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Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Take 15

Graduate sooner by taking 15 hours

It's simple math. Take one more class for a total of 15 hours this fall and be one step closer to graduation. Talk to your adviser.

Canvas training continues

All fall courses will be taught in Canvas, UTA's new learning management system. Complete the Canvas Student Orientation training course before the semester begins. Download the Canvas app on your phone.

Fall parking permits

Student permits for 2019-20 are available now. Choose from various options. Read more. See the rate card.

Welcome back events

The Maverick Stampede offers a plethora of activities and events to kick off the fall semester. Find details on the UTA events calendar.

We're moving

The Student Money Management Center is moving to a new suite. The office will be closed Friday, Aug. 9, and reopen Monday, Aug. 12, in Suite 252A in Davis Hall.

Important Dates

  • 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.
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Host table at Activity Fair

Registered student organizations and community agencies may host an info table at the upcoming Activity Fair Day on Wednesday, Aug. 28. Space is limited and advance sign-ups must be received by Monday, Aug. 26. Read more.

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Volunteer for Move-In

Volunteer for the Residence Hall Move-In Event 9 a.m.–2:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 19, and help students get situated in their new on-campus homes. Register to volunteer for two-hour shifts or longer.

Free HIV testing

Health Services offers free HIV testing 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays, Aug. 13 and Aug. 27. For an appointment, call 817-272-2771.

Blood drive

Give the gift of life at the Carter BloodCare blood drive 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday, Aug. 26-30, on the Library and University Center malls.

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.

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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. For discounted tickets, use the promo code UTA19 for Aug. 16 and UTANIGHT19 for Aug. 31.

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