Student Housing

University Center • Box 19349 • 817-272-2791 • www2.uta.edu/housing

Advantage of Living on Campus

All University housing is within walking distance to classes. Being close to campus can save time and money and may facilitate getting involved in activities and campus life.

Types of Housing and Reservations

U.T. Arlington Residence Halls

University housing facilities include one residence hall for men, one for women and three areas that are coed. (This distribution could change to meet the demand for space by men or women.) A total of 808 students can be housed in the residence halls. All residence halls are air-conditioned, and both single and double rooms are available.

Brazos House: A coed residence hall with a capacity for 53 women and 51 men. Women and men live in separate areas. The rooms are arranged in two-room suites with adjoining bath facilities.

Lipscomb Hall: A residence hall that is coed on the north wing and houses women only on the south wing with a capacity of 330 students. The south wing is arranged in two-room suites with connecting bath. The north wing is arranged in three-room suites with private bath facilities for each suite.

Pachl Hall: A residence hall for men with a capacity of 135 students. The rooms are arranged in single units with two community hall bath units on each of its three floors.

Trinity House: A coed residence hall with a capacity of 119 women and 119 men. The rooms are arranged in three-room suites with private bath facilities for each suite.

Interim Housing

Lipscomb North will be open during all interim sessions including Wintersession. Students who need housing during semester breaks are encouraged to select Libscomb North for this 12-month option.

Applications

Students must make application for admission to the University before an application for housing can be processed. Acceptance to the University is not essential before submitting a housing application; however, acceptance is required before a student will be assigned to a residence hall. A student's name will be placed on the assignment list for the appropriate semester, according to the date the application is received in the Housing Office. The deposit is not required with the application. A security deposit is required upon receiving an assignment and will be paid in conjunction with prepayment of rent at the time the contract is to be returned.

Assignments

Assignments for new students for the fall semester will be made in April. Assignments for the spring semester will be made late in the fall semester. Students who do not receive an assignment will remain on the assignment list according to the date an application is received in the Housing Office. As cancellations occur, assignments will be made from this list.

Cost*

The 1998-99 rental rate for residence halls ranged from $1,442 to $2,670 per academic year. This rate does not include meals. Please refer to the section of the catalog on University Dining Services for information regarding meal options.

* Contact the Housing Office for 1999-2000 and 2000-01 rental rates.

Apartments and Houses

The University owns 16 apartment communities with 482 one-bedroom and 58 two-bedroom apartment units. All apartments are located within walking distance of the campus. Fifteen apartment communities are unfurnished; University Village is furnished. All apartments have air-conditioning, heating, kitchen appliances, carpeting, mini-blinds and deadbolt locks. Additional features vary by community and may include: swimming pools, volleyball courts, barbecues, laundry facilities, dishwashers, and cable TV availability. Several apartment communities allow pets less than 30 pounds provided the required pet deposit and agreement are submitted in advance.

The University also owns and leases 52 two-, three- and four-bedroom houses. All houses are unfurnished, air-conditioned and have fences. Many are equipped with kitchen appliances.

Students must be enrolled at least part-time with the University to live in a University-owned apartment or house.

Applications

Application for an apartment or house may be submitted at any time and will be held, if necessary, until the appropriate period before being entered on the waiting list. Contact the Housing Office and request the brochure on apartments and houses for an application and additional information.

U.T. Arlington Apartment/House Rental Rates*

The 1998-99 rental rates for University-owned houses ranged from $475 to $720 per month plus all utilities. Apartment rates ranged from $306 to $532 per month, plus electricity in some of the communities.

* Contact the Housing Office for the 1999-2000 and 2000-01 rental rates.

Centennial Court Apartments

Centennial Court is a privately owned student housing community operating in cooperation with The University of Texas at Arlington. The Centennial Court complex provides a unique on-campus housing environment for U.T. Arlington students. The community operates similar to a residence hall with the amenities of an apartment complex. The following services are included:

•Efficiency, one-, two- and four-bedroom options

•Individual lease liability

•Two study rooms

•Community assistant staff

•Full feature kitchens

•Two pools and spas

•Volleyball court

•Barbecue pits

•Exercise room

•Two on-site laundry facilities

•Basic cable TV

For more information, call 817-436-4800 or take a tour at

700 W. Mitchell Circle, Arlington, Texas, 76013.

Housing Refund

The security deposit for apartments, houses and residence halls will be refunded at the end of the lease period pursuant to the rental contract, providing the following steps have been taken:

•Resident's room/facility is thoroughly cleaned

•No damage has been incurred

•Inventory form is completed and signed

•Keys and security cards are checked in

If the student has no debt to the University, the Office of Accounting and Business Services will mail the refund to the student at the address specified on the inventory form. If the University retains all or any part of a security deposit under this section, the University shall give to the student the balance of the security deposit, if any, and a written description and itemized list of all deductions, in accordance with the provisions of Section 92.104, Texas Property Code.

Resident Responsibilities

Resident students are cautioned to read carefully and to assume full responsibility for terms and conditions stated on application forms, information sheets and contracts.

Upon occupying student housing, each student is responsible for all property in the facility and must pay for any damages beyond normal wear and tear.

All residents are expected to be familiar with and abide by housing regulations, University rules and regulations, and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System, all of which are available in the Office of the Director of Housing and University Center. Students who violate these rules are subject to disciplinary action by the Senior Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students.