1. Welcome,
New Comets
ORIENTATION 2012

2. Life as a Comet
Freshman Year
Intro to Academics UT Dallas at a Glance Dean of Students
Experience

3. Intro to Academics
Freshman Year
Intro to Academics UT Dallas at a Glance Dean of Students
Experience

4. Deans
Dr. Dennis Kratz Dr. Bert Moore Dr. Jim Marquart Dr. Mark Spong
Arts & Behavioral & Economic, Engineering &
Humanities Brain Sciences Political & Policy Computer
Sciences Science
Dr. George Fair Dr. Hasan Pirkul Dr. Bruce Novak
Interdisciplinary Management Natural Sciences &
Studies Mathematics
Dr. Sheila Dr. Austin Dr. Gene Fitch
Piñeres Cunningham Students
Undergraduate Graduate
Education Studies
ORIENTATION 2012

5. Associate Deans
School Associate Dean
Arts & Humanities (A&H) Dr. Shelley Lane
Brain & Behavioral Sciences (BBS) Dr. Melanie Spence
Economic, Political & Policy Sciences (EPPS) Dr. Sarah Maxwell
Engineering & Computer Science (ECS) Dr. Simeon Ntafos
Interdisciplinary Studies (IS) Dr. Dachang Cong
Management (JSOM) Dr. Marilyn Kaplan
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (NSM) Dr. Dennis Miller
ORIENTATION 2012

6. Explore Your Possibilities
Comet Cupboard
Certificate in Critical Communication Skills
Fast Track
Double Majors
Facebook / Twitter / UDAC
Free Electives
Minors
Art in Halls
UG Research Experience / The Exley
University Convocation / Summer Reading
Dine with Deans
UNIV 1010 - Freshman Seminar
ORIENTATION 2012

7. Reach Your Potential
Academic Advising
Changing Your Major
Career Center
Faculty Office Hours
Student Outreach and Academic
Retention (SOAR)
Library
Student Success Center
Pre-professional Advising
Pre-Law
Pre-Health
Teaching Assistant Support
Early Warning - Midterm Grades
ORIENTATION 2012

8. Freshman Year Experience
Freshman Year
Intro to Academics UT Dallas at a Glance Dean of Students
Experience

9. August 26
REGISTER
ONLINE
Success Camp
utdallas.edu/successcamp
ORIENTATION 2012

10. Convocation
utdallas.edu/convocation
ORIENTATION 2012

11. Welcome Week
utdallas.edu/welcomeweek
ORIENTATION 2012

12. University 1010
utdallas.edu/univ
ORIENTATION 2012

13. Fall 2012 Living Learning Communities
Arts and Technology
Living Learning Computer Science
Communities
Engineering
Management
Pre-health
utdallas.edu/livinglearning
ORIENTATION 2012

14. Road Warriors
utdallas.edu/roadwarriors
ORIENTATION 2012

15. Student Leadership
Programs
utdallas.edu/leadership
ORIENTATION 2012

16. Freshmen Engaged
in Service Together
utdallas.edu/fye/volunteer
ORIENTATION 2011
2012

17. Rising Sophomores
utdallas.edu/fye/rising
ORIENTATION 2012

18. Comet Families
utdallas.edu/family
ORIENTATION 2012

19. SAVE
THE DATE
Saturday,
Oct. 13
Family Day
utdallas.edu/familyday
ORIENTATION 2012

20. UT Dallas at a Glance
Freshman Year
Intro to Academics UT Dallas at a Glance Dean of Students
Experience

21. UT Dallas at a Glance
Taking Care of Business
1 2 3
Freshman Year
Intro to Academics UT Dallas at a Glance Dean of Students
Experience

22. Undergraduate Catalog
utdallas.edu/student/catalog
Academics
Admissions
Courses
Curriculum
Policies
Resources
Tuition and Financial Aid
Students are responsible for
knowing the policies as written
in the catalog
ORIENTATION 2012

23. UT Dallas Student
Email Address
All official student email
correspondence will be sent only
to a student’s UT Dallas email
address
Students must use their UT Dallas
email account when emailing
faculty and/or staff regarding
academic or financial records
ORIENTATION 2012

24. Online
Functions
Galaxy and Orion
galaxy.utdallas.edu
Calendars
Academic
Payment
Refund and Schedule
Comet
ORIENTATION 2012

25. FERPA
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
utdallas.edu/legal/ferpa
Federal law designed to
protect the privacy of a
student’s education records
Access to student records can
be granted with a third party
release for grade or transcript
information
ORIENTATION 2012

