Student
Affairs
The Division of Student Affairs, under the direction of the
Vice President for Student Affairs, offers a variety of student services and
programs to enhance the educational experience of all enrolled students.
The Career Center offers services to help students prepare
for their careers and internships, including career counseling, career and job
search workshops, job and internship fairs and electronic job listings and
resume referrals. For additional information call (972) 883-2943 or go to www.utdallas.edu/careers.
Center for Student Involvement
The Center for Student Involvement (CSI) helps UT Dallas
students become more connected to campus life. CSI provides programming and
services for student organizations and
for students interested in participating in the many activities at UT Dallas.
Visit us in the Student Union (SU2.506) or on the web at www.utdallas.edu/csi.
Child Care Center
The Dallas International School (DIS) and UT Dallas jointly
provide evening child care. Parents who attend classes are eligible for child
care services during their class hours for children ages 4 to 11. Child care
hours are from 4:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday. To register
your child/children for the child care program please complete each of the
forms in the enrollment packet. Call 972-883-6391 to have a packet sent
to you, or pick one up in the Student Services Building, 4.400.
The Comet Card is the official University identification
card for all students, faculty, and staff. The Comet Card allows the use of
campus facilities and services and offers an optional campus account for
on-campus purchases and payments. The card can also be linked to a Wells Fargo
checking account and used as an ATM/PIN-debit card. Cards are issued through
the Comet Center located in the Student Union. Call (972) 883-2495 or go to www.utdallas.edu/cometcard for information.
Comet Center
The Comet Center, located on the second floor of the Student
Union, is the UT Dallas information hub. Students can pick up Comet Cards and
DART passes or purchase postage stamps and discount tickets to movies, museums and
other local attractions. See www.utdallas.edu/cometcenter for more information.
Dean of Students
The Dean of Students provides leadership in the development,
overall management and supervision of student organizations and activities and
serves as an information/referral source for students needing assistance in any
situation. The Dean of Students Office is in the Student Services Building,
SSB4.400, and can be contacted at 972-883-6391 or on the web at www.utdallas.edu/deanofstudents.
Student AccessAbility
The Office of Student AccessAbility ensures that qualified
students with documented disabilities have an equal opportunity to participate
in educational, recreational and social activities at UT Dallas. Students with
disabilities are urged to contact Student AccessAbility
as soon as they are admitted to the University. Student AccessAbility
is located in the Student Services Building, SSB 3.200 and can be contacted at
972-883-2098 or on the web at www.utdallas.edu/studentaccess.
Fraternity and Sorority Life
UT Dallas is home to 15 national Greek fraternities and
sororities that provide students with opportunities for friendship, guidance,
service and leadership. For more information call 927-883-6158 or go to www.utdallas.edu/gogreek.
Intercollegiate Athletics
UT Dallas is a member of the NCAA Division III American
Southwest Conference. The UT Dallas athletic program include men’s and women’s
soccer, golf, basketball, tennis, and cross country, men’s baseball, women’s
softball, and women’s volleyball teams. Graduate students are able to
participate only if their undergraduate degree is from UT Dallas and they still
have NCAA eligibility remaining. Administrative offices are located in the
Activity Center. For additional information call (972) 883-4490 or go to cometsports.utdallas.edu.
International Student Services
The International Student Services Office (ISSO) houses the
International Student Programs and International Student Advising for the
international student population at UT Dallas. International Student
Services organizes on- and off-campus programs which allow international
students to be a part of a variety of US cultural experiences, as well as
educational events for US students wanting to participate in multicultural
activities. International Student Services also provides immigration
information for F and J students through seminars, individual student
appointments, and other outreach activities to provide students with information
affecting their status. The International Student Services office may be
contacted by calling (972) 883-4189, and more information can be found at http://www.utdallas.edu/student/international/.
Judicial Affairs
A part of the Dean of Students Office, the Office of
Judicial Affairs promotes academic integrity and is responsible for
investigating allegations of scholastic dishonesty and implementing the
discipline process. More information can be found at http://www.utdallas.edu/judicialaffairs. or by calling 972-883-6333.
Leadership Education and Development
Non-credit leadership classes, offered through the Student
Development Office, help students to develop and enhance competence and
self-knowledge as it pertains to leadership in a global society. For more
information call 972-883-2242 or go to www.utdallas.edu/leadership.
