Life of the mind tour

Eligibility: Participants must be at least 15 years old. The program is designed for rising high school juniors and seniors.

Cost: The program is tuition-free. Participants will receive complimentary meals daily. Participants are responsible for their travel and lodging expenses as applicable, and the costs of assigned reading materials/books.

Location: University of Austin (Austin, Texas)

Dates: Thursday, August 1 through Saturday, August 3, 2024 (three full days)

Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm each day with evening social activities

Parental Supervision Required: Because this is not an overnight program, those participants coming from outside Austin are required to make their own arrangements for lodging. The University of Austin can neither provide housing nor assist with housing requests. The University is not responsible for supervising, chaperoning, or otherwise caring for students, and all participants are required to have adult supervision outside program hours.

Applicants are not required to be U.S. citizens, but they must be proficient in English. At this time, UATX cannot provide assistance with visa applications nor with lodging or housing needs.

Our program is not a credit-bearing or degree program. Students may not earn continuing education credits, credit hours, or a diploma for participation in this program.

Register your interest by June 30, 2024, and a member of the university will reach out to confirm your attendance or let you know if you have been added to the waitlist.