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Information for Parents and Families of Current Students

See also: Information for Parents and Families of Prospective Students

At UT Arlington, we take student success very seriously! Research has shown time and time again that students who have the support of their parents and families are more likely to persist and succeed in college*. These web pages are designed to provide you with information that may help you provide appropriate assistance to your student.

*Embracing Parents and Families: Strategies for Student Success, National Resource Center for the First-Year Experience and Students in Transition Teleconference series, 2003.

General Information:

UT Arlington Parents' Guide (PDF)
Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act
Tuition Information & Resources
Life of the First Year Student
Academic Troubles?
Mid-term Progress Reports

Choosing a Major/Career:

Parents' Career Resource for Students (PDF)
UT Arlington Career Services
Student Success Programs

UT Arlington Publications:

Shorthorn Student Newspaper
UT Arlington Magazine
UT Arlington Today