academics

Academic standing is determined when grades are reported at the end of each fall and spring term and at the end of the entire summer session. The academic standing policies of UT Arlington are designed to encourage students to make academic and life adjustments that promote academic progress and lead to degree completion. Students who fail to maintain the minimum requirements of Good Standing may be required to participate in student success activities, meet term GPA requirements, and may be restricted in course load and/or course selection until they return to Good Standing. Refer to the University Catalog to view the definitions of good standing, academic probation, and academic suspension.

Canvas is a cloud–based learning management system. Professors can use Canvas to teach a fully online course or as a rich supplement to the on-campus classroom.

The Census Date is a day listed on the Academic Calendar at which class enrollment is frozen, and students can no longer drop a class without receiving a grade of “W” on their transcript.

The Core Curriculum is a list of university- and state-mandated courses to ensure students will develop the essential knowledge and skills they need to be successful in college, in a career, in their communities, and in life. Students who transfer from a Texas public community college or university and are certified as core complete will also be core complete at UTA. Refer to the University Catalog for more information about the Core Curriculum. Students can contact their Academic Advisor if they have questions about coursework fulfilling the Core Curriculum.

Credit hours represent the time a student may be in class and the credit value of a course. Credit hours also determine a student’s enrollment status and their classification. Enrolling in 12 hours or more in a semester is considered full-time, while enrolling in fewer than 12 hours is part-time. A student who has completed less than 30 hours is classified as a Freshman, between 30-59 hours is a Sophomore, between 60-89 hours is a Junior, and 90 hours or greater is a Senior.

A student’s grade point average (GPA) is determined by a four-point grading system, used to measure academic performance (4.0 = A, 3.0 = B, 2.0 = C, 1.0 = D and 0.0 = F). A student will have at least two GPA calculations: cumulative and semester. The cumulative GPA is an overall grade point average for all classes taken at UTA and the semester GPA is the grade point average for courses only taken during a given semester. While UTA uses the cumulative and semester GPAs to determine academic standing and Latin Honors, some degree programs will have their own GPA requirements to remain eligible for that major.

Latin Honors is an honorable designation at graduation for the students earning exemplary GPAs in a certain number of credit hours (Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude and Summa Cum Laude).

A student’s major is their field of study (Nursing, Engineering, Education, etc.).

The MavID card is UTA’s official photo identification issued to employees and enrolled students. The MavID card provides access to certain campus services, including the Central Library, Maverick Activities Center, residence halls, and dining locations.

Located within MyMav, MavPlanner is a tool that allows students and advisors to track and plan the academic progress of a student's degree.

A student’s minor concentration is a field of study that requires fewer credit hours to complete in comparison to a major. Some students may be required to declare a minor concentration to fulfill degree or financial aid requirements. Refer your student to their Academic Advisor for more information about minor concentrations.

MyMav is the online information system students use to enroll in courses, check their grades, view class schedules, accept their financial aid, pay their tuition, etc.

All UTA students are assigned a NetID, which consists of 3 letters and 4 numbers. The netID is used to log into online portals such as MyMav and Canvas.

Professors will have pre-arranged time slots listed on the course syllabus, which are known as their office hours. Office hours can be in-person or virtual and are a great opportunity to get questions answered and ask for assistance with the coursework.

A prerequisite is a course that needs to be taken before a student can be successful in a subsequent class or accepted into a degree program. If a course has a prerequisite, it will be listed in the University Catalog.

All UTA students are assigned a ten-digit identification number that typically begins with 1000 or 6000. It is beneficial for students to include their ID # on their correspondence and memorize it since it is used as a reference number for their academic record.

A syllabus is a document provided by professors to students that articulates the requirements for completing the course. The syllabus includes assignments, exams, policies and procedures, and contact information for the professor.