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Mavwire Stampede 2022: Mavericks are Stronger when we connect with each other. For event information, visit uta.edu/maverickstampede

Welcome to UTA and spring semester

Get into the swing of the spring semester during Maverick Stampede, UTA's welcome week.

Start off learning about organizations and ways to be involved on campus at the Spring 2022 Activity Fair Day 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, on the University Center mall.

Required COVID-19 testing and resources

Regardless of vaccination status, all students and employees coming to campus in any capacity for the spring semester must provide proof of a viral COVID‑19 test by Friday, Feb. 4. On-campus tests are automatically reported to UTA. Off-campus test results must be uploaded to the COVID Self-Report portal in MyMav. Contact covidtesting@uta.edu with questions.

Numerous resources for free COVID‑19 testing are widely available.

A temporary drive-thru COVID‑19 test site near Choctaw Stadium is open 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily through Tuesday, Feb. 8.

Two free on-campus testing sites are offered. Testing for symptom-free individuals is in the Carlisle Suite of the University Center. Individuals with symptoms can be tested at the Curative site at 435 Spaniolo Drive. Appointments are required.

More testing resources are:

For more info

Go to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website for more information about who should be tested, the types of tests, how to take them, and more.

COVID-19 vaccine clinic at MAC

UTA is offering a free, walk-in-only COVID‑19 vaccine clinic 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, in Room 102B in the Maverick Activities Center. The clinic is open to UTA students, employees, and their families and dependents.

Individuals 12 years and older can receive first and second doses of both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines. Booster doses are available for all eligible individuals. Contact covidvaccine@uta.edu with any questions.

To find a vaccine or booster off campus, enter your zip code into the CDC’s COVID‑19 vaccine finder.

Public health interest growing

The COVID‑19 pandemic has sparked student interest in UTA’s public health program.

Study Abroad Fair

Discover your destination at the Study Abroad Fair Wednesday, Feb. 2, in the Palo Duro Lounge of the University Center.

UTA to join WAC

UT Arlington has officially accepted an invitation to join the Western Athletic Conference, ushering in a new era of Maverick athletics beginning Friday, July 1.

BIT response, referral guide

The Behavior Intervention Team (BIT) would like to share a guide for faculty, staff, and students on how to respond to and refer a student of concern. Questions? Email bit@uta.edu. For a presentation for your department, email duane.jones@uta.edu.

Self-driving vehicle survey

Researchers with the Arlington RAPID project are seeking survey participants who have and have not ridden in the self-driving shuttles circulating campus since the service began in March 2021. Learn more and take the survey.

Tarrant County rent and utilities assistance

Rental assistance program

The Tarrant County Rental Assistance Program helps residents who have been impacted by the COVID‑19 pandemic. For more details, go to getrenthelp.com or call 817‑850‑7940.

Important dates

  • Jan. 25—Census date for first eight-week term.
  • Feb. 2—Census date for spring semester.
  • Feb. 8—Last day to drop classes for first five-week term; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.
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