About Us
Updates due to COVID-19
As of August 10, 2020, our on-campus office has re-opened. Please note that staff are splitting their time working both on-campus and remotely to assist with social distancing. While we are happy to assist students, faculty, and staff in-person, we request that you contact us via e-mail at conduct@uta.edu or phone at 817-272-2354 for any questions, concerns, or business that can be conducted remotely. If you need to send us documents, you may e-mail them to us at conduct@uta.edu or drop them off at our on-campus office. Student appointments will continue to be held remotely on Microsoft Teams. Students will receive standard letters and a Microsoft Teams appointment with instructions for how to meet with a staff member online via Microsoft Teams, the Microsoft Teams app, or via phone.
If you need to report an incident, below are online reporting options for academic integrity and behavioral misconduct:
If you have any questions or concerns regarding any student conduct issues, the best method of communication is to send an e-mail to conduct@uta.edu or call our office at 817-272-2354. You may also e-mail your conduct officer directly.
Mission
The Office of Community Standards strives to uphold and support a high standard of personal and academic integrity for all students in a manner that is consistent with the educational goals and mission of the University and UT System. This is achieved through a conduct process that focuses on personal responsibility and accountability for students’ actions and the impact those actions might have on the greater community. The office is engaged in educating the community regarding the University’s standards and procedures for student conduct. These standards and procedures promote civility and protect the rights and safety of UTA. The disciplinary process shall be fair, equitable, educational and developmental, supporting the commitment that students become responsible members of the University community.
Honor Code
I pledge, on my honor, to uphold UT Arlington's tradition of academic integrity, a tradition that values hard work and honest effort in the pursuit of academic excellence. I promise that I will submit only work that I personally create or that I contribute to group collaborations, and I will appropriately reference any work from other sources. I will follow the highest standards of integrity and uphold the spirit of the Honor Code. The office is engaged in educating the community regarding the University’s standards and procedures for student conduct. These standards and procedures promote civility and protect the rights and safety of UTA. The disciplinary process shall be fair, equitable, educational and developmental, supporting the commitment that students become responsible members of the University community.
Rules and Regulations for the UT System
All students at the University of Texas at Arlington are expected to have read and understand The Regents' Rules and Regulations. The Office of Community Standards is committed to educating students about The Regents' Rules and Regulations and aiding them in navigating this necessary information.
All students are expected and required to adhere to federal, state, and local laws, to comply with the Regents' Rules and Regulations, with The University of Texas System and institutional rules and regulations, with directives issued by an administrative official of the UT System or institution in the course of his or her authorized duties, and to observe standards of conduct appropriate for an academic institution.
Handbook of Operating Policies
Students at the University of Texas at Arlington are encouraged to engage their campus in a positive way. By staying educated on policy and procedure, students can ensure a healthy and productive education at the University of Texas at Arlington. The University of Texas at Arlington Handbook of Operating Policies (HOP) contains official policies and procedures for the governance of UT Arlington. Policies and procedures related to Student Conduct and Discipline can be found below. For any questions, please contact the Office of Community Standards.