Freshman Orientation Schedule

CHECK-IN

Check-in for the New Maverick Freshman Orientation

Location: Dan Dipert University Welcome Center

WELCOME SESSION

Be a part of the official welcome and begin to see and experience the spirit of UTA.

Location: Bluebonnet Ballroom

Orientation Leader Small Group Sessions

College Finances & Financial Aid

Find out more about the Office of Student Accounts and how finances work at UTA.

Location: Bluebonnet Ballroom

Office of Student Accounts

Office of Student Accounts Quick Links 
Student Accounts 
University Administration Building, Room 130 
817-272-2172 
studentaccounts@uta.edu 
 

Student Money Management Center

Financial Aid & Scholarships

The Financial Aid Office provides information about programs and the process to apply for and receive financial aid. We offer a variety of scholarships, grants, work-study, and loans to assist with funding and look forward to assisting you with the process. 

FAFSA Infographic 

TAFSA Infographic 

Veterans Benefits FAQ 

University Administration Building, Room 252 
817-272-3561 

Ask Financial Aid: fao@uta.edu 
Ask Scholarships: schol@uta.edu 

Campus Business and Resource Fair

Complete essential campus business during the first day of Orientation and start your Maverick life. During this session, our staff will guide you for Fin Aid and SSMC appointments, ID Card photos, placement testing, scheduling advising appointment, lunch, housing tours, and more. The Resource Fair gives you a chance to connect with campus departments that offer resources and services to new students.

Lunch

Lunch A includes the following small groups: Blaze, Blossom, Blue Riders, Brilliance, Carlisle Cannons, Grubbworms, Harmony

• Lunch A: 11:45 AM- 12:25 PM

Lunch B includes the following small groups: Hornets, Junior Aggies, Legacy, Mavericks, Movin Mavs, Sam Houston Rifles, Shorthorns, Triumph

• Lunch B: 12:30 PM - 1:10 PM

Location: Various location across University Center

Division of Student Success

Learn about the resources that UTA offers for the success of our mavericks.

Location: Bluebonnet Ballroom

Community that Cares

UTA works hard to provide a safe, supportive environment for its students. Learn about the services of the UTA Police Department, Relationship Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention Program, and Counseling and Psychological Services. 

Location: Bluebonnet Ballroom

UTA Police Department 
700 S. Davis Dr. 
817-272-3381 
policedepartment@uta.edu 
 
Relationship Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention Program 
Ransom Hall, Suite 301 
817-272-2354 
rvsp@uta.edu
 
Community Standards 
E.H. Hereford Center, Lower Level B160 
817-272-2354 
conduct@uta.edu 
 
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) 
303 Ransom Hall 
817-272-3671

College Sessions/HOLDS

Meet staff from your college and learn more about the expectations for your chosen discipline.

Interest Sessions

Various sessions related to key campus resources are offered. Choose two that pique your interest.

Break

This will be an hour break before dinner.

Dinner

Before our last event, we will have a dinner session. Groups will come in 30 minute waves.

Location: Connection Cafe

Evening Entertainment

Our last event of the day will be at the MAC. We hope you had an enjoyable and learning experience at the first day of the Orientation. We look forward to seeing you on day 2!

Location: Maverick Activities Center (MAC)

Parents Session - Day 1 

Check out and Breakfast

Welcome to the second day of the orientation. Prior to check in we encourage you to store items in your car. If you need luggage stored please bring it to Day 2 Check In.

Location: University Center

Day 2 Welcome Session

Learn about everything that awaits you during day 2 of New Maverick Orientation!

Bluebonnet Ballroom

MAVENTURE CAMP PREVIEW

Maventure Camp is another 2-day experience that will help you make more new friends, learn about the pride and tradition of the campus, and fall in love with UTA! You'll get a taste of what to expect in our camp preview.

Location: Bluebonnet Ballroom

Interest Sessions

Various sessions related to key campus resources are offered. Choose two that pique your interest.

Lunch/ Involvement Fair

Relax and enjoy lunch. This is also a great time to learn more about your new campus by taking part in the Involvement Fair.

Lunch A includes the following small groups: Blaze, Blossom, Blue Riders, Brilliance, Carlisle Cannons, Grubbworms, Harmony

• Lunch A - go directly to the Connection Cafe for lunch at 11:00 AM then make your way to Palo Duro for the Involvement Fair

Lunch B includes the following small groups: Hornets, Junior Aggies, Legacy, Mavericks, Movin Mavs, Sam Houston Rifles, Shorthorns, Triumph

• Lunch B - go directly to Palo Duro for the Involvement fair and then head to the Connection Cafe at 11:45 PM

Location: Connection Cafe/ Palo Duro Lounge

College Life Skit

The College Life Skit is a glimpse into the life of what being a college student is really like. Some of the most important lessons you learn in college may happen outside of the classroom. Enjoy the skit, and then break into one final small group session with your Orientation Leaders.

After the skit, join your OL small group session:

Advising

Our advisors will help with course advising and any questions you may have about UTA.

Campus Technology

Technology is a vital part of your educational experience at UTA. Learn about MyMav, UTA's student portal, and Canvas, the learning management system used in UTA courses. Plus UTA provides other technology services to support you in other ways as a student. Then, get a quick tutorial on registering for classes.

Location: Bluebonnet Ballroom

Class Registration

Our number 1 priority (and yours, too!) is to help you get registered for your first semester of classes at UTA. Orientation Leaders are ready to help you register for your classes in MyMav. After that, you are done with orientation. Have a safe trip home!

Parents Session - Day 2