Advising FAQs

Advising Frequently Asked Questions

Welcome to Academic Advising!

Check the FAQs below and read all emails from our office—they’re packed with important information.

Don’t forget to book your advising appointment early, as spots fill fast.

Need help sooner? Contact the Office of Academic Advising at ssw-oass@uta.edu or reach out to your USL/GSL.

 

Your advisor’s appointment link is listed under their name.  Click the link, select the type of appointment you’d like (virtual vs in-person), select the date and time.  Once selected, you’ll be required to add some additional details to help your advisor prepare for your appointment.  Be sure to use your UTA email as your confirmation will go there.

Got quick questions, time-sensitive issues or last-minute schedule changes?

Book a spot during our Same Day Advising sessions! These appointments are available every Wednesday, either in person or virtually, and are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. 

The scheduling link opens each Wednesday at 8:30am—just click Same Day Advising to sign up.

Appointments start at 9:00am and are 20 minutes long.

You add classes to your schedule in your MyMav account (https://my.uta.edu/guest/guest/index)

  • Log in to MyMav and select “Manage Classes”
  • Select Class Search and Enroll
  • Select the term you want to enroll in and in the Search for Classes bar, enter the course number or subject you are interested in.  You can find the classes you need on your BSW Degree Plan or MSW Program at a Glance.
  • Click on the class you want to enroll in and select Enroll.
  • Once selected, click “Next” at the top right hand corner of the screen and then “Accept”
  • Choose the “Enroll” option if you are ready to register for your classes, or choose “Add to Shopping Cart” if you are still browsing for classes.
  • Once you are ready to enroll, choose the “Enroll” option and follow the remaining steps to enroll in your course/courses.

Watch this helpful video (https://youtu.be/miz1HU_dquU) or follow these more detailed instructions Search and Register for Classes in MyMav

  • If you try to enroll in a class outside your eligibility, the system will block registration and you may see Department Consent Required.
  • If you’re having trouble registering for classes, start by checking for any holds on your account in MyMav, as these can block registration.
  • Sometimes registration issues happen if the course section is restricted to a certain group of students—such as in-state vs. out-of-state tuition residency or students in a particular campus location (on-campus vs. online). If you are trying to enroll in a class meant for out-of-state students but your record shows you as in-state, the system will block your registration.

If you think you should be eligible for the course, contact ssw-oass@uta.edu to verify your eligibility.

Students are able to drop a class by themselves until the last day of late registration.  Check the academic calendar here for registration dates.  After late registration, students can drop a class by filling out a Drop Form through MyMav.

Dropping classes may impact your financial aid or scholarships.  Always check with the Office Financial Aid and Scholarships before dropping a class.  

Your advisor cannot provide details about how dropping a class may affect your tuition, financial aid, or other financial obligations.

Dropping a class before the end of Late Registration:

  • Log in to MyMav and select “Manage Classes”
  • Select Drop Classes
  • Select the term you want to drop the class.
  • MyMav will display a list of your classes.
  • Select a reason for dropping the class from the drop-down bar.
  • Select the class you want to drop.
  • Once selected, click “Next” at the top right hand corner of the screen and then “Drop Classes”
  • You’ll be asked to confirm that you want to drop the class.  Click “Yes”.
  • Once complete, you’ll see a confirmation class that the class has been dropped.

Watch this helpful video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7BLuyCcPBo) or follow these more detailed instructions (https://uta.service-now.com/selfservice?id=ss_kb_article&sys_id=KB0011757).


Dropping a class after the end of Late Registration:

Students who wish to drop classes during this time period must use the Drop Form located in MyMav.

You can drop classes after Late Registration up until the Drop Deadline which is located on the academic calendar here.

  • Log in to MyMav and select “My Forms”
  • Select “Fill Out a New Form”
  • Select the “Drop Form” option and choose the Program Modality from the drop down box.
  • Fill out the required fields in the form and be sure to Certify all the provided statements.
  • Select the courses to be dropped – click the magnifying glass to select from the courses you are enrolled in.
  • When the form is complete, click “Submit”

Follow these more detailed instructions (https://uta.service-now.com/selfservice?id=ss_kb_article&sys_id=KB0011757).

The 2 primary agencies involved with licensure in Texas are: 

  1. Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB): ASWB coordinates state boards. It also develops and administers the exam that makes you eligible for licensure.  
  2. Texas Behavioral Executive Council (BHEC): BHEC is the state regulatory agency for social workers through the Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners. It issues and renews your license. 

You must take your exam before applying for licensure. To take the exam, you must:  

  • Apply to ASWB for pre-approval. Current fee: $60
  • Take and pass the exam. Current fee: $230 

You may take the exam in your last semester of your social work program. To do this, you must request a letter from the Dean, verifying your status. The letter will be sent directly to ASWB. There is no fee for the letter.

Request a Letter from the Dean
The ASWB Texas preapproval page

Applying for Licensure

You must pass the ASWB exam AND graduate before you can apply for licensure. The current fee for licensure is $91. 

BHEC requires that you complete and provide: 

  • Current account with BHEC 
  • Application form 
  • School transcripts 
  • Fingerprint based background check (BHEC will send directions) 
  • Self-query report from NPDB (National Practitioner Data Bank). BHEC will send directions on how to do so
  • Verification of citizenship and immigration status 
  • ASWB exam results 
  • Jurisprudence test passing grade 

BHEC Home Page
BHEC Application Page