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Tuesday, August 27, 2019
Maverick Cookout and Activity Fair

Eat, greet at Cookout, Activity Fair

Enjoy a $3 burger and learn about student organizations at the Maverick Cookout and Activity Fair 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Brazos Park and the University Center mall. Read more.

Maverick Speakers Series 2019-20

Maverick Speakers Series

The new season of UTA's Maverick Speakers Series begins with journalism legend Bob Woodward on Thursday, Sept. 19. Also scheduled are renowned thought-leader Jackson Katz, former U.N. ambassador Samantha Power, hip hop star Common, and tech entrepreneur and bestselling author Vivek Wadhwa. Read more.

Tickets are free for students, and are required. Reserve yours now at utatickets.com.

Canvas

Embrace Canvas

All fall courses will be taught in Canvas, UTA's new learning management system. Complete the Canvas Student Orientation training course. Download the Canvas app on your phone. You must use your UTA email credentials to log in to Canvas. Contact your instructor if you cannot access your course in Canvas. For 24/7 assistance, contact Canvas Help via chat or phone through the ? Help icon on your Canvas dashboard.

Update your contact info for MavAlert system

UTA's MavAlert Emergency Notification System rapidly notifies students, faculty, and staff in the event of a campus emergency via registered email addresses and cellphone numbers. Read more.

Fall parking permits

Student permits for 2019-20 include a variety of options. Read more. See the rate card.

Campus jobs

Looking for a campus job? The Welcome Center is hiring MavElite tour guides and campus visit assistants. Apply for these and other positions on SNAP Job.

Important Dates

  • Aug. 28—Census date for fall first eight-week term.
  • Sept. 2—Labor Day holiday.
  • Sept. 6—Census date for fall semester.
  • Sept. 12—Last day to drop classes for fall first five-week term; submit requests to adviser prior to 4 p.m.
  • Sept. 24—Last day of classes for fall first five-week term.
  • Sept. 25—Final exams for fall first five-week term.
  • Sept. 27—Last day to drop classes for fall first eight-week term; submit requests to adviser prior to 4 p.m.
  • Sept. 29—Registration ends for fall second five-week term.
  • Sept. 30—First day of classes for fall second five-week term.
  • Sept. 30—Late registration for fall second five-week term.
Health Services open house is Thursday, Aug. 29

Health Services Open House

What does Health Services provide to students? It's a lot! Learn more at the Open House 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, at the Health Services Center.

Apply to be an ambassaors for Counseling and Psychological Services.

CAPS ambassadors

The deadline to apply to be a Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) student ambassador has been extended to Sunday, Sept. 1. Read more.

Blood drive

Give the gift of life at the Carter BloodCare blood drive 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Tuesday, Aug. 27-Friday, Aug. 30, on the Library and University Center malls.

UTA Night with Dallas Wings, Texas Rangers

See the WNBA at UTA Night with the Dallas Wings on Saturday, Aug. 31, when the Wings take on the Washington Mystics. For discounted tickets, use the promo code UTANIGHT19.

Catch the Texas Rangers as they battle the Tampa Bay Rays at the annual UTA Night at the Rangers on Thursday, Sept. 12. The first 1,000 fans receive a voucher for a limited edition UTA-themed Rangers cap. Read more.

meal plans are available for all students for fall 2019

Meal plans

You gotta eat, so why not make it convenient with a meal plan that covers the campus' best dining spots. Check out the meal plan options.

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