Your study schedule. Your Texas Union. Open 24/7.
Early riser or night owl, there’s a place for you at the Texas Union.
During the December 2026 final exam period, the building will stay open around the clock, giving you a comfortable, welcoming space to focus, prepare and take a well-earned break. Whatever your study schedule, the Texas Union is here for you.
Texas Union's 24/7 Study Hours Game Plan
Hours
The Texas Union will be open 24/7 starting on Monday, December 7 at 7:00 AM through Monday, December 14 at 7:00 PM.
Available Spaces
The second floor of the Texas Union will be open for students to lock-in and study for finals.
Where to Enter
To enter after 11:00 p.m., enter the main entrance of the Texas Union facing the west mall. A UT photo ID will be mandatory for building entry.
Safe Ways to Get Home
Sure Walk
Operates until 2 a.m. Evening service beginning at 7 or 8 p.m., depending on daylight-saving conditions.
West Campus Ambassadors
Available until 3:00am Monday through Wednesday and throughout the night Thursday through Sunday.
UT Night Rides (powered by Lyft partnership)
Provides eligible students, faculty, and staff with free rides from the main campus to eligible residential zones.
- Operates 7 days a week from 11:00pm to 4:00am
- Users activate the program through their UT email or the Lyft Pass code
- The program covers specific neighborhoods associated with UT Shuttle routes and Route 10, rather than every possible Austin destination
CapMetro’s general Night Owl network
- Operates approximately 12:00am to 3:00am Monday through Saturday nights
- UT students and staff ride free with a valid UT ID
- However, the Night Owl routes principally connect downtown with surrounding neighborhoods
- The West Mall stop does have late and early route service, including some service around midnight and Route 20 service beginning around 4 a.m., but service varies by route, direction, and day