Aubrey Menz- Post Secondary Part Two- CCMR 1

The University of Texas at Austin Aubrey Menz: CCMR-1st Period Cockrell School of Engineering: Biomedical Engineering Main Building (MAI) | 110 Inner Campus Drive | Austin, TX 78705

Description of the University of Texas at Austin Public or Private? The University of Texas at Austin is a public college in the region of Travis County. Over 50,576 students apply to attend this college each with, yet only around 19,482 are admitted. 2

Description of the University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas is a Non-Religious school, as it was originally established as a part of the Texas Constitution as an education source to provide direction for the first class. The University of Texas System was declared in 1883. 3 However, many religious student organizations are registered in the college.

Description of the University of Texas at Austin Male/ The University of Female Texas at Austin is a Ratio co-ed school, 4 allowing both men and women to learn on their campuses. The majority of on-campus dorm rooms are single-sex, but there are few exceptions.

Description of the University of Texas at Austin 8,960 Around 8,960 students are enrolled in the 2019-2020 Spring semester at UT Austin. 5

Description of the University of Texas at Austin Faculty to Student Ratio Including all faculty members, there is about one staff member to every eighteen students at this university. However, according to the University of Texas at Austin website, for every eight students, there is one teacher. 6

Other University of Texas at Austin Information Additional Information About the University of Texas at Austin Campus FUN UT AUSTIN CAMPUS FACTS: ❏ The UT Austin Campus is about 437 acres large. This very urban area is apart of the 11th largest city in the US by 2015. ❏ There are three Longhorn “communities” with 16 dorm areas on the campus, and the Jester dorm section is so large that it requires its own zip code. ❏ The University Library holds nearly 10 million volumes and is the seventh largest college library in the country. ❏ The beautiful Littlefield Fountain located on South Mall was built to honor UT students and alumni who passed serving in World War II. ❏ The Darrell K. Royal Texas Memorial Stadium at Joe Jamail Field is in its 92nd season of operation. ❏ A Lyndon B. Johnson presidential library and museum is located on site, covering the history of LBJ’s political career. ❏ The University of Texas at Austin Tower is one of the most recognizable symbols of Texas, the building having seven tower lighting configurations; “the building can either be entirely white, white with an orange top, entirely orange, entirely orange with a number one on the face, entirely orange with lighting effects, darkened with a white cap and observation deck, or dark with the white cap and clock.” 7 Still interested? Head to https://www.utexas.edu/campus-life/campus-destinations for more.

Other University of Texas at Austin Information The University of Texas at Austin was established as a part of the Texas Constitution as an education source to provide direction to the first class. It was founded in 1883 by the University of Texas System in the Constitution. I S T Y H O R 8

Other University of Texas at Austin Information Traditions UT AUSTIN TRADITIONS: ❏ The traditional colors of the University of Texas at Austin are burnt orange and white. ❏ The Texas Fight Song is played following touchdowns or extra points earned by the Texas Football team at games. This piece is sung to the tune of taps. ❏ In addition to the fight song being played after touchdowns, Smokey the Cannon is fired in celebration. It has been in service since 1953. ❏ Big Bertha, or the Sweetheart of the Longhorn Band, was purchased for the University of Texas for one dollar. It still serves today and is played at football games. ❏ On the annual celebration of this university´s birthday, Texas Independence Day, Big 12, and any student or faculty achievements, the University of Texas Tower is lit up with seven different configurations. ❏ UT Austin´s slogan is Hook ´Em Horns! This can be translated into a hand symbol where students or alumni make their hand into the shape of a longhorn head. ❏ Bevo the Longhorn is the University of Texas at Austin mascot. Titled as a National Grand Champion by the Texas Longhorn Breeders Association of America, Bevo´s coat matches the traditional color of this university. 9

Other University of Texas at Austin Information Area Activities Groceries Shopping Entertainment Uloop is a business The University of The Forty Acres Fest, ran by the Texas Texas Co-op is a Austin City Limits, University that shop for books and South by Southwest, brings students university apparel. local movies theatres, their grocery needs. Many other shops and student produced Additionally, many are just a walk away plays provide sources H-E-Bs and Whole for students. of entertainment for Foods line Austin students. because of the city´s size. Restaurants Other Items Many restaurants, There is a university like Tso Chinese laundry program in Delivery, deliver every dorm house. into dorm rooms. Multiple UT Dining There is a UT Halls are purchasing office that implemented lessens the amount of throughout campus. paperwork for college A college ID card students. can be registered to include a meal plan on it. 10

Where do most students live? The majority of students attending this Austin university live off-campus. Graduate students tend to prefer the quieter side of the city and reside in the quiet North Campus or Hyde Park. Undergrad students, however, prefer West Campus, making Jester’s West Hall the largest resident dorm with its own zip code. 11 Student Life

Student Life GRhEhEK LIFE Greek life is offered for both males and females at the University of Austin. These sororities and fraternities try to spread their name throughout campus by acting with good deeds and service. There are 63+ active 12 sororities/fraternities at UT AUSTIN.

