THE UTD MERCURY

Category: Orientation

  • Top UTD Social Media

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    The best way to stay updated with campus news and activities is to be engaged with social media. Here are some of the best UTD accounts to connect with! UTD Official Instagram The main social media account associated with UTD, @ut_dallas on Instagram, is an official account that posts important news and campus highlights. UTD…

  • Social Life and friends

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    Plenty of folks roam around UTD, so socializing can sometimes seem daunting in this vast, uncharted territory. To help out, we’ve put together a list of the top ten ways to meet new people – and possibly your next best friend! 1. Freshman events There are several events specifically designed for the incoming class that…

  • What clubs should I join?

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    This phrase is something you will likely hear all the time, and student organizations are a major contributor to the social scene. But among 456 registered organizations on campus, how do you know which one is the right fit for you? You can divide organizations into endless categories: academic, social, religious, cultural, art & music,…

  • 05 31 21 Orientation Issue

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  • Welcome Wire

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    Dear incoming Comets, It’s been a crazy year and a half. But you already know that: you’ve had to navigate mass quarantines, virtual birthday parties, and Honorlock. And whether you loved or hated online school, returning to in-person education is sure to be an adjustment. Stack that on top of entering a new chapter of…

  • Presidential Letter

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    Dear UT Dallas Class of 2025, Congratulations on your admittance to the University of Texas at Dallas! We are honored to have you join the UT Dallas community as a fellow Comet. Some of you are computer science students interested in graduate school, some of you are business school students interested in entrepreneurship, but regardless…

  • The Great Temoc

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    As you stroll down the vast corridors of UTD, you might catch glimpses of a mysteriously inviting and charismatic, blue-skinned comet gesturing at you from the distance. This comet is UTD’s mascot, the notorious Temoc, and he’s often the focus of ambivalent chatter within the student community. Though you’ll always catch Temoc flashing a dashing…

  • Bucket list

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    Getting involved with school traditions and taking part in some of the things that make UTD special can boost your school spirit and make campus feel like home. Here are some of the must-dos to check off your list during your time at UTD. Have a chance encounter with Temoc Although he often makes an…

  • Feelin’ good

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    After spending 14 months cooped up in our homes and attending class from the comfort of our bedrooms, the thought of going back into the real world can seem scary. On average, it takes 66 days to form a habit – and we’ve definitely spent more than 66 days getting ourselves used to muting ourselves…

  • Academic Assistance

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    UTD’s Student Success Center (SSC) offers a variety of programs to support students in their academic journey. Here is a list of a few: Peer Tutoring Peer Tutoring is offered for select courses on a walk-in basis and sometimes by appointment. The list of supported courses can be found online. The tutors are other students…