Winter Weather

Update — Monday, January 26  

Due to freezing temperatures expected through Tuesday morning, UTA will continue with online instruction and remote work for non-essential employees on Tuesday, Jan. 27. Other decisions affecting campus are listed below. 

Tuesday, Jan. 27 

  • The Maverick Activities Center is closed.
  • All parking lots and garages will be open parking with any valid parking permit.
  • Late night security escort service will be unavailable.
  • MavMover shuttle buses will not operate.
  • All campus events are canceled.
  • The Commons and University Center will be used as warming centers if there is a loss of power on campus.
  • UTA Dining Services will update Maverick Dining and University Center and Commons and Commons with Tuesday hours.
  • UTA Library will remain closed. The research assistance 24x7 chat is available.
  • The Smart Hospital will remain closed to all student groups.
  • UTA Parking and Transportation posts Inclement Weather Updates on its website. Please check this website for any transportation updates.
  • Students living on campus should check the Housing website for updates on residence halls.
Any modifications to UTA's operations will be announced via MavAlert texts and emails, UTA's homepage, Facebook, and social media accounts. 

 

Update — Sunday, January 25  

Due to winter weather, UTA will shift to online instruction and remote work for non-essential employees on Monday, Jan. 26. Other decisions affecting campus are listed below. 

 

Monday, Jan. 26 

  • The Maverick Activities Center is closed 
  • All parking lots and garages will be open parking with any valid parking permit 
  • Late night security escort service will be closed 
  • MavMover shuttle buses will not operate 
  • All campus events are canceled 
  • The Commons and University Center will be used as warming centers if there is a loss of power on campus. 
  • UTA Dining Services will update Maverick Dining and University Center and Commons with Monday hours 
  • UTA Library will remain closed. The research assistance 24x7 chat is available.  
  • The Smart Hospital will remain closed to all student groups.  
  • UTA Parking and Transportation posts Inclement Weather Updates on its website. Please check this website for any transportation updates.  
  • Students living on campus should check the Housing website for updates on residence halls.  

Any closures or modifications to UTA's operating hours will be announced via MavAlert texts and emails, UTA's homepage, Facebook, and social media accounts. 

Weather Update — Friday, Jan. 23 

A winter storm is expected to impact the Dallas/Fort Worth area from Friday night, Jan. 23, through Monday, Jan. 26. Classes will shift to online Saturday, Jan. 24. Additional decisions affecting campus are listed below. 

Friday, Jan. 23


  • All campus offices will be open normal hours 
  • The Maverick Activities Center (MAC) will close at 8 p.m. 
  • All parking lots and garages will be open parking with any valid parking permit 
  • Late night security escort service will close early 
  • MavMover shuttle buses will end service at 9 p.m. 
  • Canceled events include:
    • The Wheelchair Basketball Tournament 
    • The Maverick All-Nighter  
    • RET Field Trip (Alma Martinez Intermediate School STEM Activity) 
  • The College of Science Student-Faculty Mixer is postponed until Jan. 30

 

Saturday, Jan. 24 

  • AO Nursing will continue as scheduled 
  • The MAC is closed 
  • All parking lots and garages will be open parking with any valid parking permit 
  • Late night security escort service will be closed 
  • MavMover shuttle buses will not operate 
  • Canceled events include:
    • The Wheelchair Basketball Tournament 
    • ROTC Training 
    • Women's Tennis vs. UTRGV 
    • Center for Healthy Living and Longevity Community Engagement Event

 

Sunday, Jan. 25

  • The MAC is closed 
  • All parking lots and garages will be open parking with any valid parking permit 
  • Late night security escort service will be closed 
  • The Library will be closed. The 24/7 reference chat remains available
  • MavMover shuttle buses will not operate 
  • Canceled events include: 
    • Big Howdy 
    • ROTC Training

UTA's Office of Emergency Management is continuing to coordinate with other University departments for campus plans for students, faculty, and staff. We will share updates as they become available.