CAMPUS RESOURCES
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972.883.2090
http://www.utdallas.edu/recsports/facility.htm
Students may use all facilities with a UTD ID. Lockers can be rented for a fee. Faculty and staff members may use the facilities for a fee.
Team and individual intra-murals are offered each semester. Activities can be adapted for disabled student participation. Physical activity classes are offered for credit.
The Center also houses Recreational Sports, which provides athletic activities with emphasis on lifetime skills. Current student interest dictates the activities offered, and programs are available for individuals and teams. University students, faculty, and staff are eligible to participate.
Located in the basement of the McDermott Library, the Office of Admissions processes all applications for admissions, graduate and undergraduate, new and returning, domestic and international.
UTD operates a telephone-based student record access system called Touch-Plus. Applicants can check their admissions status, admitted students can register for classes, make payments and obtain final grades through Touch-Plus. The telephone number for Touch-Plus is 972-437-0220. Services are also available through the web, www.utdallas.edu
Admissions and records questions can be answered on the admissions web site, http://www.utdallas.edu/student/admissions/prospective/
Alumni Association
972-883-2308
Multipurpose 3.202
972-883-2980
Jonsson 4.510
Theresa Towner, ADU
Mary Jo Rex, Academic Advisor
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Bad Weather
For class cancellation information, tune in to a major TV or radio station for announcements. To avoid receiving incorrect information, check more than one of the following: Channels 4, 5, 8 or 11 and AM radio stations at 570, 820, 1080 and 1150.
In addition to books and school supplies, the bookstore maintains a selection of general books, computer software, and imprinted UTD merchandise. Students can also purchase snacks. Textbooks are arranged by subject, and shelved numerically by course number.
A cash register receipt must accompany all returns. Merchandise should be in "like new" condition and returned within the first two weeks of classes (1 week, summer).
Payment can be made with MasterCard, VISA, American Express, and Discover Credit Cards. Personal checks are accepted for the amount of purchase, only with valid UTD ID and driver's license.
Tuition, fees, fines and other University bills are paid to the bursar's office. Most payments can be made by VISA/MasterCard, check or cash. For students' convenience, personal checks ($25 limit with student ID) may be cashed.
Bus Service
214-979-1111
DART buses serve UTD. Call above number for times or pick up a schedule at the Student Union main entrance.
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Cafeteria
(See Food Service)
http://www.callier.utdallas.edu/
The Callier Center for Communication Disorders is located off-campus near Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. Callier is a principal facility for research and graduate instruction in the School of Human Development. Recognized internationally, the Callier Center offers services for those who have disorders of hearing, speech or language. Clinical services include audiology, speech-language pathology, language development, and services for deaf children. Audiology and speech-language pathology services are offered at the Richardson campus' Communication and Learning Center, GR 2.806.
Campus Operator
972-883-2111
http://www.utdallas.edu/student/career/
The Career Center assists students and alumni with career decision-making, exploring career opportunities, job search preparation, and conducting the job search. Part-time and full-time job listings are available. Various assessments are used to help students identify interests, clarify values and assess skills.
Resume preparation is available through Career Connections, a web access tool. Workshops and individual assistance are available for clarifying career directions, resume and letter writing, conducting an effective job search and developing interview skills. Videotaped mock interviews are arranged by appointment.
Job market information, contacts and referrals are available online and in the Career Center library. On-campus interviews are organized each spring and fall.
The Career Center home page provides current part-time and full-time job listings and links to other job related information. JOBTRAK is a computer listing of company profiles and national and area job vacancies. Internet addresses for locating job search information and vacancy listings are regularly updated.
On-campus career fairs are conducted in the spring and fall. The Metroplex Consortium of Career Centers conducts spring and fall job fairs off campus.
Printed materials, audiovisuals, and computer resources provide information on career planning and the job search. Company literature is available for many of the employers who interview UTD students and alumni.
Cash/Check Cashing
An ATM is located on the lower level of McDermott and in the Comet Cafe. Personal checks can be cashed in the Bursar's Office.
