Undergraduate Catalog

2008-09 Academic Year

Contacts at UNT

Students at the University of North Texas Dallas Campus

Need to get in contact? The Contacts section provides a list of contact information for the schools and colleges, admissions offices, and other offices that you might need to get in touch with. You will find contact information for the housing office, Office of Disability Accommodation, the Career Center, Counseling and Testing Services, Student Health and Wellness Center, and Student Financial Aid and Scholarships—just to name a few.

General University Number

Switchboard 940-565-2000

University Metro Number

Switchboard 940-267-3731

General University Internet Address

www.unt.edu

Online Catalogs, Schedules of Classes and Academic Calendar

www.unt.edu/catalog

Web Registration

my.unt.edu

Campus Tour Information

940-565-4104

Web site: www.unt.edu/visit-unt.htm

Virtual tour: www.unt.edu/virtualtour

Admissions Offices

Office of Admissions (Undergraduate)

Eagle Student Services Center, Room 305
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #311277
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2681
800-868-8211
Fax: 940-565-2408
Ask UNT (web site): www.unt.edu/AskUNT

Admission information, applications and status reports for new undergraduate students (U.S. citizens and permanent resident aliens).

Robert B. Toulouse School of Graduate Studies

Graduate Admissions and Graduate Student Services

Eagle Student Services Center, Room 354
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305459
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2636
888-UNT-GRAD (868-4723)
Fax: 940-565-2141
E-mail: graduateschool@unt.edu
Web site: www.gradschool.unt.edu

Admission information, application and status for new and former graduate students (U.S. citizens and permanent residents).

Schools and Colleges

The academic dean’s office of each college or school handles academic counseling, degree audits, graduation evaluation, adds/drops, concurrent enrollment, incompletes and overloads. All individuals holding a bachelor’s degree should consult with the dean of the Robert B. Toulouse School of Graduate Studies. Additional services are indicated below.

Honors College

Main Departmental Office
Chilton Hall, Room 211
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #310529
940-565-3305
Fax: 940-369-7370

College of Arts and Sciences

Dean’s Office for Undergraduates and Student Advising
General Academic Building, Room 220
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2051
Fax: 940-565-4529
Web site: www.cas.unt.edu

This office also advises students who have not declared a major.

College of Business

Office of Academic Advising and Student Services
Business Building, Room 123
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2110
Fax: 940-565-4640
Web site: www.cob.unt.edu

College of Education

Student Advising Office
Matthews Hall, Room 105
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2736
Fax: 940-565-2728
Web site: www.coe.unt.edu/SAO

The office handles admission to teacher education; teacher certification; degree audit advising; information and assistance with THEA; undergraduate registration and schedule changes; graduation checks; administration of department competency tests; state teacher certification test permission.

College of Engineering

Office of the Dean
Discovery Park, Room A140
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-4300
Advising: 940-565-4201
Web site: www.eng.unt.edu

College of Information

Office of the Dean
Discovery Park, Room E290
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2445
Fax: 940-565-3101
E-mail: slis@unt.edu
Web site: www.unt.edu/slis

For degree audits and graduation applications, students should see the undergraduate advisor.

Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism

Office of the Dean
General Academic Building, Room 102
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2205
Fax: 940-565-2370
Web site: www.jour.unt.edu

School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management

Office of the Dean
Chilton Hall, Room 331
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2436
Fax: 940-565-4348
Web site: www.smhm.unt.edu

Reservations for The Club at Gateway Center student-operated restaurant may be made by calling 940-565-4144.

College of Music

Office of the Dean
Music Building, Room 247
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2791
Fax: 940-565-2002
Web site: www.music.unt.edu

In addition to the above, the college handles instrument, locker and practice room rentals.

College of Public Affairs and Community Service

Office of Student Services
Chilton Hall, Room 289
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-4664
Fax: 940-565-2352
Web site: www.pacs.unt.edu

College of Visual Arts and Design

Office of Student Services
Art Building, Room 111
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2216
Fax: 940-565-4717
E-mail: info@art.unt.edu
Web site: www.art.unt.edu

Robert B. Toulouse School of Graduate Studies

Office of the Dean
Eagle Student Services Center, Room 354
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2383
Fax: 940-565-2141
Web site: www.gradschool.unt.edu

Information regarding graduate admission, general policies, regulations and degree requirements; GRE and GMAT score recording; final approval of graduate degree audits.

