The University of North Texas requires the State of Texas "Common Application for Freshman Admission" and the "Common Application for Transfer/Transient/Readmit." All new undergraduate applicants should use these forms. The appropriate application form is available from the Office of Admissions, P.O. Box 311277, Denton, TX 76203-1277 (the form may be submitted electronically [www. applytexas.org]). A printable copy of the form may also be downloaded from the College for Texans web site (www.CollegeforTexans.com/choosing/commonapp.htm). Letters of inquiry should note status as a new student, graduate or undergraduate, permanent resident alien or international student. All non-U.S. citizens who are seeking undergraduate enrollment and who hold permanent resident alien status in the United States apply through undergraduate admissions.
Download International Students Online Application. See below for additional information on International Student Application.
Prospective students should apply as early as possible. All necessary credentials, such as application forms, all official transcripts, required entrance test scores, etc., must be on file in the Office of Admissions (undergraduate) by the following deadlines to be evaluated and processed for admission and enrollment at UNT (applications received after these deadlines will be subject to a late registration fee).
Spring semester 2003 December 2, 2002
May mini-mester 2003 May 8, 2003
First summer term 2003 May 14, 2003
Second summer term 2003 June 27, 2003
Fall semester 2003 June 16, 2003
Any applications received after the above deadlines must be accompanied by all official transcripts and required test scores for evaluation. The prospective student must meet the stated admission requirements and must register in late registration and will be subject to a late fee. No applications for admission by individual review can be accepted after these dates. No applications for fall 2002 will be accepted after Friday, August 16; no applications for spring 2003 will be accepted after Friday, January 3. All new undergraduate students enrolling must comply with state law and university policies concerning the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) as described in the Academics section of this publication.
Contact the Office of Admissions for more information at (940) 565-2681, (800) UNT-8211, Dallas&-Forth Worth metro (817) 267-3731, or by e-mail at undergrad@unt.edu.
As of Fall 2002, all previous regularly admitted students will not need to re-apply for admission. Please contact the Registrar's Office for an update form if you have not enrolled at UNT at least once during the 12 consecutive months prior to the semester you wish to return. All students previously admitted as transient, summer visitor, special student, or for dual credit must first contact the Office of Admissions for clearance to re-enroll.
The Office of Admissions coordinates all university wide admissions policies and procedures for undergraduate programs. Those programs with admission requirements in addition to the one for the general university are listed below. Students should consult that section of the catalog for specific requirements.
All applicants new to the University of North Texas must pay a $40 (U.S. citizens and permanent resident aliens) or $50* (all others, i.e., international students) non-refundable admission application fee. The fee must be paid in U.S. dollars.
Admission applications will not be processed until after the application fee is received. Admission decisions will not be made after all academic credentials are received and evaluated.
Contact the Office of Admissions for more information at (940) 565-2681, (800) UNT-8211 (868-8211), Dallas-Forth Worth metro (817) 267-3731, or by e-mail at undergrad@unt.edu.
* The application fee was under review at the time this publication went to press. Contact the Office of Admissions for the correct fee for 2003-2004.
Applicants who graduated in the top 10 percent of their high school class shall be admitted automatically to the University.
*Note: All applicants to the University of North Texas must submit SAT I or ACT scores. Applicants in the top 25 percent not scoring at least 950 SAT I or 20 ACT and all applicants admitted by individual review, regardless of rank in class or test scores, will be required to register for and successfully complete the course PSYC 1000, Psychology of Personal and Academic Effectiveness, during their first semester at UNT and/or participate in other programs as may be required.
High school seniors who plan to attend UNT should take entrance examinations at least five months before enrollment dates. See high school counselor for more information or write: The College Board ATP, P.O. Box 592, Princeton, NJ 08540; or ACT, P.O. Box 168, Iowa City, IA 52243-0168.
1. be ranked in the top quarter of their class;
2. have a strong B average;
3. have completed 3 units of English and 2 units each of solid mathematics, social science and natural science;
4. present minimum combined recentered SAT I score of 1180 or ACT composite of 26;
5. submit letters from high school counselor or principal recommending early admission;
6. submit a letter from parents or guardians stating they approve of early admission; and
7. arrange an interview in the Office of Admissions.
Under this program, high school seniors may be enrolled concurrently at UNT through coordination with the UNT Director of Admissions and the high school.
