Cinemark College Assistance Program

The Cinemark College Assistance Program provides all eligible Cinemark team members the opportunity to secure their first bachelor’s degree, an online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences with several concentrations to choose from, at a discounted rate from the University of North Texas.

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How it works

As a full-time eligible team member, including service center and region office employees, managers and assistant managers, with at least one year of service with Cinemark, you are eligible for an annual tuition coverage benefit for up to 15 online credit hours each year at UNT.

You also will be able to take advantage of additional federal and institutional financial aid to assist you with books and supplies and additional hours above the 15 credit hours the Cinemark College Assistance Program provides for each year. The Cinemark College Assistance Program tuition and fee discount will be coordinated with any other financial aid and scholarships offered to you for the award period. UNT has financial aid counselors who can help you through the process.

UNT custom-designed Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences online concentrations

The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (B.A.A.S.) degree program at UNT accepts and builds on a technical/applied degree from an accredited community or technical college and/or military academic credits. A skilled advisor will help you select concentration areas that will complement your prior educational and work experience and guide you toward future career goals.

UNT designed six four-year B.A.A.S. degree program concentrations, specifically for Cinemark employees. Four of these concentrations, Business Management, Communications, Consumer Experience Management and Project Management, will be available for Fall 2019, with all six available starting in Spring 2020.

  • Business Management
    Builds skills in management concepts, understanding the individuals in organizations, understanding the legal framework of managing people, and exploring business ethics.
  • Corporate Training and Learning Technology
    Builds skills in personal development, how to create and implement training and development, organizational development and, leadership and team building.
  • Communications
    Build skills in oral and written communication, nonverbal communication, learning how to communicate to approach conflict, and the role of communications in organizations.
  • Consumer Experience Management
    Builds skills on creating effective consumer experiences, event management, managing a diverse workforce, and sustainable merchandising strategies.
  • Project Management
    Builds skills on mastering key concepts and techniques for project managers, community development and collaboration, organizational culture and how managers can reach certain goals, and quality control.
  • Marketing
    Builds skills in the foundations of marketing in an organization, understanding of advertising management, metrics for marketing decision making, and retailing principles and practices to best manage consumers’ experiences and expectations.
  • Business Management
    Builds skills in management concepts, understanding the individuals in organizations, understanding the legal framework of managing people, and exploring business ethics.
  • Corporate Training and Learning Technology
    Builds skills in personal development, how to create and implement training and development, organizational development and, leadership and team building.
  • Communications
    Build skills in oral and written communication, nonverbal communication, learning how to communicate to approach conflict, and the role of communications in organizations.
  • Consumer Experience Management
    Builds skills on creating effective consumer experiences, event management, managing a diverse workforce, and sustainable merchandising strategies.
  • Project Management
    Builds skills on mastering key concepts and techniques for project managers, community development and collaboration, organizational culture and how managers can reach certain goals, and quality control.
  • Marketing
    Builds skills in the foundations of marketing in an organization, understanding of advertising management, metrics for marketing decision making, and retailing principles and practices to best manage consumers’ experiences and expectations.

How to apply

Follow these steps to take advantage of the Cinemark College Assistance Program
  • Become a partner - Not a current Cinemark employee? Join the team and become benefits eligible. Apply Online Now
  • Explore degree options - Learn how an Applied Arts and Sciences degree can help you reach your educational goals and move ahead in your career.
  • Request information - Complete this form and a UNT dedicated advisor will reach out to you to learn about transfer credits, details on the degree concentrations, financial aid, and next steps after being admitted. Request Information
  • Apply to UNT - Your dedicated UNT advisor will provide you with specific instructions for applying for this program. Classes for Spring 2020 start January 13, 2020.
  • Complete your FAFSA - The Free Application for Federal Student Aid is available to be completed for consideration of additional funding sources over 15 credit hours each year. Go to fafsa.ed.gov to get started.
  • Collect Documents - In preparation for being admitted, begin to collect all official transcripts from all prior institutions of higher education, workforce training credits, and/or military credits.

Support at UNT

Online tutoring

UNT provides a number of tutoring resources online that are free and available to all online students.

Visual Schedule Builder

This tool was designed to assist students in planning their academic schedule. It allows you to graphically view schedule options based on the courses and offering times that work best for you.

University Libraries

UNT’s library system, with 7 million in cataloged holdings in six facilities, is designated a major research library by the U.S. Department of Education. The UNT Libraries provide a number of services for distance students.

Writing Center

The UNT Writing Center offers free writing tutoring to all students (including online students) in all disciplines and at all stages of their academic careers.

Online counseling resources

UNT offers a variety of counseling resources online including mental health and wellness, eating disorders, career counseling and study skills.

Career Center advising

Distance students may email or set up telephone appointments with a Career Advisor to talk directly with them about career choices and opportunities.

Online tutoring

UNT provides a number of tutoring resources online that are free and available to all online students.

Visual Schedule Builder

This tool was designed to assist students in planning their academic schedule. It allows you to graphically view schedule options based on the courses and offering times that works best for you.

University Libraries

UNT’s library system, with 7 million in cataloged holdings in six facilities, is designated a major research library by the U.S. Department of Education. The UNT Libraries provide a number of services for distance students.

Writing Center

The UNT Writing Center offers free writing tutoring to all students (including online students) in all disciplines and at all stages of their academic careers.

Online Counseling Resources

UNT offers a variety of counseling resources online including mental health and wellness, eating disorders, career counseling and study skills.

Career Center Advising

Distance students may email or set up telephone appointments with a Career Advisor to talk directly with them about career choices and opportunities.

Request information

Have questions about enrollment, degree programs, or financial aid? Ask your dedicated advisor.

Employee Information Request

What Cinemark Employees Are Saying

"I think this is a great opportunity for someone who has already completed some college but has got caught up in pursuing their work goals and life. The process was super easy to go through and the UNT Counselor has been more than helpful."

"This process has been amazing! Everyone is so eager to help you that response times are impressively fast."

"…my counselor, answered all of my questions, walked me step-by-step through the next stages, and helped me map out my curriculum long-term. After one call, I know what classes will be needed, how many of my previous credits transfer, and what courses will be available in the upcoming semester."

"I’m so excited about this program because I wanted to get my BAAS but financially, it was going to be too difficult to do. But with Cinemark’s help and due to me already having college credit, I can obtain my degree almost completely free of charge!"

"The UNT advisor has been absolutely wonderful answering my questions in a timely manner and providing answers that have my best interests in mind."

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