Community that Cares
Where To Turn
Relationship Violence and Sexual Assault Prevention
Committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which all members of the University Community can persevere academically, personally, and professionally in an equitable and safe manner, devoid of sexual and relationship violence.Bystander Intervention
Bystander intervention is recognizing a potentially harmful situation or interaction and choosing to respond in a way that could positively influence the outcome.Steps to Intervention:
(1) Recognize
(2) Choose
(3) Act
Check out the link below to check out MAVS Stand-Up, an initiative to empower students to be active bystanders.
Emergency Procedures
For emergencies :On campus: Call UTA Police at 817-272-3003
Off Campus: Call 911
For crises:
Call the MAVS TALK 24-hour crisis line to speak with a crisis counselor available 24/7: (817) 272-TALK (8255)
Counseling and Psychological Services
Counseling and Psychological Services at UTA provides services to help students increase their understanding of personal issues, address mental and behavioral health problems, and make positive changes in their lives.CAPS offers counseling, psychological, and psychiatric services.
Pregnancy Accommodations
Pregnancy is protected under Title IX. Read about the reasonable accommodations made for pregnant students and how you can request them if needed using the button below
You can also visit the UTA Health Center for pregnancy testing and referrals.
Student Access and Resource Center
SAR Center demonstrates its commitment to diversity and accessibility as well as informed and active citizenship by employing exemplary practices in disability counseling, assistive technology, alternative media, reasonable accommodations and the sharing of disability related information. Our accessibility specialists provide aid and guidance to students in personal, academic, and career matters.Food Pantry
The purpose of the Maverick Pantry is to educate, support, and advocate for students who are experiencing food insecurity. The Maverick Pantry provides non-perishable food, toiletries, and gently used clothing. We are passionate about feeding student success and eliminating food insecurity among the Maverick community.Students may shop the Maverick Pantry Monday – Thursday 10:00AM-3:00PM. To-go order requests can be sent to EAF@UTA.EDU. The Maverick Pantry is open to students, faculty and staff member with a UTA ID. The Maverick Pantry is located at 520 South Arlington St. in College Park Center next to Wells Fargo.
Health Services
UTA Health Services provides quality, accessible, comprehensive, and cost-effective primary health care.In addition to a general medicine clinic, Health Services houses a pharmacy, laboratory, radiology department, women’s health clinic, immunization clinic, and a health promotion and substance abuse prevention office.
Emergency Resources
Additional community housing resources are as followed:
Arlington Life Shelter
817-548-9885
325 W Division St, Arlington, TX 76011
Website: https://arlingtonlifeshelter.org/
Arlington Housing Authority
Phone: 817-275-3551
501 W. Sanford Street
Arlington, TX 76011
Website: https://www.arlingtontx.gov/city_hall/departments/housing_authority
Arlington CARES Assistance Application: Apply Here
Arlington Police Department: 817-459-5648
or web https://www.arlingtontx.gov/city_hall/departments/police
The Women's Center of Tarrant County: 817-927-2737
or web https://www.womenscentertc.org/
Safe Haven of Tarrant County: 817-548-0583
Dallas Area Rape Crisis Center: 972-641-7273
Use the button below to find shelters and services in the United States.
UTA Resources
Resources to take care of our UTA community
Emergency Assistance Fund
The Emergency Assistance Fund provides limited monetary help to students who are suffering temporary financial hardship due to a sudden emergency, accident, or unforeseen event that would otherwise jeopardize their ability to attend UTA. Students must complete an online application on the EAF website and provide proper documentation and receipts.
Late Night Security Escort
Parking & Transportation Services Late Night Security Escort Service: Request a trip using the Tapride app. 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. seven days per week. MavMover shuttle bus hours are 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday–Friday. See website for routes. Security/courtesy escort hours are 7 p.m.–3 a.m. seven days per week.
UTA Police Department
UTA Police protects, serves, and cares for the campus community 24/7, 365 days a year. It also conducts safety awareness, crime prevention, and rape aggression defense (R.A.D.) classes and assists in providing after-hours security escorts. Dial 817-272-3003 or 911 for emergencies and crime in progress.