Campus Tours

A visit to the UT Austin campus is perhaps the best way to learn about the University's academic programs, student services, and community life.

Freshman Applicants

Student guides conduct walking tours of the campus for prospective freshman students and their families and guests as part of an organized Campus Visit program. The visits include a Student Information Session and a Student-led Q&A before the tours, all of which are held in the Freshman Admissions Center located in Hargis Hall on the southeast corner of Red River and MLK. Visit the Campus Visits page on Be a Longhorn for details about times and dates.

For prospective student tours for groups of 10 or more, please contact the Office of Admissions at least two weeks in advance at 512-471-1988.

Transfer Applicants and Other Visitors

Student guides conduct walking tours of the campus for prospective transfer students, their families and guests as well as other visitors to the campus. Tours are offered at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday – Friday and on Saturdays at 2 p.m. During the months of May and December, only one tour is offered at 2 p.m. each day Monday – Saturday.

The tours for transfer applicants and other visitors depart from the Information Desk located on the ground floor of the Main Building, also known as the “UT Tower.” Comfortable attire is recommended for the tours, which usually last one to one-and-one-half hours.

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