Questions and Answers
What information can be accessed in Galaxy?
What email account should you use to correspond with UT Dallas faculty and staff?
My UT Dallas email account - [email protected]
What is the primary way to apply for financial aid?
Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The Bursar's Office can help students with which of the below issues?
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What are some risks associated with credit cards?
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Census day makes the deadline for which of the following things?
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What services are offered at the Student Success Center?
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How does the Office of Community Standards and Conduct encourage student learning, growth, and development?
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What steps should a student take to maintain academic integrity and avoid academic dishonesty?
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The University has extended its nondiscrimination protections to include what?
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How long is your tuition rate locked for if you choose the guaranteed tuition plan?
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Who can access your student records?
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Comet Families provides which of the below for students' families to connect with the campus community?
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What resources are available if you find yourself or a fellow student overwhelmed or in need of care?
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Consent is not effective if it results from what?
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Which of the following is not part of bystander intervention?
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What services are provided by the UTD Police?
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Where can students sign up for the UT Dallas Emergency Management Notification System?
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As a student at UT Dallas, how can you help with information security?
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What does the Office of AccessAbility provide for students with documented physical, psychiatric, or sensory disabilities?
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What medical services are provided at the Student Health Center?
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What options do UTD students have for transportation?
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What is the UT Dallas mascot?
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How many student organizations exist at UT Dallas?
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How can the campus community connect with Student Media?
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Where can freshmen live on campus?
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What is the name of the student leader whose responsibilities include programming, mediating roommate conflicts, providing on-call coverage, and after-hours presence in the community?
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How do students apply for the Living Learning Communities (LLC)?
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Does a student's major have to correspond with the LLC they apply for?
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What types of services does Road Warriors provide?
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Which statement best describes The University of Texas at Dallas Undergraduate Online Catalog?
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Where can students get their Comet Card?
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Which department maintains students' academic record, including grade, major and preferred name?
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What marks the start of the academic year?
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Who is required to have a bacterial meningitis vaccination before they can register for classes?
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The Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Team develops strategies to address situations involving who?
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How many attempts may a resident student take in the same grade-bearing class before paying a penalty fee equivalent to out-of-state tuition, and what is the maximum number of courses a student may withdraw from?
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What is Comet Voice?
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What platform does the University Career Center use to list job postings for on campus, off campus, full time, part time, and internship opportunities?
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Study Notes
Galaxy Information Access
- Galaxy provides access to various information services.
Correspondence with Faculty
- Use My UT Dallas email account ([email protected]) to contact faculty and staff.
Financial Aid Application
- Apply for financial aid by submitting the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
Bursar's Office Assistance
- The Bursar's Office can assist with a range of student financial issues.
Credit Card Risks
- There are multiple risks associated with using credit cards.
Census Day Deadlines
- Census day marks the deadline for various academic and administrative processes.
Student Success Center Services
- Offers comprehensive services to support student achievement and wellness.
Community Standards and Conduct
- Encourages student growth through adherence to the UT Dallas Student Code of Conduct.
Academic Integrity Maintenance
- Students should follow multiple practices to uphold academic integrity.
Nondiscrimination Protections
- The University’s nondiscrimination protections cover a wide range of categories.
Guaranteed Tuition Plan
- Tuition rate is locked for four years (12 consecutive semesters) under the guaranteed tuition plan.
Access to Student Records
- Access to student records can be granted to parents or guardians under specific conditions.
Comet Families Program
- Provides connections between students’ families and the campus community.
Support Resources
- Various resources are available for students feeling overwhelmed or in need of care.
Consent Validity
- Consent is not considered valid if obtained under certain conditions.
Bystander Intervention
- Involves proactive participation; waiting for help is not part of the strategy.
UTD Police Services
- The UTD Police offer a broad array of services for campus safety.
Emergency Management Notification
- Sign up for emergency alerts via UTDallas.edu/Textme.
Information Security Contributions
- Students can actively contribute to information security through various practices.
Office of AccessAbility Services
- Provides support to students with documented disabilities.
Student Health Center Services
- Offers a range of medical services for students.
Transportation Options
- UTD provides various transportation options for students.
UT Dallas Mascot
- The university's mascot is Temoc.
Student Organizations
- Over 300 student organizations are available at UT Dallas.
Connection with Student Media
- Campus community can connect with Student Media on multiple platforms.
Freshman Housing
- Freshmen can reside in the University Commons residence halls.
Peer Advisors
- Peer Advisors are responsible for programming and community support.
Living Learning Communities Application
- Apply for LLCs through the University Housing application.
LLC Major Requirement
- A student’s major must match the LLC they apply for.
Road Warriors Program
- Engages commuter students with resources and social events.
Undergraduate Online Catalog
- Reflects academic policies and procedures relevant to undergraduate students.
Comet Card
- Students obtain their Comet Card at the Student Services Addition (SSA).
Academic Records Maintenance
- The Office of the Registrar manages students' academic records.
Academic Year Start
- The academic year begins with the Convocation event.
Bacterial Meningitis Vaccination Requirement
- Required for Texas college students under 22 prior to class registration.
Behavioral Assessment and Intervention Team
- Develops strategies for addressing disruptive or harmful student behavior.
Course Withdrawal and Attempt Limits
- Students can take 2 attempts in the same course and withdraw from up to 6 courses without penalty.
Comet Voice Initiative
- A bystander intervention program implemented at UT Dallas.
Job Postings Platform
- The University Career Center utilizes Handshake for job listings.
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