High school seniors who plan to attend UNT should take entrance examinations at least five months before enrollment dates. See high school counselor for more information or write: The College Board ATP, P.O. Box 592, Princeton, NJ 08540; or ACT, P.O. Box 168, Iowa City, IA 52243-0168.
1 UNT applicants should take entrance exams at least two months before admission deadline date. See high school counselor for information. The SAT score requirements shown above reflect the April 1, 1995, recentering of the SAT I by The College Board.
2 A transient student is an undergraduate student who enrolls at UNT for one long semester only (fall or spring). A summer visiting student is an undergraduate student who enrolls at UNT for either or both summer terms with the intent of returning to the home institution upon completion of summer studies. If a transient (or visiting summer) student decides to continue at UNT after the first semester, the student must meet all normal admission requirements. Because of federal laws and immigration requirements, international students are not eligible to enroll at UNT as transient students. (Summer visiting students must reapply each summer that enrollment is sought.)
3 In May, 2001, the University of North Texas Board of Regents approved the above policy for the admission of new freshmen for the 2002 fall semester and beyond. Students who do not meet the requirements for automatic or regular admission should refer to the section titled "Admission by Individual Review" in the Admission section of the Undergraduate Catalog for more information.
4 All freshman applicants to UNT must submit SAT I or ACT scores. Applicants in the top 25 percent not scoring at least 950 SAT I or 20 ACT, and all applicants admitted by individual review regardless of rank or test scores, will be required to register for and successfully complete the course PSYC 1000 (Psychology of Personal and Academic Effectiveness) during their first semester at UNT, and/or participate in other programs as may be required.
The State of Texas requires, through the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP), that all undergraduate students take a test over reading, writing and mathematical skills prior to enrolling for college-level credit at Texas public institutions, unless the students meet the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's exemptions in accordance with Texas law (Texas Education Code, S.501.306). By state law, failure to take the TASP test will prevent the student from enrolling in collegiate level courses. Students will be placed in remediation for any section failed. Students who have not passed all sections of the TASP test may not enroll in upper-division courses where the completion of such courses would give the student 60 or more semester credit hours. Enrollment in lower division courses is allowed. For additional TASP information, call the UNT TASP Office at (940) 565-4403. The TASP test cannot be used in admissions decisions at UNT, but is necessary for adequate preregistration advising.
Additional concurrent admissions programs are currently under development. Contact the Office of Admissions for further information.
Until the TAMS class with which the student originally entered has graduated, enrollment in UNT courses (outside of the academy) will be considered only if all published UNT Early Admission program requirements and procedures are met. This includes successful completion of junior year studies and a letter of recommendation from the academy dean. Should high school graduation be achieved elsewhere, the standard admission process would apply. Applicable freshman and/or transfer requirements for regular admission would need to be satisfied.
For additional information, write to the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, University of North Texas, P.O. Box 305309, Denton, TX 76203-5309.
To take advantage of this option, you must request it prior to your first enrollment at UNT. You must report and submit all of your college transcripts with your application for admission. You must also complete and submit a Fresh Start request form. Hours excluded under the Fresh Start option may still be used to claim exemption from the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP).
Contact the Office of Admissions for more information at (940) 565-2681, (800) UNT-8211 (868-8211), Dallas&-Fort Worth Metro (817) 267-3731, or by e-mail at undergrad@unt.edu.
UNT evaluates credit only from generally recognized accredited academic institutions. Applicants must submit records of all accredited institutions attended, even if they do not wish to transfer the credit to UNT.
Transfer students with fewer than 30 transferable semester hours of college work must meet the entrance requirements listed above for high school graduates, have a minimum 2.5 grade point average (4.0 grading system) and be eligible to return to any institution attended.
Transfer students with no less than 30 and no more than 44 transferable semester hours must:
Transfer students with more than 44 hours of college work must:
Transfer applicants who do not meet the above requirements for regular transfer admissions should refer to the section titled "Admission by Individual Review for Freshmen or Transfer Students" in the Admission section of this catalog for more information. All transfer applicants admitted by individual review will be required to register for and successfully complete the course PSYC 1000 - Psychology of Personal and Academic Effectiveness during the first semester at UNT, and participate in other programs that may be required.
The admissions office determines acceptable transfer credit from other institutions. The student's academic dean determines applicability of the credit to a degree program.
The admissions office provides, along with the acceptance notification letter, a copy of the evaluated official transcript(s) from the other institution(s) of higher education. This evaluation of course credit reflects accepted transfer credit as well as credit that has not been accepted in transfer.
