Temporary Housing

In general, three options exist for students who require temporary housing accommodations ahead of their apartment or residence hall move-in days. Please note, UTA Housing does NOT offer temporary housing during the winter break for students moving into locations in January.

 

OPTION 1 - TEMPORARY HOUSING AT KC HALL

Accommodations and Availability

• Limited temporary accommodation for new on-campus residents will be made available in KC Hall starting on Thursday, July 30, 2026, and your scheduled check-out date. 
• Accommodation includes a bed in a double/ triple - occupancy room with in-room access to bathroom and shower.  
• Included in your registration, guests will receive a linen packet for their stay. This linen packet will be provided upon check-in. The linen packet will include the following:  
• 1 Blanket, 2 Twin XL Flat Sheets, 1 Pillowcase, 1 Bath Towel, 1 Wash Cloth
• Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. 
• Walk-in registration is not allowed.
• For additional information on KC Hall, please visit the KC Hall Web Page.

Rates

Nightly Housing Charges	$50/night/person
Minimum Stay Required	Two Nights
Required Linen Packet Charge	$55
Cancellation Fee / No Show Fee	$60
Late Arrival Fee (Check-in between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.	$25
Late Check-Out or Hold Over Fee	$100 per day
Lost Key/Card	$50

 

Meal Plan / Mav Money

Students staying in Temp Housing will be required to have a Meal Plan while staying in KC Hall that will be given to the student in Mav Money and can be used with their UTA ID. Students are now required to add funds to their MAV ID Card using Mav Money, as our office will no longer be loading funds on behalf of students.

Recommended Funding Amount:

• For stays of 5 days or more: Please add $200
• For stays of 4 days or less: Please add $100

Please note that Mav Money does not expire and may be used beyond your Temporary Housing stay for campus dining, bookstore purchases, printing and copying services, as well as select off-campus restaurants and merchants.

Steps to Add Mav Money:

1. Visit https://get.cbord.com/uta
2. Log in using your UTA credentials
3. On the overview page, click the green “Add Funds” button
4. Select your payment method and enter the desired amount
5. Follow the prompts to complete your transaction

Once the transaction is complete, funds will be available for immediate use.

This process allows you to manage your own dining and campus-related expenses with flexibility and convenience. While the decision to add funds is ultimately up to you, this is the only method available for purchasing meals during your stay in Temporary Housing.

If you have any questions or require assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the Guest Services office.

Register for Temporary Housing

• Reservations will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited. 
• The registration form is opened every Monday – Friday at 8:00am Central Standard Time (CST) and is closed at 3:00pm CST each business day to plan for students’ stay on the following business day by Guest Services. Registration for a certain day must be completed by 3:00pm CST the day before. (i.e., If staying on August 3rd, you must complete your reservation by 3 PM CST on August 2nd.) 
• The registration form is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. If requesting a stay on Saturday, Sunday, or Monday your registration must be completed at the latest by 3pm CST on Friday. 

 

Check-In Process

• Check-in for Temporary Housing is from 8 AM CST to 8:00 PM CST every day at the KC Hall office. You will receive your access card, and a check-out envelope. If no one is at the KC Hall office for your Check-In, please call KC Hall Temporary Housing  at 817-272-6963. 
• If you are unable to make this check-in time, you can reach the Guest Services office (817.272.6963) between 8:00 am CST - 5:00 pm CST, Monday – Friday. The request for after-hours check-in will need to be made at least 2 business days before your arrival at UTA. You may also emailconferences@uta.edu(8 AM CST- 5 PM CST) Monday - Friday. 

 

Check-Out Process

• Check-out is from 8 am - 10 am CST on your scheduled check-out date. Check-out is no later than 10:00 am CST and failure to check-out by 10:00 am CST will result in a $100.00 per day holdover charge - in addition to the other amounts related to your stay. 
• Temporary Housing residents must check out:
  - No later than Saturday August 8, 2026, if they do not have a future UTA Housing contract or  
  - Tuesday, August 11, 2026, if they have a future UTA Housing contract. 
•  Please return your access card, in the envelope provided at check-in, to the student staff member at the KC Hall office between 8:00 am CST - 10:00 am CST. If you need assistance, call Guest Services at 817-272-6963. 
• All charges will be added to your student account.

 

Contact Temporary Housing

• Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Guest Services at 817-272-6963 or you may email at conferences@uta.edu between the hours of  8:00 am CST - 5:00 pm CST, Monday – Friday.

 

Option 2 - Local Hotels

Students are responsible for finding and booking the hotel themselves. Please visit the Arlington Convention and Visitors Bureau website to review options near campus. 

• Typical hotel-style accommodations with linen service
• The cost per night varies
• Earliest move-in varies
• The latest move out varies

 

Option 3 - Stay with a Local Student

Other UTA students are often willing to accommodate a guest temporarily. Students seeking temporary housing may contact a student organization related to their interest, and student organization representatives may be able to connect them with other students living in Arlington. For a directory of student organizations, please visit here.