What does UTA mean in UNIVERSITIES

The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) is a public research university located in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex of Texas. Founded in 1895 as a private college, it merged with Arlington College in 1895 and became part of the newly formed The University of Texas System in 1965. UTA offers more than 180 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs and is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity" by the Carnegie Classification.

The University of Texas at Arlington was originally founded as a private college in 1895. It was then merged with Arlington College as part of a merger between two institutions and later became part of The University of Texas System in 1965, when it began offering degree programs.

UTA offers dozens of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Undergraduate degrees include baccalaureate degrees in areas such as health sciences, engineering and computer science, business administration and finance, communication arts and sciences, fine arts, nursing, online education programs for working adults, and many more areas. Graduate degree options at UTA include master’s level specializations including architecture, education leadership & policy studies; business administration; software engineering; information technology systems management; library science; public administration; social work; health administration; biochemistry & molecular biology; interior architecture & design; electrical engineering; nanotechnology engineering; nutrition science & dietetics plus many others. Professional degree programs are also available such as law school for aspiring attorneys or pharmacy school for aspiring pharmacists.

You can apply to UTA through its online admissions portal via https://admissions.uta.edu/apply/. Once you have created an account or logged into your existing account on the admissions site you can start your application process by completing all required fields from personal details to academic information such as official transcripts from high school or college if applicable along with additional documents needed to complete your application file if necessary such as SAT scores or GMAT scores for example depending on which program you are applying for admission into.

Yes! Freshman applicants may be eligible for merit-based scholarships from $1,000 - $8,000 per academic year based on proven academic achievement while transfer students may be eligible for one-year transfer scholarships up to $2,000 depending on their GPA upon acceptance to UT Arlington from another college institution they previously attended prior to enrollment at UT Austin. In addition to merit-based scholarships there are also need-based scholarships available which are awarded based on financial eligibility determined by completing the FAFSA form.

UT Arlington fields seventeen intercollegiate teams competing mainly under NCAA Division I affiliation but some compete under NCAA Division II due to certain limits set by the number student-athletes per team size compared to other divisions within college athletics such as Division III or NAIA which allow larger teams per sport roster size limit. All athletics teams compete under the name “Mavericks” with color schemes representing traditional maroon and white colors showcasing passion and spirit throughout their athletic program.

Those interested in learning more about admissions should contact their Enrollment Services office directly via telephone at 817-272-6287 or via email directed to [email protected] . For current students needing assistance should reach out directly either online through their My Mav account portal page or contact Student Services Counseling Services office via telephone 817-272-5295.