If UNT does not accept lower-division course credit earned by a student at another Texas public institution of higher education, UNT shall give written notice to the student and the other institution that the transfer of the course credit is denied. UNT shall also provide written notice of the reasons for denying credit for a particular course or set of courses at the request of the other institution.
A student may dispute the denial of credit by contacting a designated official at either UNT or the other institution.
The two institutions and the student shall attempt to resolve the transfer of the course credit in accordance with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board rules and/or guidelines. If the transfer dispute is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student or the institution at which the credit was earned within 45 days after the date the student receives written notice of the denial, UNT shall notify the commissioner of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of its denial and the reason for the denial.
The commissioner of higher education or the commissioner's designee shall make the final determination about a dispute concerning the transfer of course credit and give written notice of the determination to the involved student and institutions.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall collect data on the types of transfer disputes that are reported and the disposition of each case that is considered by the commissioner or the commissioner's designee.
If UNT has cause to believe that a course being presented by a student for transfer from another school is not of an acceptable level of quality, UNT will first contact the other institution and attempt to resolve the problem. In the event that the two institutions are unable to come to a satisfactory resolution, UNT may notify the commissioner of higher education, who may investigate the course. If its quality is found to be unacceptable, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board may discontinue funding for the course.
Students are encouraged to plan all course selections at the community/junior college as far in advance as possible. Proper planning and use of the UNT Course Equivalency Guide and the UNT degree plan information will maximize the transfer of credit to UNT. Additionally, UNT participates in the Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) to facilitate the transfer of credits. For additional information regarding transfer evaluation information, contact the Office of Admissions.
Any student transferring directly from a Texas public community college to UNT shall have the same choice of catalog designating degree requirements as the student would have had if the dates of attendance at the university had been the same as the dates of attendance at the community college.
See "Graduation under a Particular Catalog" in the Academics section of this catalog.
The admissions office determines acceptable transfer credit from other institutions based on evaluation of course content as described in the catalogs of those institutions and in consultation with appropriate academic units at UNT as necessary for clarification. Transfer credit may only be received for course work completed at an accredited institution of higher education. Transfer credit from other institutions will be converted to semester hours and a 4.0 grading system for evaluation purposes as appropriate. The student's academic dean determines applicability of the credit to a degree program. Students seeking the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) should refer to the special provisions of the respective BAAS degree programs.
Students who have begun residence work at UNT and who have attained junior standing may, only with the prior written approval of their academic dean, enroll in and transfer hours from approved two-year colleges.
Factors that may assist in determining academic readiness under the individual review provision may include, but are not limited, to the following:
Consideration for admission by individual review can occur only if the applicant has submitted all required credentials, letters of recommendation,* essay, etc., and, if required, scheduled an interview with an admissions officer prior to the published deadline for admission application.
New UNT students who have fewer than 30 hours of transfer credit, excluding non-traditional credit, who are admitted via individual review and have less than a 2.0 grade point average will be placed on academic alert. Other transfer students with 30 or more hours of transfer credit who are admitted via individual review are placed automatically on academic probation if their transfer cumulative grade point average falls below 2.0. See "Transfer Student" in the Admission section of this catalog for a statement of the current minimum entrance requirements for transfer students. To avoid academic suspension, transfer students admitted on academic probation must make a grade point average equal or exceeding the minimum for the appropriate classification as shown in the Table of Minimum Academic Requirements (See the Academic section of this catalog).
The University of North Texas encourages both freshmen and transfer students who do not meet all admission requirements to discuss admission by individual review with a UNT admissions officer.
A limited number of admissions may be granted to students who do not satisfy the admission standards but who have demonstrated some exceptional talent. These students must have the approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs or a designee of the Vice President.
All students admitted by the individual review process, regardless of rank in class or test scores, are required to register for and successfully complete PSYC 1000 (Psychology of Personal and Academic Effectiveness) during their first semester at UNT, and/or participate in other programs as may be required.
For more information, contact the Office of Admissions.
* Letters of Recommendation: Beginning freshmen who are pursuing admission by individual review should submit letters of recommendation from their high school counselor and two of their teachers. Transfer students who are pursuing admission by individual review should request letters of recommendation from two of their college instructors and their college academic adviser. All letters should address the student's academic ability and preparedness for university level study.
