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Tuesday, July 23, 2019
Canvas

Get ready for Canvas

All fall classes will use Canvas, UTA's new learning management system. Complete this Canvas Student Orientation training course before the fall semester begins.

The online training takes you step-by-step through critical tasks such as submitting assignments, viewing grades, using discussion boards, and taking tests and quizzes.

Download the Canvas app on your phone to access your coursework anywhere, anytime.

Fall parking permits

Student permit rates will not increase for 2019-20. Off-campus students can choose from nine parking options. On-campus residents have three choices. Read more. See the rate card.

Medical services fee

Online students can have access to medical and mental health care on campus by paying a medical services fee on UTA Marketplace. For details, visit the Health Services website or call 817-272-2771.

Food news, survey

Because of building maintenance, Chick-fil-A and Panda Express in the University Center will be closed Monday-Tuesday, July 29-30. Take a summer dining survey.

Student government

Consider being part of UTA's student government by applying to serve in the Student Senate, boards, or committees for the executive and judicial branches. Deadline to apply is Friday, July 26. Read more.

Important Dates

  • July 30—Last day to drop for second five-week term, by 4 p.m.
  • Aug. 8—Last day of classes for second five-week, 11-week, and 14-week terms.
  • Aug. 12—Final exams for second five-week term.
  • Aug. 12-13—Final exams for 11-week and 14-week terms.
  • Aug. 20—Registration ends for fall semester.
  • Aug. 21—First day of classes.
  • Aug. 21-26—Late registration.
  • Sept. 2—Labor Day holiday.
  • Sept. 6—Census date.

Maverick Cyber Security

Keeping a positive security culture mindset is the top topic in this month's issue of Maverick Cyber Security Awareness newsletter. Read more.

Personal hygiene drive

The Center for African American Studies and the Alliance for Children, a nonprofit adoption agency, are collecting personal hygiene items through Friday, Aug. 2. Read more.

UTA Night at the Rangers

See the Texas Rangers take on the Tampa Bay Rays at the annual UTA Night at the Rangers on Thursday, Sept. 12. The first 1,000 fans receive a limited edition UTA-themed Rangers cap. Read more.

UTA Nights with the Dallas Wings graphic with blue background and orange and white type.

UTA has two nights with the Dallas Wings

What's better than one UTA Night with the Dallas Wings? Two nights! See the basketball action Friday, Aug. 16, against the New York Liberty and Saturday, Aug. 31, against the Washington Mystics, both at College Park Center. For discounted tickets, use the promo code UTA19 for Aug. 16 and UTANIGHT19 for Aug. 31.

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