FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Housing Questions

For more information, visit UT Arlington Housing.

Q: When should students apply for on-campus housing?
A: They should apply for housing as soon as they know they are interested in attending the University of Texas at Arlington. They don’t have to be accepted to the University or even have applied to the University to submit their housing application. However, they will not receive a contract until they have been accepted to the University.  On-campus space fills up quickly so it’s important to get applications in early. If they’re applying for a fall semester, they should try to get an application filed with Housing the fall before they plan to attend.

Apply online for residence hall housing.
Apply online for apartments and houses.

Q: Does my son or daughter have to purchase a meal plan if they live on campus?
A: If they live in Arlington Hall or KC Hall they are required to purchase a meal plan, but they are not required to do so in the other residence halls or apartments.

Q: Are Freshmen required to live on-campus?
A: No. However, we strongly encourage 1st year students to live in a residence hall on-campus to get more involved in campus activities.  If strongly preferred, 1st year students can live on-campus in an apartment as well.

Q: What type and how many residence halls does UT Arlington have?
A: UT Arlington has five (5) 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.