Division of Student Affairs
Apartment and Residence Life
Arlington Hall Breezeway · Box 19370 · 817-272-2926 · www.uta.edu/housing
Living on campus is a great way for you to get connected, meet friends, and be involved. To that end, University Housing offers a wide array of housing options designed to meet your needs and provides an environment that supports academic growth and community respect by offering opportunities for leadership, involvement, and connections for residents that live it up on campus.
The University is entitled to conduct criminal background checks on students applying for on-campus housing. Students will be notified if they are denied housing due to information gathered from a criminal background check per Texas Government Code, Section 411.094.
Campus Recreation
500 W. Nedderman Drive · 817-272-3277 · www.uta.edu/campusrec
The Department of Campus Recreation at provides a diverse span of recreational and leisure opportunities for students, faculty and staff through several component including Informal Recreation, Intramural Sports, Fitness & Wellness, Sport Clubs, Aquatics and Spirit Groups. The Campus Recreation facilities include the MAC, Fields Complex, and The Green at College Park.
The MAC–Maverick Activities Center is a state-of-the-art, $34.5 million recreation facility where students, faculty, staff, and alumni can meet, relax, workout, and continue to be engaged in UT Arlington’s campus life. Some of the amenities include a 20,000 square foot weight and fitness room (90+ pieces of cardio equipment, 4 circuit training units & a free weight area), 5 indoor basketball courts, 8 volleyball courts, a climbing wall, game room, computer lab, Market at the MAC, indoor soccer field and more.
Adaptive Recreation
500 W. Nedderman Drive · 817-272-3277 · www.uta.edu/campusrec
Programming in this area includes invitations to students with disabilities from other college and university programs in the area, high school students with disabilities, and able-bodied students who are studying disability sport and recreation programming. The program also provides sport and recreation programming for injured service veterans looking to transition back into civilian recreational and fitness activities.
Spirit Groups
500 W. Nedderman Drive · 817-272-3277 · www.uta.edu/spirit
UT Arlington Spirit Groups consist of the cheerleading squad, dance team, mascot, and the Maverick Wranglers. Together, the groups provide support for UT Arlington athletic teams and lead the University community in spirit. These athletes represent UT Arlington at the collegiate national championships and host camps and clinics throughout the summer.
The Career Development Center
216 Davis Hall, 701 S. Nedderman Drive · Box 19695 · 817-272-2932 · www.uta.edu/careers
The mission of the UT Arlington Career Development Center is to assist our diverse student and alumni population in achieving their professional and career goals. Career consultants provide meaningful services, programs, and resources to help with the exploration and career development process and facilitate the connection to employment opportunities. The Career Development Center maintains a database of jobs for those seeking full-time, part-time, and internship opportunities, and over 150 employers attend the Job Fair hosted by the Career Development Center each September and February. The Career Development Center serves all students and all majors, including undergraduate and graduate students.
The Center for Students in Recovery
B170 Lower Level, University Center · Box 19355 · 817-272-2354 · www.uta.edu/csr
The Center for Students in Recovery (CSR) provides a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for students to cultivate life skills and celebrate recovery successes. Members enjoy access to scholarships, educational and volunteer opportunities, and a strong network of supportive peers. The recovery coaching and peer-based recovery mentorship helps students manage challenging situations with agility and grace. To join CSR, a student must be admitted to The University of Texas at Arlington and committed to living clean and sober.
Counseling and Psychological Services
Counseling and Psychological Services: 350 Ransom Hall · Box 19156 · 817-272-3671 · www.uta.edu/caps
Counseling and Psychiatric Services: 600 W. 1st Street · Box 19329 · 817-272-3829 · www.uta.edu/caps
UT Arlington Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is committed to helping students meet their full personal, academic, and career potential. Services are available to help students increase their understanding of personal issues, address mental and behavioral health problems and make positive changes in their lives. CAPS staff consists of licensed psychologists, social workers, counselors, psychiatrists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners and psychological associates. Services are available to currently enrolled students.
