2007-2008 Academic Calendar
Dates subject to change at any time by official action of UNT.
See essc.unt.edu/registrar for final dates and times. Register online at my.unt.edu.
The fall semester begins the 2007-08 academic year. Summer dates below are for 2008.
| Classes | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classes begin. | Aug. 27 | Jan. 14 | May 12 | May 12 | May 12 | June 2 | June 2 | July 7 |
| Session ends. | Dec. 14 | May 9 | Aug. 8 | May 29 | July 3 | July 3 | Aug. 8 | Aug. 8 |
During the summer term/semester, classes meet four days a week, Monday through Thursday, with Fridays free, unless otherwise indicated. Evening and weekend classes are also available.
Admissions
| Undergraduate | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last day for all undergraduate students new to UNT to submit undergraduate admission application for regular registration.¹ | June 15 | Dec. 3 | May 9 | May 9 | May 9 | May 15 | May 15 | June 30 |
| No applications for undergraduate admission will be accepted after this date. | Aug. 20 | Jan. 7 | May 9 | May 9 | May 9 | May 30 | May 30 | July 3 |
¹Any undergraduate applications received after this deadline must be accompanied by all official transcripts and test scores. These students must meet the stated admission requirements and will register during late registration and pay a late registration fee. Individual exceptions to the stated undergraduate admission requirements cannot be considered after this date.
| Graduate | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last day for all graduate students new to UNT and all former graduate students (those who have not been enrolled at least once during the 12 consecutive months prior to the semester for which they are seeking admission and/or who have received a degree from UNT since their last enrollment) to submit graduate admission application for regular registration.² | July 15 | Nov. 15 | May 1 | May 1 | May 1 | May 15 | May 15 | June 15 |
| No applications for graduate admission will be accepted after this date. | Aug. 17 | Jan. 4 | May 9 | May 9 | May 9 | May 23 | May 23 | July 2 |
²Graduate applications received after this deadline must be accompanied by all official transcripts. Graduate students who submit applications after this date, if accepted, will register during late registration and pay a late registration fee. All graduate applicants to the Department of Behavioral Analysis; Department of Biological Sciences; College of Business Administration; Department of Computer Science and Engineering; Department of Counseling and Higher Education; Department of Criminal Justice; Department of Educational Psychology; Department of English; Department of Learning Technologies; School of Library and Information Sciences; Department of Philosophy; Department of Psychology; Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences; Department of Teacher Education and Administration and the College of Visuals Arts and Design should refer to college/departmental information in the Graduate Catalog for additional admission deadlines.
Graduate Change of Major
| GRADUATE | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last day for graduate students to request change of major in the graduate dean’s office prior to registration. | July 15 | Nov. 15 | May 1 | May 1 | May 1 | May 15 | May 15 | June 15 |
Registration and Tuition
Beginning freshmen new to UNT register during new student orientation.
| Registration | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early registration. See Schedule of Classes for details. | Apr. 2- July 30 |
Oct. 22- Nov. 21 |
Mar. 31- Apr. 28 |
Mar. 31- Apr. 28 |
Mar. 31- Apr. 28 |
Mar. 31- Apr. 28 |
Mar. 31- Apr. 28 |
Mar. 31- June 16 |
| Payment deadline for early registration. | July 31 | Dec. 4 | Apr. 29 | Apr. 29 | Apr. 29 | Apr. 29 | Apr. 29 | June 17 |
| Schedule revision for all early-registered students who completed payment arrangements. | Aug. 13- Aug. 23 |
Dec. 31- Jan. 10 |
May 7- May 9 |
May 7- May 9 |
May 7- May 9 |
May 7- May 30 |
May 7- May 30 |
June 26- July 2 |
| Orientation registration for all undergraduate students new to UNT who attended orientation. | Aug. 23 | Jan 10 | May 2 | May 2 | May 2 | May 30 | May 30 | July 3 |
| Registration for continuing students, any undergraduate students who missed orientation and transfer registration, and for new and former graduate students. | Aug. 20- Aug. 23 |
Jan. 7- Jan. 10 |
May 8- May 9 |
May 8- May 9 |
May 8- May 9 |
May 28- May 30 |
May 28- May 30 |
July 1- July 2 |
| Late registration. Fee required. See Schedule of Classes for details. | Aug. 24, Aug. 27- Aug. 29 |
Jan. 11, Jan. 14- Jan. 16 |
May 10- May 12 |
May 10- May 12 |
May 10- May 12 |
May 31 - June 2 |
May 31 - June 2 |
July 3- July 7 |
| Second installment of tuition due. | Sept. 28 | Feb. 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Final installment of tuition due. | Nov. 2 | Mar. 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
New Undergraduate Student Orientation
Orientation is required for beginning freshmen new to UNT. Pre-orientation sign-up and fee required. Those students who do not attend Orientation may not be allowed to enroll. For additional information about orientations listed below, see www.unt.edu/orientation or contact the Office of New Student and Mentoring Programs at (940) 565-4198.
