austin.utexas.edu
Call:
Benefit and General Questions: 512-232-2835
Military Admissions Questions: 512-232-2052