Proactive screening tests for COVID-19 are available on campus 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at the Maverick Activities Center and 12:30-4:30 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at Arlington Hall.

Students can schedule appointments at https://mavcare.uta.edu. The testing location will be confirmed when you schedule your appointment. Test results are available in 24-48 hours.

Students with COVID-19 symptoms or who need a test on a day other than Tuesday or Thursday due to COVID-19 exposure should call 817-272-2771 to schedule a consultation with a health center medical provider. If you are experiencing symptoms, please do not utilize the proactive surveillance testing sessions.

For COVID-19 testing sites available after-hours and on weekends, please visit the Texas COVID-19 Test Collection Site Locator. In the event of a medical emergency, call 911 and inform the dispatcher of COVID-19 concerns.

Arlington resident Shirley Adams shares her thoughts and experience of receiving the free COVID-19 vaccine. A breast cancer survivor, she encourages everyone to receive the vaccine.

Register to receive the vaccine with the Tarrant County Health Department or another North Texas public health department.

UTA employees and students are strongly encouraged to participate in COVID-19 vaccinations when available in their community and to monitor corresponding county public health websites for more information regarding eligibility and availability.

• Feb. 9—Last day to drop classes for first five-week term; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.
• Feb. 19—Last day of classes for first five-week term.
• Feb. 22—Final exams for first five-week term.
• Feb. 24—Last day to drop classes for first eight-week term; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.
• Feb. 28—Registration ends for second five-week term.
• March 11—Last day of classes for first eight-week term.
• March 12—Final exams for first eight-week term.
• March 15-20—Spring Break.

The UTA coronavirus website includes important information, including Student Resources, Testing and Daily Self-Monitoring, and Vaccine Resources.

Counseling and Psychological Services offers counseling sessions and workshops. To schedule an appointment, call 817-272-3671.

Emergency Assistance Fund can help students experiencing a temporary financial hardship.

Health Services provides COVID-19 testing, flu shots, and other health services. Do not go to the center if you believe you have been exposed to COVID-19; first call 817-272-2771.

UTA/Tri-C Food Pantry dispenses food and non-food essential items every Thursday. To request a pick-up time, email utafoodpantry@gmail.com.