opportunities abroad will find information at the International Office.
   The office is located in the Lower Level of the University Center. The telephone number is 817-272-2355.

Office of Multicultural Services
   The Office of Multicultural Services is committed to fostering the full participation of ethnic minorities at The University of Texas at Arlington by helping create an academic, social and cultural atmosphere conducive to the presence and responsive to the needs of African-American, Native American Indian, Mexican-American and Pacific Island students. It is important that prospective students receive orientation to the diverse and numerous offices designed to assist students at the University. While the Office of Multicultural Services is committed to facilitating full participation of ethnic minorities in every aspect of university life, its doors are open to all students at The University of Texas at Arlington.
   Academic assistance services are available to promote a successful learning experience. In addition, seminars and workshops provide leadership training and enhance the social skills and positive self-concepts necessary for successful living. Rich cultural diversity is reflected in the number and variety of minority student organizations on campus.
   The Center for Multicultural Cooperation (CMC) is a comprehensive, campus-wide outreach initiative for attracting, orienting and retaining minority students. The CMC seeks to recruit minority students in various ways, including the utilization of volunteer students and staff recruiters.
   The CMC provides an orientation program for minority students. Students receive a thorough overview on how the campus operates, who to see for a particular problem, and what is required of them if their campus experience is to be successful. The program stresses class attendance, establishing friendships, participating in campus activities and accepting responsibility.
   Also, the CMC works to increase minority student retention by providing assistance with academic preparation, academic advising, cultural activities, sociocultural adjustment, financial resources and faculty/staff recruitment. The CMC views retention as a campus-wide effort involving all aspects of the educational process.
   In summary, the intent of the CMC is to recruit minority students with the goal of graduating minority students.
   The office hours are Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m. For further information, contact Casey Gonzales or Zeb Strong at 817-272-2099 or 817-272-2128.
   The Minority Mentor Project matches freshman and sophomore students with U.T. Arlington faculty and staff to facilitate successful graduation rates. Freshmen or sophomores with fewer than 60 hours should contact the Office of Multicultural Services to participate.

Disabled Student Services
   The Office for Students with Disabilities is charged with the responsibility of ensuring full inclusion of all disabled students in all programs and activities offered at U.T. Arlington. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, all disabled students who require accommodations at U.T. Arlington should contact the director at 817-272-3364 or visit the office, located in the Lower Level of the

E.H. Hereford University Center. Any academic accommodations must originate with the Office for Students with Disabilities.

Department of Recreational Sports
   The Department of Recreational Sports provides a diverse offering of recreational and leisure experiences for students, faculty and staff. More than 80 activities in competitive and recreational areas—team, individual and co-recreational—are scheduled throughout the year. For more information, stop by Room 212 of the Activities Building or call 817-272-3277.

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