Housing Questions
For more information, visit UT Arlington Housing.
Q: When should I apply for housing?
A: You can apply for housing as soon as you have applied for admissions to UT Arlington. You don’t have to be accepted to the University but you must have applied and recieved an ID number (1000#). On campus space fills up quickly so it is important to get your application in early. For example, if you are applying for a fall semester, try to get your application filed with Housing the fall before you plan to attend.
Apply online for residence hall housing.
Apply online for apartments and houses.
Q: Can I find off-campus housing?
A: Yes, there are many apartment options near campus; several of them offer student rates. There are also houses available to rent.
Q: What type and how many residence halls does UT Arlington have?
A: UT Arlington has six residence halls. They are all coed except for Lipscomb South, which is all female. There are several different room options available from double occupancy rooms to private suites.
Q: What are the rates for living in residence halls?
A: The rates will vary from hall to hall based on square footage, suite or community bath, coed or non-coed. Visit the UT Arlington residence hall rates website for the most up to date information.
Q: Do I have to be admitted to the University before I can apply for on-campus housing?
A: No. However, housing applicants are responsible for verifying acceptance to the University prior to accepting an offer for housing property.
Q: What type of meal plan does UT Arlington offer?
A: Dining Services offers multiple meal plan options. In addition to the meal plans, a student can place money on his or her Mav Express Card and then use this account to purchase food and other items on campus, much like a debit card.
Q: Do I have to purchase a meal plan if I live on campus?
A: If you live in Arlington Hall or KC Hall you must purchase a meal plan, but you are not required to do so in the other residence halls or campus apartments.