26. Registration
Advisor Clearance
Freshmen
New students
Students required to see
advisor - schedule of classes
Registration
Galaxy - enrollment
appointments
Advisor
Walk-in registration
ORIENTATION 2012

27. Grades
Office Functions
Undergraduates are limited
to 3 grade-bearing
enrollment attempts for a
class (including W’s)
Grade reports are not
mailed.
Grades can be accessed via
Galaxy.
Undergraduates receive
midterm grades in fall and
spring.
ORIENTATION 2012

28. Bursar
utdallas.edu/finance/bursar
Office Functions
Assess, bill and collect tuition and fees
Accept payments
Post financial aid refunds
Answer questions about accounts
Short term loans
Payment Options
Pay online using EZPAY
Pay at the Bursar’s Office
Pay by mailing a check
Pay by installment plan ($25 fee)
ORIENTATION 2012

29. Financial Aid
utdallas.edu/student/finaid
Financial aid disbursements to Financial Aid website: utdallas.edu/student/finaid
student Bursar accounts are
scheduled to begin the 1st day of Apply for aid
class of each term Deadlines
Eligibility requirements
View account status at Types of aid
utdallas.edu/ezpay Veterans benefits
Scholarships
Loans
Withdrawal policy
Standards of academic
progress
Contact information
Consumer information
ORIENTATION 2012

30. Bookstore
utdallas.edu/bookstore
UT Dallas Gear
Textbooks
Order online, pick up at store
Save 25% with used textbooks
Post Office
Technology Store
Discounted software
Computer accessories
Located in the Bookstore and
Student Union
ORIENTATION 2012

31. Shuttle Services & Zipcar
utdallas.edu/parking
Free shuttle service
on- and off-campus
(limited area)
Free DART passes
available to all
students (includes bus
and rail)
Shuttle stops at
shopping centers on
Fridays
Order online, pick up
at the Comet Center
Zipcar: car sharing
available for students
18 and older
Five cars at an $8-$9
hourly rate
Includes gas,
insurance, and up to
180 miles ORIENTATION 2012

32. Student Success Center
utdallas.edu/gems
Peer-led Team
Learning (PLTL) Math Lab Writing Center
Tutoring & Success Workshops
Group Study Coaching & Seminars
ORIENTATION 2012

33. UT Dallas at a Glance
Student Services
1 2 3
Freshman Year
Intro to Academics UT Dallas at a Glance Dean of Students
Experience

34. Student AccessAbility
utdallas.edu/studentaccess
Services
Academic accommodations for students
with documented physical, mental or
sensory disability
Resource and referral information
Advocacy and support
Office
SSB 3.200
972-883-2098
ORIENTATION 2012

35. Student Health Center
utdallas.edu/healthcenter
Staff Services
Full-time physician Diagnosis and treatment of
acute illnesses, minor
Nurse Practitioner injuries and stabilized
Registered Nurses chronic illnesses
Insurance Meningitis vaccine
mandatory for new students
Available online at
uhcsr.com
ORIENTATION 2012

36. Student Wellness Center
utdallas.edu/studentwellness
Promotes health, fitness and
responsible personal choices
through group programs and
individual consultations
Programs and Topics
Freshman 15 Club
Nutrition
Fitness
Alcohol and Other Drugs
Eating Disorders
Sexual Responsibility
STDs
Men's Health
Women's Health
ORIENTATION 2012

37. Student
Counseling Center
utdallas.edu/counseling
Confidential, free services
for students
Services
Individual, couples and group
counseling
Manage anxiety, depression,
anger, eating disorders and
relationships
Workshops on time and stress
management and other topics
Staff
Licensed psychologists,
psychiatrist, and other mental
health providers
ORIENTATION 2012

38. Career Center
utdallas.edu/career
Services
Career coaches
Career assessments
Resume assistance
Mock interview training
Listings for on- and off-campus jobs
Programs
Career seminars
7 career expos with over 350
employers
Explore the WOW
externship/job shadowing
Internships
ORIENTATION 2012

39. Galerstein Women’s Center
utdallas.edu/womenscenter
Special events, conferences,
panels, and programs related
to gender equality, social
justice and the LGBT
community
Professional counseling and
mentoring services
A private space for nursing
mothers called the Lily Pad
Lending library, meeting and
study space
ORIENTATION 2012

40. Promotes cultural awareness on
campus and provides an area for
students to meet and dialogue
Programs
Multicultural Peer Advocates
STARS Scholars
Leadership training and
development
Events
Hispanic Heritage Month
Black History Month
Multicultural Center
utdallas.edu/multicultural
Diversity Dinner Dialogues
ORIENTATION 2012

