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Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Deadline for Pass/Fail option moved to May

As we continue our conversion from face-to-face classes to online learning, the University is making adjustments to facilitate the transition. Accordingly, Pass/Fail dates are being extended for the spring 2020 semester. These adjustments are:

  • Students have until Friday, May 22, to elect a course or courses to be graded Pass/Fail. See the list of courses eligible for Pass/Fail grading.
  • Grades for the spring semester will post on Wednesday, May 20, and students will have two days after grades post to elect to change their grades from letter grade to Pass/Fail for eligible courses.
  • There is no change in drop date for the spring semester. It remains Tuesday, April 28.

Read more about the Pass/Fail dates.

Commencement message

This semester has been anything but traditional, and that goes for our commencement plans as well. UTA is working diligently to make this milestone uniquely meaningful. Provost Teik Lim sent a message about commencement to UTA's graduation candidates.

Nursing graduate students

Becoming a nurse in age of COVID-19

Seniors Lucas Ferris and Orlando Flores are among the 365 nursing students less than one month away from earning their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees.

They both say they are ready for the challenges of providing care in the era of COVID-19.

Maverick Heroes

Front-line Mavericks

Among the 230,000 UTA alumni and 60,000-plus students, staff, and faculty are thousands of Maverick heroes providing essential support and care to their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. From a UTA freshman to veteran, front-line nurses, Mavericks are making a difference.

Important dates

Priority registration has started for fall and summer sessions

April 28 Last day to drop classes; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.

May 8 Last day of classes for spring semester

May 9-13 Final exams for spring semester

May 20 Grades posted for spring semester

May 22 Last day to make Pass/Fail option

Masks alone not enough

Erin Carlson, associate clinical professor and director of graduate public health programs in the College of Nursing and Health Innovation, says masks alone are not enough to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Library learning online

UTA Libraries is hosting virtual events. Check out the Experiential Learning & Outreach series on Facebook to find out more.

The Big Event

Sign up for this year's unique volunteer opportunities for The Big Event, including many online options. Submit your volunteering project by May 8.

Online fun with Campus Rec

Campus Recreation offers two fun fitness programs online. Read more about Recreation Movement and Mav Rec Challenge.

Prepare for the Virtual Job Fair, Thursday, April 23, 1 p.m. Prepare for the Virtual Job Fair by joining our advisors on Zoom at https://bit.ly/vfairprep. Virtual Job Fair, Wednesday, April 29, 1-4 p.m. and Thursday, April 30, 1-4 p.m. at http://utajobfair.vfairs.com.

Plan now for Virtual Job Fair

Learn ways to maximize your time and catapult your career search at the Prepare for the Virtual Job Fair webinar 1-2 p.m. Thursday, April 23.

Discover career opportunities from employers who are eager to hire UTA students and alumni at the spring Virtual Job Fair 1-4 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, April 29-30, at utajobfair.vfairs.com. The Lockheed Martin Career Development Center hosts the event.

To participate by desktop or mobile device, register online. If possible, join via a desktop connection so that you can utilize the audio/video feature to chat with employers live.

To prepare, be sure to:

  • Attend a free webinar before the Virtual Job Fair to learn more.
  • Have a digital copy of your resume ready to upload and (don't forget to have it reviewed beforehand).
  • Dress in professional attire in case an employer wants to virtually interview you on the spot.

If you have questions, please email careers@uta.edu or call 817-272-2932.

Student resources, services

Student FAQ: The Student FAQ page has details on deadline extensions, refunds, academic support services, and more.

UTA Remote: Resources for classes online, digital tutoring, tech devices, and more at oit.uta.edu/utaremote.

Assistance: Students with a temporary hardship may apply for financial help from the UTA Emergency Assistance Fund.

Food Pantry: The UTA/Tri-C Food Pantry is open to any UTA student with a UTA ID. For a pick-up time, email utafoodpantry@gmail.com. For questions, call 817-274-0383.

Mental Health: Counseling and Psychological Services' on-call counseling staff is available 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call 817-272-3671 to plan a consultation. If this is an emergency, please call 911 or the MavsTalk 24-hour crisis line at 817-272-8255.

Updates: Information about UTA's response to the coronavirus, online classes, connectivity, resources, services, and more are at uta.edu/coronavirus.

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