Campus Resources

Admissions and Enrollment

Financial Information

New Students

Campus Safety

Release of Information (FERPA)

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974 provides privacy protection of a student’s academic record and limits the release of such records without the student’s consent. This law gives students the right to:

  • Inspect and review their educational records
  • Know what information UT Dallas maintains
  • Amend the records if errors are present

The act further provides that the University may disclose such records to parents or legal guardians if the student is a dependent as defined in Section 152 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires a child who is a dependent be:

  • Under the age of 24
  • Claimed on the parent’s most recent federal income tax return

At UT Dallas, the Office of the Registrar handles questions and documentation regarding FERPA forms.

The U.S. Department of Education enforces FERPA laws. Please see their guide which provides general information on a parent’s rights under FERPA.

Visiting UT Dallas

Whether you’re in town for orientation, move-in, Family Day or just stopping in for a visit, planning your trip ahead of time will help you and your student feel at ease. Stay at local hotels and check out the UT Dallas visitors page for directions, attractions and more.

The Dallas Love Field Airport and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport provide convenient travel to and from further destinations.

To enjoy a day out with your student, check out the city of Richardson’s visitors page or explore the sights and sounds of Dallas just a few miles down the road.

More Questions?

Contact Comet Families at cometfamilies@utdallas.edu or 844-883-3659.

Important Dates

Thursday, August 18
Last Day for Regular Registration

Monday, August 22
Classes Begin

Monday, August 29
Last Day to Add/Drop Classes

Monday, September 5
Labor Day (UTD closed)

Wednesday, September 7
Census Day (last day to drop classes without a “W”)

Monday, Nov. 21-Wednesday, Nov. 23
Fall Break (no classes)

Thursday, Nov. 24-Friday, Nov. 25
Thanksgiving Break (UTD closed)

Tuesday, December 8
Last Day of Classes (does not include final exams)

Thursday, December 9
Reading Day

Saturday, Dec. 10-Friday, Dec. 16
Final Exams

Monday, Dec. 19-Thursday, Dec. 22
Commencement Activities

Monday, Dec. 26-Monday, Jan. 2
Winter Break (no classes)

Calendars

Academic Calendar – Lists academic-related dates, deadlines and University closings.

Comet Calendar – Official event calendar for UT Dallas. It covers department/school events, club meetings and other happenings on campus.

This Week at UT Dallas – Announcements and events for the current week.