Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs

Athletics

Comets compete in teams sports such as baseball, basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball, as well as individual sports such as golf, tennis and cross country. Already one of the larger universities in the American Southwest Conference and in all of NCAA Division III, the Comets have high expectations for continued success.

Behavior Assessment and Intervention Team

The Behavior Assessment and Intervention Team reviews behavioral incidents and ensures a systematic response to students whose behavior may be disruptive or harmful to themselves or the UT Dallas community. The team assists in protecting the health, safety and welfare of students and other members of the UT Dallas community.

  See also Managing Difficult Student Behavior

Career Center

The Career Center offers a variety of services for students at all stages of their job search process. Licensed professional career counselors provide assessments and mock interview training, and a fulltime resume editor is available to help prepare resumes and cover letters. The center also hosts workshops and job expos, has an online job search database and helps students find internships.

Comet Card

The Comet Card is UT Dallas’ student ID card. All students are required to have a Comet Card. It can be picked up at the Comet Center with proof of identification and UT Dallas registration.

Comet Center

At the Comet Center, students can pick up their Comet Card, obtain discount passes to venues and events, receive free notarization services, and purchase stamps. Students can also purchase discount tickets to off-campus movies, museums and other activities. It's also the spot to join the Experience Dallas program and pick up a free DART pass.

Comet Families

Comet Families connects family members and parents of UT Dallas students to information about campus and special events and important deadlines.

Dean of Students

The Dean of Students Office provides leadership in the development, overall management and supervision of student services and programs. The office also serves as an information/referral source for students needing assistance with any situation.

Experience Dallas

Dallas, or Big D, as it is often referred to, offers visitors a unique blend of Southwestern warmth, cosmopolitan flair, Old West charm and modern sophistication. Learn more about the Experience Dallas program at the Comet Center, where you can pick up tickets to events in and around Dallas.

Fraternity and Sorority Life

UT Dallas is home to 17 national Greek fraternities and sororities. These organizations provide students with friendship, guidance and leadership opportunities that last beyond college.

Freshman Year Experience

There’s nothing quite like the first year of college. A new world awaits, and UT Dallas wants to help freshmen make the most of the experience.

Freshman Orientation Comet Camp Success Camp University Convocation

Leadership Road Warriors UNIV 1010 Living Learning Housing

Volunteerism Cometline to Success Rising Sophomores Experience Dallas

Health Insurance

Part of the Student Health Center, the UT Dallas Student Health Insurance Office provides unique and confidential health insurance advising services for students. Health insurance is available to all students at UT Dallas.

Housing Operations

The Department of Housing Operations has oversight of the University’s residence halls and apartments. The department oversees the University’s relationship with its property management company, reviews management, maintenance and financial reports and establishes University housing policies and procedures. Housing Operations is also responsible for the Student Union, the Comet Center and the Comet Card office. The department also manages renovation and construction projects within the Student Affairs division, including in the Student Services Building, the Student Union and all University housing.

International Student Services

International Student Services provides international students individual advising, immigration counseling and orientation programs, and offers international students a chance to take part in a variety of U.S. cultural experiences.

Living Learning Communities

Living Learning Communities allow small groups of freshmen who share common academic objectives, goals, and interests to develop a support network with other students, peer advisors and faculty and staff members. Communities are built around academic interests with a faculty or staff advisor who facilitates distinctive academic and social opportunities that help students extend learning outside the classroom.

New Student Programs

New Student Programs offers orientations, counseling, peer support and other resources to get new students off to a strong start.

Recreational Sports

Recreational Sports provides recreational programs to enhance the overall educational experience. The Activity Center contains a state-of-the-art fitness center, racquetball courts, squash courts, basketball courts, a multi-purpose room, an indoor swimming pool, a rock climbing wall, sand volleyball courts, soccer fields, tennis courts, softball fields and baseball fields.

Residential Life

The University takes an active role in creating a sense of community and a network of support for our on-campus residents. The Office of Residential Life and its student-support team of Peer Advisors are committed to seeing that every resident student has a comfortable and welcoming environment in which to live and learn.

Senior Year Experience

Part of Student Transition Programs, the Senior Year Experience (SRYE) helps seniors celebrate their successes and feel better prepared to take the next steps toward achieving their life goals. The SRYE website has been created as a virtual “One-Stop Senior Center” with information and resources important to the success of UT Dallas seniors.

Sophomore Year Experience

Part of Student Transition Programs, the Sophomore Year Experience Program is an intra-departmental initiative that provides various programs and activities designed to help sophomores transition smoothly throughout their second year at UT Dallas.