Cheerleading
972-883-6158
http://www.utdallas.edu/student/slife/cheer.html
UTD has a growing sports program and is proud of the cheerleading squad that supports the teams
Child Care
972-883-2945
Student Union 2.604
Colleges
The term college is used at UTD to mean the undergraduate segment within each of the seven schools. Each school is headed by a dean; each college is headed by a college master. While the graduate programs emphasize research, the colleges are a response to one of the university's main goals, that of providing undergraduate students with a personalized setting in which to pursue an academic career. The college offers an intellectual and social "home" within the larger structure.
Computing Services
UTD's Information Resources (IR) provides central computing facilities and network services for students on campus and remotely through two dial-up services. Over 260 Pentium and Macintosh microcomputers are available for general student use, with a portion of those reservable for instructional needs.
McDermott Library houses the Microcomputer Center on the third floor, which is comprised of five different labs, including multimedia facilities. Jonsson Hall has a computing center on the ground floor containing more than 40 microcomputers and terminals for UNIX-based computing and access to computationally intensive resources. The newly opened microcomputer lab in the Bookstore Building has over 50 computers and this facility is dedicated exclusively to student use. All these facilities provide access to the online resources of the library as well as the World Wide Web.
These computing resources also provide e-mail access, Internet access, and access to the full suite of Microsoft Office products, among other applications. The latest schedule for these labs can always be found at www.utdallas.edu/ir/tcs/labs
Additional satellite facilities exist in Green Hall (GR3.206 NT lab), Jonsson Hall (JO 4.124 Macintosh lab), and the departmental labs scattered around campus. Check with the Dean's office in each school for more information on the labs.
A campus-wide Ethernet communications network connects all the various computing resources on campus, including some wireless connections in the library, Green Hall and the Conference Center. Special facilities exist in the library for accessing their resources, both fixed and mobile. The campus Internet connection is being upgraded for improved access.
A licensing agreement between the UT System and Microsoft currently provides an opportunity for registered students to acquire and use the MS Office suite, Visual Studio Programming suite and the current version of the Windows Operating Systems. Each registered student is licensed for one current copy free of charge. There is a minimal charge for creating and distributing the media (CD's) containing the products. For more information, please visit www.utdallas.edu/ir/microsoft/
UTD's computing resources can be used legally only for instructional, research and academic support activities directly associated with and administered through UTD. Software licensing conditions are strictly observed.
Cooperative Education
http://www.utdallas.edu/student/career/student.htm
The Co-op Program has opportunities for on-the-job experience in various fields on a full or part-time basis. Undergraduate as well as graduate students are eligible. Co-op may be taken for credit depending on a student's degree plan. All co-op assignments will be reflected on students' transcripts.
Student Union 1.608
9:00 am-5:30 pm, Monday & Friday
8:30 am-7:30 pm, Tuesday-Thursday
Dr. Jim Cannici, Directorhttp://www.utdallas.edu/student/slife/counseling/
The Counseling Center provides programs to assist students in improving the skills needed to have a positive university experience. Confidential counseling offers a special opportunity to clarify decisions or explore problems. Feeling stressed-out, depressed or anxious are some of the issues that bring students to the center. Other common concerns are conflicts in relationships, drug and alcohol problems, eating disorders or planning for the future.
Types of services offered include Individual and Relationship Counseling for students and their partners or families. The focus is on resolving conflicts and improving interpersonal skills. A Relaxation Room is available for students to unwind with soothing music and self-help videos. Workshops are designed to assist in developing particular life skills including coping with chronic stress, improving time management, communicating effectively and managing test anxiety. Consultations are provided to students, faculty or staff for helping a friend, family member or student with a personal problem. Psychiatric and other referrals are made when a student needs special assistance. The Personal Development Library contains information on a wide range of topics including sexuality, dealing with emotions and many others.
The professional office staff is composed of licensed mental health workers. All currently enrolled UTD students are eligible for services.
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The Dean of Students' office offers services and activities designed to enhance the quality of campus life at UTD. Services include: Counseling Center, Student Health Center, Residential Life, Judicial Affairs, Disability Support Services, New Student Programs, Multicultural Services, Recreational and Varsity Sports, Student Activities, Student Development, Greek Life, Student Government, Student Health Insurance, Student Publications, International Student Services and Student Union. Any student who is unsure where to obtain assistance in a particular situation is urged to contact the office of the Dean of Students, which acts as a liaison and information/referral source for students.
http://www.utdallas.edu/student/slife/stact.html
The Office of Student Development includes overseeing and advising for SUAAB, SGA, student organizations and cheerleading. The office assists with the planning and implementation of extracurricular and co-curricular programs. The Student Union & Activities Advisory Board (SUAAB - pronounced swab) provides social, recreational, cultural, and educational programs. Call the SUAAB office, 972-883-6438, for information on upcoming campus events.
