The University of Texas at Dallas is getting ready for the fall semester, which begins Aug. 22. The following information and resources will help prepare Comets for the new academic year, which will again feature in-person, online and hybrid classes.
“The continuous campus transformation and enhanced services highlight the evolution of the UT Dallas experience for fall of 2022,” said Dr. Calvin D. Jamison, vice president for facilities and economic development. “The entire campus team welcomes our faculty, staff and students. Additionally, with 8,200 students living on or adjacent to campus, the steady construction of the DART Silver Line to the north and the groundbreaking construction of the Athenaeum to the south, it bodes well for the future of the entire campus community.”
Campus Health
UT Dallas continues to monitor public health conditions closely and strongly encourages Comets to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and monkeypox. COVID-19 vaccines are available to students by appointment only through the Student Health Center. Students can also receive COVID-19 tests from the center after they have completed an evaluation by a health care provider. Masks are required at the health center and health center events on campus. Information and guidance about monkeypox can be found on the Community Health website.
Helpful Links
- Community Health
- Tips for Coping with COVID-19 Stress
- Student Health Center
- Student Counseling Center
- Center for Students in Recovery
- Student Wellness
- Employee Wellness
- University Emergency Medical Response
Campus Updates
Facilities: Work has begun on the first phase of the Edith and Peter O’Donnell Jr. Athenaeum near the Naveen Jindal School of Management building. Completion of the first phase is anticipated for spring 2024. Construction continues on the UTD station on the new Dallas Area Rapid Transit Silver Line near Northside. It is planned to open by late 2024. As part of its reorganization and expansion, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion has moved into a new suite on the second floor of the Administration Building. A new Passport Acceptance Facility will have its grand opening Sept. 9 in the Student Services Building. The facility, part of the International Center, will be open to all U.S. citizens planning international travel. Appointments can be made on the website. The coffee shop and the technology store at the Visitor Center and University Bookstore have been integrated into the bookstore. In Dallas, work is progressing on the Texas Instruments Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Building, a joint facility for UTD and UT Southwestern Medical Center. The project is scheduled to be completed in 2023. For more information about campus construction, visit the Pardon Our Progress website.
Parking and transportation: A temporary 300-space parking lot will open this fall just south of Lot M West, which has been removed for the construction of the Athenaeum. Parking permits can be purchased online, and parking areas are outlined on this map. There are now 64 locations for parking bicycles next to an academic building or a UTD facility on campus. An additional 57 locations are near campus housing, and all bicycle repair stations have been replaced with new equipment. For help navigating campus, check out UTD’s interactive map. To learn more about the Comet Cruiser bus service, the Comet Cab campus shuttle service and other transportation options, visit the Parking and Transportation website.
Dining: A few dining venues on campus are now open, and the rest will reopen when the fall semester begins. Kalachandji’s Express, which serves a variety of vegetarian and vegan options with Indian flavors, is the newest addition at the Student Union Food Court. Dining Hall West and the Student Union Chick-fil-A have been remodeled with fresh new looks. The Tradecraft Coffee and Tea Bar has expanded its location at the Naveen Jindal School of Management building. Late-night bakery Insomnia Cookies will open this fall at Northside. The Starship food delivery robots are back in full service, and diners can also place orders for pickup with the Boost mobile app. Hours and locations of all the venues can be found on the dining website.
Campus Safety
- UTD Alert Sign-up
- Police
- Crime Prevention
- Emergency Management
- Emergency Preparedness
- Inclement Weather Procedures
- Reporting Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct
- Student AccessAbility
Student Resources
- Financial Aid
- Student Emergency Financial Assistance Program
- Housing
- Undergraduate Education
- Student Success Center
- Student Policies and Standards of Conduct
- Orbit: Keeping New Comets on Course
- Freshman Mentor Program
- Transfer Mentor Program
- Transfer Student Services
- Graduate Education
- Graduate Student Assembly
- International Center
- International Students and Scholars Office
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Living Our Values
- Galerstein Gender Center
- Multicultural Center
- Intercultural Programs
- Military and Veteran Center
- Peer Advisors for Veteran Education
- Graduation Help Desk
- Career Center
- Other Resources and Tools
Online Education
- Educational Technology Services
- UTD eLearning
- Getting Started with eLearning
- Online Learning for Students
- Online Learning for Faculty/Instructors
- Accessibility Resources in Distance Education
- Remote Work Resources
- Microsoft Teams
- Office 365 Training
- Student Computer Checkout Availability
- Distance Education Resources (Library)
- eLearning Helpdesk
- Office of Information Technology Help Desk
Faculty and Staff Resources
- Human Resources
- Employee Resource Groups
- Living Our Values
- UT System Policies
- UT Dallas Policies
- Compliance
- Academic Senate
- Staff Council
- InterCom newsletter
- Other Resources and Tools