• Most comprehensive university in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, offering 97 bachelor’s, 101 master’s and 49 doctoral degree options
• Among top national universities that are “leading the pack” in innovative changes, according toU.S. News & World Report America’s Best Colleges 2010
• Nationally recognized programs in business, the arts and engineering, among others
• One of Texas’ largest universities with a growing enrollment of more than 36,000 students
• Course transfer system UNT’s u.select system is an online student and academic advisor resource. The tool displays transfer course equivalency information and allows users to submit online planning guides for all of UNT’s majors
• Selected one of America’s best colleges in the West by The Princeton Review

Why choose UNT?

• Get more, pay less – UNT has been named one of America’s 100 Best College Buys® for 14 consecutive years.
• Earlier graduation – Graduate faster and start earning sooner by taking 15 hours per semester. All full-time* undergraduate students pay about the same tuition/fee rate regardless of how many hours they take.
• Transfer, Phi Theta Kappa and Honors Transfer scholarships – for qualified students
• Vibrant atmosphere — with students representing 145 nations and 46 states
• Thousands of classes – choose day, evening, weekend, off-campus or online
• Convenience – commute, rent an apartment near campus or live in a residence hall, some offering living learning communities for transfer students

* Enrolled in 12 or more semester credit hours

Attributes of UNT

• Highest quality — by offering accredited degree programs and many that are nationally recognized
• Great location — with the atmosphere of a small college town just minutes from Dallas and Fort Worth
• Easy transfer of credits from community colleges or other universities
• Outstanding faculty teach most upper-level classes (not assistants)
• Wireless access in most campus buildings and free laptop checkouts at two libraries
• 3,500 on-campus jobs (and thousands more nearby) allow you to work and attend school
• Affordable cost — the quality of a private university with a state-assisted price tag
• Multiple transportation options allowing you to ride free to class on the UNT Shuttle or the Denton County Transportation Authority’s Commuter Express or organize a carpool

Expand your horizons

• 65 research and service centers – get hands-on experience alongside professors and graduate students
• Honors College – for motivated and talented students who desire intellectual growth and academic excellence
• Study abroad – go overseas for a semester or an academic year, choosing from more than 100 universities in 45 countries
• National Student Exchange – study at another U.S. university while paying UNT tuition and fees for up to one academic year
• Internships and Cooperative Education – work in a supervised position, possibly earning course credit — all co-op positions are paid; internships may be paid or unpaid
• Ethnic enrichment – experience the cultural wealth of the university through dozens of programs and events

Currently attending a Dallas County community college?

If you transfer from a Dallas County community college before earning your associate’s degree, the Reverse Transfer Credit Agreement allows the hours earned at UNT to apply toward your associate’s degree. UNT will send your transcripts to the community college once you have completed the required courses and have at least 60 total credit hours. For more information, contact the admissions office at 800-868-8211.

Already have an Associate of Applied Science degree or other training?

UNT features two interdisciplinary Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences programs that combine vocational, technical or applied specialized course work with general education courses. Most courses taken to earn an A.A.S. degree or as part of military or vocational training can apply toward the B.A.A.S. degree. Alumni of the program have careers in business, education, industry and public service, among others.

Facts about UNT

• Thriving students – UNT leads Texas in the number of students named Goldwater Scholars in math and science. Our students compete successfully for other prestigious national scholarships
• Eight Pulitzers– Journalism alumni have been honored with the profession’s top award. Alumni also hold top government and corporate positions. Read more about famous UNT alumni
• Forensic science – UNT has the only accredited undergraduate program in the state
• Excellent library – largest library system in the region with almost 6 million cataloged items and a nationally recognized digital library program
• Active campus – Students participate in 300 organizations and attend a variety of concerts and events
• Online degree audit system — helps you stay on track for graduation and prepare for advising appointments

On-campus resources

• Transfer Center — provides you a peer mentor to ensure a successful transition to UNT
• Student Services — includes counseling, disability accommodation, health and wellness services, legal services, study skills development and tutoring
• Rec center — $31 million student facility includes two pools, weight and cardio areas, aerobics rooms, climbing wall, jogging track, soccer gym, etc. It’s like having an automatic health club membership
• Student Money Management Center — award-winning facility provides workshops and confidential counseling to help you manage your finances
• Veterans Center — a one-stop resource center that locates necessary services for you as a veteran
• Eagle Alert — our emergency contact system alerts you by phone, e-mail and text message of an emergency or campus closing
• Child care assistance — receive financial aid to help you pay your child care provider through the Child Care Access Means Parents In School program

Admission to UNT

The fastest, most efficient way to apply for admission to UNT is to fill out the ApplyTexas Application online.

Transfer Admission Requirements
Number of Hours
Fewer than 30 college hours	30 to 44 college hours	More than 44 college hours
Prerequisites
Graduation from an accredited high school. Minimum college 2.5 GPA (4.0 system) and eligible to return to institution(s) attended	Minimum college 2.25 GPA (4.0 system) and eligible to return to institution(s) attended	Minimum college 2.0 GPA (4.0 system) and eligible to return to institution(s) attended
Official transcripts
From each college or university attended and from your high school	From each college or university attended	From each college or university attended
Entrance exam
SAT or ACT scores must be submitted. The writing section of the SAT or ACT is not a requirement for admission to UNT, but is highly recommended. Score required for admission is based on position in high school graduating class: Top 10%: Submit score Next 15%: Minimum 950 SAT (combined critical reading + math) or 20 ACT 2nd 25%: Minimum 1050 SAT (combined critical reading + math) or 23 ACT 3rd 25%: Minimum 1180 SAT (combined critical reading + math) or 26 ACT	Not required	Not required

 

Scholarship and financial aid information

Scholarship applications: The UNT Texas Transfer and Phi Theta Kappa Scholarships are offered to eligible students on a first-come, first-served basis until funding is spent. No application is necessary. For the Honors Transfer Scholarships, complete the General Academic Scholarship application by March 1. Admission to UNT is required for all scholarship consideration.

Financial aid applications: To receive first consideration for awards, complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid online by March 31 for the fall term; Aug. 15 for the spring term; Feb. 15 for the summer term.

Seeing is believing

The best way to find out what UNT offers you is to take a student-guided tour. Offered yearlong, tours can be reserved online.

Take a campus tour.
Call 940-565-4104 to schedule.

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