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You’re your own person,
shaped by your experiences and motivated by a sense of possibility that belongs to no one else. You seek
growth and achievement and boast an amazing future as you stand on the verge of a single, self-defining
moment made possible by unfettered resources and endless room for growth. You are a Maverick
through and through, and you belong here in a place where possibility becomes reality every single day.
I’m having a blast earning
accomplishments and
credentials that will
stand out on my resume.
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Chris Ehiogu, Operations Management
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UT Arlington is
the place for
ambitions of all
sizes.
Chris makes a concerted
effort to make the most of
his college experience, both
academically and socially, so
that he is well-prepared for
his future. “I see a future for
myself in the management
industry,” says the operations
management major. “I can
see many different exciting
career paths that will come
from this degree.”
How far you take your
education depends on how
far you want to go in your
career. And not everyone
has the same destination.
And as a resident assistant
and housing ambassador,
Chris is broadening his career
horizons much more by standing at the pulse of campus life.
“I get to see firsthand everything the school has to offer,”
he says. “I’ve seen so much
growth on campus in the short
time I’ve been here, and I’m
proud to have been part of it.”
We make sure you’ll have
what you need to help achieve
your broadest goals or most
focused plans. Whatever you
want to do, we’ve got
you covered. See our full list
of majors on page 8.
Or go to:
uta.edu/admissions/majors
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Alanna likes to tell stories.
About the film and video graduate student who loves Ed
Wood movies. About the staff
member who wrote a book on
raising a disabled child. About
the honor society members
who showed preschoolers the
joys of reading. “Everyone has
a story. It’s just a matter of
finding it and telling it,” says
the aspiring journalist. She’s
always on the lookout for the
latest scoop while trying to
find a balance between her
schoolwork and her job. “I love
the spontaneity of the news
because it is changing, developing, and growing every day.”
We’ve got your
back.
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How you customize your
UT Arlington experience is up
to you, but you’ll never have
to go it alone. Our support
services can help you through
any obstacles that come
between you and your goals.
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We offer math and physics
clinics to help you maintain a
healthy GPA and career services
to make sure you have an
advantage after you graduate.
We think that no matter how
far you want to go, we should
help you get there.
Alanna Quillen, Broadcast Journalism
WORKING WITH THE SHORTHOrN HAS GIVEN ME A CHANCE TO MEET THE UNIQUE AND
DIVERSE PEOPLE OF UT ARLINGTON AND TO SHARE THEIR LIVES WITH OTHERS–EVEN
IF IT’S FOR 30 SECONDS OR LESS.
the future can be uncertain, but ut arlington has
provided me the support I needed to change my course
and forge a new path.
Caitlin Wright, Nursing
Caitlin was one of only five
nursing students recently
accepted into a prestigious
internship program. It’s an
opportunity she wouldn’t have
had if she didn’t change her
major her freshman year. She
shifted her focus from kinesiology to nursing and hasn’t
looked back.
She’s been learning criticalthinking skills in the
classroom and developing
practical skills while working
with simulated patients in the
Smart Hospital. Plus, her
internship provided the realworld experience she needs to
step into a healthcare setting
following graduation.
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“I learned more about
myself as a nurse and gained
more confidence in my abilities. When it comes time to
work in the field, I will be
ready to provide quality
patient care,” Caitlin says.
Along with the Smart Hospital,
we’re also home to the
Nanotechnology Research and
Teaching Facility, whose researchers
manipulate individual atoms and
molecules that could herald the next
electronics revolution.
See more:
uta.edu/engineering/nano
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Consider our
campus your test
track.
We believe your undergraduate
experience should prepare
you to step into your chosen
fields sooner and with total
confidence.
See more:
uta.edu/nursing/smarthospital
We’ve created some of the
most incredible learning
environments in Texas. From
our glass-blowing studio to
our 23-bed Smart Hospital,
UT Arlington blurs the line
between the world you learn
in and the one you live in.
Undergraduate DEGREE programs
SCHOOL OF ARCHITECTURE
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Department of Architecture
Architecture (BS)
Interior Design (BS)
Department of Accounting
Accounting (BBA)
Accounting (BS)
Department of Business
International Business
Administration (BBA) –
includes concentration in
French, German, Russian,
and Spanish
Department of Economics
Economics (BA, BBA, BS)
Department of Finance and
Real Estate
Finance (BBA)
Real Estate (BBA)
Department of Information
Systems and Operations
Management
Information Systems (BBA, BS)
Operations Management (BBA)
Department of Marketing
Marketing (BBA)
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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND
HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Department of Curriculum
and Instruction
Child/Bilingual Studies (BA)
Early Childhood Studies (BA)
Interdisciplinary Studies –
Education (BAIS, BSIS)
Department of Kinesiology
Athletic Training (BA, BS)
Athletic Training – Teaching
(BA)
Athletic Training – All-level
Teaching (BS)
Exercise Science (BS)
Kinesiology (BA)
Kinesiology – All-level Teaching
(BA)
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
Department of
Bioengineering
Biomedical Engineering (BS)
– includes concentrations in
biomaterials and tissue
engineering or medical
imaging
Department of Sociology
and Anthropology
Anthropology (BA)
Sociology (BA)
Sociology Fast Track (BA)
Department of Civil
Engineering
Civil Engineering (BSCE)
Department of Computer
Science and Engineering
Computer Engineering (BSCE)
Computer Science (BSCS)
Software Engineering (BSSE)
Department of Electrical
Engineering
Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
Department of Industrial
and Manufacturing Systems
Engineering
Industrial Engineering (BSIE)
Department of Mechanical
and Aerospace Engineering
Aerospace Engineering (BSAE)
Aerospace Engineering
Fast Track (BSAE)
Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
Mechanical Engineering
Fast Track (BSME)
Department of Art
and Art History
Art (BA, BFA) – BFA offers
concentrations in clay,
drawing, film and video,
glass, visual communication,
painting, photography,
printmaking, or sculpture
Art History (BA)
Art – Teaching (BFA)
Department of
Communication
Advertising (BA)
Broadcasting (BA)
Communication Studies (BA)
Communication Studies –
Teaching (BA)
Communication Technology
(BA)
Journalism (BA)
Journalism – Teaching (BA)
Public Relations (BA)
Speech Communication –
Teaching (BA)
Department of Criminology
and Criminal Justice
Criminology and Criminal
Justice (BA, BA online)
Department of English
English (BA, BA 2nd major)
English with Creative Writing
Minor (BA)
English – Teaching (BA)
English with Writing Minor
(BA)
Department of History
History (BA)
History Pre-Law (BA)
History – Teaching (BA)
Department of Linguistics
Linguistics (BA)
Department of Modern
Languages
French (BA)
French – Teaching (BA)
Modern Languages (BA)
Spanish (BA)
Spanish – Teaching (BA)
Department of Music
Music (BM) – includes emphasis/
concentration options in
all-level choral/keyboard,
all-level choral/voice, all-level
band, all-level orchestra,
business, composition,
instrumental performance
band, instrumental orchestra
performance, jazz studies,
keyboard performance,
keyboard pedagogy, media,
theatre, theory composition/
piano, theory, theory
composition, voice pedagogy,
voice performance
Department of Philosophy
and Humanities
Philosophy (BA)
Philosophy General Track (BA)
Philosophy Pre-Professional
Track (BA)
Department of Political
Science
Political Science (BA, BA 2nd
major)
Department of Theatre Arts
Theatre Arts (BA, BFA)
Theatre Arts – Teaching (BA)
COLLEGE OF NURSING
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Nursing (BSN, BSN Accelerated,
Transition to BSN, BSN
Academic Partnership,
RN to BSN)
Department of Biology
Biology (BA, BS, BS to MBA,
BS to MS Healthcare
Administration)
Biology – Teaching (BA, BS)
Medical Technology (BS)
Microbiology (BS)
Social Work (BSW)
Department of University
Studies
University Studies (BS, BS
online)
SCHOOL OF URBAN AND
PUBLIC AFFAIRS
Interdisciplinary Studies (BAIS,
BSIS, FT)
Department of Chemistry
and Biochemistry
Biological Chemistry (BS)
Chemistry (BA, BA 2nd major,
BS, BS 2nd major)
Chemistry – Teaching (BA)
For specific information on all
programs of study offered
at UT Arlington, please visit
uta.edu/admissions/majors.
Department of Earth and
Environmental Sciences
Environmental and Earth
Science (BS)
Geology (BA, BS)
Geology – Teaching (BA)
Geoinformatics (BS Earth
Science, BS General)
Department of Mathematics
Mathematics (BA, BA 2nd
major, BS, BS 2nd major,
BS China) – includes options
in actuarial science, biology,
computer science, industrial
and applied mathematics,
and management science/
operations research
Mathematics – Teaching (BA)
Department of Physics
Physics (BA, BA 2nd major, BS,
BS 2nd major)
Physics – Teaching (BA)
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Department of Psychology
Psychology (BA, BS) – includes
emphasis options in
clinical health psychology,
neuroscience, developmental
science, social and
organizational science,
and general psychology
Start planning. And plan big.
We have many different ways for you to make those
plans. And no matter which degree you choose, we
promise it will test your strengths, connect you with
people who share your passions, and prepare you for
the future—and the world—you want to build.
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Raise your
expectations.
We want our students
to expect more: more
challenges, more friendships,
more opportunities, and
more room to grow. So we’ve
created an undergraduate
experience to fit.
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I’m
the kind of
person who makes
big
plans.
But sometimes the best
Built on more than 400
acres in the fourth-largest
metropolitan region in the
country, our campus is filled
with everything students need
for a rigorous, well-respected
degree and an exciting,
well-rounded life.
things are unplanned.
Timothy enrolled as
part of the Coordinated
Admissions Program (CAP)
with the intention of trans­
ferring after his freshman
year. But that was before
he immersed himself in
campus and began making
­connections.
Whatever your plans (major, clubs,
activities), you can plan on doing
some collaborative research in
almost any field.
See more:
uta.edu/uta/research
“I couldn’t imagine transferring out now,” he says.
“Since coming here, I no
longer see it as a short-term
option. I’ve found a partner
for my long-term goals. And
if I could do it all over again,
I’d still enroll at UT Arlington,
just not as a CAP student.”
I definitely feel like I was
thrown a curveball—and
then I hit
a home
run.
Timothy Johnson, Biochemistry
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commuting only limits
your campus
experience when you
allow it to.
There isn’t one
right way to
experience
UT Arlington.
If you haven’t
found a way to
make this
experience all
your own, you
just haven’t
looked.
Maggie Garza, Social Work
We get where
you’re coming
from.
David Hall, Engineering
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Check out everything
about UT Arlington housing
(the floor plans, rates,
on-campus apartments, dining,
meal plans, and amenities).
See more:
uta.edu/housing
As a student driving to
campus from Dallas, Maggie
knew she was going to make
the most of her time at UT
Arlington. “I got involved
right away,” she says. “I
believe a true college experience isn’t complete unless
you participate with the university.” She got involved
with EXCEL Campus Activities her freshman year and
hasn’t looked back.
“Academics should be number
one priority in college,”
Maggie says. “But getting
involved has helped me
grow as an individual and
better equipped me for the
real world once I
graduate.”
David lives on campus in
Kalpana Chawla (KC) Hall
where he’s a Peer Academic
Leader for the Engineering
Freshman Interest Group
(FIG), as well as a member
of the UT Arlington Cornerstone campus ministry. When
he’s not busy with all of that,
he’s working on a degree
“When
worthy of NASA.
