Logistical Information
Transportation
Airport Bus Information
The Capital Metro provides a bus (Metro Bus 20) from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to the UT Austin campus with service every 15 minutes. The Guadalupe/Dean Keaton Stop on this route arrives very close to Kinsolving Residence Hall (about 0.1 miles). The fare is $1.25 for a single ride or $2.50 for a day pass. You can buy passes on the bus, or can purchase a Local Day Pass in in advance online. In fact, if you plan to travel around Austin a lot during your stay, you might consider getting a 7 day pass.
See the route on Google Maps here.
More information on Austin Bus Service can be found at this website.
Classroom Shuttle Information
A daily shuttle will pick students up in front of the Kinsolving Residence Hall on Whitis Avenue every morning starting at 8 AM. The shuttle will depart promptly at 8:30 AM for the Texas Advanced Computing Center.
In the evenings, the shuttle will pick up students from TACC at 5:15 pm and return to the dorms.
Parking
Students who requested parking on campus will recieve a parking pass when they check-in at the dorms.
The passes are for spaces in the San Antonio Garage. The parking pass must be scanned to enter and exit the garage. You must display the permit on the dashboard of your car while parked.
Lodging and Food
Residence Hall Information
Lodging will be provided to students in Kinsolving Residence Hall (2605 Whitis Ave, Austin, TX 78705). Students will have roommates. If you have a preferred roommate, you may request that person when registering.
You may check in on July 21 between the hours of 8 AM and 11 PM.
A fitted sheet, top sheet, pillow and blanked will be provided for each bed. Attendees should pack their own towels and toiletries as these will not be provided. Laundry facilities are in the building, and are free to use (you must provide your own soap). Each room also has a microfridge. Free wifi is available in the dorms through the UT GUEST network.
Meal information
Each participant will be provided with a meal card for use on campus for breakfast and dinners. Lunch will be provided each day at TACC.
Meal Cards may be used at the following locations. Click the location name to see it on google maps.
The Littlefield Patio Cafe is the closet dining option to the dorms, and is probably where you will want to eat breakfast before classes.
| Location | Monday - Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Weekend | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LITTLEFIELD PATIO CAFÉ | 7A-3P | 7A-3P | 7A-3P | CLOSED | |
| JESTER CITY LIMITS | 7A-7P | 7A-2P | 7A-2P | CLOSED | |
| JESTER CITY MARKET | 8A-7P | 10A-7P | 9A-2P | CLOSED | |
| BLISS | 10A-6P | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED | CLOSED |
| JESTA’ TEXAS STORE | 10A-5P | 10A-5P | 10A-2P | CLOSED | |
| JESTER JAVA | 7A-2P | 7A-2P | 7A-2P | CLOSED | |
| J2 | 7A-8:30A, 11A-1:30P, 5P-7P | 7A-8:30A, 11A-1:30P, 5P-7P | 7A-8:30A, 11A-1:30P, 5P-7P | 11:30A-1:30P 5P-7P | |
| CYPRESS BEND | 7A-2P | 7A-2P | 7A-2P | CLOSED |
On the weekend, bagels and coffee from Panera will be provided in the dorms.
Social Event Shuttle
There will be an evening social at the Punch Bowl (11310 Domain Drive, Austin, TX) on Sunday, July 28. The shuttle will pick students up at Kinsolving Residence Hall on Whitis Avenue at 5:15pm for the social from 6pm-8pm. Appetizers, non-alcoholic drinks, games and activities will be provided. The shuttle will pick up at 8pm to return to the dorm.
Classroom Space
All classes will be at the Texas Advanced Computing Center on the JJ Pickle Research Campus. The classrooms are ROC 1.900 and 1.468.