General Offices

Academic Readiness

Stovall Hall, Room 117
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-4403
Fax: 940-565-4324

Advising, placement, support and assessment for students enrolled in developmental education to meet Texas Success Initiative requirements. Provides general support for campus undergraduate retention efforts.

The Career Center

Chestnut Hall, Room 103
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2105
Fax: 940-565-4376
Web site: careercenter.unt.edu

Student Employment: Part-time employment listings for on and off campus; job fairs and camp days; customer service training; supervisor conflict assistance.

Career Services: Career and job search resources; job announcements; online job listings; transmission of online resumes to potential employers; job search advising; on-campus interviews with employer representatives.

Cooperative Education and Internships

Marquis Hall, Room 208
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2861
Fax: 940-565-4995
Web site: coop.unt.edu

Student placement in supervised work situations related to fields of study.

Counseling and Testing Services

Chestnut Hall, Room 311
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2741
Computer Based Testing
Gateway Center, Room 140
940-369-7617

Individual and group counseling for career, emotional and personal concerns; interest, aptitude and personality testing; computer-based testing site for GRE, TOEFL and CLEP, plus information and applications for most national admissions tests.

Dean of Students Office

University Union, Suite 320
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2648
Web site: www.dos.unt.edu

General information; non-academic and personal assistance; policy interpretation; social adjustment problems; assistance for Greek Life, Traditions, commuter and non-traditional student services; student activities; and registered organizations information.

Office of Disability Accommodation

University Union, Suite 321
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-4323
TDD access: 940-565-2958 or 940-369-8652

Assistance with provision of auxiliary academic aids for students who request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Institutional Equity and Diversity

Hurley Administration Building, Room 210
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2456
Fax: 940-369-7577

Housing Office

Crumley Hall, West Wing
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2610
Fax: 940-369-8764
Web site: www.unt.edu/housing

Residence hall contracts, payments, room assignments and problems; residence hall disciplinary action and appeals.

UNT-International

Information Sciences Building, 2nd Floor
1155 Union Circle #311067
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2197
Fax: 940-565-4822
E-mail: international@unt.edu
Web site: www.international.unt.edu

UNT-International encourages UNT students and faculty in international education. Provides services to all students, citizens of the U.S. and of other countries, who wish to include an international experience in their education; assists UNT administration, faculty, colleges and departments in the development of international education activities and programs on and off campus; directs and supports activity of six constituent units: Intensive English Language Institute, International Admissions, International Advising, International Welcome Center, Sponsored and Special Programs Center, and Study Abroad Center.

Intensive English Language Institute

Information Sciences Building, 2nd Floor
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2003
Fax: 940-565-4822
E-mail: eva@isp.admin.unt.edu
Web site: www.international.unt.edu/ieli

The IELI provides English instruction to students whose first language is not English: beginning to advanced levels. Small classes focus on writing and communication skills, academic skills, research methods and western style critical thinking modes. Practical, efficient and up-to-date instruction is enhanced through a specialized ESL instructional computer lab.

International Admissions

Information Sciences Building, 2nd Floor
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2442
Fax: 940-565-4822
E-mail: international@unt.edu
Web site: www.international.unt.edu/admissions

The admissions office provides application, admission and status information and advice to new and former undergraduate, graduate and Intensive English Language Institute students.

International Advising

Information Sciences Building, 2nd Floor
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2195
Fax: 940-565-4822
E-mail: internationaladvising@unt.edu
Web site: www.international.unt.edu/advising

The Advising office provides immigration information to undergraduate, graduate and Intensive English Language Institute students, UNT faculty and scholars.

International Welcome Center

Information Sciences Building, 2nd Floor
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-369-8625
Fax: 940-565-4822
E-mail: international@unt.edu
Web site: www.international.unt.edu/welcome

The International Welcome Center provides campus, community and general information, personal assistance, non-academic counseling and support for student activities to all new and continuing international students, scholars, and alumni. The IWC organizes continuing orientation programs, activities, and universitywide events such as the Celebration of World Cultures.

National Student Exchange

Honors College
Chilton Hall, Room 211
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-3305
Fax: 940-369-7370

The Honors College serves as home to the National Student Exchange.

