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University and Other Services

Numerous services are available to Students and their dependent family members such as:

  • Recreational Sports Activities at UT Austin
  • UT Austin General Libraries
  • Austin Public Libraries

    • Recreational Sports Activities at UT

    The division of Recreational Sports develops and conducts programs that provide opportunities for University Students, faculty, staff and their dependents to participate in recreational activities.

    Five major program areas offer a variety of structures within which members of a University community may pursue their recreational interests. These are:

    • Intramural Tournaments/Events: are scheduled throughout the year for individual, dual and team participation. The tournaments and events are organized to provide separate competition among co-educational teams, teams for men and teams for women.
    • Outdoor Adventures: provides equipment rental plus supervised trips in a variety of activities such as backpacking, canoeing, riding, kayaking, nature hiking and rock climbing.
    • Sport Clubs: provide an opportunity to participate in a single sport on a continuing basis. Approximately 40 clubs ranging from aikido to lacrosse to sailing are active each semester.

    • Fitness & Wellness: opportunities include classes in aerobics, bench, cardiovascular and muscle conditioning, yoga and martial arts.

    • Open Recreation Programs: In addition to structured sports programs, the concept of informal recreational use of athletic facilities is promoted through this.

    Additionally, the Recreational Sports Center and Gregory Gymnasium offer participants to check out sports equipment. Stores located within the facilities sell sports equipment, clothing, personal hygiene items and snacks.

    Recreational Sports Activities are available to the following:
    • Student Spouse
      Current UT students may sponsor their spouse by the semester. Verification of marriage/cohabitation and spouse's signature is required.
    • Senior Child (ages 16 to 22) / Child (ages 15 and younger)
      Current UT students may purchase a Senior Child membership for dependent children ages 16-22 or a Child membership for children 15 years of age or younger as the case maybe. These are available by the semester.
    • Associate
      Individuals affiliated with the University through employment or approved campus/organizations may qualify for an Associate membership. Memberships are available annually or by the semester.
    • Ex-Student Associate
      Ex-students of UT may purchase an Ex-Student Associate membership by the semester or annually. These memberships are available to the first 500 current members of The Ex-Students' Association.
    • Sponsored Associate
      Current UT students may sponsor either a spouse or an adult exercise partner, and these memberships are available by the semester.

    For more information about memberships /cost /activities contact:

    Recreational Sports
    Monday through Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM
    Gregory Gym
    Speedway (512-471-6045)

    or visit: http://www.utrecsports.org

    Note: Membership prices do not include the cost of special athletic programs / clubs.


    UT-Austin General Libraries

    UT General libraries are open to anyone who wants to consult or photocopy materials. Also available are many computers with public internet access and databases in the UTCAT system (http://www.lib.utexas.edu/).There is no need of student ID or any other document to use these services unless you want to borrow materials. The PCL library houses a lot of interesting children books on the 6th Floor, while the Undergraduate library has a huge collection of DVDs for a 3-day student rental.

    To get you better acquainted with the various library services, the PCL library offers at beginning of Fall and Spring semesters:

    • Class of the Day program introducing you to the resources and services available from the General Libraries. Classes are open to everyone at no charge and do not require a reservation. Printed copies of this schedule are available at campus library information desks.
    • Tour of the PCL library to learn about the various services and resources.

    More information can be obtained from the:

    Perry-Castañeda Library (PCL) Circulation Desk
    21st Street and Speedway
    (512) 495-4305
    or visit: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/pcl/

    Library Cards for non-University borrowers:
    Adult Texas residents who are not members of the University community may borrow materials for home use by purchasing a Courtesy Borrower Card at the Perry-Castañeda Library Courtesy Borrower Services Desk. A photo ID and proof of Texas residency are required at the time of purchase. Outstanding library charges must be paid before a courtesy card will be issued. The fee is waived for current members of the Ex-Students’ Association, for users who present valid TexShare cards from libraries participating in the TexShare Card Program, and for other users included in reciprocal borrowing agreements in which the General Libraries participates. Cards are valid for the period of enrollment, membership or appointment not to exceed one year. A card may be renewed on the same basis as originally issued or according to other requirements as noted.

    Austin Public Libraries

    Austin libraries are open to everyone at no charge and there are many libraries with a great variety of books, CD-ROMs, video recordings, CDs, newspapers, magazines, computers with internet access, and photo copiers. Services include children’s programs (storytelling), tours and programs upon request, and volunteer opportunities.

    To borrow materials, you must however obtain a Library Card. For Austin residents living within the city, there is no charge for the Library Card.

    To apply:

    • Complete a registration form available at any public library.
    • Present a valid photo ID (a passport, Texas ID, or driver’s license) and proof of current residence in Austin (rental contract, utility or telephone bill, personal checks with printed address, or car insurance card).

    A listing of public libraries can be found in the:

    • Southwestern Bell Greater Austin Telephone Directory
    • Blue Page Government Office Reference Section
    • Government Offices - City

    Some of the Austin Public Libraries:

    • Carver Branch
      Closed for renovation. Will open at a temporary location in two portable buildings located at the Kealing Middle School Campus, Monday, October 21, 2002 at 10 a.m.
      Temporary address : 1607 Pennsylvania Ave., 78702; (512) 472-8954

      or visit:
      http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/library/news/nr20020918.html

     

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