The Student Organization Forum encourages the development and registration of student organizations designed to further student interests. SOF holds orientations at the beginning of each semester for students wishing to start an organization. Information and guidelines are available in the Student Development Office. The Co-curricular Transcript (CCAT) is designed to document students out-of-classroom experiences. Applications and information are available in SU2.604.
Throughout the year, student organizations sponsor a variety of extra and co-curricular activities for the campus community as well as participate in service projects on and off campus. In addition, student organizations provide a means for students to develop and refine leadership skills and to interact and network with their peers and with faculty and staff.
The Guide for Registered Student Organizations is designed to provide information that is essential in planning and implementing activities. If student leaders need further assistance or have additional questions or concerns, they should contact Student Activities/Student Development in the Student Union.
The official and complete rules governing student organizations can be found in Title V: Rules on Student Services and Activities and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents of the University of Texas System. Title V and Regents' Rules may be consulted in the Office of the Dean of Students and through Student Activities/Student Development.
http://www.utdallas.edu/student/slife/hcsvc.html
The University provides academic accommodations and support services to qualified students with disabilities so that they may have an educationally equivalent experience to that of a non-disabled student. Any enrolled student with a documented physical, psychological, or learning disability is eligible for services. Services include: mobility and sighted guide orientation for new students upon request, assistance with scheduling and classroom access, a telecommunication device located in the disability services office, testing accommodations, note takers, interpreters, assistance with ordering taped textbooks, enlarged materials, readers, tape recorders, and other adaptive equipment.
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Employment
(See Career Services, Financial Aid, Cooperative Education, and Internship
Program listings)
Engineering and Computer Science
Exhibits
972-UTD-ARTS
Work of professional artists are displayed in the main gallery of the Visual Arts Building; exhibitions change monthly. Student work is displayed in the Student Art Gallery upstairs in the Visual Art Building. In addition, students' accomplishments in Visual Arts courses are displayed at semester-end arts festivals. McDermott Library features occasional art exhibitions, and on the third-floor Special Collections area are exhibitions on the history of aviation, stamp collecting, rare books, Latin American culture, special translations, botany, and the Holocaust.
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Fax Machines
The student senate provides a fax machine for student use. (Long distance charges are not allowed.)
http://financial-aid.utdallas.edu/
The Office of Financial Aid coordinates a comprehensive program of assistance to help students defray the costs of college education. Financial aid is awarded on a first come, first served basis, once all application and eligibility requirements have been met. Federal and state programs include: Pell Grant, Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant, College Work Study, State Student Incentive Grant, Texas Public Education Grant, Perkins Loan, Subsidized and Unsubsidized Stafford Loans (formerly called Guaranteed Student Loan), and Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students. Most programs are based on financial need as determined by federal and/or state guidelines.
Scholarship programs vary from semester to semester, based on the availability of funds. Students interested in need-based scholarships should contact the Financial Aid office. Students interested in the Academic Excellence Scholarship (a merit based scholarship) should contact Blythe Torres at (972) 883-6309. The Work-Study Program provides part-time employment for students who have demonstrated financial need and who wish to earn part of their educational expenses. After eligibility is determined, work-study candidates are referred to Career Services for assistance in locating a job.
Students wishing to inquire about their financial aid status may do so through the web site at http://financial-aid.utdallas.edu.
Food Service
Food service is available in several campus locations.
Comet Cards can be purchased in the Cafeteria during normal hours.
Foreign Students
(See Multicultural Services)
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972-883-2234
Founders North 3.218
8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday
(Evenings by appointment)
Dr. Austin J. Cunningham, Deanhttp://www.utdallas.edu/dept/graddean/
In concert with the graduate programs and schools, the Office of Graduate studies certifies graduate students for graduation, checks all master's theses and Ph.D. dissertations for correct format, secures the Outside Chair for and announces final oral examinations for doctoral students, conducts a training program for teaching assistants, coordinates the offering of an English as a Second Language course for international teaching assistants and, in general, addresses any problems graduate students might encounter.
