Frequently asked questions

Tickets are required for admission to Maverick Speakers Series events. Go to utatickets.com and follow the directions for obtaining a ticket.

To guarantee your seat, you should acquire your tickets in advance through the website. Only in rare events will tickets be made available at the door.

If you have trouble printing out your tickets, please contact the UTA Box Office at 817-272-9595 or boxoffice@uta.edu.

Visit utatickets.com for all available upcoming Maverick Speakers Series events.

General admission seating is first-come, first-served. When the event is sold out, the website will no longer permit you to claim or buy tickets.

If you need special accommodations to fully enjoy a Maverick Speakers Series event, please contact us at maverickspeakers@uta.edu.

Permits are not required for evening events at UTA (for most spaces). Ample handicapped parking is available near every facility. View parking maps for Texas Hall and College Park Center.

Autograph opportunities may be available depending on the speaker. If so, you may bring one item to be autographed. For your convenience, occasionally books may be sold on site before and after the lecture while supplies last. Prices vary. Cash, personal checks, and debit/credit cards will be accepted.

Flash photography, audio and/or video recording are not allowed.

Yes, there is a clear bag policy with an exception for medical device bags and small diaper bags. Acceptable bags are clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and do not exceed 12” x 6” x 12” in size. A one-gallon clear plastic freezer bag, in addition to a small clutch or purse that is no larger than 4.5” x 6.5”.

Small diaper bags are permitted when accompanied by a child. These bags will be searched and tagged.

Exceptions are typically granted for medically necessary items and breast pumps after proper inspection. These bags will be searched and tagged.

Guests will not be permitted to bring prohibited bags into the venue. Guests will be asked to return prohibited items to their vehicle or transfer their belongings to an approved clear bag prior to entering. College Park Center, Texas Hall, and The University of Texas at Arlington are not responsible for items left behind, lost, stolen, or damaged.

The bag policy limits only the type of bags permitted into the venue, not the items. Guests can continue to carry items such as keys, phones, wallets, etc. loosely or in an approved bag. Please review our list of prohibited items if you are unsure if an item is permissible.

The safety of our guests is the top priority in all security decisions. We want to provide a safe environment for all attendees and expedite entry into the arena.

A clear bag allows for a more efficient bag check and reduces faulty bag searches. Because the bag screening process is more efficient, it also saves time and expedites entry into venues.

Yes. All other security measures will remain in place for events. For some events, further screening of all guests entering the venue may include walk-through metal detectors and canine teams.