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The University of Texas at Arlington

Graduate Business Services

Current Student Frequently Asked Questions

How do I change my name, mailing address or phone number?

Complete the Form and submit to the Graduate School. The address is The University of Texas at Arlington, Office of Graduate Studies, Box 19167, Davis Hall Room 333, Arlington, TX 76019-0167. The fax number is 817.272.1494.

How do I view my GMAP(Graduate Maverick Academic Progress)?

To review the GMAP, sign into MyMav and select student center. Under academic history, select degree progress and then for the report type select ‘Grad Mav Academic Progress’. This will load your GMAP.

If I am having trouble getting into my email, what do I do?

Contact the OIT Help Desk.

If I have specific questions about my GMAP, who do I contact?

Contact your Graduate Advisor for specific questions concerning your GMAP.

What grade point average do I have to maintain?

Students must have a B (3.0) or better grade-point average on all coursework undertaken while in Graduate School and have a B (3.0) or better grade-point average in courses needed to satisfy degree requirements by the end of the semester in which they intend to graduate. Students must be in good academic standing by the end of their final semester in order to receive an advanced degree or certificate from UT Arlington. In the Graduate Catalog, refer to the section “Courses Not Providing Graduate Credit” for an explanation of courses that do not provide graduate credit and will not be used to determine academic standing or to satisfy degree requirements. Only courses completed with a grade of A, B, C, or P can satisfy graduate degree or certificate requirements. However, courses in which grades of D or F are earned will affect a student's grade-point average.

Do I have to declare a specialization in my MBA?

You are not required as an MBA student to have a specialization.

If I want to declare my MBA specialization, what do I do?

Complete the GMAP (Graduate Maverick Academic Progress) Review/Change Request Specialization/Substitution Form and submit it to Graduate Business Services. Our address is 701 S. West Street, Suite 107, Arlington, TX 76019-0376. The fax number is 817.272.5799.

How do I apply for a dual degree?

Complete the request to change Graduate Program Form and submit to the Graduate School. The address is The University of Texas at Arlington, Office of Graduate Studies, Box 19167, Davis Hall Room 333, Arlington, TX 76019-0167. The fax number is 817.272.1494. You will also need to contact Graduate Business Services to begin the process of preparing the dual degree programs of work.

I want to change to a different graduate program, what do I do?

Students wishing to change graduate major, program or degree level (master’s or doctoral classification) from the one in which they are enrolled currently or in which they were enrolled during their most recent semester at UT Arlington must initiate the change by completing the “Request for Change of Graduate Program or Degree Level” Form Students intending to change majors should consult the Graduate Advisor of the new program regarding program admission and degree requirements before completing this form. Similarly, students wishing to change degree level should submit the request after discussing the matter with the appropriate graduate advisor.

I need to take a leave of absence, what do I need to do?

A student may apply for a Leave of Absence by first filling out the Form in order to respond to exceptional circumstances that will prevent him or her from meeting the continuous enrollment requirement. A Leave of Absence will be granted only for good cause, such as health-related issues, major financial or employment issues, pregnancy, childbirth, child care, elder care or other significant family concerns, or other major personal circumstances that interfere with a student's ability to undertake graduate study. Leaves are granted for up to two long semesters. Students returning from leave as scheduled will be automatically readmitted and will not be required to submit an application or pay any application fees. Students who do not return at the end of their approved Leave of Absence must reapply for admission by published application deadlines, pay all relevant evaluation fees, and are not assured of readmission to the University. During the time of the leave of absence, the student may not use University facilities or resources, receive an assistantship or fellowship, or continue academic work with the faculty. Time taken on an approved Leave of Absence will not count against degree completion time limits.

The Leave of Absence is first submitted to your Advisor.

I want to file a petition to withdraw from the University, what does this entail?

Students must be in good academic standing. A student who wishes to withdraw (resign) voluntarily from the University may do so by withdrawing from all graduate courses prior to and up until the point of time corresponding to two-thirds of the duration of the semester or term. The exact date of the deadline is provided in the Academic Calendar available at http://www.uta.edu/uta/acadcal. After this deadline has passed, a graduate student enrolled in a graduate course is not permitted to withdraw or to selectively drop courses. In exceptional cases, however, a graduate student may request to withdraw after the 12th week of class by obtaining a Petition to Withdraw Form and submitting it to their Advisor. (Students should use the special Petition to Withdraw for this purpose and not the Petition form used for other types of requests.) If the petition is not approved, the student remains responsible for all coursework requirements. Therefore, students should not discontinue class attendance or course assignments unless they have been notified in writing that the Dean of Graduate Studies has approved the petition. Students who are in their first academic semester are not eligible to submit a Leave of absence.

To start the petition to withdraw process, obtain the signature and current grade from each professor with whom you are enrolled. Once you have each required signature, the petition then must go to your Advisor. Your Advisor will submit the petition to Graduate Business Services for further processing. Students should not discontinue class attendance or course assignments unless they have been notified in writing that the Dean of Graduate Studies has approved the petition.

I want to enroll in an online course but I am not an Online MBA Student?

First, you will need to get permission by using the Request to Take Online Courses Form. On a space available basis, students may be eligible to take the courses that are offered as a part of the Online MBA program. First preference for enrollment in online courses will be given to students who are admitted into the Online MBA program. Students who need a course in the graduating semester will be given preference over those scheduled to graduate in a future semester.

Who can I talk to if I have questions about my GMAP and want to check that I’m still on schedule to graduate?

You can talk with your Advisor or you can ask Graduate Business Services to check your GMAP. Use this Form to request a review of your GMAP. Fax or scan and email the form to Graduate Business Services at change@uta.edu.

How do I enroll for an undergraduate class?

To register for an undergraduate class, all students except Accounting Students, will complete the Undergraduate Course Registration Form. Accounting Students will request their undergraduate courses through their Advisor. Remember this will not be used towards your degree unless approved by your advisor but will count in your overall GPA.

Are all these forms mentioned above available online?

You will find all forms relevant for current students at this link.