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| Tuesday, December 21, 2021 |
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Celebrating achievement
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Graduates throw their caps into the air at the end of a Commencement ceremony at Globe Life Field. More than 5,400 students earned degrees in the fall semester. See more photos.
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Carnegie honors UTA again
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UT Arlington again has been named to the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities—Very High Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, the definitive list for the top doctoral research universities in the United States.
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Holiday schedule
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UTA is closed for Winter Break Friday, Dec. 24-Sunday, Jan. 2. Operations and classes resume Monday, Jan. 3.
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Parking during winter break
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During Winter Break, UTA is relaxing the parking rules. The usual "Parking on weekdays 5 p.m.-7 a.m." rules will apply all day throughout the break. This excludes "Reserved Until 7 p.m." and "Reserved At All Times" parking areas.
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Donate cap and gown for future grads
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Graduating students are encouraged to donate their cap and gown to the Maverick Pantry to help future graduates who may not be able to afford regalia gain the complete Commencement experience.
Caps and gowns can be dropped off until 4 p.m. today, Tuesday, Dec. 21, at the Maverick Pantry, 520 S. Center St.
You can also contact eaf@uta.edu to make donation plans.
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TrailBlazer takes a break
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Today's TrailBlazer is the last issue until the new year. The next issue is Tuesday, Jan. 18. Send your news to trailblazer@uta.edu. Find previous issues in the TrailBlazer archives.
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Take COVID-19 test before, after holidays
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All Mavericks are encouraged to get tested before and after traveling or attending large gatherings over the winter holiday.
Symptom-free individuals seeking proactive testing or required testing can be tested in the Carlisle Suite of the University Center. Appointments are required. The testing site will be closed Friday, Dec. 24-Sunday, Jan. 2.
Individuals with symptoms should make an appointment at the testing site in the College Park District. The testing site will be closed Friday-Sunday, Dec. 24-26, and Saturday-Sunday, Jan. 1-2.
Regardless of vaccination status, all students and employees coming to campus in any capacity for the spring semester must provide proof of a viral COVID‑19 test by Friday, Feb. 4. Tests taken before Monday, Jan. 3, will not be accepted.
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Plan for spring semester now
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Register for spring 2022 and customize a semester that will maximize your goal-getting time. Students who register early can take the classes that count toward their major and best fit their schedules.
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Undergrad Exit Survey
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Students graduating in December 2021 should complete the Undergraduate Exit Survey, available through Canvas. Responses are confidential. Eligible students will receive invites from gradteam@uta.edu.
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First-Destination Survey
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Graduating seniors are urged to complete the First-Destination Survey on Handshake for a chance to win one of five $100 Visa gift cards. This survey is separate from the UTA Exit Survey.
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Important dates
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- Dec. 21—Census date for winter intersession.
- Dec. 22—No classes.
- Dec. 23-Jan. 2—Winter break; UTA closed.
- Jan. 3—Classes resume for winter intersession.
- Jan. 7—Last day to drop classes for winter intersession; submit requests to advisor prior to 4 p.m.
- Jan. 13—Last day of classes for winter intersession.
- Jan. 14—Final exams for winter intersession.
- Jan. 17—Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday; UTA closed; no classes. Registration ends for spring semester, first five-week term, and first eight-week term.
- Jan. 18—First day of classes for spring semester, first five-week term, and first eight-week term.
- Jan. 18-19—Late registration for first five-week and first eight-week terms.
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