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Simkins Residence Hall
2500 San Jacinto
Austin, TX 78705
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Simkins is located next to Waller Creek and close to the Engineering and Natural Science Buildings. Simkins provides a small hall atmosphere for 190 male students and its east lawn, which features a sand volleyball court and barbeque pits, is a great place for students to relax and play.

A Bit of History

Simkins Hall located at 2500 San Jacinto is a tan brick with red tile roof building that opened June 1955. Simkins was considered a very modern building when it was build as it was the first men's hall to have air conditioning. "When Simkins Hall...opened in June, 1955, every feature of the rambling two story structure came as a result of intensive tests and surveys the University had run to find out what the University men wanted." (Daily Texan 2/26/61). Simkins is the last all male residence hall at The University of Texas.

Hall Features