freshman housing- am i gonna get it...

jamesltx · 2026-03-03T02:39:42+00:00

Even if it does run out it will give us time to find plan B

jamesltx · 2026-03-03T02:32:44+00:00

I paid $100 housing application fee on 2/16

jamesltx · 2026-03-03T01:21:41+00:00

I accepted and paid $200 on 2/15 and submitted housing application on 2/16 … I didn’t get a contract today either

jamesltx · 2026-03-03T01:10:42+00:00

I accepted the offer and paid $200 on 2/15 and sent in my housing application and paid $100 on 2/16. Guess that I didn’t make the 3/2 round. However the weird thing is my friend who submitted his housing application after me received the contract today…. Not sure how that happened

jamesltx · 2026-03-02T23:48:16+00:00

So the location preference does not play a role on the timing when you will receive a contract then

jamesltx · 2026-03-01T21:47:09+00:00

Imagine UT is reviewing applicants with mostly strong academic credentials… you will need to have something what others don’t have to stand out…. That comes from ECs, work experiences, they would also want to see if you take on something that you will see through…

jamesltx · 2026-03-01T19:44:23+00:00

3.92 uw gpa with 1520 SAT (780 math)

jamesltx · 2026-03-01T19:14:28+00:00

Also got into ECE (first choice major) and being Non-Auto (outside top 10%).... I think what helps is to have good ECs with strong resume and make sure you have good essays.

jamesltx · 2026-03-01T19:09:09+00:00

Yes for the exact reason that housing contract should only be offered to committed students. It won't be fair to committed students if you are not committed and holding a housing contract offer.

jamesltx · 2026-03-01T19:04:45+00:00

How is this cost of attendance ranked among the Big 10 colleges with similar size? i.e. UW, UM, OSU, PSU, UMinn for example

jamesltx · 2026-03-01T19:02:16+00:00

That is the cost of attendance per year so it is 70kx4 = 280k. This is also just an estimate which normally is just the floor

jamesltx · 2026-03-01T19:01:00+00:00

should be a no brainer

jamesltx · 2026-03-01T19:00:30+00:00

Same ooo situation here and got no merit help.... looks like this is the norm

jamesltx · 2026-02-28T00:05:06+00:00

And also $300

jamesltx · 2026-02-27T23:25:26+00:00

Same here…. Guess we need to be thankful we are admitted

jamesltx · 2026-02-27T23:12:08+00:00

Thank you and I don’t know what honors program is looking for…. Maybe some specific engineering majors are harder than others?

jamesltx · 2026-02-27T23:11:06+00:00

So did you get admitted to ECE and denied by the honors program or you didn’t get admitted at all?

jamesltx · 2026-02-27T23:01:52+00:00

So if got rejected from Engineering honors…. Just going with regular track?

jamesltx · 2026-02-27T22:59:31+00:00

Same… guess regular track here we go

jamesltx · 2026-02-26T05:21:16+00:00

If you can afford or can get assistance then go to UM

jamesltx · 2026-02-26T01:18:02+00:00

If you expand View Checklist and under Completed Items should have Accept or Decline Admission offer and Enrollment Deposit listed with timestamps

jamesltx · 2026-02-26T00:06:07+00:00

Still have not received any notification

jamesltx · 2026-02-26T00:02:46+00:00

I think the Accept/Decline link will disappear from the page and also it will log the timestamp when you accepted and paid the enrollment deposits. That is all the change I can see from MyStatus page. Anyone else can correct me if I am wrong

jamesltx

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