FAQ’s for students living in undergraduate on-campus housing

We appreciate your patience and understanding as the university navigates these challenging and unprecedented times caused by the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). This FAQ will help provide the information you need under these new circumstances and will be updated regularly.

Room Assignments

If I want to change rooms, are there still spaces available?

There are still spaces available in most of the residence halls. If you wish to make a room change go to this link to complete the room change request.

Will I have to move out of my room at the end of the fall semester?

Students who are returning to the campus and to their assigned room for the spring 2021 academic semester do not have to move any of their belongings out of their room. Students who are not returning to their room or the University will need to check out of their space and remove all their belongings by the end of the fall semester.

When do I have to leave the halls for winter break?

Students must vacate their residence hall room by the end of the semester and will not have access to their room until the residence halls re-open in January, unless they have a contract for winter break housing. Details on winter break housing will be provided later in the semester.



Housing Contracts

Safety Protocols

Resident Opportunities

Will there be resident programming in the fall?

The University Housing and Dining Residence Life staff is working hard to provide residents with a variety of engagement opportunities. Staff are preparing virtual community building and individual opportunities to make sure residents feel connected to the UT campus and to each other. Additionally, in-person activities may be conducted in alignment with university health and safety guidelines, including small group and outside activities. Each resident is assigned a resident assistant (RA) who can help students find ways to be involved in the halls and on campus.

What opportunities are there for me to get involved in my residence hall community?

The University Residence Hall Association represents all residence halls on campus, and each individual residence hall has its own Residence Hall Council. These leadership organizations advocate for the students of their halls and provide engagement opportunities for residents. Additional information about how to get involved in these organizations will be forthcoming.



Dining