Fall 2007
- June 10-12, Sun.-Tues., Session 1
- June 13-15, Wed.-Fri., Session 2
- June 24-26, Sun.-Tues., Session 3
- June 27-29, Wed.-Fri., Session 4
- July 10-12, Tues.-Thurs., Session 5
- July 18-20, Wed.-Fri., Session 6
- July 22-24, Sun.-Tue., Session 7
- Aug. 20-21, Mon.-Tues., Session 8
Spring 2008
- Jan. 8, Tues., 8 a.m., Main Auditorium, or
- Jan. 9, Wed., 8 a.m., Main Auditorium
Summer 2008: SUM, 3WK1, 8WK1
- May 2 , 8 a.m.
Summer 2008: 5WK1, 10WK
- TBA, 8 a.m.
Summer 2008: 5WK2
- TBA, 8 a.m.
New Undergraduate Transfer Orientation
Early Eagle Transfer Orientation
Orientation is required for undergraduate transfer students new to UNT. Pre-orientation sign-up and fee required. students who do not attend Orientation may not be allowed to enroll. See www.unt.edu/orientation.
Fall 2007
- March 30 , Fri.
Spring 2008
- Dec. 7, Fri.
Transfer Experience
For transfers with fewer than 30 hours. Pre-orientation sign-up and fee required. students who do not attend Orientation may not be allowed to enroll. See www.unt.edu/orientation.
Fall 2007
- June 13-15, Wed.-Fri.
- July 10-12, Tues.-Thurs.
Transfer Orientation
For transfer students new to UNT. Pre-orientation sign-up and fee required. students who do not attend Orientation may not be allowed to enroll. See www.unt.edu/orientation.
Fall 2007
- May 4, Fri., Drive-In Session 1
- June 1, Fri., Drive-In Session 2
- June 22, Fri., Drive-In Session 3
- July 6, Fri., Drive-In Session 4
- July 27, Fri., Drive-In Session 5
- Aug 3, Fri., Drive-In Session 6
- Aug. 22, Wed., Drive-In Session 7
New Graduate Student Orientation
Orientation for new graduate students in all degree programs and new non-degree students.
Fall 2007
- Aug. 23, Thurs., 4-6 p.m., Lyceum, University Union
Spring 2008
- Jan. 10, Thurs., 4-6 p.m., Lyceum, University Union
New Undergraduate International Student Orientation
Orientation program for all new undergraduate international students. Mandatory online orientation and document check in.
Fall 2007
- Aug. 20, Mon., 8:30 a.m., Eagle Student Services Center, Room 255
Spring 2008
- Jan. 7, Mon., 8:30 a.m., Eagle Student Services Center, Room 255
Summer 2008: SUM, 3WK1, 8WK1
- May 8-9, Thurs.-Fri., 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Kendall Hall, Room 103
Summer 2008: 5WK1, 10WK
- May 28, Wed., 10 a.m., Kendall Hall, Room 102
Summer 2008: 5WK2
- July 1-2, Tues.-Wed., 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Kendall Hall, Room 103
New Graduate International Student Orientation
Orientation program for all new graduate international students. Mandatory online orientation and document check in.
Fall 2007
- Aug. 20, Mon., 1:30 p.m., Eagle Student Services Center, Room 255
Spring 2008
- Jan. 7, Mon., 8:30 a.m., Eagle Student Services Center, Room 255
Summer 2008: SUM, 3WK1, 8WK1
- May 8-9, Wed.-Fri., 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Kendall Hall, Room 103
Summer 2008: 5WK1, 10WK
- May 28, Wed., 10 a.m., Kendall Hall, Room 102
Summer 2008: 5WK2
- July 1-2, Tues.-Wed., 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Kendall Hall, Room 103
New Faculty Orientation
Orientation for new faculty. Departmental and divisional meetings should not be scheduled at this time.
Fall 2007
- Aug. 21, Tues., 12 noon, University Union and Aug 22, Wed., 9 a.m., University Union
Teaching Assistants and Teaching Fellows Orientation
Orientation program for all Teaching Assistants (TA) and Teaching Fellows (TF). New TAs and TFs must attend.