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/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 their learning beyond the classroom. For more information call
972-883-5246 or go to www.utdallas.edu/livinglearning.
New Student Programs
New Student Programs offers orientations, counseling, peer
support and other resources to get new students off to a strong start at UT
Dallas. For more information call 972-883-6171 or go to www.utdallas.edu/newstudent.
Comet Families
Comet Families is an avenue for family members and parents
of UT Dallas students to get information about the campus and be involved in
their student’s campus experience. For more information call 972-883-6171 or go
to www.utdallas.edu/family.
Recreational Sports
Recreational Sports provides UT Dallas students with diverse
recreational programs to enhance their overall educational experience.
Recreational facilities include a state-of-the-art fitness center, racquetball
courts, squash courts, basketball courts, a multi-purpose room, an indoor
swimming pool, sand volleyball courts, soccer fields, tennis courts, softball
fields and baseball fields. Recreational Sports also offers students opportunities
to participate in a variety of intramural and club sports, group exercise and
non-credit courses. For additional information call (972) 883-2096 or go to www.utdallas.edu/recsports.
Residential Life
Residential Life and its student-support team of Peer Advisors
are committed to seeing that every resident student has a safe, comfortable and
welcoming environment in which to live and learn. For more information call
972-883-5361 or go to www.utdallas.edu/housing.
Spirit Squads
Temoc is the official mascot of UT Dallas and works with the
UT Dallas Cheerleaders and Power Dancers, the Crush Crew and the Pep Band to
build school spirit, promote community and cheer the Comets on to victory (www.utdallas.edu/spirit).
The Student Counseling Center is staffed by psychologists,
counselors, and part-time staff psychiatrist who are available to help students
with personal and interpersonal problems. Services include individual
counseling for personal or educational concerns, marital/family counseling,
group counseling, crisis counseling and stress reduction, and special
workshops/programs relevant to student needs. In addition, a personal
development book and tape library is available and materials may be checked
out.
All counseling services and records are held confidential to
the extent permitted by law and are governed by the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act, the Texas Open Records Act, and Article 5561(h), Vernon’s
Annotated Texas Civil Statutes. The Student Counseling Center is located in the
Student Services Building, SSB 4.600 For more
information call (972) 883-2575 or go to www.utdallas.edu/counseling.
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. Further
information may be obtained from the Student Government Offices in the Student
Union (SU2.604), by calling (972) 883-2284, or by going to www.utdallas.edu/student/sg.
Student
Health Center
The Student Health Center offers routine medical treatment
to all currently enrolled students who have paid their tuition and are
attending classes. Services include diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses
and injuries, general medical problems, gynecological problems, treatment of
stabilized chronic illnesses, and limited immunizations. Care providers include
Nurse Practitioners and a Staff Physician. While there is no direct cost for
most services, there are charges for laboratory services, medication and
specific procedures provided for individual students. All services or treatment
obtained from facilities other than the Student Health Center are the
responsibility of the individual student. The staff at the Student Health
Center can make referrals as appropriate.
Information about bacterial meningitis is available upon
request at the Student Health Center and is also distributed in Orientation
packets, on the graduate and undergraduate applications for admission to the
University, and in The UTD Mercury, at the beginning of each semester.
All medical services and records are held confidential to
the extent permitted by law and are governed by the Family Educational Rights
and Privacy Act, the Texas Open Records Act, and Article 5561(h), Vernon’s
Annotated Texas Civil Statutes. The Student Health Center is located in the Student
Services Building, SSB4.700 Call (972)883-2747 for more information or go to www.utdallas.edu/healthcenter.
Immunization
Requirements
We
encourage all students to be current on their immunizations. We do not
currently have immunization requirements other than mandatory tuberculosis (TB)
skin testing for students born outside the United States. This is a
pre-matriculation (pre-enrollment) requirement. Students born outside the
United States are required to have and present original documentation of a TB
skin test or chest x-ray to rule out TB, that has been performed within 3
(three) months of registration, prior to being able to register. A Hepatitis B
vaccination is required for students enrolled in a course of study that
involves potential exposure to human or animal blood or bodily fluids in
accordance with Texas Education Code, Section
51.933.For more information, please visit http://www.utdallas.edu/healthcenter/immunizations.html
Beginning
Jan. 1, 2012, all Texas college students must receive a vaccination or booster
against bacterial
meningitis.
The
vaccine is required for students of public and private colleges, living both on
and off campus.