Greek System
http://www.utdallas.edu/student/dev/greek/
Students interested in joining a social fraternity or sorority should contact the Greek Life Office.
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http://www.utdallas.edu/student/slife/healthctr/
The University maintains an on-campus Health Center to provide preventive services and prompt diagnosis and treatment of most illnesses and injuries to currently enrolled students. The center is staffed by Nurse Practitioners (NP), a Registered Nurse (RN), and an LVN, and is equipped with examination/treatment rooms and laboratory facilities. All student medical records are confidential. In accordance with state and federal laws, written authorization must be given by the patient before any medical information can be released. Nurse practitioners provide examination, diagnosis and treatment of health problems. Patients with complex medical problems may be referred for an appointment with the consulting physician; or referred to a specialist outside the Health Center when appropriate.
Referrals to other community services outside the Health Center are the responsibility of the student. In addition to medical services, students may receive immunizations for flu, diphtheria/tetanus, as well as TB testing, HIV tests and laboratory testing (ordered by the Health Center professional providers) is available through the Health Center at minimal costs to the student.
Workshops and seminars are held periodically, and information is available on a wide range of health topics.
Health Education
http://www.utdallas.edu/student/slife/counseling/he.html
Information on various topics, including alcohol and drug abuse, date rapes, HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases is available through the Health Educator.
Programs, seminars, special events and individual consultations are available for students.
Health Insurance
http://www.utdallas.edu/student/slife/studin.html
Student health insurance is available at a minimal cost to both full and part-time students and their immediate families.
All international students are automatically assessed a health insurance fee per semester when registering for class. International students may receive a reimbursement of this fee if they qualify for an exception. Reimbursement of this fee can be given if students have a comparable mandatory employee plan, mandatory coverage through a government sponsored health plan, continuing coverage (already in effect at the time of registration), you are a TA/RA, or if your visa status is not F1, F2, J1 or J2.
Insurance coverage becomes effective on the Effective Date of the coverage period for which students have paid premiums or the date which payment and application are received by the insurance company. Students needing interim insurance coverage may call the Student Health Insurance Office.
Human Development (see Behavioral and Brain Sciences)
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ID Card
(See Info Depot)
http://www.utdallas.edu/student/slife/info.html
At the Info Depot students can obtain ID cards which are required to use at the library, Activities Center, and computer labs. Students can also rent lockers located in Green and Jonsson, purchase discount tickets for movie theaters and various area attractions, and buy bus/handiride passes and postage stamps. The Info Depot now offers notary services.
Information
Resources
(See Computer Services)
http://www.utdallas.edu/student/international/
The goal of the International Student Service Office is to be a comfortable and encouraging office where international students receive complete UTD and INS information. The office provides individual counseling and group workshops to aid students with questions about Optional and Curricular Practical Training, change of status to F-1 and application to Permanent Residency. The office also provides information on academic-related matters such as residency classifications, concurrent enrollment, and reducing enrollment. Additional services for F-1 students include providing enrollment letters, travel authorizations and invitation letters for overseas family members.
Internship Program
(See ALSO Cooperative Education)
Internships allow students to earn credit while gaining practical work experience and making contacts for future employment. Up to six credit hours may be earned for elective or major credit with the permission of an adviser. General Studies internships also include an academic component including a reflective journal and a research paper. Paid and unpaid internships are available in most fields. Applications are available in the General Studies office.
If you plan to do at least 140 hours of community service over a one or two semester period, you may obtain academic credit through the Internship Program. However credit will not be given for previous work or service.
Intramural Sports
The intramural sports program is designed to provide the University community with the opportunity to participate in a variety of team and individual sports. A high level of skill is not a prerequisite to participate in any intramural activity. Intramural sports include: flag football, softball. 3-on-3 basketball, basketball, sand volleyball, volleyball, wallyball, racquetball, squash, tennis, golf, swim meet, badminton and indoor soccer.
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Leadership
Many opportunities exist for students to become involved in campus life. Leadership skills strengthen as students develop personal potential, increase self-confidence, and interact with others through Student Government, organizations, community service, and committee work. Also see Student Government, New Student Programs for Emerging Leader Program.