Fraternity and Sorority Life
B160 Lower Level, University Center · Box 19348 · 817-272-9234 · www.uta.edu/fsl
Fraternity and Sorority Life at UT Arlington prepares young men and women to be contributing members of society. Fraternity and sorority members have a variety of opportunities on and off campus geared toward the enhancement of their educational experience and contributions toward their personal growth. Most importantly, fraternities and sororities focus on the development of four pillars; Brotherhood/Sisterhood, Philanthropy/Community Service, Scholarship and Leadership. The fraternity and sorority community is comprised of four governing bodies representing over 30 fraternities and sororities and two affiliated honorary organizations, Order of Omega and Gamma Sigma Alpha.
Health Services
605 South West Street · Box 19329 · 817-272-2771 · www.uta.edu/healthservices
Health Services is an ambulatory health care facility fully accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. Health Services’ mission is to support academic success by providing excellent health care and promoting wellness. It provides currently enrolled UT Arlington students with quality, accessible, comprehensive, and cost-effective primary health care.
In addition to a general medicine clinic, Health Services provides a pharmacy, laboratory, radiology department, counseling and psychological services, women’s health clinic, immunization clinic, and a health promotion and substance abuse prevention office.
Medical Emergencies
For true medical emergencies on campus, or when the seriousness of an indivdiual’s condition is uncertain, call the University Police at 817-272-3003. The police will dispatch officers to the site, and call an ambulance, if needed. Officers are trained in CPR and first aid, and can stabilize the individual until an ambulance arrives. This procedure should be followed even when Health Services is open. If individuals experiencing a medical emergency are off-campus, call 911.
The Leadership Center
B160 Lower Level, University Center · Box 19340 · 817-272-9220 · www.uta.edu/leadership
The Leadership Center strives to develop innovative and collaborative leaders who actively apply their leadership knowledge and skills to improve their local and global communities. The Leadership Center is home to the Alternative Breaks program, the UTA Volunteers, FLOC (Freshmen Leaders on Campus) and the UTA-HOSTS! Peer Mentoring program. Some other programs and events include the Leadership Academy Honors Program, The Mavs ACT Leadership Program, leadership retreats, Certified Leader Institutes, academic courses and Leadership Studies minor.
Alternative Breaks offers students the opportunity to engage in community service and experiential learning as they are challenged to explore social justice issues and their own social responsibility. During their week of volunteer service, students learn about the problems faced by members of communities with whom they otherwise may have had little or no direct contact.
UTA Volunteers is a student group that plans, promotes, and participates in volunteer and community engagement programs at UT Arlington and within the community. Their purpose is to promote active citizenship and strengthen the community by creating a role for students to become involved in community service and provide tools and resources to the UT Arlington community.
Freshmen Leaders On Campus (FLOC) is a select organization created to promote freshmen involvement at UT Arlington. Students who were high school leaders have the opportunity to further develop their skills. Students who are interested in leadership can become involved at UT Arlington as a member of FLOC.
UTA-HOSTS! (Helping Other Students To Succeed) is a peer mentor program designed to help new students achieve success their first year on campus. The program matches interested first-year students with upper level students with a similar major. The upper level students, or mentors, will help students new to UT Arlington gain insight into campus opportunities and resources.
LGBTQA (Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Transgender, Queer, Ally) Program
B150 Lower Level, University Center · Box 19353 · 817-272-2099 · www.uta.edu/lgbtqa
The LGBTQA program is an initiative hosted by the Division of Student Affairs which is a part of the Multicultural Affairs office. The program provides quality events and support services dedicated to cultivating a positive campus environment for LGBT students, allies, and others with gender identity questions and concerns.
Mediation Services
B170 Lower Level, University Center · Box 19355 · 817-272-2354 · www.uta.edu/mediation
Mediation services are provided to aid students in reconciling interpersonal disputes with other UT Arlington students including roommate conflicts and arguments with friends, significant others, or other students in a campus organization. Mediation often allows students to avoid facing a student conduct violation for handling the dispute inappropriately. Mediation Services also can provide court-ordered and family mediations free of charge through the campus attorney. The program has a group of faculty and staff who are credentialed mediators and can assist students in negotiating an arrangement that is agreeable to everyone involved in the dispute.
