Due to the transition from face-to-face classes to online learning and the hardships associated with the changes in learning environment caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the University has made changes to the Pass/Fail Policy and extended the drop date for the spring 2020 semester.

Among the new policies are:

• The drop date has been extended to Tuesday, April 28, for all courses.
• Students who choose a course to be graded Pass/Fail have until Tuesday, April 28, to make that election.
• The decision on which classes are eligible for the Pass/Fail option will be made by each college/school’s curriculum committee.
• Students must consult with their instructors and academic advisors before they make a decision to either drop a course or choose the Pass/Fail option.

Read more details about the Pass/Fail Policy.

If you have questions, please refer to the Pass/Fail FAQs or email viceprovost@uta.edu and provide your name, UTA ID, and majo

Discover new career opportunities from leading employers who are eager to hire UTA students and alumni at the spring Virtual Job Fair 1-4 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, April 29-30, at utajobfair.vfairs.com. The Lockheed Martin Career Development Center hosts the event.

To participate by desktop or mobile device, register online. If possible, join via a desktop connection so that you can utilize the audio/video feature to chat with employers live.

To prepare, be sure to:

• Attend a free webinar before the Virtual Job Fair to learn more.
• Have a digital copy of your resume ready to upload and (don't forget to have it reviewed beforehand).
• Dress in professional attire in case an employer wants to virtually interview you on the spot.

If you have questions, please email careers@uta.edu or call 817-272-2932.

The University of Texas at Arlington is issuing additional refunds to students who purchased 2019-20 academic year parking permits.

UTA previously issued partial refunds for the dates March 16-May 15, which is the end of the spring 2020 semester. UTA also will issue refunds for permits that are active through Aug. 21, which is the end of the academic year.

UTA will credit each student’s account with the refund. If there are any outstanding university charges, the refund will be applied to those outstanding charges first. Any remaining funds after the outstanding charges are paid will then be refunded to the student. Parking permit refunds will not apply toward outstanding citations. Citations must be paid for separately.

Refunds could take up to 30 days to process.

Even though UTA is issuing refunds for student parking permits, all parking permits will remain valid until their expiration dates.

Email parking@uta.edu with questions about parking refunds.

Student FAQ: The Student FAQ page has details on deadline extensions, refunds, academic support services, and more.

Creative Cloud: Free to students working off campus, Adobe Creative Cloud includes Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and numerous other apps.

UTA Remote: Resources for classes online, digital tutoring, tech devices, and more at oit.uta.edu/utaremote.

Central Library: The Central Library is closed to all but laptop lending, but its virtual services have expanded. Read about laptop lending and more.

Drop Box at Davis Hall: Leave paperwork for the offices of Admissions, Financial Aid, or Registrar in a sealed, clearly addressed envelope in the drop box at the basement entrance for Davis Hall.

Mental Health: Counseling and Psychological Services' on-call counseling staff is available 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Call 817-272-3671 to plan a consultation. If this is an emergency, please call 911 or the MavsTalk 24-hour crisis line at 817-272-8255.

Dining: The Market at the University Center serves hot food during lunch and dinner hours. Meal plans and Dining Dollars are accepted. Hours are 8 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday. Preorder online for bulk and essential items.

Food Pantry: The UTA/Tri-C Food Pantry is open to any UTA student with a UTA ID. For a pick-up time, email utafoodpantry@gmail.com. For questions, call 817-274-0383.

Assistance: Students with a temporary hardship may apply for financial help from the UTA Emergency Assistance Fund.

Updates: Information about UTA's response to the coronavirus, online classes, connectivity, resources, services, and more are at uta.edu/coronavirus.