If a transient or summer visiting student later decides to continue at UNT, the transient or summer visiting status ends and all admission requirements for a beginning transfer student (see "Transfer Students") must be met prior to the second enrollment at UNT. All students previously admitted as a transient or summer visitor must first contact the Office of Admissions for clearance to re-enroll. If a student originally applies as a regular transfer student and is academically rejected for admission, the student cannot change application status to transient or summer visiting.
Because of federal laws and immigration requirements, international students are not eligible to enroll at UNT as transient or summer visiting students.
See "Orientation" in the Admissions section of this catalog for additional information.
International students should contact the International Admissions and Advising Center (www.international.unt.edu/isa).
UNT applicants should apply at least eight months before the anticipated enrollment date and should arrange to have test scores and transcripts in the International Admissions at least 90 days before the enrollment date. Verification of credentials also may be required. If transferring from any college or university, applicants must meet all normal UNT transfer admission requirements as determined and evaluated by the International Admission office. Specific requirements are detailed below.
UNT will not issue immigration documents for student visas until all admission credentials and financial support documents have been received and approved. For more information, see the International Student Information booklet available from International Admission, Kendall Hall, Room 170. A fee* is required each for IELI applicants and for UNT applicants. Application for both IELI and UNT, therefore, requires two fees*. Applications will not be processed if the non-refundable fee is not submitted with the International Student Application for Admission form.
Application forms may be requested by e-mail (international@unt.edu) or through the web site (www.international.unt.edu/).
* The application fee was under review at the time this publication went to press. Contact the Office of Admissions for correct fee for 2003-2004.
1. Apply for admission to UNT using the International Student Application for Admission and pay the fee*.
* The application fee was under review at the time this publication went to press. Contact the Office of Admissions for correct fee for 2003-2004.
2. Establish English language proficiency. UNT requires non-native speakers of English to submit evidence of English language proficiency. The chart "English Language Proficiency Minimum Requirements" shows acceptable measures and scores.
3. Submit official transcripts (and degree certificates if a degree was earned) in the native language with English translations.
a. Students who have never attended a college or university must submit official high school records with above average grades.
b. Students who have attended a college or university for less than one year must submit official high school records and official university records from each institution attended.
c. Students who have attended a college or university for more than one year must submit official college or university records from each institution attended. Students with fewer than 30 semester hours of transfer credit must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher. Students with 30-44 semester hours of transfer credit must have a grade point average of 2.25/4.0. Students with 45+ semester hours of credit must have a grade point average of 2.0/4.0.
4. Proof of available financial resources as specified on the International Student Application for Admission. (This item is required only of students on F-1 or J-1 visas.)
5. Graduate applicants should consult the current UNT Graduate Catalog for additional requirements for their specific degree program.
IMPORTANT: Students who have completed 12 years of primary and secondary school plus a 3-year bachelor's degree are eligible for bachelor's degree admission only and must complete the UNT bachelor's degree before becoming eligible for master's level admission.
Students who do not pass all three sections of the TASP test must take remediation courses in the subject area(s) of the test not passed until they pass all sections of the test.
International Studies and Programs offers a required remediation course for non-native speakers of English: TASP Writing Online for International Students (TWO).
The following policies and procedures pertain to undergraduate students who must take remediation courses mandated by their performance on the TASP test.
1. Students must register for the course mandated by the UNT TASP Office every semester until the student has passed all sections of the TASP test. Required TASP remediation courses may not be postponed to a later semester. A remediation course does not take the place of a TASP score. Undergraduate students must still take and pass all three parts of the TASP test.
2. Students must establish their class schedules so that the TASP remediation course receives first consideration. Participation in this course is the condition for the students' registration for other UNT academic classes.
3. Students may not enroll in classes in the English Department until they have passed the writing section of the TASP.
4. Students must attend and complete their assigned TASP remediation course. TASP remediation courses have a four-absence drop policy. If a student misses four classes, the TASP office will be notified. The TASP Office may administratively withdraw the student from all academic course work if the student is dropped from a TASP remediation course for excessive (four or more) absences.
5. Students who do not pass the TASP remediation course will be enrolled in the same course the following semester unless the student passes that section of the TASP test.
6. Grades for UNT international students in TASP Writing Online for International Students (TWO) will be available at the end of each semester in Kendall Hall 259.
7. If a student enrolled in TWO takes the TASP and passes that section of the TASP, he or she should contact the instructor in the remediation course immediately. If the student is passing the course at that time, he or she may stop attending the course and still receive a passing score, but no refund will be given.
Individuals eligible for this program may be accepted without the required SAT I or ACT test scores only if evidence provided to the admissions office staff suggests the potential of academic success for the individual.