Registrar’s Office

Eagle Student Services Center, Rooms 147 and 209
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2111
Fax: 940-565-4463
Web site: www.unt.edu/registrar

Registration; transcripts; grade reports; academic status information; residency determination for continuing and former students; military waivers; enrollment verification/certification; services for veterans; notary service; and athletic eligibility and graduation.

Sponsored and Special Programs Center

Information Sciences Building, 2nd Floor
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2196
Fax: 940-369-7342
E-mail: aleka@unt.edu
Web site: www.international.unt.edu/sspc

The SSPC tailors programs for UNT and IELI international students sponsored by governments, agencies, businesses, other universities; provides special orientations and personal and academic counseling; reports academic progress to sponsors; and provides direct invoicing for tuition/fees.

Study Abroad Center

Information Sciences Building, 2nd Floor
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2207
Fax: 940-565-4822
E-mail: marybeth@unt.edu
Web site: www.international.unt.edu/sac

The SAC provides individual advising on study abroad opportunities to students and faculty; provides information on summer, semester and year long programs; facilitates international credit transfer; hosts students from other universities; organizes information/orientation for study, travel, work, and volunteer abroad programs and national grants for international study; and provides international ID card and traveler’s insurance information to traveling faculty, staff and students.

Student Accounting and University Cashiering Services

Eagle Student Services Center, Room 105
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-3225
Fax: 940-565-3877
Online assistance: unt.custhelp.com
Web site: www.unt.edu/tuition
Payments: my.unt.edu

Information and assistance regarding tuition and fee charges, waivers, installment payment of tuition and special fees; refunds; returned checks; identification cards.

Student Financial Aid and Scholarships

Eagle Student Services Center, Rooms 134 and 228
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2302
Administrative Staff: 940-565-3901 or 940-565-3902
Fax: 940-565-2738
Web site: www.unt.edu/finaid

Student Government Association

University Union, Suite 320 S
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-3850
Web site: www.unt.edu/sga

Student government; student, faculty and staff directory; Raupe Travel Grants; Eagle’s Nest; Freshman Intern Program.

Student Health and Wellness Center

Chestnut Hall, Second Floor
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2333
Fax: 940-565-4559
Web site: healthcenter.unt.edu

Appointment hours, fall and spring semesters: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.; Friday, 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Appointment hours, summer terms: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 9:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday walk-in clinic (fall and spring semesters only): 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Nurse visit hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Allergy clinic hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Pharmacy located on first floor of Chestnut Hall. A full service lab is available to assist the providers in their diagnosis of patients.

Student Legal Services

University Union, Room 322AA
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
940-565-2614
Fax: 940-369-7251
Web site: www.unt.edu/legal

Legal advice (landlord/tenant, consumer, debt and credit, etc.) for currently enrolled students.

University Police, Parking and Transportation Department

Sullivant Public Safety Center
1700 Wilshire
Mailing address:
Denton, TX 76201-6572
Police Department: 940-565-3000
Fax: 940-369-8788
Parking Services: 940-565-3020
Transportation Services: 940-565-3014
Visitor Information: 940-565-3016

Police protection on a routine and emergency basis; crime prevention program; campus escort service; shuttle bus service; motorist assistance; emergency phone system.

Volunteer Center

University Union, Suite 324
Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305189
Denton, TX 76203-5017
Phone: 940-565-3021
Fax: 940-369-8371
Web site: www.dos.unt.edu

Women’s Center

University Union, Suite 216B

Mailing address:
1155 Union Circle #305187
Denton, TX 76203-5017
Phone: 940-565-3527
Fax: 940-369-7262

University of North Texas Dallas Campus

(UNT System Center at Dallas)
7300 Houston School Road
Dallas, TX 75241
972-780-3600
(*3600 dialing from the Denton campus)

Fax: 972-780-3636
(*3636 dialing from the Denton campus)

General University Internet Address

www.unt.edu/dallas

E-mail: untdallas@unt.edu

Undergraduate Working Catalog

Contacts at UNT

Undergraduate Admissions

(800) UNT-8211
(868-8211) (toll-free)
AskUNT: unt.custhelp.com

UNT Switchboard

(940) 565-2000

Campus Tours

Schedule a tour online
(940) 565-4104