Admitted International First-Year Students

Admitted International First-Year (Undergraduate) Student Next Steps

1. Accept Admission

   Let us know you’re coming to UTA by accepting your admission. To accept your admission log into your MyMav student portal. Click the Admissions tile and select “Application Status”, then choose “Accept”.
   Accept Your Admission in MyMav
   Watch How to Accept Your Admission

2. Complete Immigration Documents

   You will need to complete the Undergraduate Financial Statement form for the issuance of your I-20. If you are currently in the U.S. attending a U.S. high school, you will also need to complete a School Transfer Notification for F-1 Visa Holders. The issuance of your new I-20 will be sent to your UTA email address.
   Upload Financial & Supporting Document
   Download Undergraduate Financial Statement Form
   Download School Transfer Notification for F-1 Visa Holders

3. Secure Housing

   Students that live on campus are more engaged and tend to perform better in their classes. The housing application is free to complete, and housing is contracted on first-come, first-serve based on openings. The earlier you apply, the better your chances of securing your housing preferences!
   Apply for UTA Housing

4. Check Your TSI Status

   The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) requires all incoming students be assessed academically to determine college-readiness in Reading, Writing, and Math. You can find out your TSI status by logging into your MyMav student portal, clicking on the “Student Center” tile, then “TSI Status”. You need to complete your TSI clearance before attending group academic advising and New Maverick Orientation.
   Check Your Status in MyMav
   Learn More About TSI

5. Complete the Registration Agreement

   The Registration Agreement must be signed before you are able to enroll in classes. The hold will generally appear in your MyMav student portal two weeks prior to registration opening for your intended semester. Once you have logged into MyMav, your Registration agreement will appear on your Homepage To-Do list.
   Review Academic Calendar for Semester Registration Dates
   Complete Registration Agreement in MyMav

6. Complete the Office of International Education Pre-Orientation Course & Review the New Student Information Webpage

   You will need to complete the Office of International Education’s (OIE) Pre-Orientation course in Canvas and earn a 10/10 on the final course quiz. Completing this pre-orientation course can be done before you arrive in the U.S. and will remove your INT Registration hold in MyMav.
   Complete OIE Pre-Orientation Course
   
   Review the New Student Information webpage on the OIE website to learn about important international student procedures and resources.
   New Student Information

7. Register for Academic Advising

   You will need to complete a group virtual academic advising session to register for classes. After your advising session, your hold will be removed from your student account and your advisor will send the classes you will need to register for to your UTA email address. This step can be completed before you arrive in the U.S.
   Register for Academic Advising

8. Register for New Maverick Orientation

   Attending New Maverick Orientation is required for all incoming first-year students. Prior to attending orientation, you will need to complete your pre-orientation modules and attend an academic advising session.
   Register for New Maverick Orientation

9. Submit Meningitis & Tuberculosis Screening Documentation

   All students under the age of 22 are required to be immunized against bacterial meningitis before they enroll at UTA. You can submit your documents to Admissions, Records, and Registration. Proof of vaccination must be submitted at least 10 days prior to the official first day of classes.
   
   All incoming international students who are new to UTA are required to complete TB screening prior to attending classes on campus. Health Services accepts both T-Spot and Quantiferon Gold blood tests completed in the United States within the last 12 months. Mantoux/PPD/Tuberculin (TB) skin test results are not accepted.
   Learn More About the Meningitis & TB Screening Requirements

10. Show Proof of Health Insurance

    The University of Texas Board of Regents has passed Regents Rule 50402, which now requires only F1, F2, J1, J2 students, who are currently enrolled at UT Schools to have medical insurance compliant with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA). The UT- Student Health Insurance Plan (UT-SHIP) meets these requirements, and enrollment is automatic. Or you can show proof of a private insurance plan to be unenrolled from UT- SHIP.
    Learn More About UTA Health Insurance Requirements

11. Submit Final High School Transcripts

    Don’t forget to submit an official final high school transcript with your graduation date to the Office of Admissions. The fastest method is electronically--sent directly from your school. If you are asked for an email address, use utaadmissions@uta.edu. However, we will accept transcripts by mail or in person. We must have your official transcript by the 12th class day of your first semester at UTA.
    Learn More About Submitting Transcripts