Applicants under the Adult Admission Program must submit an application, application fee, a copy of all high school transcripts and official transcripts of any previous college/university work. Students who are transferring fewer than 30 hours from another college/university also must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average (4.0 grading system) and be eligible to return to any institution attended. Upon review of this information, the admissions office may ask for a written personal statement. A personal interview with the prospective student may also be required at the discretion of the reviewer (see "Admission by Individual Review for Freshman or Transfer Students"). The purpose of the interview is to allow the committee to gain additional information relevant to the admission decision.
Students who are admitted under the provisions of the Adult Admission Program are subject to all other academic and programmatic requirements of the university.
Persons interested in the Adult Admission Program are encouraged to contact the Office of Admissions for further information or to request adult admission consideration.
Freshmen entering in the fall semester are invited and encouraged to attend one of the Freshman Orientation sessions where they receive individual attention and assistance with class scheduling. These sessions are conducted during June, July and August. Freshman Orientation includes campus life sessions, an activities mart, placement testing, academic advising, early teleregistration for classes and completion of the tuition and fee payment process. Generally, seven three-day conferences are planned. A nominal fee is charged for room, meals and administrative costs. All freshmen who do not attend one of the summer Freshmen Orientation sessions must attend the University Academic Orientation.
Fall semester transfer students who have applied by June 15, and who have been accepted prior to July 1 are invited to attend one of two early transfer orientations and teleregistrations in July.
All other new undergraduate students, including transient students, summer visiting students, beginning freshmen who did not attend Freshman Orientation, and transfer students are required to attend a one-day University Academic Orientation preceding regular teleregistration. Academic advising takes place during University Academic Orientation.
New international students are required to attend an orientation conducted by the International Admissions and Advising Center.
All new undergraduate students receive orientation information following acceptance notification.
1. may not be used to reduce the general degree requirement of completing a minimum of 31 semester hours in residence, or the requirement of completing in residence at least 24 of the last 30 semester hours required;
2. may not be used to reduce the general degree requirement of completing at least 24 semester hours of advanced work at UNT;
3. may not be used to reduce the general degree requirement of completing at least 12 advanced hours in the major at UNT;
4. may not be earned in any course the student has previously completed at any university; and
5. may not be earned in any course prerequisite to another course in the same subject for which the student has previously earned credit.
UNT recognizes exam credit in transfer from other accredited institutions within limits outlined above. Scores from exam credits accepted in transfer are not re-evaluated by UNT. Credit by examination cannot be substituted for any grade, including an "F," that you earned for a course in high school, at UNT or at another college or university. The credit you earn through examination will not be included in your grade point average at UNT, but it will be included in your accepted semester credit hours and on your UNT transcript.
Credit and advanced placement may be granted only in accordance with policy and procedures in operation at UNT. Departments that honor the CLEP Subject Examinations, the College Board Advanced Placement Examination or other instruments for granting advanced placement set departmental standards for their use.
Note: The minimum score required for awarding of credit from Advanced Placement is under review and subject to change.
Semester Credit Hours | AP Examinations | UNT Equivalent
The College Board Advanced Placement Examinations are offered in May each year and are administered by The College Board in most school districts. All requests for information should be directed to the Advanced Placement Program of The College Board, P.O. Box 6671, Princeton, NJ, 08541-6671.
Former, continuing and transfer students who wish to have their AP test results applied to their UNT transcript must initiate this process through the Office of Admissions during their first semester enrolled at UNT. (Note: students who fail to initiate the process during their first semester at UNT may still be eligible to receive credit, but may be subject to the standards in place at the time of initiation, rather than those that were current when the test was taken.)
Effective July 1, 2001, CLEP began using a new "common recommended credit-granting score" for all CLEP exams. UNT recognizes CLEP credit recommendations as posted on the official student score report. As CLEP implements this change, UNT will use it.
A student may not earn examination credit for any course failed. All general regulations for credit by examination apply to CLEP credit.
CLEP Subject Maximum Semester Examination Credit Hours
* UNT requires you to sign up for the essay portion as well as the multiple-choice portion of these exams. The essay will be graded by the UNT English department if you earn an acceptable score on the multiple-choice portion. The English department will determine the amount of credit to be awarded.
Students should first consult with the appropriate department about the availability of specific examinations for credit.
Credit by exam is not included in the computation of grade point averages. Information on procedures is available through the office of the student's academic dean.
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