r/UTAustin • • 10d ago

Announcement Voting runs Oct 19-30, Election Day Nov 3, no voting Oct 31-Nov 2. Details inside.

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Check your registration status (any county)

Voting dates and times

Travis County

Dates Hours
Mon., Oct. 19 - Wed., Oct. 28, every day (early voting) 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
Thu., Oct. 29 - Fri., Oct. 30 (early voting) 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; seven sites until 10 p.m.
Tue., Nov. 3 (Election Day) 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Sites open until 10 p.m. on Oct. 29-30:

  • UT Texas Union, 2308 Whitis Ave
  • Millennium Youth Entertainment Complex, 1156 Hargrave St
  • Travis County Clerk, 5501 Airport Blvd
  • Ben Hur Shrine Center, 7811 Rockwood Ln
  • Randalls Brodie, 9911 Brodie Ln
  • PfISD Rock Gym, 702 W Pecan St, Pflugerville
  • Lakeway Activity Center, 105 Cross Creek

Hays County

Dates Hours
Mon., Oct. 19 - Fri., Oct. 23 (early voting) 9:00am-7:00pm
Sat., Oct. 24 (early voting) 7:00am-7:00pm
Sun., Oct. 25 (early voting) 12:00pm-6:00pm
Mon., Oct. 26 - Fri., Oct. 30 (early voting) 7:00am-7:00pm
Tue., Nov. 3 (Election Day) 7:00am-7:00pm

Williamson County

Dates Hours
Mon., Oct. 19 - Sat., Oct. 24 (early voting) 7:00am-7:00pm
Sun., Oct. 25 (early voting) 12:00pm-6:00pm
Mon., Oct. 26 - Fri., Oct. 30 (early voting) 7:00am-7:00pm
Tue., Nov. 3 (Election Day) 7:00am-7:00pm

Voting locations

You have to vote at a polling place in your county of residence.

Voting research

Nonpartisan guides

Newspaper endorsements

  • Austin Chronicle. Recommendations on Props A-J, council Districts 1, 3, 5, 8 and 9, Austin ISD, and state and federal races.
  • Austin American-Statesman. Recommendations on state, federal and Austin races. As of Oct. 15, its picks on Props A-J say "Coming soon."

Ballot preparation

No phones in the voting room. Print, write down, or memorize your choices.


r/UTAustin • • 20h ago

Other No wait for voting @ 1700 Guadalupe St

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Like a 10 minute walk from campus, open until 7pm


r/UTAustin • • 13h ago

Question People with experience in mental illness, do you think I should withdrawal or take a gap semester?

28 Upvotes

Bio sophomore here. Was an AP Student in HS, top 5% of my class like most others at UT, and was a 4.0 student last year. Have been experiencing gradual, general burnout since the summer before senior year of HS marked by poor concentration, brain fog, didn't know what the cause was. I basically just pushed through senior year and last year, but during that time my wit, eloquence, and cognition withered as a whole. I would say I've had lifelong depression but was also very intelligent as a child and pushed through negative self talk and chronic insecurities from a young age.

Fast forward to now, it's hard to remember what I ate for dinner last night. I can't retain what I'm learning in class, when I'm class I just look at the clock waiting to get out. I can look at something, practice it over and over and still not remember it. And mind you, I've been medicated for ADHD for 7 years. And I've been on 4 different antidepressants and the brain fog is still here. Medical labs are clear so it's not like an organic thing is causing my brain fog, it's depression. I can only study/work on anything school related for 2 hours a day before my brain just gives out.
It feels impossible to look for internships for the summer, deal with depression, study and stay on top of class concepts, be in a research lab (I got into one last year when my brain fog was a smidge more manageable), have a social life, and remember to do things like grocery shop. This just feels unsustainable. I do not know what to do anymore.


r/UTAustin • • 1d ago

Events Texas gets its first win in a while

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387 Upvotes

r/UTAustin • • 18h ago

Question How do you make more queer friends on campus?

18 Upvotes

I feel like I only know straight people, and obv there's nothing wrong with that but I'd love more queer friends.


r/UTAustin • • 13h ago

Question does anyone know of any 17+ halloween parties happening this week?

7 Upvotes

my friends are all 18 already, but my birthday's not for another few months, so i can't go to a lot of the parties happening :( i was wondering if anyone knew of any places throwing that allow 17 year olds in? i'm willing to pay extra too


r/UTAustin • • 8h ago

Question How would you think if there are more Trader Joes nearby?

2 Upvotes

Would you like to see more Trader Joe’s-style stores nearby?? Would you guys find it more convenient


r/UTAustin • • 6h ago

Photo Stolen Mountain Bike on Wampus- Ozark Trails Brand

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Heavy duty bike lock cut by angle grinder sometime from late Friday night (10/24/2026) through Sunday afternoon (10/26/26) at 3:00 in secured parking garage on Wampus at 711 W 26 St, Austin, Tx 78705 (Piazza Navano). Bike is an xl large size gray (lighter than in the picture) with red pedals and red brakes. Please message if have seen this bicycle or witnessed suspicious behavior at this location during this time period. Please message me.


r/UTAustin • • 14h ago

Question Rank the hardest ME course

4 Upvotes

I just wanna know which courses people felt were the most difficult in MechE curriculum. I know it kinda depends on professors too, but if you were to take the average, how would the ranking of the most difficult course look like?


r/UTAustin • • 11h ago

Question Any prof reqs for CS429

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This is potential schedule for next sem, do yall think it’s manageable with CS429. Also all to professors have a really low rating on rmp 😭😭 so I was wondering if there is someone that you liked. I was thinking about petitioning for honors for 429, cuz I have seen that those professors are a bit better, but I want to y’all’s opinion


r/UTAustin • • 17h ago

Question Is there still a lot of trash on Waller Creek?

