The WEP Residential Community in Kinsolving South provides first-year women in engineering with the opportunity to live together in a residential community formed from like-minded and motivated individuals. This community provides a smooth transition from home to college and easy access to new friends and study groups.
Since 2003, the average 1 year retention for the WEP Learning Community is 90%. The Cockrell School 1 year retention average is 86% for males and 84% for females. Participation in our Kinsolving Learning Community features/benefits:
- Live in a tight-knit community of women who have common interests
- Live in a residence hall closest to the engineering complex
- 40 spots available for first year engineering women
- Choice of roommate (does not have to be engineering student)
- Short walk to engineering complex
- Fun activities & special programs for residents
- KIN’s Market Convenience Store & Cafeteria
- Cable TV & WI-FI internet
- Computer lab, Grand piano, Patio & Sun Deck
- In room vanity area with sink
- MicroFridge
- Kitchen, Exercise, Lounge & Study Facilities on site
- Mailbox & ATM
- Home to the Gallery of Great Texas Women
Application Timeline:
- Submit your ApplyTexas Application.
- Apply for Housing—you may start applying for housing August 1; the earlier you apply, the earlier you will receive a housing contract.
- After you accept your admission offer and pay your enrollment deposit, Housing will send you a contract.
- Select Kinsolving South as your first choice; complete and return your housing contract by your assigned deadline.
- Room assignments will be released by Housing in July.
