University of Texas - Visiting

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www.utexas.edu/tours/vrc

Schedule a Group Info Session or Interview

UT arranges special group visits for groups of 10 or more college-bound high school students. During these group visits, there are presentations by staff and students, as well as offer a tour of campus. Please call (512) 475-7440 (“schedule a visit for 10 or more people” option) at least two weeks before your group’s desired visit date to schedule an appointment.

Campus Tours

High school juniors and seniors and their families are encouraged to visit the campus to learn more about UT. Staff at the Freshman Admissions Center will help arrange a campus visit to address your interests and needs as a prospective student. Please call (512) 475-7440 at least two weeks in advance to schedule an appointment. The University also sponsors guided walking tours of the campus for non-college-bound visitors. These depart from the Information Desk on the ground floor of the Main Building (UT Tower). Tours are offered Monday through Saturday most of the year. Reservations are not required.

Overnight Visits

There are no specifically scheduled overnight visits, except for Longhorn Honors, which is for students who have been offered admission to the University. High school seniors who have been offered admission to UT are invited to an overnight stay and a full day of activities on campus. Prospective students will have the opportunity to interact with current UT students, faculty, and staff.

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Hotel Listings

Austin Folk House
506 W. 22nd St.
(866) 737-5019
www.austinfolkhouse.com
Distance From Campus: Less than one mile
Price: $109.00-$155.00

Austins Inn at Pearl Street
809 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
(800) 494-2261
www.innpearl.com
Distance From Campus: Less than one mile
Price: $89.00-$200.00

Carriage House Inn
1110 W. 22 1/2 St.
(512) 472-2333
www.carriagehouseinn.org
Distance From Campus: Less than one mile
Price: $130.00-$150.00

Carrington’s Bluff Bed and Breakfast
1900 David St.
(512) 479-0638
carringtonsbluff.citysearch.com
Distance From Campus: Less than one mile
Price: $105.00-$159.00

Doubletree Club Hotel-University Area
1617 IH-35 North
(512)-479-4000
www.doubletree.com
Distance From Campus: Less than one mile
Price: $139.00-$149.00

Doubletree Guest Suites Hotel
303 W. 15th St.
(512) 478-7000
www.doubletree.com
Distance From Campus: Less than one mile
Price: $116.00-$204.00

Drury Inn and Suites Austin North
6711 I-35 N
(512) 467-9500
www.druryhotels.com
Distance From Campus: Less than five miles
Price: $80.00-$100.00

Governor’s Inn
611 W. 22nd St.
(512) 477-0711
www.governorsinn.citysearch.com
Distance From Campus: Less than one mile
Price: $99.00-$299.00

Hilton
500 East 4th St.
(512) 482-8000
www.hilton.com
Distance From Campus: Less than two miles
Price: $189.00-$214.00

Mansion at Judge’s Hill
1900 Rio Grande
(800) 311-1619
www.mansionatjudgeshill.com
Distance From Campus: Less than one mile
Price: $99.00-$299.00

The Driskill
604 Brazos St.
(888) 507-5389
www.driskillhotel.com
Distance From Campus: Less than two miles
Price: $195.00-$450.00

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