1 Upvotes

I've seen posts from as far as at least 4 years ago, showing a small amount of trash in Waller Creek. Is there still some trash in Waller Creek to this day?


r/UTAustin • • 1d ago

Question what do u do on halloweeknd if u don’t have friends

54 Upvotes

i don’t rly have friends


r/UTAustin • • 1d ago

Announcement West campus significantly lagging in early voting. Please go vote!

256 Upvotes

Precinct 311 (West Campus) is lagging by 5 percentage points compared to the Travis county average in early voting turnout. Only 16% of registered voters in west campus have voted so far vs the Travis county average of almost 22%. There are over 6000 voters in this precinct alone — it’s one of the largest in Travis county. It makes a MEANINGFUL difference when y’all vote. Source.

North campus neighborhoods are only marginally better and still below Travis county averages.

Polls are open this weekend (and continues through Oct 30th before Election Day Nov 3rd) 7am-7pm.

Early voting sites and wait times

LBJ is usually less crowded than the Union but currently both are showing a less than 20 min wait which at this time means almost no wait. PLEASE GO VOTE this weekend!


r/UTAustin • • 1d ago

Question How do I find government internships??

8 Upvotes

i’m currently a sophomore gov major, and i’m struggling to find any internships for the summer. all i can find really are unpaid, full time opportunities. i’m going to apply to them anyway, but i kinda need money ✌️✌️✌️i feel like the people in my major around me are able to find such great opportunities, but i genuinely just don’t know where to look. please help 🙏


r/UTAustin • • 1d ago

Question How is the interview for Residential Assistant RA

2 Upvotes

So I got the interview for becoming an RA and I wanted to know more about the interview process. There are different time slots and I’m not sure if it’s a group interview type of thing or if it’s solo. They haven’t really communicated much regarding this. If anyone has insight on this I’d really appreciate it sm!


r/UTAustin • • 1d ago

Question Is this a reasonable 1st-year CS schedule for spring?

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I'm planning my spring schedule as a first-year CS student at UT Austin and wanted to get some advice from people who've taken these classes.

My planned schedule is:

  • M 340L (Matrices and Matrix Calculations)
  • M 362K (Probability I)
  • CS 429
  • CS 309 (In FRI)
  • CC 302

I'm particularly curious about taking M 340L and M 362K in the same semester. For anyone who's taken both, how manageable was the combination? How much work did each class require outside of class? I am trying to take a math double major btw.

Also for anyone that took CC 302 (Intro to Rome Web Based) is it a light class? I need to get my culture credits done somehow.

My afternoons are pretty packed, so I'd also appreciate any thoughts on the overall workload, the professors' teaching styles, and whether you'd recommend changing anything.

Thanks in advance!


r/UTAustin • • 2d ago

Discussion Cookie scammers back in UT

57 Upvotes

There was a cookie scammer that was in Medici on guad. Just wanted to let people know to not fall for it cause my friend did since she’s new and didn’t know. People will come up to you with a card saying they’re an international student (they are not) and need money for tuition or something and will try to get you to buy cookies or bracelet but it’s a common scam.


r/UTAustin • • 1d ago

Announcement Looking for a tutor for organic chemistry 320M

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My daughter is a sophomore at UT and needs a tutor for OChem she’s taking course 320M. Any tutors or recommendations are appreciated. TIA


r/UTAustin • • 2d ago

Discussion how can i make friends at ut?

24 Upvotes

hey guys! i know this is such a big campus but honestly i’m having trouble finding a friend group. i feel like im missing out on so much and i really want to make new connections! i’ve been to a couple of events but a lot of people already have their groups and people. if anyone wants to be friends lmk! im a freshman bio major (pre-med/pre-pt), desi, and a twin :) i also love going to pop ups, reading, and i want to join more health/fun orgs and a bollywood dance group!


r/UTAustin • • 1d ago

Question Anyone want to group study for the Brownlee GOV312L exam?

1 Upvotes

I don’t know anyone else in the class, and I always study better in a group.


r/UTAustin • • 1d ago

Announcement roommates (female) at icon in wampus

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looking for roommates next year (preferably upcoming upperclassman) for icon. dm if interested.


r/UTAustin • • 2d ago

Photo Blonde Raccoon near Clark Field

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Saw this cutie Blonde raccoon next to the creek while walking to Moody Center the other day!! 🦝


r/UTAustin • • 1d ago

Discussion None of my friends go out, just host little things

0 Upvotes

Same as the title. They’re all great people but none of them want to go to frat/co-op parties. I realize this is reddit and none of yall gonna trust me but I’m a tall, attractive, fun guy. I’m not a hoe, I just want to go out. I can bring some alcohol too.


r/UTAustin • • 1d ago

Question Where to get grad stoles secondhand/cheaper?

0 Upvotes

Anyone know where to get grad stoles cheaper or secondhand? Already tried FB marketplace


r/UTAustin • • 2d ago

Question How much edging will it take to win?

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