Fall 2007
- Aug. 23-24, Thurs.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lyceum, University Union
Spring 2008
- Jan. 10-11, Thurs.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lyceum, University Union
Schedule Changes
| Schedule Change | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student-requested schedule changes may be made during add/drop. | Aug. 27- Aug. 31 |
Jan. 14- Jan. 18 |
May 12 | May 12 | May 12 | June 2 | June 2 | July 7 |
| Last day for change of schedule other than a drop. | Aug. 31 | Jan. 18 | May 12 | May 12 | May 12 | June 2 | June 2 | July 7 |
| Payment deadline for additional tuition and fees resulting from add/drop. | Aug.31 | Jan. 18 | May 13 | May 13 | May 13 | June 5 | June 5 | July 10 |
| Last day for refund for any course dropped. Note: If all courses for the semester are dropped, see Schedule of Withdrawal Refunds. | Sept. 10 | Jan. 28 | May 15 | May 13 | May 15 | June 5 | June 5 | July 10 |
| Beginning this date a student who wishes to drop a course must first receive written consent of the instructor. | Sept. 11 | Jan. 29 | May 29 | May 14 | May 21 | June 6 | June 12 | July 11 |
| Last day for change in pass/no pass status. | Oct. 5 | Feb. 22 | June 20 | May 15 | June 3 | June 12 | June 25 | July 17 |
| Last day to drop a course or withdraw from the university with a grade of W for courses a student is not passing. After this date a grade of WF may be recorded. | Oct. 5 | Feb. 22 | June 20 | May 15 | June 3 | June 12 | June 25 | July 17 |
| Beginning this date instructors may drop students with a grade of WF for nonattendance. | Oct. 8 | Feb. 25 | June 23 | May 16 | June 4 | June 13 | June 26 | July 18 |
| Last day for a student to drop a course with consent of the instructor. | Oct. 30 | Mar. 25 | July 11 | May 22 | June 12 | June 25 | July 15 | July 30 |
| Last day for an instructor to drop a student with a grade of WF for nonattendance. | Nov. 21 | Apr. 18 | July 30 | May 22 | June 12 | June 25 | July 15 | July 30 |
| Last day to withdraw from the semester. Process must be completed by 5 p.m. in the Registrar’s Office. | Nov. 21 | Apr. 18 | July 30 | May 22 | June 12 | June 25 | July 15 | July 30 |
| Beginning this date a student who qualifies may request a grade of I, incomplete. See “Grading System” in the Academics section of the appropriate catalog. | Nov. 12 | Apr. 7 | July 23 | May 23 | June 13 | June 26 | July 22 | July 31 |
Schedule of Withdrawal Refunds
Dates are subject to change. See essc.unt.edu/saucs for current information.
| Refund | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last day for refund for any course dropped. | Sep. 10 | Jan. 28 | May 15 | May 13 | May 15 | June 5 | June 5 | July 10 |
| Last day for 100 percent refund. | Aug. 25 | Jan. 12 | May 10 | May 10 | May 10 | May 31 | May 31 | July 5 |
| Last day for 80 percent refund. | Sept. 3 | Jan. 19 | May 19 | May 12 | May 14 | June 2 | June 9 | July 7 |
| Last day for 70 percent refund. | Sept. 10 | Jan. 28 | May 28 | — | — | — | June 17 | — |
| Last day for 50 percent refund. | Sept. 17 | Feb. 4 | June 5 | May 13 | May 20 | June 3 | June 25 | July 8 |
| Last day for 25 percent refund. | Sept. 24 | Feb. 11 | June 16 | — | — | — | July 3 | — |
| Last day for any partial refund of tuition upon withdrawal. | Sept. 24 | Feb. 11 | June 16 | May 13 | May 20 | June 3 | July 3 | July 8 |
Housing
| Housing | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residence halls open. Check in day. (Check with housing for opening times.) | Aug. 19 | Jan. 9 | May 10 | May 10 | May 10 | May 31 | May 31 | July 5 |
| Housing payment due. | Sept. 1 Oct. 1 Nov. 1 Dec. 1 |
Jan. 15 Feb. 15 Mar. 15 Apr. 15 |
May 12 | May 12 | May 12 | June 2 | June 2 | July 7 |
| Residence halls close. Check out day. | Dec. 14 | May 9 | Aug. 8 | May 29 | July 3 | July 3 | Aug. 8 | Aug. 8 |
Important Dates
| Important Date | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session starts. | Aug. 27 | Jan. 14 | May 12 | May 12 | May 12 | June 2 | June 2 | July 7 |
| 12th class day (for fall/spring), or equivalent for summer sessions. | Sept. 10 | Jan. 28 | May 28 | May 13 | May 20 | June 5 | June 11 | July 10 |
| Midsemester. | Oct. 16 | Mar. 5 | June 19 | May 19 | June 9 | June 17 | July 3 | July 22 |
| Pre-Final Week. | Dec. 1- Dec. 7 |
Apr. 26- May 2 |
— | — | — | — | — | — |
| Final Examinations. | Dec. 8- Dec. 14 |
May 3- May 9 |
Aug. 8 | May 29 | July 3 | July 3 | Aug. 8 | Aug. 8 |
| Session ends. | Dec. 14 | May 9 | Aug. 8 | May 29 | July 3 | July 3 | Aug. 8 | Aug. 8 |
| Term/semester ends. | Dec. 14 | May 9 | Aug. 8 | Aug. 8 | Aug. 8 | Aug. 8 | Aug. 8 | Aug. 8 |
| Commencement. | Dec. 15 | May 10 | Aug. 9 | Aug. 9 | Aug. 9 | Aug. 9 | Aug. 9 | Aug. 9 |
Undergraduate Graduation Application Deadline
Note: Degree plans should be checked prior to the semester of graduation.
