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Friday, August 21, 2020
MavsMeet Convocation: Tuesday, Aug. 25

MavsMeet Convocation

This year's MavsMeet Convocation is a virtual event like no other. Tune in live at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, to hear from campus leaders and see entertainment.

Cheer to the Class of 2020: 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, at uta.edu/commencement

Celebrate the summer Class of 2020

Tune in for Cheers! to the Class of 2020, a virtual celebration for summer graduates, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, at uta.edu/commencement.

Maverick Stampede: Stronger Together

Maverick Stampede begins with fun

Maverick Stampede—the fun start of a new semester at UTA—includes a drive-in movie, virtual welcome events, an online edition of MavSwap, and much more.

Return-to-campus training for all students

All students registered for classes should complete the Fall 2020 COVID-19 Student Training in Canvas by Friday, Sept. 11.

Check the Mavs Back 2020 site for more stories on what to expect as UTA safely returns to campus for Fall 2020.

You also can check the Coronavirus and Fall 2020 Semester page, which is UTA’s official site for up-to-date information on campus operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Free masks

Reusable, washable fabric face masks for individuals are available at the Central Library, the Information Desk at the University Center, and The Commons' Information Desk. Please call 817-272-3395 for availablity.

Technology resources

Student access to technology includes laptop lending, better Wi-Fi, and socially distant computer labs for a successful experience in online and hybrid courses.

Important dates

Registration is ongoing for the fall semester.

  • Aug. 25—Registration ends for fall semester
  • Aug. 26—First day of class for fall semester
  • Aug. 27-31—Late registration for fall semester and first five-week and eight-week terms
  • Aug. 31—Census date for first five-week term
  • Sept. 2—Census date for first eight-week term
  • Sept. 7—Labor Day Holiday: No classes, UTA closed

Virtual job fair

Explore on- and off-campus jobs and work-study opportunities at the Virtual Student Employment Job Fair 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 24. RSVP in Handshake.

Parking permits available

Students have a variety of parking options for their on-campus permits, available through MavPark. Read about permit rates, prorated options, and refunds.

Online maintenance

A scheduled maintenance may cause interruption of UTA applications and services 2-7 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 30. For assistance, contact the IT Help Desk.

Mentis

Mentis update Sept. 2

Mentis will be unavailable 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2, for an update to the log in page. Faculty and students will be required to log in with their UTA email addresses and passwords.

Early voting dates

The Maverick Activities Center will serve as an early voting polling place for the Nov. 3 elections. The poll will be open 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13-Friday, Oct. 30.

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