I came here, I brought some
pretty bad study habits with
me,” David admits. “All the
people who had given me
positive support were back
home, three hours away. But
after joining my FIG, I found
a whole new support system.”
Some of our students live
off campus, but we also have
a large percentage who reside
in one of our residence halls
or apartment communities.
In other words, our campus
is full of people who come
from very different places—
literally—but they all share the
same incredible experience.
Whether you live on or off
campus, as a UT Arlington
student, you’ll get to be part
of a growing community.
See more:
uta.edu/livingoncampus
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EVERYTHING’S
CLEARER
ON
A
STAGE–
NO MATTER HOW BIG OR SMALL YOUR ROLE. I KNOW I CAN FACE WHATEVER
THE FUTURE HOLDS WITH MORE CONFIDENCE.
Alexzandria Siprian, Spanish
The heart of the action is the
Maverick Activities Center (MAC),
a $34.5 million facility furnished
with the latest fitness equipment
and much more.
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See more:
uta.edu/campusrec
Alexzandria’s parents told her
to take full advantage of the opportunities available at UT Arlington.
So she challenged herself to venture beyond her residence hall
room and get involved. Her greatest success so far: earning a spot in
last spring’s Theatre Arts musical
production.
“Acting is something I
always wanted to try but
never found the time for,” she
says. “Now I’m part of something that pushes me to
perform well in everything
I do.”
Alexzandria rehearses with
other student actors on the set
of My Emperor’s New Clothes.
All in.
Our students are active in
330 student organizations
and a thriving Greek system
of 28 national and local
fraternities and sororities.
They play on our outdoor
sand volleyball courts. They
shoot pool. They roll strikes
at our bowling alley.
Some of our most treasured
traditions include Oozeball
and Bed Races.
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With countless places to get
together, even when you
don’t feel like doing much of
anything, you’ll find someone
to do nothing with.
See more:
uta.edu/studentaffairs
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I’m a talker,
and at UT Arlington,
I’m heard.
I may be in a class with 300 students,
but I still get into
discussions with
the professor.
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Carmen Lopez, Nursing
Carmen spent a semester
studying in Monterrey,
Mexico, where she earned her
minor in Spanish. She liked
it so much, she became a
Study Abroad Ambassador so
she could help others make
the most of their college
experience.
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“I jumped at the opportunity to go to Mexico,” she
says. “I knew I’d be pretty
busy studying to be a nurse,
so I wanted to be sure that
studying abroad was something I made happen. With
the advisors and the scholarships, UT Arlington made
it easy.”
We’ll get you
there.
Our campus is just one of the
places where you’ll learn. Our
Study Abroad Program sends
students all around the world.
See More:
studyabroad.uta.edu
There are also plenty of
opportunities closer to campus.
We’re located in the Metroplex—
a corporate headquarters hot
spot—and our Career Center
can help you get internships at
some of the biggest companies
in the world.
See More:
hireamaverick.uta.edu
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push your limits in a place where there aren’t any.
UT Arlington
Fast Facts
Founded:
The University was founded
1895
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as Arlington College
Degrees awarded
2010-11:
Bachelor’s
5,103
Master’s
2,417
Doctoral
Degree programs:
Bachelor’s degrees
80
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Faculty:
Our students:
By ethnicity:
By academic units:
The total number of
full- and part-time
instructional faculty is
Undergraduate
White
Architecture
2,165
The ratio of faculty to
students is approximately
1 to 21
Student organizations:
280
Doctoral degrees
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Graduate
8,020
Total
33,439
43.3%
Hispanic
19.2%
Black
14.7%
Asian
9.7%
International
Athletic statistics:
8.5%
Division I:
Unknown
Master’s degrees
71
25,419
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Club Sports:
1.8%
Native American
0.4%
833
Business
5,611
Education and
Health Professions
3,416
Engineering
4,066
Liberal Arts
4,494
Nursing
5,924
Science
3,736
Social Work
1,326
University College
2,657
Urban and Public Affairs
904
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To be honest, I didn’t really know
what to expect from UT Arlington.
But when I got here, it was
my turn to surprise them.
Elvis Ibarra, Architecture
Elvis is family-­oriented.
So it makes sense that when
he moved onto our campus,
he joined a ­Freshman
Interest Group (FIG). It’s the
team effort, friendship, and
all-around togetherness that
create our unique campus
­experience.
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“My Freshman Interest
Group is where it all came
together,” he says. “The people
in my FIG became my friends.
One of my instructors lived in
my hall, and he would be there
to talk any time. It was the
perfect balance of living and
learning.”
Who says you
can’t choose
your family?
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FIGs are for residents in KC Hall.
Learning Communities are open
to everyone.
see more:
uta.edu/lc
On our campus, you’ll find
lots of people willing to join
your cause and rally to your
side. They’ll understand what
makes you you.
Most importantly, the people
in your corner will be willing
to help you get where you’re
going. Whether you join
a Freshman Interest Group,
a Learning Community, or
simply a study group, you’ll
always be in good company.
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we’re showing the world that high-quality
players come out of ut arlington.
Cameron Catlett, Kinesiology
Division I
Men’s
Club Sports
Martial Arts
Intramurals
Team Sports
Individual/
Dual Events
3-on-3 Indoor
Basketball
Tiger Woods PGA
Tour 10 (Wii)
Flag Football
NBA 2K9 (Xbox360)
Men’s Volleyball
Softball
Racquetball (S&D)
Roller Hockey
Sand Volleyball
Tennis (S&D)
Tennis
Indoor Soccer
Sports Trivia
Aikido
Men’s Lacrosse
Baseball
Bass Fishing
Men’s Soccer
Basketball
Billiards
Cross Country
Climbing
Men’s Ultimate
Frisbee
Golf
Cricket
Tennis
Fencing
Track & Field
Football
Women’s
Basketball
Ice Hockey
Kendo
Cross Country
Softball
Tennis
Track & Field
Triathlon
Women’s Lacrosse
Women’s Ultimate
Frisbee
Women’s
Volleyball
Backyard/Lawn
Game Night
(Horseshoes,
Washers, Corn
Hole)
Poker Tournament
Wrestling
Volleyball
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When Cameron played
his first game at College Park
Center, he could feel it: he
was a part of something
amazing. “It was an unbelievable experience,” he says.
