First-time-in-college students who are conditionally admitted to UTA participate in the UTA Mavs RISE program. A student who does not meet the automatic admission criteria for UTA is reviewed by an Individual Review team to possibly be considered for conditional admission. The team looks further at a student’s curriculum, GPA, test scores (if submitted), intended major, and any other criteria that are submitted and relevant for admission review. If the student’s academic record indicates they challenged themselves academically in their class selection by participating in multiple advanced classes, or their GPA, while not meeting the automatic admission threshold, is close, or their test score shows some academic potential, the team will consider these factors and determine if additional resources at UTA could help them in their freshmen year, so they have a successful outcome. These students are then given the opportunity to be conditionally admitted and participate in Mavs RISE.

Students in Mavs RISE work with a Student Ready Advisor to create a success plan built around them—using resources such as:

• Academic advising and coaching sessions each semester
• Academic support for courses (such as tutoring, Supplemental Instruction, and Peer-Led Team Learning)
• A Financial Wellness Check-up with the Student Money Management Center
• A Career Readiness Review with the Career Development Center

Mavs RISE is an invitation-only program. Students are admitted into the program as part of their admission to UTA.

Join the Mavs RISE Residential Learning Community (RLC) to live and learn with like-minded students, make new friends, connect with faculty and mentors, and get a jump-start to your first year at UTA. The Mavs RISE RLC is located in West Hall and has double rooms available. Spaces are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Select the Mavs RISE RLC when you complete the UTA housing application. Learn more about living in a residential learning community by visiting this website.

There are no additional costs to participate in Mavs RISE.

Absolutely! All Mavs RISE students will participate in classes, student life, and campus traditions along with your fellow incoming freshman class.

No, Mavs RISE does not have any impact on your intended major or classes. There are no limitations to majors or classes by participating in Mavs RISE.

If you’ve been invited to Mavs RISE and have questions about the program or your next steps, contact StudentReady@uta.edu.

For questions related to admission decisions, the Office of Admissions can assist you at admissions@uta.edu

Transitioning from high school to college can be challenging. Your Student Ready Advisor is here to help you build skills, navigate resources, and create a plan for success. Schedule with your Student Ready Advisor to get started!

College comes with many important dates and deadlines—like adding or dropping classes, registration, breaks, and finals. UTA provides an online academic calendar to keep everything in one place.

Be sure to review it each semester and add key dates to your planner or phone so you don’t miss anything.

Selecting a major can be challenging! Your Student Ready Advisor will walk you through the major exploration process and help you determine what a best fit major is for you. Schedule an appointment with your Student Ready Advisor to begin the discussion. Major exploration and decision making takes time; it is important to start the process as soon as possible.

Each semester, an academic advisor hold will be placed on your student account before you can register for classes. Schedule an appointment with your Student Ready Advisor to discuss your future class schedule and registration for the next semester. It is important to schedule your appointment as soon as possible so that your registration is not delayed.

Dropping a class is a big decision and there are many things to consider before taking action. Schedule an appointment with your Student Ready Advisor as soon as you can to discuss your options.

Please contact TSI@uta.edu with your questions. A member of our staff will respond and guide you through your status. Make sure to include your name and UTA student ID number (begins with 100) in all communication.