Fall 2007
- Last day to file undergraduate degree application for December 15, 2007 graduation is September 17, 2007.
Spring 2008
- Last day to file undergraduate degree application for May 10, 2008 graduation is February 4, 2008.
Summer 2008
- Last day to file undergraduate degree application for August 9, 2008 graduation without a late fee is June 2, 2008.
- Last day to file undergraduate degree application for August 9, 2008 graduation with a late fee is July 1, 2008. Candidates will be required to pay a late fee.
Graduate Graduation Deadlines
Note: See appropriate registration dates. Graduate students must be enrolled in thesis/dissertation the semester the thesis/dissertation is filed in the graduate school.
| Graduate Deadline | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last day to file graduate degree application for graduation without a late fee. | Sept. 21 | Feb 15 | May 23 | May 23 | May 23 | May 23 | May 23 | May 23 |
| Foreign Language Proficiency Examination administered to graduate students. Applicants must make arrangements in the foreign language department office at least one month prior to scheduled exam. | Oct. 4 | Feb. 21 | — | — | — | June 5 | — | July 10 |
| Last day to file graduate degree application with late fee. No applications will be accepted after this date. | Oct. 12 | Mar. 7 | June 6 | June 6 | June 6 | June 6 | June 6 | June 6 |
| Last day for master’s and doctoral candidates to complete foreign language requirement for degree. | Oct. 26 | Mar. 28 | July 7 | July 7 | July 7 | July 7 | July 7 | July 7 |
| Last day for master’s and doctoral degree applicants for graduation to file original defended copy of thesis or dissertation in graduate dean’s office and deliver DMA tapes. | Oct. 26 | Mar. 28 | June 23 | June 23 | June 23 | June 23 | June 23 | June 23 |
| Last day for departments to report to the graduate dean's office the results of final comprehensive examinations for all graduating master’s students and remove grades of I in all required courses for graduate degree. | Oct. 26 | Mar. 28 | July 7 | July 7 | July 7 | July 7 | July 7 | July 7 |
| Last day for master’s and doctoral degree applicants for graduation to return the final corrected copy of previously filed thesis or dissertation based on the changes required by the graduate reader after the initial submission of the defended paper. | Dec. 7 | May 2 | Aug. 1 | Aug. 1 | Aug. 1 | Aug. 1 | Aug. 1 | Aug. 1 |
| Last day to apply for graduation for subsequent semester if filing defended copy of thesis or dissertation this term (deadline below). | Oct. 26 | May 28 | June 23 | June 23 | June 23 | June 23 | June 23 | June 23 |
| Last day for graduation applicants completing all requirements for master’s degree with thesis or doctoral degree to file defended copy of thesis or dissertation in graduate dean’s office to avoid registration requirement for subsequent semester. Student must have applied for graduation (deadline immediately above) prior to filing defended copy and must be enrolled in thesis or dissertation hours this term. | Dec. 7 | May 2 | Aug. 1 | Aug. 1 | Aug. 1 | Aug. 1 | Aug. 1 | Aug. 1 |
Events and Holidays
Fall 2007
- August 24, 2007 — 11 a.m. — New Student Convocation, UNT Coliseum
- August 27, 2007 — Classes begin
- September 3, 2007 — Labor Day – No classes
- September 11, 2007 — 7:45 a.m. — General faculty/staff convocation, Silver Eagle Suite, University Union. Continental breakfast served at 7:15 a.m.
- Sept. 21-23, 2007 — Family Weekend
- Oct. 27, 2007 — Homecoming
- November 22-23, 2007 — Thanksgiving – University closed
- December 15, 2007 — Commencement
Spring 2008
- January 14, 2008 — Classes begin
- January 21, 2008 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – University closed
- March 17, 2008 — University closed
- March 17-23, 2008 — Spring Vacation – no classes
- April 4, 2008 — University Day (North Texas Day)
- April 11 , 2008 — Honors Day
- May 10, 2008 — Commencement
Summer 2008
- May 12, 2008 — Classes begin, SUM, 3W1, 8W1
- May 26, 2008 — Memorial Day – University closed
- June 2, 2008 — Classes begin, 5W1, 10W
- July 4, 2008 — Independence Day – University closed
- July 7, 2008 — Classes begin, 5W2
- August 9, 2008 — Commencement
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