Commuting

Transportation and Parking

The UT Dallas Parking and Transportation Office makes it easy to get around on and off campus. Learn about parking and transportation services provided to UT Dallas students.

Parking 

All students must purchase a parking permit to park on campus. Parking permits can be purchased online or in-person from the Parking Office (PS3 1.200) or the Bursar Office (SSB 2.300).

Comet Cabs

Comet Cabs transport students between parking lots, campus buildings, the Residence Halls and the University Village Apartments. You can wave down a Comet Cab at any safe point along its route that doesn’t obstruct traffic. There are four different routes that Comet Cabs take around campus.

Comet Cruiser 

The Comet Cruiser is a Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) shuttle bus (Route 883) that serves UT Dallas and the surrounding community. You do not need any sort of pass to use this bus, but other buses/train services will require a DART pass.

DART 

If you are a UT Dallas student enrolled in the current semester with a valid Comet Card, you can apply for a free DART Student Transit Pass. This pass will allow you to ride all DART buses and trains, as well as the Trinity Railway Express (TRE).

Zipcar 

UT Dallas has partnered with Zipcar to bring self-service, on-demand car sharing to campus. Membership in this car sharing club is available through UT Dallas at special rates to students. Learn more about Zipcar through parking and transportation services.

Bicycles

Students using bicycles are required to follow all bicycle regulations and are encouraged to register bicycles. Bicycles can be registered at t heUniversity Village information center or at any University Commons front desk. Bicycle racks are location near every University building.

Toll Tags

Texas toll ways provide convenient routes to campus. Drivers who purchase a toll tag from the North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) receive a lower rate than those without a toll tag. Register with NTTA to order a toll tag.

Between Classes

Activity Center

Stay active at the UT Dallas Activity Center, which has a fitness center, four racquetball courts, two squash courts, four basketball courts, a 25-yard swimming pool and two multipurpose fitness rooms. Students can also utilize Rec Center West, located next to Residence Hall West. There are badminton and volleyball courts, as well as a cardio fitness space, and a multipurpose fitness room. A Comet Card must be presented when entering.

Computer Labs

The Founders Commons [FO 1.206] and the McDermott Sonora Lab [MC 1.314] offer open computers, printing and help desk assistants to answer questions regarding NetlD issues, wireless configurations and software installation. Visit the Information Resources website for hours and more information.

Jonsson Performance Hall and University Theater

Located in the Erik Jonsson Academic Center [JO]. these venues offer various musical and theatrical performances throughout the year, many hosted by the School of Arts and Humanities.

Locker Rentals

Lockers are located in Jonsson [JO] and Green Center [GC] and can be rented through the Comet Center for $2 per semester. The Activity Center also offers lockers starting at $5 per semester, and the Jindal School of Management [JSOM] offers lockers at a minimal fee to students taking JSOM classes.

Lounge Areas

Lounge areas are a great place to study or chat with friends during your down time. Popular areas include the Comet lounge, the Orion lounge and the TV lounge located in the Student Union. The third floor of the Founders Building, the McDermott Library, the Student Services Center atrium and the Visitors Center atrium also offer lounge areas.

McDermott Library

The library offers group and quiet study locations, printing and copying, computer lounges and special literary collections. The McDermott Library also houses the Veteran Services Center and the Student Success Center.

Student Union

The Student Union is a hub of campus, offering billiards, table tennis, video games, air hockey, chess, TV and study lounges. In the Student Union, you’ll also find dining areas, Student Media, Fraternity and Sorority Life and the Student Organizations Center.

Dining on Campus

Coffee Shops

There is a variety of coffee shops across campus that also offer grab-and-go sandwiches and baked goods. The McDermott Library offers Novel Brew, the Student Union has a full service Starbucks Coffee. There is a Coffee Corner in the Jindal School of Management, as well as a bookstore coffee shop located in the Visitor Center.

Comet Cafe & Student Union Food Court

The Comet Cafe and Student Union Food Court offer a wide variety of delicious food options, including brands such as Ben & Jerry’s, Chick-Fil-A, Moe’s, Panda Express, Subway, Outtakes, and Create.

Dining Dollars

Dining Dollars operate like a debit account with a declining balance and can be used in the Comet Cafe, Dining Hall, The PUB in the Student Union, or Coffee Corner in the Jindal School of Management. For more information visit the Dine On Campus website.

Dining Hall

The Dining Hall in Residence Hall West offer all-you-care-to-eat fare with multiple different stations. Specific meal plans for commuters are available and can be used to purchase meals in each dining hall, the Comet Cafe, and other on-campus eateries.

Parking Structure 3

Parking Structure 3 located near the Residence Halls has an IHOP Express and an Einstein Brothers Bagels. Order your bagel ahead by calling 972-883-7470.

UTD Food Truck Park

Grab a quick bite at the UTD Food Truck Park, which brings a variety of local food trucks to campus Monday through Thursday from 11AM-2PM ! Students can pay with cash or credit card. Details on which trucks are coming to campus can be found on the Dining Services Food Truck website.