How to Save Money
Housing
Living on campus is a great way to save. Residence halls and on-campus apartment communities offer several amenities that you might pay extra for if living off campus. Several UT Arlington apartments and residence halls are all bills paid, and all communities receive free unlimited laundry. Other cost-saving features we offer include: cable TV, high-speed wireless and Ethernet connections, as well as furniture in our residence hall communities. Our apartment communities offer free clubhouse use as well as access to swimming pools and recreation areas, such as sand volleyball courts and barbecue grills.
By staying within walking distance of all of your classrooms and labs, you also reduce commuting costs and save time trying to find a parking spot. Inexpensive entertainment is only a few steps away, with Bowling and Billiards in the University Center or an intramural basketball game in the Maverick Activities Center.
Dining
Whether living on campus or commuting, UT Arlington offers several convenient options for dining in or even grabbing a quick snack between classes. With a meal plan, students receive a discounted meal rate for the Connection Café, the all-you-care-to-eat residential dining hall. By using the Meal Plan Wizard, students can find out which plan is best for their schedules. With a meal plan, students don’t have to worry about carrying around cash or credit cards; the whole plan is built into the Mav ID.
Most of our dining locations remain open all day long, so there is no need to waste gas going off campus to grab a quick bite. Whether you’re craving Chick-fil-A, Panda Express, Subway or just want a Starbucks coffee, It’s All Here.
LIVING ON CAMPUS
TWICE THE FUN
They say the friends you make in college are the friends you make for life. Get a jump-start by choosing to live with a roommate. With a roommate you don’t have to navigate college life on your own. You’ll have someone to eat dinner with, go on late night runs to the store, and someone who can share living costs. It’s a win-win decision: good for your wallet and perfect for a meaningful social connection.
