University of Texas Dallas student life

Q. What are the famous places to visit around the University of Texas at Dallas?

Ans. The famous places to visit around the University of Texas at Dallas are – 

• The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
• Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden
• Reunion Tower
• The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum
• Perot Museum of Nature and Science
• Dallas Museum of Art
• Dallas Cattle Drive Sculptures
• Dealey Plaza National Historic Landmarks District
• Klyde Warren Park
• The Dallas World Aquarium

Q. What are the food options available near the University of Texas at Dallas?

• Ans. Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
• Café 43
• Uchi Dallas
• Kenny’s Wood Fired Grill
• Commons Club
• Maple Leaf Diner
• Eatzi’s Market & Bakery
• The Capital Grille
• Truluck’s Ocean’s Finest Seafood & Crab
• Saint Martin’s Wine Bistro

Q. What are the accommodation options available in the University of Texas at Dallas?

Ans. The residential halls and apartment buildings are owned by the university and privately managed by American Campus Communities under the name University Village Apartment floors plans vary from 1 bedroom to 4 bedroom units and amenities include swimming pools, volleyball courts, outdoor grills and study centers. Residence hall of the university are – 

• Residence Hall North 
• Residence Hall South
• Residence Hall Southwest
• Residence Hall West
• Residence Hall Northwest

Q. How is the student media of University of Texas at Dallas?

• The Mercury – official student newspaper
• Modest Proposal  - another student print 
• AMP – magazine which features mostly editorial content
• Radio UTD – university’s student run, internet only radio station
• UTD TV – internet based campus TV station

Q. What are the traditional events hosted by the University of Texas at Dallas?

Ans. Some of the traditional events of the University of Texas at Dallas are Homecoming, Annual Oozeball Tournament, Ceremonial Mace, Legacy Lane, Welcome Week, Family Day, Splatterdance, Springapalooza and Cecil Green’s Head. The student body is collectively known as the Comets, while the College’s mascot is Temco. The Official color of the university is flame orange, brilliance white and evergreen. 

Q. What are the sports activities hosted by the University of Texas at Dallas?

Ans. The University of Texas at Dallas has Division III varsity athletics, competitive club teams and intramural sports teams. Athletics teams are known as Comets while the mascot is Temoc. Varsity sports include baseball, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball.