The Graduate School is administratively located in the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. The Dean of Graduate Studies also carries the title of Vice Provost for Research.

The goal of graduate study is the development of a student's ability for creative research, critical evaluation and scholarship in a particular discipline or in interrelated disciplines. Graduate study actively involves students in research, and by sharing in investigations with their professors, graduate students acquire the spirit as well as methods of creative scholarship. Achievement of the goal is demonstrated by preparations of reports, theses and dissertations. In practice-oriented and teaching-oriented graduate programs, emphasis is on preparation for careers in application of existing knowledge in professional practice and teaching.

The Graduate School is the focus of advanced studies and research in the University and, in that capacity, has the dual but interdependent functions of training scholars and promoting varied research activities. A graduate faculty of more than 400 makes the Graduate School an important influence in creating high standards for academic accomplishment and in achieving an intellectual environment of the highest quality for the University community.

The Graduate School of The University of Texas at Arlington was established in 1966 with the initiation of six master's degree programs. Doctoral degree programs were begun in 1969 with a Ph.D. program in engineering. Today the University offers master's degrees in 60 disciplines or interdisciplinary programs and 20 doctoral degree programs.

Directory of Offices

All of the offices listed below, unless otherwise indicated, are located in Davis Hall. The telephone numbers are Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex numbers. The area code for all numbers is 817. The University postal zip code is 76019.

Office/Location Phone Fax E-mail

Dean of Graduate Studies, Rm. 333 ,272-2681, 272-2627

Graduate Admissions, Rm. 333, 272-2688, 272-2627

International Student Admissions and Student Visas , Rm. 333, 272-2688, 272- 2355 international@uta.edu

Counseling and Career Development, Rm. 216, 272-3671, 272-5792, ccddesk@uta.edu

Financial Aid, Rm. 252, 272-3561, 272-3555, fao@uta.edu

International Office ,Lower Level. University Center 272-2355, 272-5005, international@uta.edu

Office for Students with Disabilities ,272-3364 ,Lower Level, University Center 272-3323 (TDD) 272-5221

Student Health Services, 605 S. West Street 272-2771,272-2744, bilyeu@uta.edu

Housing, 210 University Center 272-2791 ,272-2717, housing@uta.edu

Office of Multicultural Services ,Lower Level, University Center, 272-2099 ,272-5656, gonzales@uta.edu

SOAR - Special Services ,Rm. 132, Hammond Hall 272-3684, 272-3770, soar_student_support_services_@uta.edu, soar_mcnair_scholars_program@uta.edu, soar_cost_share@uta.edu

Student Affairs, 272-2354, 272-5221,Lower Level, University Center, Transcripts and Records, Rm. 129, 272-2137, 272-3223

Veterans' Administration ,Representatives, Rm. 129, 272-3373, 272-3223, bautista@uta.edu

* For correspondence only. Application materials are not accepted by fax.

This catalog is a general information publication only. It is not intended to nor does it contain all regulations that relate to students. The provisions of this catalog do not constitute a contract, express or implied, between any applicant, student, or faculty member and The University of Texas at Arlington or The University of Texas System. The University reserves the right to withdraw courses at any time, change fees, rules, calendar, curriculum, degree programs, degree requirements, graduation procedures, and any other requirements affecting students. Changes will become effective whenever the proper authorities so determine and will apply to both prospective students and those already enrolled.

Students are held individually responsible for complying with all requirements of the rules and regulations of the University and the Board of Regents of The University of Texas System. Failure to read and comply with policies, regulations and procedures will not exempt a student from whatever penalties he or she may incur.