Learning Resources
http://www.utdallas.edu/dept/ugraddean/lrc.htm
Learning Resources provides tutoring and noncredit assistance. This office offers individual tutoring several hours each week in selected courses. Students must schedule appointments and participate actively. Tutors are graduate students who are carefully selected, trained, and supervised. Math Lab Tutors are available to assist drop-in students needing supplemental assistance in some UTD math courses. The tutors offer help in most courses, but give particular attention to MATH 1300, 1314 1325, 1326, 1471, 1472, 2312, 2333, 2415.
Students can receive help with writing assignments ranging from how to begin a paper or essay through editing.
Reviews for the GRE and GMAT are provided each semester in the verbal, quantitative, and logic areas. Simulated exams and computer assisted instruction may also be scheduled. Students who need to take THEA can prepare with materials provided by Learning Resources. In addition, if a student does not pass one or more sections of THEA, Learning Resources provides remediation.
Supplemental Instruction is offered for many different courses each semester. SI facilitates group study sessions three times weekly for one hour.
A learning skills library, a computerized algebra review, and videos on speech preparation and study skills are also available.
Legal Assistance
http://sga.utdallas.edu/lawyer.html
An attorney is on campus once a week, acting in an advisory and intermediary role for students. Such matters as landlord-tenant disputes, parent/child relationships (family law), divorce, contractual controversies, consumer protection questions, and minor criminal matters can be discussed. The students' attorney will not represent a student in any legal or administrative proceedings involving the University, advise on matters of conflict between students, or provide criminal or civil litigation services. Services are free to currently enrolled students with a valid ID card.
http://www.utdallas.edu/library/
The Eugene McDermott Library is a full-service information center containing an expanding collection of library materials designed to support research and study needs. Library maps and guides are available at the Reference and Information desks as well as general information and directional assistance. Security of the building and its collections is monitored from this desk. Materials from most library collections are checked out at the Circulation Desk. Loan periods and fine policies are posted at the desk. The UTD I.D. card is your library card. Reserve (South end of the 2nd floor of the McDermott Library) materials required for course reading are held in a special area behind the Copy Center/Reserve Desk. UTD identification is required for use of these materials. Reference (2nd floor) staff members are available for assistance.
Computer database searching is provided on a cost recovery basis. For further information, call 972-883-2955. McDermott Library is a depository for both U.S. and Texas government publications. Specialized indexes aid in identification of printed, microform and map materials. Interlibrary Loans are used (2nd floor 972-883-2900) to obtain articles and books from other libraries.
Special Collections (3rd floor 972-883-2570) The library's Closed Stacks areas are housed in Special Collections. Collections include the History of Aviation Collection, Arnold A. Jaffe Holocaust Collection, Wineburgh Philatelic Research Library, Belsterling Collection (rare botany), art catalogs and rare books.
The library's Closed Stacks areas are housed in Special Collections. Collections include the History of Aviation Collection, the art exhibit catalog collection, the Cecil and Ida M. Green Collection (Meso-American culture), the Wineburgh Philatelic Research library, and the Belsterling Library (botany and taxonomy).
Photographic production services are also available. Duplication services are available at the Library Copy Center on the 2nd floor. For information, call 972-883-2904. The Callier Center Library (214-783-3143) is part of the UTD Library System.. Schedule information is available from each department and from the Information Desk. Special holiday hours will be posted; when McDermott Library is closed, information may be obtained from University Police, 972-883-2331.
Lost and Found
Found items are held temporarily at the Circulation Desk in McDermott. For valuable articles and those unclaimed at McDermott, contact the University Police, Police Building, 972-883-2331.
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http://www.utdallas.edu/student/slife/minpp.html
International and minority students are invited to consult a staff member for assistance with personal, social and/or academic concerns. Newsletters are mailed monthly to inform international and minority students of upcoming events and activities at UTD and address pertinent issues. Multicultural Peer Advocates allow peer-to-peer interaction that is beneficial to both the peer advocate and the student who seeks involvement. Cultural programs throughout the year include activities for Hispanic Heritage Month, Passport to the World, and Black History Month.
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New Student Programs
Academic and personal assistance programming, and peer mentors are available. Students are invited to discuss personal, social, academic, and career concerns with the Coordinator or an Orientation Team Mentor. Orientations are given for Freshmen, Transfer and Graduate Students, Comet Camp, College Survival, Emerging Leader Program and Road Warriors. Newsletters inform freshmen of events and activities and address pertinent issues.
