s t u d e n t g o v e r n a n c e a n d o r g a n i z at i o n s
Wading your way through
thousands of students on
a sprawling campus can be
a disorienting experience,
but Student Governance
and Organizations
(SGO) will help you find solid ground. Whether it’s
through Activity Fair Days, student organizations, or
departmental programming, SGO offers a variety of
ways to get involved.
CONTACT The University of Texas at Arlington
The Office of Student Governance and Organizations
E.H. Hereford University Center
300 West 1st Street, Suite B120
Arlington, TX 76019
(T): 817-272-2293
(F): 817-272-7352
uta.edu/sgo
mavorgs.uta.edu
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SOMETHING FOR EVERYONEConnect to the campus community through SGO’s programming
areas. Whether you want to enhance your leadership skills,
serve civically, engage in the community, or become a mentor,
SGO has got you covered.
SGO will orient you to the many avenues
for involvement on campus, lead you to
discounts, and keep you up-to-date on the
latest Maverick organization resources.
Annually, we award students and organizations for being all-
around amazing Mavericks with an awards ceremony, scholarships,
and our program assistance funds. With all the great candidates to
choose from, it’s a tough job — and we’re glad we get to do it.
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Program assistance Funds A Student Congress initiative, the Program Assistance
Fund is awarded to student organizations for
educational on-campus programming and travel to
regional or national conferences.
alPha Phi omega service scholarshiP This scholarship provides financial assistance to those
who help others and recognizes the volunteer efforts
of those who fulfill the service principles of Alpha Phi
Omega National Service Fraternity.
student organization awards We are proud to honor the organizations that have
shown excellence in serving their members and the
University community. The student organization
include outstanding student organization, most spirited,
best example of teamwork, outstanding contribution to
the greater community, and student organization advisor
of the year. Visit www.uta.edu/studentgovernance for
more information.
student congress Student Congress is UT Arlington’s elected
representative for the entire student body. Members
serve as the major link between students and the
administration and work to implement change at
UT Arlington, solicit concerns, and propose resolutions
to solve problems. www.uta.edu/sc
student organizationsWith more than 300 student organizations,
UT Arlington makes it possible for almost any student
to get involved in the life of the University. Student
organizations are categorized as professional, social,
honorary, recreational, religious, international, political,
service, or special interest. Learn more at
www.uta.edu/organizations
uta-hosts!HOSTS! is a mentoring program that individually
matches new students with returning UT Arlington
students by major. The mentor serves as an
informational resource to the new student to aid in his
or her adjustment to University life. To apply to be a
mentor or to receive a mentor yourself, visit
www.uta.edu/hosts.
Freshmen leaders on camPus Freshmen Leaders on Campus provides selected first
year students with a supportive environment that aids
in the transition to college life and offers leadership
development opportunities. www.uta.edu/floc
uta ambassadorsThe ambassadors serve as the official student hosts of
UT Arlington under the direction of Mr. and Ms. UTA.
The group maintains and promotes new and old campus
traditions; increases awareness of UT Arlington’s
services, programs, and activities to students and the
surrounding community; and establishes and
strengthens pride and passion for UT Arlington on
and off campus. www.uta.edu/ambassadors
graduate student senate The Graduate Student Senate is the official
representation for graduate students at UT Arlington.
Members are appointed to serve on numerous
University committees, ensuring graduate students a
voice in the community. www.uta.edu/gss
Members of Graduate Student
Senate serve on more than
20 University committees.All Student Governance programming is housed at E.H. Hereford University Center, Suite B120, 817-272-2293.
activity Fair dayActivity Fair Day is one of your first opportunities to
get connected to UT Arlington student organizations
and departments. Activity Fair Day brings in an average
of 200 organizations and departments each semester.
Visit mavorgs.uta.edu for more information.
camPus electionsHeld every fall and spring, campus elections allow
you to elect those who represent the student body in
a variety of capacities. If you are looking to make an
impact at UT Arlington, voting on campus leadership
is a great way to do it. For information on open
positions, visit www.uta.edu/studentgovernance
or call 817-272-2293.
maverick discount ProgramThe Maverick Discount Program at UT Arlington
creates opportunities for businesses to connect with
the University community. The program offers local
businesses and national brands a vehicle for offering
discounts on products and services to UT Arlington
students, faculty, staff, members of the Alumni
Association, and members of the Parent and Family
Association. For more information, visit
www.uta.edu/maverickdiscounts.
mavorgsMavOrgs (CollegiateLink) is the platform that SGO uses
to centralize, organize, and promote student involvement
opportunities on campus. Essentially an organization
hub for our student organizations, MavOrgs allows
student groups to more effectively communicate with
group members, maintain an active roster, post photos
and organizational information, and much more. For
additional information on services provided by MavOrgs
or to set up an account, visit mavorgs.uta.edu and log in
using your NetID and password.
mavorgs newsletterConnect with Student Governance and Organizations
by receiving the newsletter. It includes announcements
on upcoming events and programs, and information on
organizational opportunities. To subscribe, visit
www.uta.edu/studentgovernance.
Student Congress created
and passed 32 resolutions
in the 2011-2012 school year.