“It’s such a blessing–the
school is growing so rapidly
in so many ways, and it’s an
honor to help continue
UT Arlington’s success.” A
senior point guard for the
Maverick basketball team,
Cameron is gaining experience and credentials that
will make him a choice prospect when he moves on to
achieving his career goals.
“I’m looking forward to
taking basketball as far as I
can,” he says. “Whether it’s
playing in state or overseas, I
know the success we’ve been
experiencing is really going
to help me out.”
Welcome to
Maverick country.
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More than where we live,
this is where we play.
We compete in Division I
basketball, baseball, softball,
tennis, cross country, golf,
volleyball, and track and field.
And when our students
aren’t filling the stands
for their Mavericks, they’re
participating in a wide range
of intramurals and club
sports: everything from
Wii golf and ultimate frisbee
to lacrosse and soccer.
See more:
utamavs.com
Maverick sports has a new home in
College Park Center, the 7,000-seat
special events arena at the heart of
College Park District.
SEE MORE:
www.utacollegepark.com
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Kathleen Cooper ’70, ’71, business
thought leader. The U.S. under­
Kalpana “K.C.” Chawla ’84,
astronaut. Born in India, she was the
secretary for economic affairs from 2001
to 2005, she is a director of the Williams
Companies, a Fortune 200 energy firm,
and a founding director of Texas Security
Bank in Dallas. She is also a former chief
economist for ExxonMobil.
first woman from that nation to travel
in space. She was among the crew
members who died in the 2003 Columbia
space shuttle accident. UT Arlington’s
first Residential Learning Center is named
in her honor.
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Unstoppable
momentum.
Trey Hillman ’91, BASEBALL manager.
He played shortstop and second base
for UT Arlington and still holds the school
record for highest batting average in a
season. He managed the Kansas City
Royals from 2008 to 2010 and is currently
the bench coach for the Los Angeles
Dodgers.
Lauren Lane ’84, actress and
teacher. She starred as C.C. Babcock
on the television series, The Nanny, and
has worked in leading regional theaters
throughout the U.S. She is a full-time
lecturer in theatre.
Roland G. Fryer Jr. ’98, economist.
A Harvard University professor, he was
named to Time magazine’s list of the top
100 scientists and thinkers and as one of
the world’s top eight young economists
by The Economist. He also received one
of 22 MacArthur Fellowships, often
called “genius grants,” in 2011.
Martha Burk ’68, ’74, women’s
issues expert. The first woman to
earn a Ph.D. at UT Arlington, she is
a political psychologist and co-founder of
the Center for Advancement of Public
Policy. She is a former chair of the
National Council of Women’s
Organizations.
Some of the best things about UT Arlington are
most appreciated after you graduate — like the
alumni network, the recognition from employers,
and the respect that comes with your degree. As
alumni, you’ll be in good company.
Lou Diamond Phillips ’85, actor.
Best known for his portrayal of rock-n-roll
legend Ritchie Valens in La Bamba, he
was nominated for a Tony Award for his
leading role in the Broadway revival of
The King and I. Most recently he starred in
Stargate Universe on the Syfy Channel.
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Retired BRIG. Gen. Robert L.
Stewart ’71, solDIer and astronaut.
He spent 289 hours in space on the
Challenger and Atlantis missions, and
became deputy commanding general of
the U.S. Army Strategic Defense
Command.
Our campus is in the sweet spot known as the Dallas/
Fort Worth Metroplex. That means you’ll have access
to incredible internships with some of the biggest
companies. You’ll also get to enjoy all the big-city
entertainment options.
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We are conveniently located in the real world.
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When the Texas Rangers knock it out of
their park, it’s in Arlington.
Six Flags Over Texas theme park is
just a study break away.
The Dallas Cowboys actually PLAY in Arlington. That’s right, when it came time to build
what’s being called the greatest sports venue in the world, they came to Arlington.
The UT Arlington campus at a glance
Acres of main campus:
Academic buildings:
420
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COLLEGE PARK DISTRICT
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Residence halls:
7
E.H. Hereford University
Center
This new development
features loft apartments,
a residence hall, a park,
a welcome center,
restaurants, and College
Park Center, a 7,000seat special events arena
that hosts concerts,
lectures, and unstoppable
Maverick pride.
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Athletic fields /buildings:
Fraternity and sorority houses:
9
Smart Hospital
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Campus eateries:
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Maverick Activities
Center
The College of Nursing’s
Smart Hospital features
more than 30 full-body
patient simulators in a
23-bed simulated hospital
environment.
The heart of UT Arlington’s
active student life, the UC is
the place to play, eat, hang
out, and study.
Apartment communities:
Libraries:
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Nanotechnology
Research and Teaching
Facility
The Maverick Activities
Center offers the latest
in fitness equipment and
recreation facilities, as well
as a computer lab, videogaming area, and more
than 75 plasma TVs.
Engineers and scientists
in this facility are
manipulating individual
atoms and molecules
that could herald
the next electronics
revolution.
PART PROVING GROUND, PART STOMPING GROUND, ALL AT YOUR DISPOSAL.
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VANDERGRIFF Hall
More than 5,100
students live on campus,
including more than
500 in Vandergriff Hall,
UT Arlington’s newest
residence hall. Located in
the heart of College Park
District, Vandergriff Hall
features an Academic
Resource Center and
a number of exciting
amenities.
