The University of Texas at Austin Top Questions

Describe your favorite campus traditions.

Yelena

My school is very famous for its big ego and its football team. People go nuts on game days. Everyone you see on campus and the streets surrounding it is wearing burnt orange and it seems as if every square inch of ground is covered by tailgates. UT Austin is also known for its rambunctious after-parties.

John

UT-Austin is definitely best known for its athletic program, most notably football. The #2 ranked Longhorns will be playing in the BCS Championship game against #1 ranked Alabama, so that sure would be one of the most intense games all Texas students will be watching. UT may be known as a party school, but it is also considered one of the top public academic institutions. Various colleges, such as the McCombs School of Business and the Cockrell School of Engineering, are one of the top programs in the nation.

Stephanie

My school is best known for our football team and our tradmarked mascot, the Longhorns. We are mostly associated with the colors burnt orange and white. It is also very academically known and several international students come to UT to pursue their own post-secondary schooling. UT has very ambitious students and it is known for being competitive to get into.

Julie

My school is best known for its football team, the McCombs School of Business, and large but diverse student population. There is a lot of school pride and along with that, a strong alumni network. The business school is nationally ranked and attracts top students for its faculty, corporate sponsors, and program. Also, our student population is pretty diverse. Unfortunately, those of similar ethnicities will group themselves together, but for the most part, especially in the business school, we become culturally aware, which prepares us for the business world.

Lee

Football and being very liberal (unlike the rest of Texas).

Nicole

UT-Austin is best known as the school with the student body that works hard and plays hard. There are an abundance of social activities, everything from clubs and professional organizations to join, to Greek life, to parties. Anyone can find a group to join. The variety of nightlife, for all ages, is a well-known trait of Austin. In addition, UT athletics is accomplished in many sports, and is a fun activity for athletes and non-athletes alike.

Aryele

We are best known for research projects as well as football.

Bayo

The school is best known for quite a few things. First there is its business school which is one of the top colleges in the nation. It is also known for pretty much all of its sports and also for being a "party" school.

Sarah

Nationwide, I think people see the University of Texas at Austin as a very athletic university, but they also have respect for their academic programs. We are known for producing smart professionals and professional athletes.

Emily

UT is known for being prestigious and a party school.