UT Vibes
What year was UT Austin founded?
1883
What was SNL's original name?
(CBS') Saturday Night
How do you schedule an appointment with Liberal Arts Career Services?
12Twenty
TRUE OR FALSE:
My friend has been drinking heavily and I’m worried they need immediate medical assistance, but I shouldn’t call for help because they will get in trouble for being underage.
What is the name of the building that our FIG happens in?
The Physics, Math and Astronomy building.
What is the name of the largest bass drum in the world?
What is Big Bertha?
What platform is used to explore student organizations online?
Hornslink
How can you check your degree progress?
Interactive Degree Audit
Name two UT resources to get home safely at night.
Sure Walk
UT Night Rides
What are two academic resources on campus you can use during finals?
Sanger Learning Center
Perry-Castaneda Library
University Writing Center
Departmental Tutoring Centers
Office hours
What does the 40 Acres mean?
"The 40 Acres" refers to the nickname for the main campus of the University of Texas at Austin, originating from the size of the original tract of land set aside by the state for the university's founding.
What popular idiom/phrase came about from SNL? A hint: bringing the mood down
Debbie Downer
Dr. Hall-Porter said “It is not about knowing your resources, it is about being…” (blank). What did she say and what did she mean?
“Resourceful” - explain this
Name two places you can you find free Narcan on campus.
PCL
SSB (Longhorn Wellness Center)
or
FYE office
When is the Internal Transfer window every Spring?
February 1st to May 1st
How many Bevos has UT Austin had?
15
What Texas Global programs can count for in-person credit?
Faculty or Exchange programs
Name two ways that you can make a decision on choosing a course to take?
Rate My Professor, Syllabi, Course Instructor Surveys
UT offers two emergency contact lines for your physical and mental health that are available 24/7.
What are they?
UT Nurse Advice Line
CMHC Crisis Line
UT Austin is a R1 university. What does this mean?
It's a Research 1 university, meaning that all our faculty do research. UT's research enterprise is worth 2 billion dollars!
TRUE OR FALSE:
An albino squirrel is the mascot for the College of Liberal Arts
False - it is a turtle
What are two benefits of doing research?
Learning to do: research, literature reviews, presentations, attend conferences, publish, network, travel, etc.
How many hours do you need for a COLA degree? How many hours do you need in-residence?
120 hours for a COLA degree
60 hours in-residence
What is the phone # for UTPD?
512-471-4441
Can financial aid cover your tuition for a study abroad program? If yes, which kind of programs are eligible?
Yes. Only Faculty-Led and Exchange programs are eligible to be covered.