Chemistry and
Physics Building
The Chemistry and Physics
Building boasts stateof-the-art teaching and
research labs for chemistry,
biochemistry, and physics,
as well as one of the largest
and most sophisticated
planetariums in Texas.
Get down to ground level and get a closer look at our campus:
uta.edu/virtualtour
Fine Arts Building
The Fine Arts Building is the
arts hub of the University. It
houses The Gallery at UTA,
the Mainstage Theatre,
and Irons Recital Hall.
Engineering Research
Building
In January 2011 we
opened the doors to the
$126 million Engineering
Research Building, which
has forged cutting-edge
partnerships between
engineering and science.
Studio Arts Center
Housed in the Studio
Arts Center’s spacious
facilities, the renowned
glass program attracts
some of the nation’s
most talented student
artists to UT Arlington.
SUPPORT SERVICES
Our students invest their time and money in us.
So we invest plenty with them. At every stage in your
education, we can put you in touch with people who will
help you get to the next one.
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
We take your success so seriously that we’ve dedicated an
entire building to it. Ransom
Hall is your one-stop shop for
academic success, bringing
together many of the resources
Maverick students need to make
the most of their college experience. It’s your home for tutoring
and supplemental instruction,
as well as our Maverick Scholars
and Freshman Interest Groups.
For more information, go to:
uta.edu/universitycollege
STUDENT ADVISING AND
ENROLLMENT
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We want you to be successful during your time at UT
Arlington. The advising staff
can answer your questions, help
you select or change your major,
point you to campus resources,
and make sure you’re on the
right track for graduation. For
more information, go to:
uta.edu/advising
student support services
Student Support Services offers
free counseling, small group
tutoring, and skill-building
workshops for first-generation,
low-income, and disabled college students. The goal of the
program is to improve academic
performance, increase retention
and graduation rates, and foster
an environment that supports
UT Arlington students. For
more information, go to:
uta.edu/universitycollege
COLLEGE PARK DISTRICT
CAREER SERVICES
Your challenges won’t end after
your college years, and neither
will our support. Find which
jobs are best for you, then learn
how you can land the job with
a résumé critique and great
interview skills. For more information, go to: hireamaverick.
uta.edu
WRITING CENTER
Everyone could use some
advice before turning in a paper.
Whether it’s help with finding
a topic or feedback to make it
shine, we offer free tutoring by
undergraduate and graduate
peers. Walk-ins or appointments welcome. Location: 411
Central Library. For more information, go to: uta.edu/owl
MATH CLINIC
Stop in for math help, and take
some sample tests. Flex your
knowledge with worksheets,
and take full advantage of the
clinic’s resource library and staff
of tutors. Location: 314 Pickard
Hall. For more information, go
to: uta.edu/math/clinic
COUNSELING SERVICES
These confidential services can
help you navigate any academic,
career, or personal concerns.
While the focus is working with
students who can benefit from
short-term counseling, we can
also connect you to services
and people beyond our campus.
We also offer a variety of workshops—everything from time
management to healthy dating.
For more information, go to:
uta.edu/counseling
OFFICE FOR STUDENTS WITH
DISABILITIES
The Office for Students with
Disabilities and the Adaptive
Resource Center provide academic accommodations for
students with disabilities, as well
as educational outreach to the
UT Arlington community. For
more information, go to:
uta.edu/disability
CENTER FOR DISTANCE
EDUCATION
We offer a wide variety of
Internet-delivered classes and
undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Each
semester, thousands of students
complete their coursework
partly or completely online from
Texas and locations around the
world. For more information, go
to: distance.uta.edu
CITY LIFE MEETS UNIVERSITY LIFE
College Park District, an exciting new development
on the UT Arlington campus, means big things for
our students, faculty, staff, and the local community.
Spanning more than 20 acres, College Park encompasses
a broad range of amenities that marry city life with
university life perfectly. Work hard, play hard, rest easy:
It’s life well lived at UT Arlington’s College Park District.
CHEER WILDLY
Catch concerts, games, and special events next door
at College Park Center, the University’s new special
events facility. The center provides a new home court
for the University’s basketball and volleyball teams and
gives the city of Arlington a signature facility for highprofile events and entertainment, conferences, and
community activities. For more information, visit
www.utacollegepark.com.
PLAY OUTSIDE
The Green at College Park is an inviting oasis for students,
neighbors, and friends to gather and relax. The Green
connects to the city’s Center Street Trail system and is part
of an international pilot project devoted to sustainable
landscape design, construction, and maintenance.
EAT, DRINK, SHOP
Enjoy great food with good friends at any of the
restaurants right where the action is. Eateries include
Pie Five, Pho Express, Mediterranean Grille, Mavs Sports
Grille, and Coolberry Yogurt. Other eateries and retail
options are in the works!
SLEEP IN
College Park Center offers living options for students
who want to stay in the midst of things. The Lofts is
UT Arlington’s newest student apartment community;
Vandergriff Hall is the newest residence hall community.
Amenities abound in either living option; the only trouble
you’ll have is figuring out which one is the right fit for
you. Visit uta.edu/housing for more.
YOU’RE ALWAYS WELCOME
The new Dan Dipert University Welcome Center greets
prospective students, their families, and visitors to
campus. The 7,000-square-foot, high-tech facility
features a 40-seat circular theater with retractable glass
walls and a 360-degree imaging board for electronic
displays. Other amenities include touch-screen kiosks,
tour guide stations, and a shared courtyard with
Vandergriff Hall.
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financial aid
Admissions
Start the application process and you’ll
see our support begins even before
you’re a student.
How to Apply to UT Arlington
•
Complete the Apply Texas application. It can be accessed online by visiting the following websites: uta.edu/admissions or applytexas.org.
•Submit official transcripts (high school, college).
•Submit the application fee: $50 up to the priority deadline; $60 after the priority deadline.
