Freshman Apartments at University Village
From moving into your very first apartment or suite to making new friends and attending campus activities, there are resources available to help you transition to life on your own.
Your move-in process will begin in the residence hall lobby.
Upon arrival, you will sign documents, pick up your keys and pay your first month’s rent.
You will also be given a room inventory checklist. Use this form to thoroughly inspect your apartment or suite and make sure everything is in working order.
Peer Advisors will be on site and available to help you move into your new home and answer any questions that may arise as you explore campus.
- All freshmen may move in on August 15.
- Freshman attending Comet Camp and Living Learning Community students may move in on August 12.
For more information please check with the Residential Life Office.
Phone — 972-883-5361
E-mail — reslife@utdallas.edu
What Should I Bring?
Stock your apartment or suite with items to make you feel at home, like photos and mementos, wall décor and plants.
Freshman apartments are unfurnished. Other suggested items to bring:
- For apartment residents only
- Furniture, including bed (twin size recommended), nightstand, dresser, couch, dining table
- Kitchen supplies, including pots/pans, plates, utensils, dishes, can opener
- Basic grocery and pantry items
- For apartments and residence hall residents
- Cleaning supplies, including dish detergent, toilet cleaner, laundry detergent
- Toiletries
- Towels
- Sheets or bed linens (extra-long twin beds in residence hall)
- Shower curtain/liner
- Toilet paper
- Alarm clock
- Computer or laptop
- Small tool kit
- First aid kit
How Do I Pay My Rent?
Rent is due upon move-in. After move-in, rent is due the first day of each month and may be paid by check, money order or credit card. Rent payments are also accepted online. See the step-by-step instructions for additional information.
Comet Card
For those of you living in the Residence Hall, your Comet Card will be the key to your new suite, will give you access to the building entrance and residential hallways, and be required in order to check out equipment and games from the front desk. The card will also contain your meal plan information and will be used to gain entrance to the dining hall. If you have any questions, please contact Residential Life at 972-883-5361.
Parking Permits
Parking permits are required for students living on campus with vehicles. You may purchase a parking permit at move-in and the cost for the permit is $34. Please be aware that you will be required to provide proof of registration at move-in in order to purchase a parking permit.
Who Is Here to Help Me?
Peer Advisors are trained student leaders who help facilitate the needs of first-year students. They live alongside freshmen in University Village, and their responsibilities include acting as a sounding board on academic and personal issues, mediating roommate conflicts and facilitating community gatherings and activities.
