Ready to explore the UT Austin campus while taking courses at America’s 14th ranked public university? Located in Austin, Texas, UT Austin offers students a bustling local community filled with great music, incredible food, and fantastic culture.
Connect with esteemed faculty and instructors working to bring the UT Austin vision of changing the world to life. Discussion, debate, and diversity of thought is fostered both inside and outside the classroom. Explore this flagship research university while taking various specialized courses or academies in STEM, fashion, digital marketing, psychology, sports management, and more.
The University of Texas is in the heart of Austin. Stores like Urban Outfitters, Chipotle, and Starbucks are just a short walk away. With many food trucks, cafes, shops, and a movie theater, everything is conveniently located. Come see why our UT Austin students love this place.
Enjoy the live music scene, active lifestyle, and an open-minded and friendly environment. Enjoy the outdoors? Austin’s recreation areas, pools, and water parks help you stay cool all summer. Sports fan? Hook ’em Horns! Experience the intensity of the UT Austin spirit. It’s all included in your tuition.
*All on-campus activities are subject to change based on current safety protocols.
Living: Living: Our home is on campus housing. Students will likely live in double rooms in suites. Students will likely share in-room bathrooms with just their roommates. Every room generally includes a bed, study desk, dresser, closet, free Wi-Fi, mini fridge, and microwave. Lounges, game rooms, 24/7 fitness center, laundry facilities, and the Summer Discovery Office are all in our residence hall.
Dining: Unique to Summer Discovery is our meal plan. Enjoy two meals daily, Monday - Friday, and 1 meal on Saturday and Sunday, while on campus at the J2 Dining Hall, an all-you-can-eat premier dining center. Choose from daily options including pizza, sandwiches, pasta, vegan options, a salad bar, baked potato bar, and more. Do you have food allergies? Special diets are not a problem and there is a separate top-9 allergen line in the dining hall.
Tuition includes: Term fees, academic and enrichment program, housing, comprehensive welcome orientation and ice-breakers, 2 meals daily while on campus, use of athletic and recreation facilities, activities and trips, transportation for included activities, college admissions presentation, linens, and laundry.
Not included: Application fee, $95 student ID/technology fee, airfare, airport transfers (available for $85 each way), course materials, course supplements, lunch and other meals eaten off campus, medical expenses, towels, and spending money.
Commuter tuition includes: Commuter students join the program Monday - Thursday for morning and afternoon courses and optional afternoon activities. Commuter students are invited to attend our Friday social activities and off campus excursions. One weekday evening of guest speakers is also included. Note: Commuter students are not permitted to attend other evening or off-campus activities and excursions.