Next Steps eNewsletter

Issue 10 of 11 | July 15, 2024

In This Issue:

Tuition Deadlines and Reminders

How to access textbooks and course materials

Housing reminders from University Housing and Dining

Important Dates & Reminders:

July 1-22

Waitlist for parking permits open

July 17

Student parking permit waitlist selection begins for non-dorm residents

July 24

Student parking permit waitlist selection begins for dorm residents

Reminders

• Room selection for on-campus residence halls and Dobie Twenty21 is now available.

• If your student has already completed New Student Orientation, encourage them to complete the Post-Orientation Checklist. This helpful list of 'to-do's' will prepare them for their arrival to campus in August.

You can view the list of upcoming important dates anytime on our Next Steps eNewsletter hub....

Hello Longhorn Family!

As we enter the final stages of Family Orientation season and begin preparing to welcome your family at Mooov-In, we are also nearing the end of the Next Steps eNewsletters. Our final two issues will continue to be filled with information that can help ease your Longhorn's transition to the Forty Acres.

A good understanding of your Longhorn's tuition information is essential in ensuring a smooth and well-informed experience for both you and your Longhorn. In this issue of Next Steps, we will offer you a comprehensive overview of tuition deadlines and payment information.

Equally important are insights into your student's textbook and courseware requirements. In this issue, we will explore textbook and courseware Information, providing you with an in-depth understanding of what your Longhorn will need and how the University Co-op can help.

The UT community is already buzzing with excitement preparing for the upcoming academic year. In our next and final issue, we'll give you an in-depth look of what you can expect Mooov-In and other fun welcome events that await your student on the Forty Acres.

Hook 'em!

Tuition Deadlines and Notices

Tuition Notices

Fall tuition notices will be distributed electronically to your students on Tuesday, July 30 if they registered for classes on or before July 24 to the email address listed in their records. If your student is attending August Orientation, they will receive their tuition notice at a later date. Your student may view or update their contact information on the Registrar’s website: registrar.utexas.edu/services.

Tuition Deadlines

Confirming Attendance (1st Tuition Payment Deadline):

Students who register for fall 2024 classes on or before Wednesday, July 24 will receive a tuition notice electronically on Tuesday, July 30, and must confirm attendance by Thursday, August 15 by 5 p.m. CST

Students who will register for classes on or after Wednesday, July 24 (such as students attending August Orientation), must confirm attendance by Wednesday, September 11 by 5 p.m. CST

Options for confirming attendance are:

Pay the minimum amount due on their tuition bill:
$1,500 for in-state residents
$5,000 for out-of-state residents
Pay the bill in full, or make a partial payment that is over the minimum due
Pay with available financial aid

2nd Tuition Payment Deadline

Students who did not pay their bill in full, must choose one of these options by Wednesday, September 11 by 5 p.m. CST (12^th class day):

Pay the remaining tuition bill in full
If a student chooses not to pay the remaining tuition bill in full at this time, the student will automatically be put on an installment plan and incur a $15 fee. The final payment is due Wednesday, October 16 by 11:59 p.m. CST.

3rd and Final Tuition Payment Deadline

Final tuition payment for all students on an installment plan is due Wednesday, October 16 by 11:59 p.m. If final payment is not received by this date, a student will receive a bar on their registration, incur a $25 late fee and will not be able to register for future classes until payment is received in full.

Tuition Payment Methods

The University offers multiple ways tuition bills can be paid, including:

Online, with select credit cards, eCheck, Electronic Funds Transfer and others
In Person, by personal check, cashier's check, money order or cash only
By Mail
Zero Bill
Tuition Loan
Financial Aid
Outside Scholarships
529 College Fund Payments
Texas Prepaid Tuition Plans, such as Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan (TGTP) and Texas Tuition Promise Fund (TTPF)

For more detailed information on payment methods go to onestop.utexas.edu/managing-costs/paying-your-tuition/.

Other Financial Aid or Tuition Questions?

Texas One Stop is happy to assist with general questions and can be contacted at 512-232-6988 or via email at onestop@utexas.edu.

Textbook Information and Longhorn Textbook Access

How Does My Student Find a List of Needed Textbooks?

The University Co-Op is a not-for-profit corporation proudly owned by the students and faculty at UT since 1896. One of the ways the Co-op supports campus is by compiling the official book list each semester. Visit universitycoop.com to find course-specific textbooks. As professors finalize their syllabi, they will share information with the Co-op, so encourage your student to check the list again as we get closer to the start of the fall term.

Fall 2024 Course Materials from the University Co-Op

The Fall 2024 course materials list will be available mid-July. Students will access their course materials via Canvas (canvas.utexas.edu). Remind your students that they have up until the 12th class day to opt out of materials for a full refund. Shopping early means having access to lower cost physical course materials like used copies and loose-leaf versions.

Longhorn Textbook Access (LTA) - Digital Textbook Access

LTA was established so that when professors require a digital textbook and/or courseware, students have immediate access to the materials from the first day of class, and ensure students receive the materials at a lowest available price for new materials. Billing for LTA materials goes through a student’s What I Owe account after the 12th class day. Students who have LTA materials or courseware are emailed about it throughout the beginning of the semester. If the textbook is not part of LTA, in most cases it is purchased at the University Co-op store, where the professor will have arranged to have copies available at the start of the semester. Some of these books have courseware and may come with a code the student uses to acquire the courseware or with instruction for how to purchase the courseware from the publisher.