Spirit Squads

Temoc, UT Dallas' official mascot, looks for any and every opportunity to cheer on fellow Comets.

The Power Dancers, the official dance team of UT Dallas, bust a move in hip-hop, jazz, pom and other dance styles for varsity basketball games.

The UT Dallas cheerleaders cheer for volleyball and men's and women’s basketball games. Both groups make numerous appearances at UT Dallas alumni events, Freshman Orientation, Scholar’s Day, Student Government activities and many other civic events in the Richardson and Dallas areas.

Cheerleaders

Power Dancers

Mascot (Temoc)

Pep Band

Crush Crew

Student AccessAbility

Student AccessAbility ensures that qualified students with documented disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate in educational, recreational and social opportunities at UT Dallas.

Student Counseling Center

Programs in the Student Counseling Center help students maintain the emotional well-being necessary for success. Help is given to students to manage academic and personal demands more effectively. The Counseling Center's professional staff of licensed psychologists and counselors is available by appointment or in times of emergency. All counseling is confidential.

Student Government

Student Government is the official representative body and voice of UT Dallas students. Students have the opportunity to participate through serving on committees, running for office or voting in elections. Student Government provides many free services for students, including legal counsel, an online book exchange and the Comet Discount Program, which offers students discounts at participating area businesses.

Student Health Center

The Student Health Center provides quality care for acute and stabilized chronic illnesses, minor injuries, women’s care, and preventative healthcare. Visits are free to currently enrolled students, and care is provided by a staff of licensed, registered and certified professionals. There are nominal fees for lab work, medications and certain procedures.

Student Leadership Programs

Offered through the Dean of Students' Office, these non-credit classes in leadership education and development are intended to grow and enhance competence and self-knowledge as it pertains to leadership and being part of a global society.

Student Media

The Mercury, UT Dallas’ award-winning student newspaper, publishes bi-weekly on Mondays throughout the school year. The newspaper offers paid positions for writers, editors, page designers and photographers.

Radio UTD, the student-run internet radio station, features an eclectic and freeform mix of music and original programming including talk, poetry and coverage of UT Dallas sports. Tune in to the station that College Music Journal nominated among the best internet radio stations in the United States.

A Modest Proposal is a student publication that focuses on student life, global politics, arts, events and social commentary. A Modest Proposal publishes eight months out of the year (four in fall, four in spring).

UTD-TV broadcasts news, entertainment shows and other online media content produced by students, staff and faculty.

Student Organization Center

The Student Organization Center provides information about student organizations and helps students connect to campus life.

Student organizations play an important role in campus life at UT Dallas. Throughout the year, various organizations sponsor a variety of activities for the campus community, as well as participate in service projects around the community.

Student Transition Programs

The Student Transition Programs office provides programming, services, involvement opportunities and websites specific to the transfer, sophomore and senior student populations. Whether a new transfer student, somewhere in between or a soon-to-be college graduate, the office includes services and support staff to help UT Dallas students adjust, get connected, stay focused and make a more seamless transition from one classification to the next. Included in Student Transition Programs are Transfer Student Services, Sophomore Year Experience and Senior Year Experience.

Student Union

The Student Union is the place for students to hang out, grab a bite and relax. Open seven days a week, it includes a TV lounge, study lounges, pool tables, ping-pong tables, a video arcade, the Comet Café, The Pub and an array of rooms that can be reserved for organization meetings.

Student Volunteerism

The University recognizes and values the educational and developmental benefits of community service. UT Dallas’ office of Student Volunteerism program offers students a variety of opportunities to lend their time and talents toward improving the communities of UT Dallas, North Central Texas and beyond.

Student Wellness Center

The Student Wellness Center promotes health, fitness and responsible personal choices among UT Dallas students through educational programs, resources and individual consultations.

Student Union and Activities Advisory Board (SUAAB)

The Student Union and Activities Advisory Board (SUAAB) is a student leadership group that offers a variety of events to promote student participation including the UT Dallas Homecoming dance, Casino Night, Springapalooza, movies, comedians, concerts, pep rallies and more.

Transfer Student Services

The Transfer Student Services Office provides support to new and returning transfer students on campus. The office helps transfer students successfully transition to their new home at UT Dallas.

Veteran Services Center

The Veteran Services Center is a resource center for veterans, reservists, eligible dependents and active duty military students attending UT Dallas.

 

Updated: May 7, 2012