News and Publications
University's News and Publications department is available to assist student organizations or individual students in contacting the news media for publicity.
Newspaper, Student
http://www.utdallas.edu/student/mercury
The UTD Mercury is published weekly during the academic year and is distributed throughout the campus free of cost. Its purpose is to provide information, news and views about the university and education-related topics as well as selected items of general interest. The UTD Mercury is a student forum for the expression of pertinent ideas and opinions. Openings exist throughout the year for volunteer and paid writers, photographers and editors. Students may also become involved with the newspaper as a member of the Operating Board by annual appointment.
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Parking
(See Police, University)
Peer Advisers
Peer Advisers are UTD students who live and work at Waterview Park Apartments. They provide social and educational programming, assistance with roommate issues and other housing issues and personal/academic counseling.
Performing Arts
Through the School of Arts and Humanities unique interdisciplinary program, a variety of concerts, theatrical productions, films, lectures and art exhibitions are presented each semester, including presentations by both students and professional artists. Events take place in the University Theatre, Jonsson Performance Hall and the Visual Arts Building. The School also presents a two-day Arts Festival at the end of every semester. For event information, call UTD-ARTS.
Photocopies
Copy Centers are in McDermott (south end of 2nd floor with the Reserve Desk) and in Founders 1.102. Economical copy cards are available.
EMERGENCY 911
http://www.utdallas.edu/utdgeneral/business/police/version5/frames.html
Police: The Police Department is open 24hrs a day, 7 days a week. The department provides services which include: patrol, investigations, traffic control, automobile accident investigations, visitor information and direction and crime prevention programs, vehicle assists including dead batteries and locked vehicles (except for power locks). Blue-light phones are located on mall areas and parking lots which will automatically connect you to the Police Communications Center.
Decal Office: To park a vehicle on campus, including Waterview Park, a decal must be purchased and affixed to the vehicle according to the instructions provided. The decal can be purchased during regular registration or by going to the Police Decal Office in the Police Building adjacent to the northeast parking lot. Proof of ownership is required on all vehicles (limit 3). A parking rules and regulations booklet is provided when a decal is purchased or it may be obtained at the Police Department and McDermott Library reference desk. Motorcycles may be parked in the inner lot upon payment of the parking fee. Bicycles may be parked at bicycle racks located in the mall.
Crime Prevention: The Crime Prevention office is located in Founders North 2.108. The telephone outside the Crime Prevention office is automatically connected to the Police Communications Center. The Police Department has several marking/engraving pens that students may use to identify personal property; contact the Crime Prevention Office for this service. Students are advised to lock vehicles and to keep belongings out of sight. An escort service is provided on campus 24hrs a day; contact the Communications Center for an escort at ext. 2331.
Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act: In compliance with the Student Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act (the Act) 20 U.S.C. sections 1092 (a), (e) and (f), as amended, The University of Texas at Dallas collects information on campus crime statistics and campus security policies. UTD will make timely reports to the campus community on crimes considered to be a threat to students and employees and reported to the campus police or local police agencies. Every September, the Police Department will publish the Annual Security Report. The report will contain crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. The report will also address policies and programs regarding sex and alcohol.
Postal Services
Books of postage stamps can be purchased at Info Depot. International stamps are also available at 60 cents each. A stamp machine is located near the Bookstore and a mail box is located in front of McDermott Library.
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Recreational Sports
(See Activities Center)
The Registrar processes change of majors (undergraduates fill out a change of major form in this office and graduates submit a new graduate application with any additional required documents), change of names, IDs and addresses. Students are responsible for notifying this office of any change of address or phone number. Students who are employed by the University must also notify the Human Resources Office.
Other services include residency determination, distribution of course schedules, registration operations including telephone registration and web registration and grade recording, issuance of academic transcripts, enrollment certification and verification, graduation check and issuance of diplomas.
http://utdallas.edu/student/registrar/
http://www.utdallas.edu/student/slife/res.html
The Office of Residential Life provides services, programs, and activities for residential students. This office seeks to provide structure, support, and a sense of community for our students residing at Waterview Park Apartments. Please contact us for assistance with any questions.
