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You've been admitted to UT, now what?

One of the best ways for you to find out about UT Austin is to attend orientation.

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UT Austin's Student Accounts Receivable Office processes payments for your UT bills and serves as an information resource. Student Accounts Receivable can help you with:

Visit the Student Accounts Receivable Website or contact:

Student Accounts Receivable
Main Building, Room 4
P.O. Box 7398
Austin, TX 78713
512-475-7777

Testing During Orientation


Most entering freshmen are required to take placement tests before they register for certain classes at UT Austin. New freshmen are strongly encouraged to take tests before Summer Orientation when possible. Testing is not offered during Orientation sessions for transfer students. Visit the Measurement and Evaluation Center or telephone 512-232-2662 for details.

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Be a Longhorn


Along with your letter of admittance to UT, you should have received information about Be a Longhorn, a Web site full of tips and resources for incoming students. Be a Longhorn contains plenty of information to help with your transition to UT Austin.

Orientation is coordinated by the New Student Services area of the Office of the Dean of Students. For more information, contact us via e-mail or by telephone at 512-471-3304.