What are the requirements for admission?
Potential SRD residents must complete the Application Form and return it with a photo and a $250.00 room deposit (this includes a $50 non-refundable processing fee).

What is Masonic Sponsorship?
All SRD residents have Masonic Sponsorship. It can be from a family member living or deceased, a family friend or your local Masonic lodge. Just complete the information on the Application Form. If you have no affiliation with a Mason, simply check the appropriate box on the Application Form and the SRD staff will help secure the sponsorship on your behalf.

When are the Fall contracts mailed?
Contracts are mailed in February of the year that the resident will begin classes.  We remind applicants to not sign a contract until you know you are accepted to the Univeristy of Texas at Austin and want to live at SRD.  You are signing a legal, binding contract!

Can I sign a contract for one semester?
Contracts are made for the full academic year only.

Can I pay my bill with a credit card?
Sorry, we only accept checks.

Is smoking allowed at SRD?
SRD is a smoke-free dormitory. No smoking is allowed in the building.

Does SRD provide the residents with telephone service, TV cable, and Internet connection?
Residents are responsible for the cost of the telephone. There is no additional cost for the Ethernet/internet service.  Basic cable is provided at no additional charge.

Cell Phones: SRD can not guarantee the quality of reception for cell phone use in the building. 

TV Cable: Basic cable is included in each room.  If you want to order additional services through Time Warner, they ususally set up the first day of move-in to sell digital boxes and other services or you can call them at 512-485-5555.

Internet Access:  SRD has two ethernet ports in every room.  Wireless access is available throughout most of the dormitory.  At move-in, residents will be given information on how to access the network.  Residents must keep their virus protection up-to-date.