Coming Up in ELC:

Scholarship Application: Fall 2021

Application available online HERE
Submission Deadline: Tuesday, July 20 @ 5:00 pm Texas Time
Two (2) scholarships are typically awarded: one for AEP and one for ELP
Award will cover $2500 towards intensive tuition for the Fall 2021(15–week) session in either AEP or ELP

Continuing Student Applications

Application available online HERE
For Fall 2021
We would love to see you again!

Upcoming Social Events:

Talk Time

Practice your English conversation skills with native English speakers!
Tuesday, July 20
4:30 – 5:30 pm
On campus: CBA 4.330
Virtual: Zoom Link available on Canvas

Blind Draw Social

Socialize with your friends in the ELC during this hilarious drawing game!
Thursday, July 22
4:30 – 5:30 pm
On campus: CBA 4.330
Virtual: Zoom Link available on Canvas

Boats on Barton Rescheduled

Join your friends at the English Language Center in one of the most popular activities to do in Austin!
Friday, July 23
4:30 – 6:00 pm
Meet at 2101 Andrew Zilker Road, Austin, TX 78746.

Pools and Splash Pads in Austin

Gregory Gym Aquatic Complex

Activities:

Lap swimming
Leisure swimming
Water Basketball
Water Volleyball

Complex Features:

Indoor Lap Pool
Indoor Leisure Pool
Outdoor Lap Pool
Outdoor Leisure Pool
Outdoor Event Pool
Outdoor Spa: 20 person capacity, 102-104 degrees
Deck space and lounging ledge

Hours:

Natatorium:

Monday – Friday 6 – 9 am, 12 – 2 pm, 5 – 7 pm
Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 2 pm.

Outdoor Lap Pool:

Monday – Thursday 7 am – 10 pm
Friday 7 am – 9 pm
Saturday & Sunday 11 am – 8 pm

Outdoor Leisure Pool & Event Pool:

Monday – Friday 11 am – 7 pm
Saturday & Sunday 12 pm- 5 pm

RecSports Memebership:

Gregory Gym Aquatic Complex is a part of RecSports.
Membership to RecSports is not included in the cost of your ELC tuition.
You can purchase your membership online, linked here.

Reservations: Advance reservations are no longer required for the Outdoor Leisure Pool. Advance reservations are still required for the Outdoor Lap Pool and Natatorium at My RecSports.

Barton Springs Pool

Natural spring-fed water.
It’s COLD! 68-70 degrees Fahrenheit (20-21 degrees Celsius)
Federally protected habitat, which is home to the Barton Springs Salamander.
Hours: Guarded Swim– Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays from 8 am to 10 pm
$5 entry
No entry pass needed from 9 pm – 10 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday,
Check for prohibited items

Liz Carpenter Fountain at Butler Park

Hours:

Monday 12 pm – 10 pm
Tuesday – Sunday 9 am – 10 pm

Just one part of the larger Butler Metro Park (formerly Town Lake Metro Park). This fountain overlooks downtown Austin, and lights up beautifully at night!

Pease Park Splash Pad

Located super close to campus, the splash pad is at the southern most point of the newly renovated Pease Park at 1100 Kingsbury St.