Suggestions for College Residence Hall near West University, Austin

The University of Texas at Austin • November 15, 2012Duren Hall houses 576 students. The facility was named for Almetris “Mama” Duren, a housemother and mentor to young African-American students during UT’s first years of integration.

Phillip G. • November 13, 2010Best place to study: South Tower-first floor-study lounge. It is very large and there has rarely been people in there when I go to it.

Ken L. • February 7, 2015Not a bad seat in the hall. Photo from 4 floor balcony row L. Could see everything.

Felipe V. • April 2, 2011The couches smell!

Tiffany L. • May 3, 2012Great place for group meetings! There are outlets everywhere :)

Sadler for US Senate • September 12, 2012The University Democrats are a fantastic bunch of students! They meet Wednesdays at 8pm during the semester in Gearing 105

Will P. • February 10, 2012Charge your computer before class... There are few outlets.

The University of Texas at Austin • November 15, 2012WWH houses the University’s Visitor Center & the Graduate and International Admissions Center (GIAC). The Visitor Center provides organized tours, information sessions, and other services.

Efraín G. • July 9, 2011Coolest City Hall I've seen so far. I thought it was an art museum but its city hq and a museum

Alex P. • March 21, 2021Stumbled upon this place by accident. Spent the whole day. Possibly my favorite place in Austin. Amazing place to work from. Charles Bukowski you would’ve spent a day writing here.

Saengerrunde Hall • January 23, 2014Become a member for an annual fee of $50 and enjoy free bowling, discounts to events and more! Prost!

Kim H. • October 21, 2011Natural Science Career Services is on the 5th floor and their super helpful!

Allison B. • March 11, 2010If you ask nicely @championsaustin will deliver to your room before 4pm, like it says on the menu.

Supasai V. • February 19, 2011The elevator is really slow.

Heather G. • March 26, 2012PAR 102 is the BEST rhetoric/writing resource available. Quiet, great computers, friendly proctors, printers, and close to class!

Taylor F. • July 24, 2012Best coffee on Dean Keaton side of campus.

Ailie C. • May 5, 2010If you have tmobile, you're out of luck. You won't get service downstairs...so make your phone calls and check your messages before you enter the building!

Christine B. • October 11, 2010The coldest drinking fountain is on the 4th floor.

Caroline S. • November 5, 2012The 2nd floor patio between Calhoun and Batts is an awesome place to study!

The University of Texas at Austin • November 15, 2012Home to the History Department & named for George P. Garrison, one of the University’s first faculty members. The building’s façade features famous brands of Texas ranches & names of Texas pioneers.

Ali R. • December 1, 2011The auditorium chairs are immensely comfortable.

Thinh N. • December 15, 2013Seminar rooms provide great place for group/individual study during finals. Put on some Film scores on projector for background music while studying :]

Caroline S. • October 29, 2012The Classics Lounge on the first floor has free coffee and nice couches if you need a nap.

Anastasia G. • March 25, 2011The elevator between Benedict and Mezes has three doors and doesn't go down! Know where you are going before trying it out.