The Movin' Mavs and Lady Mavs Wheelchair Basketball Teams
801 W. Greek Row · 817-272-3410 · www.uta.edu/movinmavs
UT Arlington’s Movin’ Mavs wheelchair basketball team is a seven-time national champion. It has a rich history of leading the nation in intercollegiate wheelchair basketball, exemplified by offering full athletic scholarships to team players, by players consistently being named to the First-Team All-America squads, and by participation in the Paralympics. Visit the website to keep up with the Movin’ Mavs as they prepare to compete fora national championship.
The Lady Movin’ Mavs began in 2013 with five players and has become one of the dominant teams in the NWBA Intercollegiate Division with a top 3 finish in the Intercollegiate Division National Championship Tournament in 2015. Several of the Lady Movin’ Mavs have been selected for USA National Team Tryouts, College Division Post-Season honors and All Academic Selections. The Movin’ Mavs and Lady Movin’ Mavs also continue a strong tradition of wheelchair tennis as the 2014 USTA/ITA National Champions in Wheelchair Tennis as well as participants in several other nationally competitive sports (table tennis, boccia, power hockey, track and field). The program includes camps and clinics for youth, women and veteran’s programs throughout the year and in the summers.
Multicultural Affairs
B150 Lower Level, University Center · Box 19353 · 817-272-2099 · www.uta.edu/multicultural
Multicultural Affairs offers a variety of programs that celebrate the rich diversity found at UT Arlington. Programs also help to educate the campus about current social justice issues. The staff provides activities that recognize diversity on multiple levels, including — but not limited to — race and ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and religion/spirituality. Students can get involved with the Multicultural Mavericks (Hispanic Heritage, Asian Heritage, and Black History Months), the Women in Leadership Program and Women’s History Month, the Leaders Educating About Diversity, Diversity Week, the Diversity Lecture Series, Native American student programs, and/or the LGBTQA program.
New Maverick Orientation (Freshman and Transfer Orientation)
B160 Lower Level, University Center · Box 19348 · 817-272-9234 · www.uta.edu/orientation
The University of Texas at Arlington is dedicated to the retention and overall success of our students, by promoting academic excellence and fostering lifelong learning. New Maverick Orientation offers a variety of programs, both on campus and online, for new freshmen, transfer students, veterans, international students, and graduate students.
Off-Campus Mavericks
500 W. Nedderman Drive, Suite 100AA · Box 19360 · 817-272-3213 · www.uta.edu/offcampus
The Off-Campus Mavericks will give commuter students what they want and need from UT Arlington. Off-Campus Mavericks is dedicated to connecting students with the community and campus life by offering events geared towards commuters such as the Commuter Appreciation Breakfast, the commuter lunch series, supporting various commuter-related events, and traditional university happenings.
The Office for Students with Disabilities
102 University Hall · Box 19510 · 817-272-3364 · www.uta.edu/disability
The Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) assists students with disabilities to participate in the full spectrum of college life. OSD serves students using exemplary practices in assistive technology, disability counseling, and academic accommodations such as testing accommodations, sign language interpreters, volunteer note-takers, e-text, and auxiliary aids.
The Parent & Family Center
B150 Lower Level, University Center · Box 19363 · 817-272-2128 · www.uta.edu/parents
Parents play a very valuable role in keeping the lines of communication open between students and various key offices on campus. The center helps families and students understand institutional processes so they can concentrate on academic, social, and overall success. The Parent & Family Center is available Monday through Friday during business hours to answer any questions parents or family members may have.
Relationship Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention Program
B170 Lower Level, University Center · Box 19355 · 817-272-2354 · www.uta.edu/rvsp
The Relationship Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention (RVSP) program promotes education and awareness of sexual assault, relationship violence, and stalking on college campuses. An advocate is available to provide confidential support, referral services, and advocacy for students impacted by sexual and/or relationship violence. Anonymous forms to report an incident are available online. Remember: You are not alone, and never to blame! In addition the RVSP program hosts a number of training opportunities for faculty, staff, and students on response and advocacy. Educational outreach programs highlighting the impact of violence include the Clothesline Project and the Red Flag Campaign. These programs are available to any student group or organization, as are various programs on healthy relationships, how to intervene and support your peers, and information on community resources. Volunteer positions and internships are available for students wanting to take a stand to end violence. A victim of sexual assault that has occurred on campus should notify the UTA Police Department immediately at 817-272-3381. The RVSP Coordinator may assist in reporting the sexual assault to the Police Department and can be contacted Monday Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., at 817-272-9250.
