Researchers including faculty, staff or students, who use live vertebrate animals in research, research training, experimentation, teaching, biological testing or for other related purposes must have approval of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC). No projects involving live vertebrate animals, either funded or non-funded may take place without the approval of the IACUC. 

The University of Texas at Arlington complies with the NIH Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and employs trained staff to work in the University vivarium. Safeguarding the welfare of animals in research and related activities is of prime concern to The University of Texas at Arlington and shall be a responsibility of persons at all levels, including faculty, staff and students. All such personnel will be held accountable for actions or lack thereof related to the care and use of laboratory animals in research activities. It is the policy of this University to maintain appropriate review of procedures for the humane care of laboratory animals.

No animal may be purchased, housed or used for research or related activities without the approval of the IACUC. The IACUC is charged with reviewing and approving or disapproving all research activities at UTA involving the use of animal subjects. No such projects may begin without the approval of the IACUC.

Pets are not allowed on campus. Do not house any vertebrate pets on UTA property.

Please contact Animal Care Facility Manager for ACF SOPs.