UT Austin Thanksgiving Break Schedule?

Hey there! I am planning on applying to UT Austin and I wanted to know how long their Thanksgiving break is. It is important for me because I live out of state and I would need to book flights for coming back home. Thanks for the help!

Hello! At UT Austin, the Thanksgiving break generally begins on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving and extends through the weekend, with classes resuming on the following Monday. However, because the academic calendar can vary slightly from year to year, it's always a good idea to check UT Austin's official academic calendar for the specific dates of the break for each year.

Additionally, depending on your particular course schedule, you might have a slightly longer break. For example, some terms you might not have class on Mondays. So, the exact amount of time you personally have off could vary from term to term, even though the schedule for UT Austin as a whole is relatively constant.

One tip for booking flights: try to give yourself a buffer. If classes end Tuesday evening, maybe consider a Wednesday morning flight. Also consider when you need to be back: if classes begin Monday morning, flying in Sunday might be safest. It's always important to account for potential travel delays, particularly during a busy travel time such as Thanksgiving.

Finally, on a separate note, if you want tips on how to maximize your chances of acceptance at UT Austin, I'd check out this blog post from CollegeVine, which breaks down how to tackle their application essays: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-ut-austin-essays

Good luck with your college process!