Student Activities and Organizations
Lower Level, University Center · Box 19348 · 817-272-2963 · www.uta.edu/studentactivities
Student Activities and Organizations serves as a focal point of out-of-classroom involvement and engagement at UT Arlington. Participation in co-curricular activities helps students gain valuable skills and experiences that complement academic work, enhances leadership, and enriches the collegiate experience. Major program areas include campus activities and student organizations.
The university’s student programming board, EXCEL Campus Activities, plans and implements social, recreational, cultural and educational events. From large to small, throughout the year there are a variety of events and traditions that make the university an enriching place to make the most of your time. These diverse programs become an essential part of the culture on campus because they are student led and university supported. These events and activities are open to all students; you can even get involved by becoming a member of EXCEL.
There are over 300 registered student organizations operating on campus. Groups are formed and governed by their members around a variety of common causes including academic/professional, sport/recreational, honorary, cultural, spiritual, and a variety of special interests. Don’t see exactly what you’re looking for? Make your way down to our offices and learn how you can form your own. Visit mavorgs.uta.edu for more information on campus organizations.
Student Activities and Organizations is also where student organizations obtain approval to reserve space on campus, post flyers and publicity on campus and register their events. Organizations can receive consultation and advice on campus policy and operational matters.
Student Conduct
B170 Lower Level, University Center · Box 19355 · 817-272-2354 · www.uta.edu/conduct
Please see the University Requirements & Policies tab within the University Catalog for information on Student Conduct and Academic Integrity.
Student Governance
B120, Lower Level, E. H. Hereford University Center · Box 19350 · 817-272-0556 · www.uta.edu/studentgovernance and mavorgs.uta.edu
Student Governance is dedicated to providing a medium for students to voice their concerns and opinions. By serving as the voice of the student body, Student Congress and the Graduate Student Senate provide student representation on various university committees and have the opportunity to represent the student perspective on a variety of campus issues.
Student Publications
Lower Level, E.H. Hereford University Center · Box 19038 · 817-272-3661 · www.uta.edu/studentpubs and www.theshorthorn.com
The Student Publications department employs more than 100 student journalists, advertising sales representatives, web developers, office assistants in jobs that help them prepare for their careers. The department publishes The Shorthorn, the Maverick Connection phone directory and the Maverick Housing Guide. Its mission is to provide hands-on training to students while providing valuable services to the UT Arlington community.
The Shorthorn is UT Arlington’s oldest and most-honored source of news and information. Students created the award-winning student newspaper in 1919. In 2012, it became one of the first college newspapers in the nation to offer a hybrid print/online “digit first” schedule. Today, you can receive Shorthorn content in print or by email, mobile apps and social media. Shorthorn discussions also allow you to express your opinions on campus issues. Today, The Shorthorn delivers news as it happens through its website, Facebook page, and Twitter feed. It also provides a daily summary – The Shorthorn Daily Digest – emailed to you with links that will work on any mobile device or computer. The print edition is published every Wednesday. The Shorthorn website also contains interactive features, videos, and photo galleries of student events and activities, and lets you submit your own photos to the newspaper.
Becoming part of the paid, all-student staff in Student Publications provides a way to get involved on campus as well as earn respected experience for students planning media-related careers in print or any other format or platform. In 2013 the Columbia Scholastic Press Association again honored The Shorthorn as one of the nation’s best college newspapers.
University Events
B160 Lower Level, University Center · Box 19348 · 817-272-2963 · www.uta.edu/universityevents
University Events collaborates with university departments and organizations to produce major campus events that for UT Arlington. Some are intended to focus on bringing well-known performers to campus. University Events is involved in the planning of Welcome Week, Homecoming, the Concert Series and the MavsMeet AfterParty celebration. In addition, University Events helps to organize the Maverick Speakers Series. University Events also is home to The Big Event and the UTA Ambassadors.