Housing Options

Local housing options include dormitories, apartments, cooperatives, and homestays.  Descriptions and resources for each option are listed below:

Dormitories

Many dormitories are within walking distance of TIEP. Private or shared accommodations available. Meal plans available.

The following dormitories are within 5-20 minutes walking distance of TIEP. Prices vary according to the room size, the meal plan, the payment plan, and single or double occupancy. For current information about rates and availability, contact the dormitories listed below.

The Castilian
2323 San Antonio St., Austin, Texas 78705
phone: 478-9811 & 1-800-334-5320, fax: 476-8003

Dobie Center
2021 Guadalupe St., Austin, Texas 78705
phone: 505-1000 & 505-0021, fax: 505-0006

The Goodall Wooten
2112 Guadalupe, Austin, Texas 78705
phone: 472-1343,  fax: 485-7058

University Towers
801 West 24th St., Austin, Texas 78705
phone: 472-5846, fax: 469-9823

Apartments

Students prepare own meals. Apartment size varies greatly. Furnished or unfurnished available. Students may have to pay own utilities (electricity, water and gas). Many apartments are within walking distance of TIEP.

The following companies can help you find an apartment. This service is free. (Fees are paid to the company by participating apartments.)

Apartment Finder Service
2109 Rio Grande St., Austin, Texas 78705
phone: 458-1213, fax: 482-9282


Austin Apartments & Townhomes
2410 East Riverside Dr. #F4, Austin, Texas 78741
phone: 416-8100, or 1-800-528-8990


Habitat Hunters
503 West 30 St., Austin, Texas 78705
phone: 482-8651, fax: 482-8656

Cooperatives

Co-ops are non-profit, student managed housing. Residents perform household duties in return for reduced rent. Rent fee includes food and utility bills. Many are within walking distance of TIEP.

Information about cooperatives may be obtained by contacting:

The Inter-Cooperative Council
510 West 23rd St., Austin, Texas 78705
phone: 476-1957, fax: 476-4789


College House Cooperatives
1909 Pearl St., Austin, Texas 78705
phone: 476-5678, fax: 476-1743
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Homestays

Available on a limited basis to students who have been accepted to TIEP. Applications for Homestay must be received by TIEP at least one month prior to student's arrival date. Contact TIEP for more information.

The Homestay application is available online -- Adobe Acrobat Reader must be installed to read it (download the free plug-in here).