Frequently Asked Questions
How can I bring a tour group to visit UT Dallas?
Walking campus tours are scheduled at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on weekdays. You can register online for a campus tour or you may call the Office of Enrollment Services at (972) 883-2270. If you would like to bring a large group to visit UT Dallas, you may contact the Office of Enrollment Services or the Community Engagement Department at (972) 883-4562.
What scholarships are available to me?
UT Dallas offers several scholarships for freshman, transfer, and graduate students. A list of scholarship and application procedures is available online. A list of additional scholarship resources is available on our Resources page.
Can I enroll in college if I do not have a social security number?
Certain students who graduate from a Texas high school or receive a GED in lieu of a diploma are eligible to pay Texas resident tuition. The students must meet the following requirements:
1) Graduate from a Texas High school or receive a GED in lieu of diploma.
2) Reside in Texas for the 36 months immediately preceding graduation from a Texas high school or receipt of the GED in lieu of diploma.
3) Reside in Texas the 12 months preceding the census date of the academic semester in which the person enrolls in an institution of higher education.
4) Sign an affidavit stating you meet the above qualifications and will apply for permanent residency upon first availability to do so.
For more information, please contact the Office of Enrollment Services at (972) 883-2270 or the Community Engagement Department at (972) 883-4562.
What majors does UT Dallas offer?
A list of the academic programs offered at UT Dallas and the degree requirements is available online.
Where can I get more information about financial aid programs?
A list of financial aid resources is available on our College Resources page.
How can I establish a partnership with UT Dallas or learn more about how to support the Community Engagement Department’s efforts?
Our office is always interested in establishing new partnerships that support our goals of increasing the diversity of our faculty, staff, and students. Please contact the Director of Community Engagement at (972) 883-4562 or e-mail raul.hinojosa@utdallas.edu.
What is the Multicultural Center?
The Multicultural Center, also known as the MC, provides cultural programs, support services, resources and cultural education programs. The MC is a place for all students, faculty and staff to gather and relax. The MC has a comfortable lounge area with a television, videos, computer lab, work station, and a meeting room. Traditional events hosted by the MC are Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrations, Black History Month Celebrations, Asian-American Heritage Celebrations, the MLK Jr. Breakfast, as well as the Diversity Dinner Dialogues, Multicultural Living and Learning Community, and the Comet STARS Mentoring Program. The MC is home to the Multicultural Peer Advocates (MPAs).
What is an MPA?
The MPAs are student peer advocates that are available for personal, social or academic assistance.
What is the Comet S.T.A.R.S. Mentoring Program?
The Comet S.T.A.R.S. Program is a peer mentor program for specifically for first-time, first-year students at UT Dallas. First-year, or freshmen, students are matched with an upperclassmen in the same school of study. This program focuses on academic and personal development through mentorship, various workshops, and community service projects.
For more information on the Comet S.T.A.R.S. Program, please contact Netreia McNulty, Multicultural Center coordinator, at 972-883-6390 or Zyratare@utdallas.edu.
What kind of support do you offer faculty women on tenure track at UTD?
Faculty Mentoring Program
We are pleased to announce a new, campus-wide faculty mentoring program. Our goal is to assist junior faculty in developing their research, teaching and professional skills. The first year of the program will begin January, 2009 and last for one year.
Visit the Faculty Mentoring Page at the Galerstein Women's Center for more information.
How does UTD support GLBT students?
SAFE ZONE was conceived by the GWC, Student Counseling Center, and Multicultural Center and as a need to build helpful resources for GLBTQ (gay, lesbian, bisexual, trans gender and questioning) students, staff, and faculty was identified. It was also developed to be consistent with UTD's nondiscrimination policy.
SAFE ZONE Goals
Establish a university-wide network of visible allies who are willing to provide a supportive and inclusive environment and can help shape a campus culture that is accepting of all people, despite their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Assist in promoting and understanding that discrimination is hurtful to everyone, and act as role model in embracing diversity on our campus.
Provide GLBTQ and Allies an opportunity to express concerns related to discrimination and harassment without fear of judgment.
Provide campus-wide proactive, educational training to foster awareness, support, resources and information related to SAFE ZONE ideals and the GLBTQ community.
Please contact Narcely Ruiz, Outreach Coordinator for the Women's Center at 972-883-6556 for information on the next scheduled Ally Training or click on the Safe Zone logo.
What scholarships are available to me?
The Galerstein Women's Center offers an annual $1,000 scholarship award to students who display a passion for equality,diversity and inclusion. Study in an underrepresented field of study for women (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) will be given special consideration. For more information, please contact the Women's Center at 972-883-6555.
Applications can be downloaded at: http://financial-aid.utdallas.edu/Programs/scholarships.htm
What is the Galerstein Women's Center?
Confidential counseling, guidance, support, mentoring and community resource referral offered to students, faculty and staff, with particular emphasis on gender-related topics, such as relationship issues, work/family balance, sexual harassment,equity, leadership and professional development.The Galerstein Library offers a variety of reading materials and videos for loan on topics such as health & wellness, legal issues, family life, women's history, community resources and popular fiction.
Special events, guest speakers, panels, and social gatherings, designed to connect with the Dallas community, network professionally, and commemorate historical milestones for women, such as Women's History Month, Gender Studies Lecture Series, Safe Zone GLBT Ally Training, Women 40 and Older Project, Faculty Mentoring Program, and SAWS (Supporting the Advancement of Women in STEM) programs and events.
Updated: February 3, 2009
