The University Co-Op is a non-profit organisation dedicated to assisting University of Texas students. The Co-op was founded in 1896 to assist and meet the needs of UT Austin students. Our objective is to favourably influence every student at The University of Texas at Austin through opportunities and services to support student growth and assist Longhorns improve the world, staying faithful to the original notion and vision set forth by future UT President, Dr. William J. Battle.