University Housing and Dining (UHD)

Action Items:

Happening Now: Schedule Check-In Timeslot

Students living in an on-campus residence hall, Dobie Twenty21 or 2400 Nueces are greatly encouraged to visit their housing portal to select a check-in timeslot for Mooov-In. At their check-in time, students will first go to their designated check-in location to pick up their room keys, a parking pass and more before moving their belongings into their new home. Information on the different check-in types is available in the housing portal, but please see UHD’s Mooov-In Guide and 2400 Nueces Mooov-In Guide webpages for full details of your student’s particular check-in process. Students can schedule their check-in timeslot up until Mooov-In but are encouraged to do so promptly to help UHD prepare for their arrival.

July 22: R Permit Waitlist Deadline

Students living in our halls who wish to bring their car to campus can currently apply for an R permit to park in specific garages. All students with room assignments have been emailed with instructions on how to enter the R Permit waitlist. The deadline is soon – July 22 – so encourage your student to follow the instructions and place themselves on the waitlist promptly. Permit offers will begin going out on July 24.

July 31: Self-Directed Room Swap Ends

Any student with a room assignment currently has the option to swap rooms through the housing portal’s room swap page. Your student will be able to search for available rooms and switch through July 31. Roommates who wish to move together during the room swap time frame must both select the same room to move to. After July, room swaps will remain possible on a rolling basis through submission of the housing portal’s room change request form, which students will gain access to on Aug. 1.

Exploring Campus Resources

Now that your student has selected their room (or received their room assignment), it’s a great time to start exploring what they’ll have access to on the Forty Acres. Check out UHD’s recently published Spotlight feature for a roundup of the many resources available just steps away from your student’s new campus home.

Packing (and Planning) for Mooov-In

Preparing for your student’s move to campus can be overwhelming and UHD is here to help with comprehensive guides on everything from packing to parking to useful lingo to know . In the lead-up to Mooov-In, please keep an eye on our website for updates to the Mooov-In Guide page and new spotlight features communicating important information relevant to this year’s process. If your student has scheduled their check-in timeslot, great – they’re sitting well prepared at the moment. But do be aware that there are a few essential tasks to complete prior to Mooov-In, such as filling out and submitting the emergency contact form online, and completing all applicable medical clearance requirements. Please see UHD’s Mooov-In Guide page for more information.

Contract Cancellations

If students need to cancel their residence hall, Dobie Twenty21 or 2400 Nueces contract, there is currently a $1,000 cancellation fee. This cancellation penalty will reach a peak of $2,000 after Aug. 1. If the student paid a $300 prepayment, this will be applied to their applicable cancellation penalty and the student would be responsible for the remaining balance. If the prepayment was deferred during the contract process, students will see the full balance owed for the cancellation fee. Students must email UHD’s housing team to cancel.

Texas Parents

Join us at the Mooov-In Parent Mixer

Hosted by Texas Parents & Texas Exes

Saturday, August 24

6:30-8 p.m.

Etter-Harbin Alumni Center, on campus

RSVP Here

Mooov-In Parent Mixer

One of the Texas Parents Pillars of Purpose is community. For many years, Longhorn families have found community, fun and friendship at the Mooov-in Mixer. We hope you’ll join us this year!

We hope you'll take a break from Mooov-In and join us for complimentary hors d'oeuvres, a cash bar and great company!

Chances are your student will be out exploring with new roommates and friends, so take this time to unwind and meet fellow Longhorn families.

RSVP by Wednesday, August 21.

As alcohol will be served, this event is intended for parents and guardians only, please. We ask that students, siblings and other young children not attend.

Contact Texas Parents with questions: 512-471-2353 or TexasParents@austin.utexas.edu

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HealthyHorns

Exciting news! HealthyHorns launched its new and redesigned websites for Healthyhorns, University Health Services, Counseling and Mental Health Center and Longhorn Wellness Center. Healthyhorns is the umbrella brand encompassing the medical, mental health, and health promotion efforts provided by these departments.

The new unified and streamlined sites were designed to prioritize student needs by offering user-friendly content and easy navigation, enhancing access to our programs and services.

Additionally, please note these pages with key information for incoming students.

Traditions Corner

Across the American frontier in the 1820s, many seeking a new start began moving to Texas, known as a place of unlimited opportunities. As they left their homes and began their journey, these pioneers carved three letters on their doors and fences:

GTT… Gone to Texas!

Texas remains a place of limitless possibility and this pioneering tradition continues each year as thousands of students from around the world start their Longhorn journeys as new students at The University of Texas at Austin. Gone to Texas is a unique celebration is rich in UT tradition. Each year on the evening before the first day of classes, all new students gather on the Main Mall to formally mark their arrival as the newest members of UT community.

What to expect in the next issue of Next Steps

Mooov-In details
Longhorn Welcome, a Texas-sized welcome to the Forty Acres, lineup of events
Important last-minute HealthyHorns and Texas One Stop reminders

You can always review the full academic calendar to get more information on academic and tuition-related deadlines coming up.

2024-2025 Academic Calendar

registrar.utexas.edu/calendars/24-25

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