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All students who come to any UTA campus in any capacity, regardless of vaccination status, must submit the required COVID‑19 test by Wednesday, Sept. 8. See the free on-campus testing options; results are automatically reported. Upload your off-campus test results to the COVID‑19 Health Portal in MyMav.

The next free, walk-in-only, on-campus COVID‑19 vaccination clinic is 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, in the exercise rooms of the Maverick Activities Center. Find a vaccine clinic.

Upload proof of vaccination to the COVID‑19 Health Portal in MyMav by Monday, Oct. 4, to be eligible for prizes in the Maverick Motivator Program.

Please continue to monitor your UTA email and the UTA COVID‑19 Information website for updates.

Helping Mavericks stay on track

Helping Mavericks stay on track

UTA is committed to helping students combat learning loss that some sustained during the pandemic. Also known as the “summer slide," learning loss is a regression in academic achievement that happens while students are away from school.

Math research fellowship

Talon Johnson, a doctoral student in the Department of Mathematics, was selected by the National Science Foundation for its prestigious Mathematical and Physical Sciences Ascending Postdoctoral Research Fellowship.

Maverick businesses

Nominations are now open for MAVS 100, a program that honors the 100 fastest-growing Maverick-owned or Maverick-led businesses.

Maverick Cookout, Activity Fair

Have a burger and learn about student organizations, departments, community agencies, and involvement opportunities at the Maverick Cookout and Activity Fair Day at 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, at Brazos Park and the University Center mall.

UTA Libraries' Ren Faire

At the UTA Libraries' Ren Faire, you can explore the tech tent with games galore and photo ops, contribute to our community mural, come to a cooking demo and eat like royalty, play games, and trade in tickets for awesome prizes. The first 200 students receive a welcome gift.

MavMentors training

Learn how to join UTA's mentor program, MavMentors, and connect with UTA alumni and industry leaders to help guide your career journey. The virtual session is at 9 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 2.

Teik Talk with Caitlyn Burge, student body president. 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, Facebook Live, facebook.com/utarlilngton/events

Super Service Saturday

Join your fellow Mavericks for a morning of community service at Mission Arlington, UTA Community Garden, City of Arlington Parks and Recreation, the Arlington Public Libraries, and more. Sign up for a project with Super Service Saturday, which is Saturday, Sept. 11.

UTA Night at the Rangers

Enjoy UTA Night at the Rangers when the hometown team plays the Houston Astros at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, at Globe Life Field. When you buy tickets, you will be eligible for a special UTA/Texas Rangers T-shirt. Student tickets are $10.

UTA Day with the Wings

Join your fellow Mavericks for UTA Day with the Dallas Wings. The game with the Los Angeles Sparks is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 19, at College Park Center. Purchase tickets at dallaswings.com/promo and use promo code Mavericks21 to receive a discount. Tickets start at $13.

The UTA Mobile App just got smarter! The convenient way to access important campus information and resources on your mobile device.

UTA Mobile App adds new features

Download the UTA Mobile App and save money on everything from dining out to car repair just by being a Maverick. Check out the Discounts module on the UTA Mobile home screen to find the latest deals from a variety of businesses.

The Welcome Center is Hiring! Apply now on Handshake to be a Mav Elite Tour Guide. Application deadline is Sept. 7, 2021. Be the Face of UTA. bit.ly.BeMavElite.

Important dates

  • Sept. 1—Census date for first eight-week term.
  • Sept. 6—Labor Day holiday; UTA closed, no classes.
  • Sept. 10—Census date for regular fall semester.
  • Sept. 16—Last day to drop classes for first five-week term; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.
  • Sept. 28—Last day of classes for first five-week term
  • Sept. 29—Final exams for first five-week term.

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