For automatic admission
as a freshman, you must
graduate from a high school
on the Texas recommended
plan or curriculum
equivalent and meet the
class rank and minimum
SAT or ACT scores.
Students with no class rank
must have an unweighted
3.0 grade point average and
meet the minimum SAT or
ACT scores. Please refer to
the chart at right.
For more details or to
begin the admission process,
visit our website: uta.edu/
admissions/freshmen.
Transfers
If you already have some college experience and are looking for more (more friends,
more challenges, more attention), we make the transfer
process as easy as possible.
For more details or to
begin the transfer process,
visit our website: uta.edu/
admissions/transfers.
VACCINATION REQUIREMENT
Any incoming Texas college
student under 30-years-old
must be immunized against
bacterial meningitis before
they enroll in an institution of higher education.
Prospective students who
do not submit the proper
vaccination documentation by the deadline will
be dropped from classes
and will not be allowed to
re-enroll. Please refer to the
official UT Arlington bacterial meningitis website to
learn the deadline for your
enrollment term and how
to submit documentation
through our third-party service, Magnus Health SMR.
uta.edu/meningitis.
FRESHMAN ADMISSION CRITERIA, Fall 2013-Spring 2014
High School Rank
Minimum Acceptable SAT Score†
Minimum
Acceptable
ACT Score
Top Quarter
No Minimum
No Minimum
Second Quarter
1050‡22
Third Quarter
Individual Review
Individual Review
Fourth Quarter
Individual Review
Individual Review
Home School/No Rank*
1100
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Meeting the above minimum university admissions requirements does not guarantee admission. In
addition, students who are granted admission to the university are not guaranteed admission to a
specific academic program.
Note: Please submit college transcripts if you have dual credit or have been concurrently enrolled at a
college.
*Student must also have a 3.0 unweighted GPA
†Based on highest critical reading and math score
‡The National SAT and ACT tests’ writing s­ ection is required for admission but will not be used as a
criterion for acceptance. The cumulative scores in the table above are based upon the Critical Reading and
Mathematical s­ ections of the SAT, and the English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science sections of the ACT.
TRANSFER ADMISSION CRITERIA, Fall 2013-SPRING 2014
MinimumMinimum
Transferable Acceptable
Credit Hours GPA
Curriculum Requirements
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3.0
Core curriculum only; no developmental
coursework or grades of “D” or below;
all credits issued by an accredited institution
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2.25
Must meet freshman admission requirements
AND have at least a 2.25 GPA on all transfer
work
24 or more
2.25
We can help. Financial aid can help cover the costs
Fall Semester
that you and your family are unable to pay.
June 1
Spring Semester December 1
•Submit official SAT or ACT scores.
FRESHMEN
Application Priority Deadline
No developmental coursework when
calculating GPA or grades of “D” or below;
all credits issued by an accredited institution
Meeting the above minimum university admissions requirements does not guarantee admission. In
addition, students who are granted admission to the university are not guaranteed admission to a
specific academic program.
Note: Please submit college transcripts if you have dual credit or have been concurrently enrolled at a
college.
Summer Semester April 1
FINANCIAL AID OPTIONS
Pursue your financial aid options by completing a Free Application for Federal ­Student Aid
(FAFSA) online at fafsa.ed.gov.
A variety of grants, loans, and
work programs are available to
students who meet the eligibility
requirements and apply by the
published deadlines. For more
information, call 817-272-3561
or visit uta.edu/fao.
Scholarships
We offer a variety of scholarships for students who have
demonstrated exceptional
academic achievement. We
also consider factors such as
leadership, community involvement, and financial need. For
more information on scholarships, call 817-272-2197 or visit
uta.edu/scholarships.
Estimated Expenses
(2012-2013 academic year)
Tuition and Fees*:
$9,152 for in-state undergraduates, $18,004 for out-of-state
undergraduates, and
$18,174 for international
undergraduates.
These expenses do not include
fees for parking, international
student insurance or additional tuition rates assessed
by the academic college units,
such as College of Nursing, for
enrollment in specific courses.
The rate for the Designated
Enhanced Tuition can range
from $7-$96 per semester
credit hour depending upon
the course and the academic
college unit.
Flat Rate Tuition: The flat rate
for 12 or more credit hours for
the 2012-2013 academic year is
$4,439 per semester.
Books and Supplies: $1,160
Residence Living: Residence
hall prices range from $2,630 to
$5,410 per academic year.
UT ­Arlington-owned
apartments range from $472/
month to $1,068/month and
come furnished and unfurnished. Centennial Court
provides student housing from
$4,815 to $7,656 per academic
year. Visit uta.edu/housing
to see floor plans and apply for
housing.
Meals: Depending on the residence hall, meal plan
participation may or may
not be required. Several
meal plans are available,
and costs range from $1,436
to $1,679 per semester. Visit
uta.edu/dining for more
­information.
* Figures for non-Texas residents are based on
13 semester hours for fall and spring semesters.
Visit our registration amount estimation site at
uta.edu/fees and click on Registration Cost
Estimation.
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ADMISIÓN
Apoyo económico y becas
Inicia el proceso de solicitud de admisión y verás que
nuestro apoyo comienza desde antes que seas alumno.
Cómo solicitar la inscripción a la UT Arlington
• Llena la solicitud Apply Texas. Puedes llenarla en las páginas en Internet mencionadas a continuación: uta.edu/admissions o applytexas.org.
• Envía tu expediente académico oficial (escuela preparatoria, universidad).
• Envía la puntuación oficial del examen SAT o ACT.
• Envía la cuota de solicitud: $50 hasta la fecha límite del plazo prioritario, $60 después de la fecha límite del plazo prioritario.
