About Us
Mission
The Office of the Dean of Students champions student excellence with a holistic approach to education and accountability, fostering academic, social, and personal development.
Maverick Creed
As members of The University of Texas at Arlington community, we live our shared values of collaboration, belonging, excellence, innovation, and integrity in a way that fosters community and cultivates mutual respect. In addition to our shared values, our Maverick Creed affirms:- The promise of respect towards all persons,
- The right for every person to participate in the free exchange of thoughts and opinions,
- The belief that openness to learn from differences in people, ideas, and opinions can cultivate an environment of excellence, and
- The value of honesty and transparency to sustain an environment of mutual respect.
Honor Code
I pledge, on my honor, to uphold UT Arlington's tradition of academic integrity, a tradition that values hard work and honest effort in the pursuit of academic excellence. I promise that I will submit only work that I personally create or that I contribute to group collaborations, and I will appropriately reference any work from other sources. I will follow the highest standards of integrity and uphold the spirit of the Honor Code. The office is engaged in educating the community regarding the University’s standards and procedures for student conduct. These standards and procedures promote civility and protect the rights and safety of UTA. The disciplinary process shall be fair, equitable, educational and developmental, supporting the commitment that students become responsible members of the University community.
Rules and Regulations for the UT System
All students at the University of Texas at Arlington are expected to have read and understand The Regents' Rules and Regulations. Community Standards is committed to educating students about The Regents’ Rule and Regulations and aiding them in navigating the necessary information.
All students are expected and required to adhere to federal, state, and local laws, to comply with the Regents' Rules and Regulations, with The University of Texas System and institutional rules and regulations, with directives issued by an administrative official of the UT System or institution in the course of his or her authorized duties, and to observe standards of conduct appropriate for an academic institution.
Handbook of Operating Policies
Students at the University of Texas at Arlington are encouraged to engage their campus in a positive way. By staying educated on policy and procedure, students can ensure a healthy and productive education at the University of Texas at Arlington. The University of Texas at Arlington Handbook of Operating Policies (HOP) contains official policies and procedures for the governance of UT Arlington. Policies and procedures related to Student Conduct and Discipline can be found below. For any questions, please contact the Office of the Dean of Students.