Polaris is your launchpad to success at UT Dallas!

From booking advising appointments to staying on top of important milestones, Polaris puts it all at your fingertips. This portal is the place you should login first to see important messages and tasks from your success team and to manage appointments with your success team members including your academic advisor.

Discover ways to use Polaris

Here are some helpful resources for navigating Polaris.

What is Polaris?

Polaris is the new student portal that brings together the tools, people and information you need to stay on track and be successful in your college career.

Polaris connects you with:

Centralized Access to Your Success Team
All Your Messages, All in One Spot
Keeps You on Track with Assigned Tasks
Easy Access to Essential Campus Resources

Current students will have access to their Polaris Student Portal beginning January 7, 2026. For help with Polaris, current students should contact polarishelp@utdallas.edu.

Getting Started with your Polaris Student Portal

Your Polaris Student Success Portal brings together tools to support your success at UT Dallas. Learn more about getting started with Polaris.

Managing Appointments with your Student Success Team

Your Student Success Team includes your academic advisor and other helpful campus resources. Connecting with your success team is easier than ever in your Polaris Student Portal. Current undergraduate students can create and manage appointments with your Student Success Team. Watch the video to learn more about appointment management in Polaris.

Click a link below for instructions on setting an appointment.

Appointments to Discuss Change of Major

Check the website of the advising office for the School you are switching to for guidance or directly contact their advising office.

All Other Academic Advising Appointments

Undergraduate Students in Programs within:
- Harry W. Bass Jr. School of Arts, Humanities, and Technology
- School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences
- Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science
- School of Interdisciplinary Studies
- School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Undergraduate Students in Programs within:
- School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences
- Naveen Jindal School of Management

Appointments with a Campus Resource

Schedule appointment with a campus resource:
- Academic Bridge Program
- Basic Needs Resource Center
- Comet Support Hub
- Comet Scholar and Chime Scholars
- First Generation Student Programs
- International Center
- Nebula Scholars
- Texas Leadership Scholars Program
- Undergraduate Success Scholars

View and Manage Tasks

Use the Student Portal to keep track of your tasks, stay organized, and manage follow‑up items. View the video or download the instructions to learn how to view and manage your tasks so you can navigate the portal more efficiently.