Travel and Accomodation Details


PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Students will be housed in double-occupancy dormitory rooms on campus. The cost of your lodging will be paid directly to the dorm by the Department of Mathematics.

Students who requested accomodation will be staying at the San Jacinto Residence Hall.
   
    San Jacinto Residence Hall
    The University of Texas
    309 E 21st Street
    Austin TX 78705

Please follow these guidelines while staying at San Jacinto Residence Hall


Those staying at the San Jacinto Dormitory can check in at the front desk on Sunday, July 19, 2009, in the afternoon. The San Jacinto dormitory is located at the corner of San Jacinto and 21st Street. Mention that you are attending the UT Mathematics Program in Financial Mathematics. They will give you your room key.

Checkout is on Saturday, August 8, 2009, in the evening.


Registration will take place Monday, July 20, 2009 in RLM 10.176 at 11:00am.


The UT Austin website has campus maps to help you get oriented before your visit. http://www.utexas.edu/maps/index.html


 * Swimsuit
 * Comfortable clothing for daytime or evening activities
 * Jacket/Sweatshirt
 * Robe
 * Tennis shoes or "comfort" shoes
 * Shower/Pool Shoes (flip flops, for example)
 * Sunscreen
 * Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, shampoo)
 * Spending cash
 
(Note: UT will not be held responsible for theft or damage to personal items.)

All rooms are double occupancy with a shared bath. They include a "MicroFridge", television, desk, chair and dresser. Sheets, towels, blankets and pillows are provided. If they are not in your room at the time of check-in please talk to the San Jacinto Hall Front Desk. Daily service to your room will be provided. If there are any problems, please talk to the San Jacinto Hall Front Desk.


The ground floor of San Jacinto has a TV, vending machines, and a large laundry room for use by all residents (it is located near the recreational facilities).


A large laundry room is available for use by all residents.


Yes, sheets, towels, blankets and pillows are provided by the San Jacinto dormitory.

 
http://www.utexas.edu/visitors/directions.html


University Health Services can provide medical services for non-life threatening illness or injuries. There are charges for services provided. URL: University Health Services
http://healthyhorns.utexas.edu/index.html


There are many restaurants and stores surrounding the University. For restaurant suggestions go to:
URL: Austin Chronicle Restaurant Guide or the Western Conference in Mathematical Finance web page.


URL: http://www.utexas.edu/austin/


RTG SUMMER TRAVEL REIMBURSMENT


The NSF Research and Training Grant in Applied and Computational Analysis will provide funding for US-citizens attending from out-of-town while our students from Portugal will be supported through the Research and Collaboration Agreement between the Portuguese Science and Technology Foundation (FCT) and the University of Texas.

In either case, funding is available for transportation, housing and meals. Please note that travel and local living expenses will be processed as reimbursements after the summer school is completed. A check in USD will be mailed to your home address in six to eight weeks.


AIR TRAVEL AND AIRFARE

Students should make and pay for their own travel arrangements. Please use only economy-class tickets, but there is no limitation on the air carrier you may use. For reimbursement submit your e-ticket or the original ticket receipt.


GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Costs of ground transportation (taxi, shuttle or bus) can be reimbursed. Maps, travel information and other useful links can be found on the Mathematics Department home page: http://www.ma.utexas.edu


MEALS

Students staying in the dormitory will be reimbursed for meals with a per diem allowance of $41.00 per day including travel days. No receipts are necessary. Breakfast will NOT be provided. In addition, all participants will be our guests for a reception as well as a barbecue dinner at a popular local restaurant (details TBA).


PROCEDURES FOR ALL SUMMER SCHOOL STUDENTS:

Prior to your departure or shortly upon your return home, you will need to submit the following as one reimbursement request package.

1. The Payee Information Form (PIF) along with a copy of your photo ID.

2. The receipt for your economy airfare. Or, if you drove to Austin, you will be reimbursed at the rate of 55 cents per mile round trip. No receipts are necessary for the use of your personal vehicle.

3. The receipts for your ground transportation. If applicable, these expenses will be doubled for your return trip.

4. No receipts are necessary for the meal per diem allowance. Please note that the per diem reimbursement will be processed AFTER the Summer School. Students must be prepared to meet all their expenses during their stay. Visitors normally find banking to be convenient on campus.


AN IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR NON-US CITIZENS

Participants eligible for the Visa Waiver Program may enter the USA under the waiver tourist visa. It is not necessary to obtain a student visa for this non-credit short course. Please visit the following website and be familiar with passport requirements and the new requirement for online registration prior to travel under the Visa Waiver Program.

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/id_visa/esta/

If you are not a citizen of a country participating in the Visa Waiver Program, please contact Mrs. Lizanne McClenon for visa application procedures.


CONTACT

For questions regarding travel and accommodation, please contact:
Mrs. Lizanne McClenon, MA (mcclenon@math.utexas.edu).