About UTA

The University of Texas at Arlington

The University of Texas at Arlington is located on a modern, 392-acre campus in the center of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. the 18-acre RiverBend campus in East Fort Worth houses the Automation and Robotics Research Institute. A rapidly growing library, well-equipped engineering and science laboratories, several specialized research centers, and joint programs with other institutions of The University of Texas System as well as with other regional and national academic and research institutions provide graduate students at U.T. Arlington with excellent opportunities for advanced study and research. The campus and Metroplex area offer a wide variety of cultural and recreational opportunities including museums, concerts, ballet, theater, family recreation, professional sports and other interests.

Founded in 1895 as Arlington College, a private liberal arts institution, U.T. Arlington has changed with the times and its surroundings, undergoing a maturing process and a succession of names, ownerships and missions. In 1959, it was elevated to senior college rank and, in 1965, was transferred from the Texas A&M System to The University of Texas System. Its final name change came in 1967, when it became The University of Texas at Arlington.

With an enrollment of more than 19,000 students, U.T. Arlington is the second largest of the 15 institutions in The University of Texas System. The student body has become increasingly diversified with students now representing 46 U.S. states and territories and more than 80 countries. Of the total enrollment, approximately 20 percent are graduate students. The University's academic units include the College of Business Administration, College of Engineering, College of Liberal Arts and College of Science as well as the School of Social Work, School of Architecture, School of Nursing, School of Urban and Public Affairs, Center for Professional Teacher Education and the Graduate School.

U.T. Arlington has emerged as a comprehensive teaching, research and public service university offering an array of bachelor's, master's, doctoral and special professional degrees. Its history of achievement can be attributed to an accomplished faculty, a dedicated student body, an increasing number of successful alumni and the maturation of the Dallas/Fort Worth area as a nationally and internationally significant metropolis.

Mission Statement

The mission of The University of Texas at Arlington is to pursue knowledge, truth and excellence in a student-centered academic community characterized by shared values, unity of purpose, diversity of opinion, mutual respect and social responsibility. The University is committed to lifelong learning through its academic and continuing education programs, to discovering new knowledge through research and to enhancing its position as a comprehensive educational institution with bachelor's, master's, doctoral and nondegree continuing education programs.

Accreditation

The University of Texas at Arlington is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia, 30033-4097; Telephone number: 404-679-4501) to award bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

In addition, many of U.T. Arlington's academic departments and schools have received national accreditation from specific agencies. These accreditations are detailed under the individual listings for departments and schools in this catalog.

Equal Opportunity Policy

The University of Texas at Arlington complies with the Equal Pay Act of 1963, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Executive Order 11246, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, 1990, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, and the Rules and Regulations of The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System.

It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington that to the extent provided by these applicable laws no person shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disabilities, or veteran status be denied employment or admission, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination under, any program or activity which it sponsors or conducts. It is also the University's policy to maintain an environment free from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation. Inquiries concerning the application of this policy should be directed to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 710 S. Davis, Office and Classroom Building (OCB), (817) 272-2106.

Sexual Harassment Policy

The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to an academic and working environment free from inappropriate conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual harassment is a prohibited practice under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act for employees as amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1973, and for students under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Sexual harassment, sexual misconduct and consensual relationships between faculty members and the students they currently teach or supervise, and between employees in positions of authority and their subordinates, are prohibited under University policy and are sanctionable.

Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, insults, sexual threats, innuendoes and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature under circumstances where: (1) submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of employment (or a student's status in a course, program or activity; (2) submission to, or rejection of such conduct by an employee is used as a basis for employment decisions affecting the individual (or in the case of a student, it is used as a basis for academic or other decisions affecting a student); or (3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with the individual's employment (or the student's educational experience), or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive academic environment.

Inappropriate sexual behavior should be reported to the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 710 S. Davis, Office and Classroom Building (OCB), 817-272-2106.