FRESHMEN (ESTUDIANTES DE PRIMER
INGRESO)
REQUISITOS DE ADMISIÓN PARA FRESHMAN (ESTUDIANTES DE PRIMER INGRESO)
Otoño del 2013 – Primavera del 2014
Para ingresar automáticamente al primer
año universitario (freshman), será necesario
haberse graduado de la preparatoria,
según el plan de estudios recomendado o
equivalente en el Estado de Texas, y cumplir
con los requisitos de la clasificación del
aprovechamiento de su generación y las
calificaciones mínimas de los exámenes SAT
o ACT. Los alumnos sin clasificación del
aprovechamiento de su generación deberán
haber obtenido una puntuación promedio
aprobatoria de 3.0 puntos y cumplir con las
calificaciones mínimas de los exámenes SAT
o ACT. Por favor consulte la gráfica en el
lado derecho.
Classificación de
la preparatoria
Puntuación del SAT Mínima Aceptable†
Puntuación
del ACT mínima
Aceptable
Trimestre Sobresaliente
Sin Minimo
Sin Minimo
Segundo Trimestre
1050‡22
Tercer Trimestre
Análisis Individual
Análisis Individual
Cuarto Trimestre
Análisis Individual
Análisis Individual
Para obtener más información o para iniciar el
proceso de admisión, visita la página en Internet: uta.edu/admissions/freshmen.
TRANSFERENCIAS
Educación en el Hogar/
Sin Clasificación*
1100
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Haber cumplido con los requisitos de admisión mínimos anteriormente mencionados para ingresar a la Universidad, no
garantizará su ingreso. Además de lo anterior, a los alumnos a quienes se les conceda su admisión a la Universidad no se
les garantizará su admisión a un programa académico específico.
Nota: Por favor envíanos el expediente académico universitario oficial si obtuviste algún crédito doble o si estuviste
recientemente inscrito en alguna universidad.
Semestre de primavera: 1o. de diciembre
Semestre de verano:
1o. de abril
Podemos ayudarte. El apoyo económico puede
ayudar a cubrir los costos que tú y tu familia no
pueden pagar.
Opciones de Apoyo Económico
Lo invitamos a no dejar de
aspirar a recibir el apoyo
económico bastando llenar la
Solicitud Gratuita para el Apoyo
Económico Federal de los Estudiantes (FAFSA) por Internet en
la página fafsa.ed.gov. Hay una
gran variedad de becas, préstamos y programas de trabajo
disponibles para estudiantes
que cumplan con los requisitos
de elegibilidad y que sometan su
solicitud antes de las fechas topes
anunciadas. Si desea obtener
más informacíon, llame al
817-272-3561, ó visite la
página uta.edu/fao.
†Based on highest critical reading and math score
La UT en Arlington ofrece
una variedad de becas para
los alumnos que hayan
demostrado logros académicos excepcionales. Además
de las cualidades específicas
necesarias para obtener becas
competitivas, tomamos en
cuenta factores como liderazgo,
‡The National SAT and ACT tests’ writing ­section is required for admission but will not be used as a criterion for acceptance.
The cumulative scores in the table above are based upon the Critical Reading and Mathematical ­sections of the SAT, and the
English, Mathematics, Reading, and Science sections of the ACT.
Requisitos de admisión para alumnos de transferencia otoño
del 2013 – Primavera de 2014
Para obtener más información o para iniciar
el proceso de transferencia, visita la página en
Internet: uta.edu/admissions/transfers.
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Requisitos Curriculares
3.0
Solamente para las asignaturas comunes,
sin cursos de desarrollo ni calificaciones “D”
o inferiores; todos los créditos otorgados por
una institución acreditada
2.25
Cumplir con todos los requisitos de admisión
para alumnos de primer ingreso Y tener por lo
menos un promedio de 2.25 GPA en todo el
trabajo de transferencia
24 o más
uta.edu/meningitis.
1o. de junio
becas
Horas Crédito GPA
Minimas Mínimo
Transferibles Aceptable
Cualquierestudiante universitario tejano,
por ingresar a la institución y que sea menor
de 30 años de edad, deberá vacunarse contra
la meningitis bacterial antes de inscribirse en
una institución de enseñanza superior. Los
estudiantes a seraceptados a futuro, que no
presenten la documentación apropiada como
comprobante de vacunación antes del plazo
establecido, serán dados de baja de sus clases
y no se les permitirá re-inscribirse. Por favor
consulte en la página oficial de UT Arlington
lo relacionado con la meningitis bacterial,
enterarse de la fecha del plazo establecido
para inscribirse y cómo presentar la
documentación a través de nuestro prestador
de servicio externo, Magnum Health SMR.
Semestre de otoño:
*Los alumnos también deberán haber obtenido una puntuación promedio aprobatoria (GPA) de 3.0 puntos.
Si ya cuentas con experiencia universitaria
y estás buscando algo más (más amistades,
mayor desafío, mejor atención), nosotros
hacemos el proceso de transferencia lo más
fácil posible.
REQUISITO DE VACUNACIÓN
PLAZO PRIORITARIO DE LA SOLICITUD
2.25
Para calcular el GPA no se tomarán en cuenta
cursos de desarrollo ni calificaciones “D” o
inferiores; todos los créditos otorgados por
una institución acreditada
Haber cumplido con los requisitos de admisión mínimos anteriormente mencionados para ingresar a la
Universidad, no garantizará su ingreso. Además de lo anterior, a los alumnos a quienes se les conceda su
admisión a la Universidad no se les garantizará su admisión a un programa académico específico.
Nota: Por favor envíanos el expediente académico universitario oficial si obtuviste
algún crédito doble o si estuviste recientemente inscrito en alguna unversidad.
participación comunitaria y
necesidades económicas. Si
desea obtener más información
relacionada con las becas, llame
al 817-272-2197 o visite la
página uta.edu/scholarships.
