Helpful Tips

The Rhythm of College Life

Certain times in the academic year tend to be universally challenging to students. Families and supporters who understand the ups and downs are better able to help their students succeed. Researchers R. H. Mullendore and C. Hatch developed a 'clockwork' to help families and supporters understand when stressors and worried phone calls may increase. The link guides you to an excerpt from Helping Your First-Year College Student Succeed: A Guide for Parents by R. H. Mullendore and C. Hatch.

Sending Your Student Mail or Packages

The UTA Post Office is located at the UTA Bookstore (400 Spaniolo Drive, Arlington, TX 76010). Students cannot receive mail or packages at the residence halls, so we encourage your student to set up a P.O. Box. As part of the service upgrade, UTA will be moving away from traditional physical mailboxes and transitioning to virtual mailboxes. Registered mailbox holders will also gain access to our new parcel lockers, located both inside and outside the UTA Bookstore.

Visiting Your Student

If your student lives in one of our residence halls, you will need to contact them and have them meet you at the entrance to escort you into the building.

There are four parking options for visitors: street meters across campus, parking garages, parking spaces designated for visitors, or student parking lots with a permit.

The only parking option that requires pre-payment is if you plan to purchase a daily permit to park in a student parking lot. All other visitor locations provide pay-on-site and/or pay-by-phone options.