Im thinking of going to UT Austin for College and I have a few questions about the dorms. What is the best dorm for students? Is there a better dorm for an engineering student?(sounds dumb but hey…) Do you get the roommate you pick for sure? Is it better to dorm or rent an apartment with three other friends freshman year?
Also if my room ate of choice gets a contract before me and he chooses me as a roommate do we both get to go to the dorm he chooses?
If you would like something big, i recommend Jester. if you want something smaller go for Kinsolving. Kinsolving is great for engineering kids and if you want a dorm that is all female!
Yes if your roommate has the earlier housing contract it gets priority with selection. Closest to engineering would be Kinsolving, Duren and Honors Quad dorms. As far as whether to select dorm or off campus - that’s an individual option usually because of financials. Many move off campus after 1st year to have more space, quiet, and just better flexibility. West Campus is way more expensive than North Campus. North Campus is closer to engineering buildings. Those who do look for off campus start signing leases in the Fall and you’ll want a company/realtor (free) to help you go around looking at places/locations. By spring most leases are already set. The most important part - is compatibility with your roommate(s) in everything. Lots of stories of students thinking they know their roommates only to find out they are stuck in a lease with someone who parties or has a live in boyfriend, etc. Not all leases are the same around campus.