Student Life Through NCAA VARSITY SPORTS GOLF BASKETBALL All TRACK combined SWIMMING XC AND DIVING Women’s Men’s SOCCER BASEBALL Men’s FOOTBALL TENNIS Women’s Women’s ROWING VOLLEYBALL 13 Women’s SOFTBALL

Student Life Other Information: UT RecSports offers Intramural Sports of sand volleyball, soccer, dodgeball, flag football, corn hole, racquetball, table tennis, E-sports, ultimate frisbee, etc. Additionally, students can earn jobs in these recreational sports! Other available positions are through housing and dining, libraries, and even some research laboratories! 14

Tuition: You can rent textbooks, buy textbooks, or use e-books. $10,610 $51,786 In-state tuition In-state tuition Of course, there are more Of course, there are more expenses to consider when expenses to consider when beginning the journey of beginning the journey of independence. Some include: independence in a new state. Some include: ● Housing (on campus): $26,506 ● Housing (on campus): $26,506 ● Housing (off-campus): $26,506+ ● Housing (off-campus): $26,506+ ● Books: costs are dependent on ● Books: costs are dependent on courses taken. Textbooks are courses taken. Textbooks are available at the University Co-op. available at the University Co-op. ● Meal Plans- Campus food ● Meal Plans- Campus food location accept Bevo Bucks and location accept Bevo Bucks and Dine in Dollars. Students tend to Dine in Dollars. Students tend to place a 2-year amount of $1,600 place a 2-year amount of $1,600 into their Dine in Dollars and into their Dine in Dollars and $200 in Bevo Bucks. $200 in Bevo Bucks. 15 Tuition

Financial Aid Financial Aid Some financial aid opportunities available through the University of Texas at Austin include Direct Stafford Loans, scholarships, and Federal work-study programs. To apply for financial assistance, students have to fill out the Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA), or the federal document for non-citizens. If approved, expected family contribution and financial resources are subtracted from the cost of attendance/room and board fees for many needs. 16

Scholarships Financial Aid If you are looking to earn a scholarship from UT Austin, individual major colleges and departments award their prizes, so you would have to check with your professor or administration to see how to earn one. Additional applications are sometimes required. 17

Requirements for Payment Plans Financial Aid During the autumn and spring semesters, there is a three step payment plan available. Each payment is submitted at during time periods the annual academic calendar allows. With the first payment, a one-time fee of $15 is required, and throughout the year the only concern is two other deadlines. Students who withdraw from the university and are on this plan must pay the tuition in full without assistance, and if it is late, actions are authorized by the law. 18

Personal Example Financial Aid Ex. “Aubrey Menz” $25,000 According to the FAFSA Forecaster, “Aubrey Menz” would have an expected Family Contribution of $25,000. $0 From this, “Aubrey” would receive $0 in grants. $5,500 She could also earn $5,500 in Direct Stafford Loans. 19

Admission Admission Requirements GPA SAT Entertainment 3.42 minimum 1690+ 26 or higher Application Fees Essay Deadlines There is a For the 2020 semester, For the fall semesters, $75 for the topic was “What application deadlines applying. challenges have occurred fall on December 1st through your high school the prior year. career and shaped who you are today?” Additional Requirements 50,576 students apply to this university every year, Short answer prompts and only 19,482 are and high school admitted. transcripts are also required for consideration of admittance into the University of Texas at Austin. 20

PERSONAL INTEREST Since I was young, I have always wanted to attend the University of Texas at Austin. If you are looking to apply to this university, find your top 5 reasons you want to attend this school. Mine include: 1. (Academic reason)- There is a great endowment and much private funding for the University of Texas at Austin, so I know that fabulous internship and abroad studies would be available to me. Through this, I could learn to my maximum even experience-wise! 2. (Academic Reason)- Another academic reason that contributes to my urge to attend this university is that there is a low acceptance rate of 39% at this school. By going to this university, I would know that I was surrounded by many great minds that would increase my knowledge. Additionally, I would be proud after earning acceptance because that would be the greatest reward for hard work. 3. (Social Reason)- Going to the University of Texas at Austin would benefit me socially because I would remain in touch with my family roots in Austin. 4. (Personal Reason)- I personally would love to attend UT at Austin because both of my brothers attended this school, so practically half of my life has already been spent on this campus. Additionally, this university has the best diving team in the country, and I would be honored to be apart of it. 5. (Financial Reason)- The University of Texas at Austin would be a financially stable college choice for me because I am from in-state and have many family members in this community. Additionally, if I warned a diving scholarship, I would be overjoyed. 21

Thank you for your interest in the University of Texas at Austin! 22