Cálculo aproximado
de gastos (año académico
2012-2013)
Colegiatura y cuotas:* $9,152
es el precio a pagar para los estudiantes que llenan los requisitos
estatales y que son de nuevo
ingreso en el programa de pregraduados; $18,004 es el precio
a pagar para los estudiantes pregraduados y que no llenan los
requisitos de Residencia Estatal,
y $18,174 el precio a pagar para
los estudiantes internacionales.
Dichas cantidades no incluyen
otros gastos asignados para
mejorar el costo del programa
escogido; dichos gastos pueden
oscilar entre $7 y $96 dólares
por cada crédito de materia por
semestre y se basa en requisitos
específicos de matrícula; note que
estos gastos extras no incluyen el
seguro médico para estudiantes
internacionales ni el estacionamiento.
Los gastos citados no incluyen
las tarifas por estacionamiento,
seguro para estudiantes
internacionales ni tarifas
de colegiaturas adicionales
impuestas por las unidades
académicas universitarias,
como es el caso de la Facultad
de Enfermería, para inscribirse
en cursos específicos. El costo
de la colegiatura diferencial
designada puede variar desde
$7.00 hasta $96.00 por semestre
hora-crédito dependiendo del
curso y la unidad académica
universitaria.
Colegiatura de Tasa Fija:
La tasa fija 12 o más horas crédito
para el año académico 20122013 es de $4,439 por semestre.
Libros y Útiles: $1,160
Vivienda: Los costos de vivienda fluctúan de $2,630 a $5,410
por año académico, dependiendo de la vivienda. El costo por
hospedarse en los apartamentos
propiedad de UTA es de $472 a
$1,068 mensuales. El complejo
de vivienda estudiantil Centennial Court les proporciona a
los alumnos una vivienda que
puede ir de $4,815 hasta $7,656
por cada año académico. Visite
la página uta.edu/housing
donde podrá consultar los
planos de las viviendas y llenar
una solicitud para ocupar una
de ellas.
Alimentos: Dependiendo del
dormitorio, puede ser necesario que participes en el plan de
alimentos. Hay diferentes planes
disponibles y los costos varían
de $1,436 a $1,679 por semestre.
Visita la página de Internet uta.
edu/dining para obtener mayor
información.
*Los precios asignados a los estudiantes que
no llenan los requisitos de Residencia Estatal se
basan en 13 horas por semestre para el otoño;
los mismos requisitos se basan para matricularse durante el semestre de la primavera.
Sírvase visitar nuestra página electrónica en la
que podrá calcular los gastos que le corresponden según su situación en particular: uta.edu/
fees y escoja Registration Cost Estimation.
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Important links
Visit UT arlington
Make your way here. Visiting UT Arlington is the only
way to truly experience what we offer. Tour our incredible
facilities. Feel the campus connections. Talk with advisors
and students. Picture yourself here. And no matter where
you’re coming from, imagine how far you can go.
Offered daily Monday–Friday
at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m.,
2 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Residence hall/
apartment tours*
Offered daily Monday–Friday
at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.,
and 2:30 p.m.
combined campus/
residence hall tour*
Offered only on Saturdays
at 11:30 a.m.
* Tours will leave from the Dan Dipert
University Welcome Center in College Park District.
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Visit the website to view
available dates: uta.edu/
admissions/visit
You can schedule an appoint­
ment with a recruitment/
admission representative or an
academic department to have
specific questions a­ nswered.
Representatives are available
Monday–­Friday prior to or
immediately following your
campus tour.
We will customize a tour
for you. Simply go online
and fill out the campus tour
reservation form at uta.edu/
admissions/visit, or call
the tour line at 817-272-TOUR
(8687).
Preview Day is an excellent
opportunity for prospective
freshmen, transfer students,
and family members to learn
more about UT Arlington. Here
are some of the events we have
planned:
• Activities & Academic Fair.
Take the opportunity to meet
with current students involved
on campus, as well as to meet
with faculty members from your
academic areas of ­interest.
• Campus Tour. Take a
walking tour with a currently
enrolled UT Arlington student.
• Housing Tour. Take a bus
tour and visit the many ­housing
opportunities available at UT
Arlington.
• Faculty Interaction ­Session.
uta.edu/advising
November 10, 2012
February 2, 2013
April 13, 2013
University Library
uta.edu/library
•Admissions Info Session.
Attend an information session
specifically catering to freshmen
and learn how to apply and enroll.
Computing Resources
oit.uta.edu/cs
•Financial Aid Session. Attend
an information session on how to
apply for financial aid.
University College
uta.edu/universitycollege
Watch your mailbox and e-mail
for an invitation to attend Preview Day, or visit our website at
uta.edu/admissions/previewday.
Maverick Scholar Freshman Interest
Groups
uta.edu/fig
Plano
Richardson
Garland
Irving
Dallas
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­ niversity College about
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Freshman Interest Groups.
Academic Advising
Dates for Preview Days
Talk with deans and department
heads about our outstanding
academic ­programs.
Amarillo
Wichita Falls
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Dallas
Fort Worth
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Fort
Worth
20
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El Paso
Odessa
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10
35W
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Austin
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San Antonio
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Houston
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35
30
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Lubbock
20
121
30
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Office for Students with Disabilities
uta.edu/disability
Center for Distance Education
distance.uta.edu
Apartment and Residence Life,
University Housing
uta.edu/housing
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Arlington
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Student Affairs
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820
uta.edu/studentaffairs
Corpus Christi
Laredo
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Maverick Activities Center
uta.edu/campusrec
UTA is tobacco-free
UT Arlington is a tobacco-free campus. The use of all tobacco products—including cigarettes,
cigars, pipes, smokeless tobacco, and other products—is barred from campus property at
all times. The one exception is that individuals will be allowed to use tobacco products in
their personal vehicles, provided they do so with the windows closed and properly dispose
of waste material. Students who want to stop using tobacco products are encouraged to take
advantage of our free tobacco education cessation programs and other resources. Visit uta.edu/
tobaccofree for more information.
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