Students who are enrolled in online courses
or who are 30 years of age or older are exempt. An entering student
is a new student or a student who has had a break of enrollment for one or more
fall or spring semesters. Transfer students are considered entering students.
The
student, or parent or guardian of the student, must provide a certificate
signed by a health practitioner or an official immunization record showing
the student has received the bacterial meningitis vaccination or booster during
the five-year period prior to enrollment, and not less than 10 days before the
first day of classes. Questions concerning the bacterial meningitis requirement
should be directed to the Office of the Registrar, 972-883-2342.
Student
Health Insurance
The University of Texas at Dallas Student Health Insurance
Office, under the direction of the Student Health Center, provides unique and
confidential health insurance advising services for UT Dallas students. Health
insurance is available to all students at UT Dallas and is required of all
international students (students who are not US Citizens, US Permanent
Residents, Asylees, Refugees or undocumented aliens). All international
students are assessed the Student Health Insurance (SHI) fee at the time of
registration for classes. Contact the Student Health Insurance Office for more
information at 972-883-2747 or on the web at www.utdallas.edu/healthcenter/insurance.
Student Media
The award-winning student newspaper of UT Dallas, The UTD
Mercury, publishes bi-weekly on Mondays throughout the school year. The
newspaper offers paid positions for writers, editors, page designers and
photographers (www.utdmercury.com).
Radio UTD, the student-run internet radio station, features
an eclectic and freeform mix of music and original programming including talk,
poetry and live coverage of UT Dallas sports. College Music Journal nominated Radio UTD as one of the best
internet radio stations in the United States (radio.utdallas.edu).
A
Modest Proposal, a student publication that focuses
on student life, global politics, arts, events, and social commentary,
publishes eight editions during the fall and spring semesters each year (www.amputd.com).
UTD TV, a web-based television station, was launched in
2009. It provides a new medium for broadcasting news, entertainment shows and
other content produced by students, staff and faculty (www.utdtv.com).
Student
Organizations
Registered student organizations provide the major means by
which students can contribute to campus life while developing friendships,
interests, talents, and leadership skills. These groups include academic and
honor groups, service clubs, religious groups, ethnic groups, and special
interest groups. Detailed information on current groups and guidelines for
forming new organizations are available on the web at utdallas.orgsync.com/, in the Center for Student Involvement in the Student Union
(SU2.506), or by calling (972) 883-6223.
The Student Union is a place for students to hang out, grab
a bite to eat and just 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 a number of meeting rooms that can be reserved for organization
meetings (www.utdallas.edu/union).
Student
Union and Activities Advisory Board (SUAAB)
SUAAB is a group of student leaders dedicated to programming
social, diverse and educational events to enhance the student experience. Events coordinated by SUAAB include the
annual Homecoming Dance, Casino Night, Springapalooza, movies, comedians,
concerts, pep rallies and more (http://www.utdallas.edu/suaab/).
Student Volunteerism
The Student Volunteerism Program offers students a variety
of opportunities to lend their time and talents in service to the communities
of UT Dallas, North Central Texas and beyond. Programs include Alternative
Spring Break, Service Saturdays and Viva Volunteer among others. The Office of
Student Volunteerism is located in the Student Services Building, SSB4.500 and
can be contacted at (972) 883-6393 or on the web at www.utdallas.edu/volunteer.
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. Programs include alcohol
and other drug awareness, sexual responsibility, nutrition and fitness, men’s
and women’s health. Student Wellness programming is presented to students
throughout the year on many health topics such as HIV, STD’s, nutrition,
alcohol/drug abuse. The Student
Wellness Center is located in the Student Services Building, SSB4.500, and can
be contacted at 972-83-4275 or on the web at www.utdallas.edu/studentwellness.
Transfer Student Services
The Transfer Student Services Office provides support to new
and returning transfer students to ensure their successful transition into UT
Dallas. The Transfer Student Services Office is located in the Student Services
Building, SSB4.500 and can be contacted at (972) 883-6204 or on the web at www.utdallas.edu/transferservices.
Nondiscrimination
Policy
The University is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination
on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, race, religion, sexual
orientation, national origin, or veteran status in its provision of services,
activities, and programs, and in its treatment of students. Students seeking
further information about this policy, or related complaint procedures for
alleged discrimination or sexual harassment should contact the Dean of Students
at (972) 883-6391.