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UT AUSTIN INFORMATION

July 2003

The University of Texas at Austin provides a wide range of information to the campus community. Outlined below is a description of selected information and where it is located on the Internet. Paper copies of this information, including accreditation, are available upon request. Catalogs are available for purchase, but are accessible at no cost on the Internet. Information about the University is also available during regular working hours from The Office of the Registrar, UT Austin, Austin, TX 78712.

1. "What You Need to Know - Campus Security and Crime Awareness" - this document discusses the reporting of criminal activity and other emergencies; campus crime statistics; crime prevention; campus sexual assault programs and procedures to follow when a sex offense occurs, sanctions imposed for offenses and other very important information. Printed copies are available from the Vice President for Student Affairs, P.O. Box 7699, Austin, TX 78713. The entire report is available on the Internet at:
http://www.utexas.edu/student/vpsa/SecurityBrochure

2. The University's policies concerning privacy and release of education records explains the rights of students with respect to education records maintained by the University and outlines the University's procedures for complying with the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. The policy is published in the General Information Catalog. Copies of the Act, the Federal Regulations adopted pursuant to it, and this notice are available for persons to examine in the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, Main 121, Austin, TX 78712. These educational records policies can be accessed on the Internet at:
http://www.utexas.edu/student/registrar/catalogs/gi02-03/app/appc09.html

3. Information regarding current university tuition and required fees, estimated cost of books and supplies, estimated transportation costs, other costs and fees, refund policies, withdrawal procedures, and related information is contained in the General Information Catalog. This information is available on the Internet at:
http://www.utexas.edu/student/registrar/catalogs/gi02-03/ch3/index.html
http://www.utexas.edu/student/registrar/catalogs/gi02-03/ch3/ch3g.html#fee.adj
http://www.utexas.edu/student/registrar/catalogs/gi02-03/ch4/ch4g.html#withdrawal
http://www.utexas.edu/student/admissions/stuprofile/

4. Information regarding residence halls, including costs, application process, a description of the halls, floor plans, and residence hall programming is available from Housing and Food Service, P.O. Box 7666, Austin, TX 78713 and on the Internet at:
http://www.utexas.edu/student/housing
http://www.utexas.edu/student/housing/current/
http://utdirect.utexas.edu/hfis/studentApp.html
http://www.utexas.edu/student/housing/current/rates.php

5. Information regarding graduation rates, typical budgets, student characteristics, enrollment data, international students, and other student-related data may be found at:
http://www.utexas.edu/academic/ois/stathb.02-03/students/
http://www.utexas.edu/student/admissions/stuprofile/

6. The University provides information for students and employees regarding illicit drugs and alcohol abuse, including standards of conduct, health risks, state and federal penalties, and available drug or alcohol counseling or rehabilitation services. Printed copies of this information may be obtained from the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs, P.O. Box 7699, Austin, TX 78713. This report may be found on the Internet at:
http://www.utexas.edu/student/vpsa/SecurityBrochure/DrugTOC.html

7. The University provides information regarding the types of financial assistance available to students, the application process and forms, eligibility requirements, criteria for making awards and the amount of awards, satisfactory academic progress, the methods and frequency of disbursements, repayment requirements of loans and loan deferment, student employment, a wide range of financial aid services and counseling, frequently asked questions and other help through the Office of Student Financial Services, P.O. Box 7758, UT Station, Austin, TX 78713-7758. This and other information is available on the Internet at:
http://www.utexas.edu/student/finaid/index.html
http://www.utexas.edu/student/finaid/info/apply.html
http://www.utexas.edu/student/finaid/info/programs.html
http://www.utexas.edu/student/finaid/info/faq.html
http://www.utexas.edu/student/finaid/pdfs/maintain.html
http://www.utexas.edu/student/finaid/eligibility/withdrwl.html
http://www.utexas.edu/student/finaid/awards/accept.html
http://www.utexas.edu/student/finaid/loans/index.html
http://www.collegexit.com/counsel:UTAustinEntr
http://www.hirealonghorn.org/student/index.html
http://www.utexas.edu/student/registrar/catalogs/gi02-03/ch5/ch5c.html
http://www.utexas.edu/student/registrar/catalogs/gi02-03/ch5/ch5d.html

Information from the federal government regarding rights and responsibilities of financial aid recipients, borrower's rights, loan deferment and discharge information is available at:
http://studentaid.ed.gov/students/publications/student_guide/index.html

8. Information for students with disabilities may be obtained from the Dean of Students, 100-B West Dean Keeton Street, SSB 4.104, Austin, TX 78712 and on the Internet at:
http://www.utexas.edu/depts/dos/ssd

9. Enrollment in a program of study abroad approved for credit at a student's home institution may be considered enrollment at the home institution for the purpose of applying for assistance under federal Title IV student financial aid programs. Information about study abroad, including programs, costs and financing may be obtained from the Study Abroad Office, Drawer A, Austin, TX 78713 and on the Internet at:
http://www.utexas.edu/student/abroad

10. Information regarding The University's accreditation, faculty, and academic programs may be found in The Undergraduate Catalog, The Graduate Catalog and The Law School Catalog. These catalogs may be accessed on the Internet at:
http://www.utexas.edu/student/registrar/catalogs
http://www.utexas.edu/student/registrar/catalogs/gi02-03/ch1/ch1a.html#accred

11. The University provides a report on athletic program participation rates, financial support data, and graduation rates for student athletes. This information may be obtained from the Office of the Vice President for Institutional Relations and Legal Affairs, Main 102, Austin, TX 78712.

12. If you have not registered to vote, you may obtain information and voter registration materials at:
http://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/voter/studentvoters.shtml

13. You may search for information regarding registered sex offenders on the Texas Department of Public Safety website at: http://records.txdps.state.tx.us/soSearch/default.cfm

Please visit these websites to obtain information and to review our catalogs and reports.

Original Information Courtesy of: James W. Vick, Vice President for Student Affairs, October 2001
Links updated by Don Drumtra, GSA Webmaster, July 2003

 
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