r/UTAustin

I HAD NO IDEA?!? I wanted to take a summer class but as I was going to confirm my attendance I realized it was 2 THOUSAND DOLLARS!!!

I’m not going to UT Austin anymore and have been on the hunt on Facebook, insta, and snap for new tenants and it’s all just screwed. And my manager also is being so unhelpful with all of this, and I’m freaking out because I really can’t get stuck with leasee. Do u guys have any ideas on how to advertise better, because we’ll be out of country starting June and we really just want this off our hands.

I recently attended an event hosted by The Salem Center featuring Sad Gaad. Before the talk, I asked a docent what the relationship was between the center and Civitas. He responded "none," and that this was their last event. He said that Hartzell was responsible for closing them down, and that it had much to do with how aggressive they were (I assumed he meant the establishment of the Liberty Institute, now Civitas). I asked if it was because of "God," by which I meant many Salem folks are Ayn Rand atheists and Civitas is mostly Christian Nationalists. He said "no."

I'm writing to ask if anyone is in the "know" about the relation between these two units? I have asked around folks affiliated with the business school, and no one seems to have an answer.

I am speculating that, indeed, it has something to do with atheism vs. theism, but really cannot confirm or deny. It's just a guess.

Anyone here have any insight? I'm not a fan of either, just trying to figure out what is going on at UT since opacity has gotten worse, not better.

Hi everyone! I’m a potential transfer student at UT Austin, and I’m thinking about trying out for the Longhorn Band Color Guard. I did color guard for 4 years in high school and really miss performing and being part of a team.

I wanted to ask current/former members:

• What is the team culture like?
• Is it competitive to make?
• What’s the time commitment like during the season?
• Does it cost money to participate?
• Overall, is it worth it?

I’d love to hear honest experiences or advice. Thanks! 🤘🧡

For context, I decided not to look at any of my grades to save myself my peace of mind, but being curious, I took a look at my grades today and realized that a whole page on my final exam wasn't scanned (therefore, I got no points for that section) I 100% did the page and, with those points I would've gotten an 80 which would've changed my letter grade completely.

I tried looking online, but I couldn't find any information about this subject. I'm so sure they would have thrown the exams out by now, maybe???

Not going to drive myself insane over this, but if anyone knows the window frame, please do lmk.

Chairman Eltife’s snarky response means y’all hit a nerve. Keep showing up, keep speaking. Grateful and proud of those who spoke today.

Hi! I'm a international student looking for a scholarship in Engineering Management Master’s Degree Program in 2027 at Austin. Does any another international alumn have any tips? I'm doing a research about the cost of living. What are the cheapest options?

I’m going to be a Freshman at McCombs next year, and I was wondering if anyone could give me recommendations for a laptop. I’m leaning toward finance or accounting for my future major. The budget for the laptop would probably be around $1500, max around $2000ish.

Hi everyone! I am an incoming grad student at the UT Austin's school of music this fall and am looking for affordable, but decent housing. I'm working with a locator and she found me a really nice studio for 1300 per month. Is this a good deal price wise, or could I do better? Also, do most grad students live with roommates to save on costs? What would be a good budget for living alone vs with roommates?

making this post bc i see a lot of people struggling with trying to get out of their leas3, and i was trying to look for one as well. lmk!

Hi, I need 3 hours of Biology and I want to take Bio325 Genetics over the summer, but I don't have credit for Bio311c and Bio311d. Does the biology department enforces the prerequistes? Thank you!

I have an absolute beast of a laptop (Acer Predator Helios Neo 16), but the battery only lasts 4-5 hours. Can I get by with this or should I return my laptop and get a different one (It's basically brand new).

Also, are outlets abundant in classrooms/library?

Responses from ECE/CS/Engineering majors are preferred.

My top two are probably the Alumni Center (MASSIVE too btw, like 30 stalls) and the Harry Ransom Center... In my experience both very clean, quiet, and pleasant places to sit for like half an hour and doomscroll.

Nastiest one off the top of my head is the one next to Jendy’s, and the most disappointing (I would expect much better) are the ones in the PCL.

Im planning to do my statistics & data science bachelors degree in 2 years at UT, but as an incoming freshman I am not sure if my course plan is viable, anyone got advice? My biggest concern is whether course planners will allow me to take the courses I want, and if the prerequisite statistics courses will be available over the summer. (I only need 60 in-residence hours. I did dual credit in high school so all general courses are met, 63 hours of my 83 hours are transferring)
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This is what I have so far:
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At least 21 hours of upper-division course work in Statistics and Data Sciences must be completed in residence at the university.

Mathematical and computational foundations (14 hours minimum depending on calculus sequence, including three upper division)

Calculus: Mathematics 408C and 408D; 408K, 408L, and 408M; or 408N, 408S, and 408M

Linear algebra: Mathematics 340L or 341

Introduction to programming: Computer Science 303E or 312, or an equivalent Computer Science course

Introduction to Databases: Computer Science 327E or an equivalent Computer Science course

Breadth Requirement: At least 12 hours, including at least six upper-division hours, in a single field of study other than Statistics and Data Sciences.

The following courses in Statistics and Data Sciences:

Core courses for the major:

Statistics and Data Sciences 313,~~ ~~Introduction to Data Science

Statistics and Data Sciences 315, Statistical Thinking

Statistics and Data Sciences 431, Probability and Statistical Inference

Statistics and Data Sciences 334, Intermediate Statistical Methods~~ ~~

Statistics and Data Sciences 336, Practical Machine Learning~~ ~~

Statistics and Data Sciences 354, Advanced Statistical Methods~~ ~~

Statistics and Data Sciences 357, Case Studies in Data Science

Six additional credit hours from an approved list of courses

Enough additional coursework to make a total of 120 semester hours

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Semester 1: 

SDS 313 - Introduction to Data Science
CS 313E - Elements of Software Design 
M427L -Advanced Calculus for Applications II
M 340L - Matrices and Matrix Calculations
SDS 320E - Elements of Statistics 

16 hours
Semester 2: 
SDS 315 - Statistical Thinking
CS 327E - Elements of Databases 
CS 323 E - Elements of Scientific Computing
SDS 366 - Data Visualization
M362K - Probability 1

15 hours
Summer 1: 
SDS 431 - Probability & Statistical Inference 

4 hours
Summer 2: 
SDS 334 - Intermediate Statistical Methods

3 hours
Semester 3:
SDS 336 - Practical Machine Learning
SDS 354 - Advanced Statistical Methods
SDS 357 - Case Studies in Data Science
CS 333 E - Elements of Data Integration
M358K - Applied Statistics 

15 hours
Semester 4:
SDS 364 - Bayesian Statistics
SDS 368 - Statistical Theory
M349R - Applied Regression and Time Series
M339G - Predictive Analytics
M378P - Decision Analytics
15 hours