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Kinsolving Residence Hall
2605 Whitis Ave.
Austin, TX 78705
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Kinsolving has an active group of women residents who are involved in service projects in the community and take pride in their hall government. Phi Beta Kinsolving is the honorary society for Kinsolving residents. Kinsolving is coed during the summer session. Home to the Gallery of Great Texas Women
A Bit of History
Kinsolving Dormitory, when built in 1958, was considered a very modern building and was the second most expensive structure ever built by the University, next to the Experimental Sciences Building. Its modernity was due in part to the buildings many features including four elevators, twenty lounges, a TV parlor, five air conditioned floors, two open air patios, a two-level sundeck, a large central lounge and cafeteria. It was named after Episcopal Bishop of Texas George H. Kinsolving
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Residents Speak
Question: What did you like about living in Kinsolving?
"Living in Kinsolving is amazing. You have such a closely knit community right outside your door that you can go talk to whenever you want. Getting to know the girls on my hall was a wonderful experience. They are all such special and unique individuals that you can always learn something from."
Ashley Moorman, Natural Sciences freshman
"Living in Kinsolving has allowed me to meet some wonderful people. Kinsolving is its own little community and many of us have become very close. By living there, I have formed friendships that I know will last a lifetime."
Delicia Diosdado, Speech/Language Pathology freshman
"Living on campus is a great way to start off your freshman year. I lived in Kinsolving which was especially spectacular because all the girls there are so wonderful. In fact, I had such a great time, that I am going to be here again next year. For the price, location, food services, and friends you'll make, on-campus life is unbeatable."
Erica Wittliff, Radio-Television-Film freshman
"The thing that I liked most about living in Kinsolving was that it wasn't as busy as Jester, it felt more like home, everyone in the halls would always hang out together, and everyone knew everyone. I would recommend Kinsolving to anyone."
Lorraine Rios, Liberal Arts sophomore
"I would recommend living in Kinsolving to any freshman woman. At first I was very hesitant about living in an all-girls hall, but after a year, I am so glad I did. Each wing develops such a comfortable little community and I feel that is what sets Kinsolving apart from other halls. Kinsolving seems like the perfect size, the dining hall is right downstairs, and Kins Market is definitely a convenient treat. The rooms seem bigger than others and the windows are really big too (if you live on the right side, you have a perfect view of the tower!). Also, there is always a program of some sort going on - from KinSPA to KHOP (Kinsolving House of Pancakes) to Yoga classes, the North and South lounges are always full of smiling girls (and boys too). Overall, the hall is just big enough to not be boring, and small enough to create a really comfortable, friendly atmosphere for all. Seriously, if you are a girl, Kinsolving should be your first choice!"
Natalie Roberts, Management freshman
"Kinsolving is a very nice residence hall and I enjoyed some of the amenities such as a large lobby and lounge area, spacious dining room, computer lab and sundeck. But one of the best things about Kinsolving is the food which in my opinion rates higher than any other place on campus."
Jessica Kemp, History freshman
