A UT Austin campus visit session consists of all three of the following activities and lasts about two and a half hours.

• Freshman Admissions Information Session: An admissions counselor will give students the inside scoop on UT Austin and answer questions about the university, why students choose UT Austin, admissions requirements, the application process, on-campus housing, honors programs,  financial aid, testing, and other important issues for prospective students and their families.
• Student Q&A: Current UT Austin students will answer questions about what life is really like on the Forty Acres and how to succeed in college. Come prepared with questions.
• Campus Walking Tour: Student-guided walking tours of campus for prospective students and families begin at the Undergraduate Admissions Center (John Hargis Hall). Given from the unique perspective of a current student, this is one of the best ways to get a feel for campus. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and walking shoes; visitors will walk about one mile on the tour.

Details about the location of the information session will be provided during the registration process. 

Prospective students or members of their family who require special mobility assistance should contact the Undergraduate Admissions Center at 512-475-7439 after registering for a campus visit online. Please contact us as soon as possible after registering if you need assistance.

Some colleges, schools and programs (like honors programs) offer information sessions, the chance to sit in on classes, and building tours for prospective students and their families. As most of these sessions are not offered each day, you may want to choose a scheduled academic session and plan the rest of your day on campus around that activity.

You’ll be able to sign up for most of these information sessions when you register online for a campus visit. Some sessions and meetings require individual appointments.

If you don't see a session listed below for a college or major you're interested, check with the individual department(s) to find out if they offer special sessions. You may also call the Undergraduate Admissions Center at 512-475-7440 for more information.

Out of State Students Q&A Session

• Q&A session with current out-of-state UT Austin students (hosted by Student Government’s Out-of-State Student Affairs Agency)

School of Architecture

• School of Architecture Information Session and Tour

McCombs School of Business

• McCombs School of Business Information Session and Tour
• Business Honors Program Information Session (interested students should also attend the McCombs School of Business Information Session)

College of Communication

• College of Communication Information Session
• Radio-Television-Film Department Tour

College of Education

• College of Education Information Session

College of Fine Arts - Information Sessions

• College of Fine Arts Information Session and Tour

College of Fine Arts - Individual Meetings by Appointment
For students intending to major in Music, Theatre, Dance, Art or Art History, individual appointments may be scheduled with department/school representatives during the week. Please e-mail the contact listed below at least a week before your visit to determine if a meeting can be arranged during your visit to campus.

• Butler School of Music: Contact Sarah Borshard at uga@mail.music.utexas.edu. (Appointments not available during July.)
• Art and Art History: Contact Shane Sullivan at comebackshane@mail.utexas.edu. (Appointments not available during July.)
• Theatre and Dance: Contact Karoline Liu at kliu@austin.utexas.edu. (Appointments not available July 1-13.)

Cockrell School of Engineering - Information Sessions

• Cockrell School of Engineering Information Session (includes information about the Engineering Honors Program)
• Biomedical Engineering Information Session (interested students should also attend the Cockrell School of Engineering Information Session)
• Electrical and Computer Engineering Information Session (interested students should also attend the Cockrell School of Engineering Information Session)
• Engineering Session for Admitted Women (for admitted students only)

Cockrell School of Engineering - Individual Meetings by Appointment

The following Engineering departments offer individual meetings with prospective students and their families. Interested students are highly encouraged to sign up for and attend the Cockrell School of Engineering Information Session before attending one of the individual Engineering department meetings. Call or e-mail the contacts listed below to determine if a meeting can be arranged during your visit.

• Aerospace Engineering: Contact Sarah Kitten at 512-471-7594 or sarah2002@mail.utexas.edu to schedule an individual meeting.
• Chemical Engineering: Contact Kelly McQueary at 512-471-6443 or kellym@che.utexas.edu to schedule an individual meeting. Meetings only available on Friday afternoons.
• Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering: Contact Dr. Dan Wheat at dwheat@mail.utexas.edu to schedule an individual meeting.
• Mechanical Engineering: Contact the Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Office by e-mail to arrange an individual meeting. Appointments will only be scheduled for 2 p.m. on Fridays. Scheduled appointments should be requested by e-mail with at least 72 hours notice. 
• Petroleum and Geosystems Engineering: To schedule a visit, contact Erin Gandy at egandy@mail.utexas.edu or 512-471-3269 at least one week before your visit.
• Equal Opportunity in Engineering: Contact Lorena Alvarez at 512-471-5953 or lorena.alvarez@austin.utexas.edu to schedule a meeting.

Jackson School of Geosciences

• Jackson School of Geosciences Information Session and Lunch

College of Liberal Arts

• Liberal Arts Information Session
• Liberal Arts Honors Program Information Session and Class
• Plan II Honors Program Information Session and Class
• Government Information Session
• UTeach-Liberal Arts Information Session (A secondary teacher preparation and certification program for Liberal Arts majors.)
• Hindi Urdu Flagship Language Program Information session (An undergraduate program for students who wish to achieve advanced professional proficiency in Hindi and Urdu.)
• Program in Core Texts and Ideas Info Session (A great books program open to students in all colleges and schools.)

College of Natural Sciences

• College of Natural Sciences Information Session (Provides an overview of the college and the research programs and honors opportunities available to all undergraduates in the College of Natural Sciences.)
• Computer Science (Appointments may be scheduled by calling a Computer Science Ambassador at 512-471-9511, sending an e-mail to ambassadors@cs.utexas.edu or by arranging a visit online. The CS Ambassadors can arrange one-on-one meetings with a student or a full-day visit, which includes a classroom visit, a meeting with an academic advisor and a professor, and a tour of a lab. Learn more about career services, the CS Freshmen Research Initiatives, and departmental information during your visit.)

School of Nursing

• School of Nursing Information Session

School of Undergraduate Studies

• School of Undergraduate Studies Information Session