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Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Student & Parent Listening Session

Listening session

Join an online listening session about the fall semester for students, parents, and families. The session will cover a variety of topics, including campus safety protocols, campus life, academic and course plans, and student academic support. The first session is at 5 p.m. Wednesday, July 21.

Send questions in advance to studentaffairs@uta.edu.

See more information at uta.edu/coronavirus.

Early voting

UTA is an early voting site for the July 27 run-off elections for U.S. Congressional District 6. Cast your ballot today, Tuesday-Wednesday, July 20-21, and 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday-Friday, July 22-23, at the Maverick Activities Center. Read more for times and other locations in Tarrant County.

Presidential search begins

The UT System Board of Regents has launched a national recruitment effort for the UT Arlington presidency. A search advisory committee has been appointed. Teik C. Lim has been serving as interim president since March 2020.

Undergrad Exit Survey

Students graduating in August 2021 should complete the Undergraduate Exit Survey in Canvas by Tuesday, Aug. 31. Responses are confidential. Eligible students will receive survey invitations from iersurveys@uta.edu.

Math boot camps

Mathematics boot camps in general math, algebra, trigonometry, and calculus I foundations will give you a jump-start on the fall semester. The online sessions are three hours daily for one week, starting Monday, Aug. 2.

Network maintenance on Sundays

The UTA network will undergo maintenance from 2‑7 a.m. on Sundays, July 25, and Aug. 1. Employees and students can expect intermittent interruptions to the network during the maintenance periods.

During the July 25 maintenance period only, the UTA Police Department’s main phone number will be unavailable. For emergency help, contact the alternative police emergency dispatch line by calling 817‑371‑0850. Employees and students will also experience intermittent interruptions to University telephones during this period.

For more information, please visit the OIT website.

Important dates

  • July 22—Last day to drop classes for 11-week term, submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.
  • Aug. 3—Last day to drop classes for second five-week term, submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.
  • Aug. 5—Last day to drop classes for second seven-week term, submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.
  • Aug. 12—Last day of classes for 11-week term, 14-week term, and second five-week term.
  • Aug. 16—Last day of classes for second seven-week term. Final exams for second five-week term.
  • Aug. 16-17—Final exams for 11-week term and 14-week term.
  • Aug. 17—Final exams for second seven-week term.
  • Aug. 18—Commencement ceremonies.
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