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Safe Refuge Areas
The Americans with Disabilities Act requires that the University provide areas of safe refuge for persons with disabilities in case of emergencies. Primarily these areas will serve as a safe place to wait for evacuation assistance if there is a fire and elevators are inaccessible. Signs have been posted at various stairwells indicating that they have been designated as safe refuge areas. Emergency telephones with direct access to the UTD Police have been installed in the stairwell landings. When the police receive a call from these telephones, they automatically know the caller's location and can dispatch assistance. The locations are as follows: MP 2.4S1, MC 1.6S3, MC 1.6S4, MC 1.3S5, MC 1.3S2, MC 3.4S4, MC 3.2S2, MC 4.4S4, MC 4.3S3, JO A3.1S1, JO B1.2S4, JO B4.9S3, JO B5.4S4, JO B5.2S3, GR 3.8S3, GR 3.1S1, GR 4.8S3.
Service Learning
(See Internship Program for credit for service)
Programs such as Alternative Spring Break, Adopt-A-Beach clean-up, and Season of Sharing provide students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to join together in making a difference in both the campus community, and the community at large. Service Learning maintains a current calendar of volunteer opportunities on a bulletin board located near the Info Depot, SU2.204, in the Student Union.
972-883-2284
Student Union 2.604Jacob Gurwitz, President
Nguyen Tran, Vice President
Patty Atchley, Adviserhttp://www.utdallas.edu/student/sga
Student Government promotes the interests and opinions of students and acts as an official voice of the students. Every student has the opportunity to participate in student government activities and services through University Wide Committee memberships and by voting in elections and referenda.
SGA provides free services for all students:
. legal services @ 883-6717
. online book exchange
. student housing referrals
. appointments to University Wide Committees
. community service projectsThe president and vice-president are elected each April for one-year terms. The junior and senior senators are elected in April, along with two graduate senators, from each School. In September, elections are held for freshman and sophomore senators and for 14 at-large graduate senators. Standing committees are: Internal Affairs, Communications, Technology, Events, Campus Affairs, Student Services, and Graduate Affairs.
Service in the student government offers valuable knowledge that can be used throughout one's lifetime. Students can experience the political workings of an organization and learn how to work within a bureaucracy. Students are involved in the planning and budgeting of programs from conception to delivery. A recorded message service is available 24 hours a day.
http://www.utdallas.edu/student/union/index.htm
The North Wing of the Student Union houses a food court, the Info. Depot, lounges, an arcade, a television lounge, billiards & ping pong, payphones, first aid medical dispenser and a vending area with microwaves. In addition an ATM is located in the Comet Cafe.
The South Wing of the Student Union houses student service offices and provides areas for meetings and activities. The first floor houses the Dean of Students, Residential Life, Multicultural Services, New Student Programs, Student Health Services, Disability Services, Student Health Insurance, Counseling Center, and Child Care Center. On the second floor are meeting rooms plus offices for Student Government Association, Greek Life, Student Newspaper, Student Activities, SUAAB, and Student Union staff.
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This Week at UTD
This Week at UTD is a weekly publication listing campus events. It is available on stands around campus.
Tutoring
(See Learning Resources)
Typewriters
Typewriters are available for student use in SU 2.604.
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972-883-6805
Multipurpose 3.206Dr. Michael Coleman, Dean
http://www.utdallas.edu/deptugraddean
The Office of Undergraduate Studies deals with all matters concerning undergraduate academic life. Academic advisors are available to work with students who have not declared a major.
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The Financial Aid Office provides information regarding certification and veteran benefits.
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www.utdallas.edu/student/womensctr/
The Carolyn Lipshy Galerstein Women's Center was founded to promote gender as a multi-faceted aspect of human existence, and to provide leadership in developing programs that facilitate institutional change. Named for a former Dean of the School of General Studies, it affirms the University's commitment to advancing the status and success of women on campus. The Women's Center offers confidential counseling to students, faculty, and staff, with particular emphasis on gender-related issues. It also sponsors speakers and seminars throughout the year and houses a resource library that includes materials on justice-related topics, self-help, and women's studies. The Center maintains a computerized database for access to community resources and is available for campus groups to meet, or just relax and study. N.E.W. (Newly Empowered Women) provides resources for the non-traditional age student returning to school through support groups and socials.