41. UT Dallas at a Glance
Get Involved
1 2 3
Freshman Year
Intro to Academics UT Dallas at a Glance Dean of Students
Experience

42. Student Government
utdallas.edu/sg
Representative body and
voice of UT Dallas students
Services include
Legal counsel
Online book exchange
Comet Discount Program
and more
ORIENTATION 2012

43. SUAAB
utdallas.edu/suaab
Student Union & Activities
Advisory Board (SUAAB)
Events, bands, comedians,
casino night
Homecoming Dance
Springapalooza
ORIENTATION 2012

44. Student Organization
Center
utdallas.edu/csi
190+ Student Organizations
Academic Interest
Art and Music
Club Sports
Cultural
Departmental/Educational
Greek
Honor
Political
Recreation
Religious
Service
Special Interest
Sponsored
ORIENTATION 2012

45. Fraternity and Sorority Life
utdallas.edu/gogreek
17 Greek Organizations
Alpha Gamma Delta
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity
Beta Chi Theta
Chi Phi
Delta Delta Delta
Delta Epsilon Psi Fraternity
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority
Fiji
Kappa Alpha Theta
Kappa Sigma
Lambda Phi Epsilon Fraternity
Omega Delta Phi Fraternity
Pi Kappa Phi
Sigma Alpha Epsilon
Sigma Lambda Alpha Sorority
Sigma Lambda Gamma
ORIENTATION 2012

46. Student Media
utdallas.edu/studentmedia
The Mercury
A Modest Proposal
Radio UTD
UTD TV
ORIENTATION 2012

47. Student Volunteerism
utdallas.edu/volunteer
VIVA Volunteer
FEST - Freshmen Engaged in
Service Together
Service Saturdays
Alternative Spring Break
volunteer trips
ORIENTATION 2012

48. Student Union
utdallas.edu/union
Heart of the campus
community
Pool tables, games, TV and
study lounges
Evening child care available
ORIENTATION 2012

49. Activity Center
utdallas.edu/recsports
Open 7 days a week
Indoor Facilities
Fitness center and programs
Racquetball, squash and
basketball courts
Pool and aquatics program
Lockers and equipment
checkout
Outdoor Facilities
Tennis and basketball courts
Disc golf
Various sports fields
ORIENTATION 2012

50. Sports
INTRAMURALS CLUB SPORTS VARSITY ATHLETICS
Compete with other UT Dallas Compete with other schools Compete with other NCAA
teams in leagues and Division III schools
Includes fencing, ultimate
tournaments frisbee, swimming, tennis, ice Includes soccer, basketball,
Includes flag football, kickball, hockey and more tennis, golf and cross country;
basketball, Texas Hold’em and women’s volleyball and softball;
more men’s baseball
ORIENTATION 2012

51. Varsity Athletics
cometsports.utdallas.edu
Golf Softball Soccer
Basketball Cross Country
Tennis
Volleyball Baseball

52. Experience Dallas
utdallas.edu/experience
Opportunities for free and
reduced priced tickets to
various events in the
Metroplex
Sponsored Activities Have
Included
Dallas Museum of Art
Nasher Sculpture Center
Dallas Stars Hockey Game
Explore Dallas with
Friends
Free DART transit pass
Discounted tickets
ORIENTATION 2012

53. Commuter Students Get Connected
Road Warriors
facebook.com/UTDallasRoadWarriors
Hot Spots on Campus
Activity Center
- lockers
Library
- study locations
Student Union
- study, eat, have fun
ORIENTATION 2012

54. Dean of Students
Freshman Year
Intro to Academics UT Dallas at a Glance Dean of Students
Experience

55. Dean of Students
utdallas.edu/deanofstudents
Student Intervention
Referrals
Family notification
Student Code of Conduct
Process
Misconduct and Academic
Dishonesty
ORIENTATION 2012

56. Trends in Student
Behavior
Social Alcohol Use of
Websites and Drugs Medication
ORIENTATION 2012

57. Police
utdallas.edu/police
State Certified Police
Department
Campus patrol of all
campus grounds and
facilities
Enforcement of traffic laws
on campus
Department of jurisdiction
for reported crimes Police Services
Student Patrol
Programs Offered
Safe walk campus escorts
Police Explorer Program
Silent Witness
Self defense training for
women Project Exodus
Crime prevention and
safety programs 911 Services
ORIENTATION 2012

58. Emergency
Management
Emergency Notification System
Email
Text Message >> utdallas.edu/textme
Voicemail
Campus TV screens
Outdoor warning system
UT Dallas homepage
Campus lockdown
Community Emergency
Response Team
Student involvement encouraged
ORIENTATION 2012