The Division of Student Affairs (DSD) ensures sustainable opportunities for student success and development, addresses the diverse needs of all students and encourages lifelong learning to prepare students for global citizenship.
In addition, the division champions the overarching goals of the university by implementing programs essential to realizing UNT’s mission as a “student-centered research university.”
Departments and programs within the DSD include: Career Center, Center for Leadership and Service, Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities, Counseling and Testing Services, Dean of Students, Dining Services, Greek Life, Housing and Residence Life, New Student and Student Success Programs, Parent Programs, Planning and Advancement for Student Affairs, Recreational Sports, Student Activities Center, Student Health and Wellness Center, Student Legal Services, Student Money Management Center, University Union, and the Veterans Center.
For more information call, 940-565-4909.
UNT-International assists all students, citizens of the U.S. and of other countries, who wish to include an international experience in their education. UNT-International assists UNT administration, faculty, colleges and departments in the development and conduct of international education activities and programs on and off campus. UNT-International also directs and supports activity office constituent units. All units are located on the second floor of the Information Sciences Building (e-mail: international@unt.edu; web site: international.unt.edu).
The Intensive English Language Institute provides English and academic skills instruction to students whose first language is not English. Contact: 940-565-2003 or visit international.unt.edu/ieli.
The International Admissions Office assists students with admissions advising. Contact: 940-565-2442 or international@unt.edu or visit international.unt.edu/admissions.
The International Student and Scholar Services Office assists students and scholars with matters related to immigration and maintaining student status. Contact: 940-565-2195 or internationaladvising@unt.edu or visit international.unt.edu/advising.
The International Welcome Center is a “home away from home” for international students. It provides orientation programs and campus and community information and activities. Contact: 940-369-8625 or international@unt.edu or visit international.unt.edu/welcome.
The Sponsored and Special Programs Center tailors programs for UNT international students sponsored by governments, agencies, businesses or other universities; provides special orientations, personal and academic counseling; and reports academic progress to sponsors with direct invoicing for tuition and fees. Contact: 940-565-2196, aleka.myre@unt.edu or visit www.international.unt.edu/sspc.
The Center for Global Learning and Experience (GLE) encourages study experience all over the world. It assists faculty, staff and students with exchanges, Fulbright Programs and travel logistics. GLE hosts exchange students from other countries on the UNT campus. U.S. students wishing to transfer credits from international institutions should contact the GLE for pre-approval. Contact: 940-565-2207 or studyabroad@unt.edu or visit international.unt.edu/gle.
Since 1982, UNT has required all international students to have medical insurance. Consequently, all international students are automatically assessed for the UNT-offered health plan each semester at registration.
There are only three instances when a student may receive a waiver from the UNT-offered health care plan:
1. an international student has a government sponsored plan;
2. an international student has insurance through employment in the U.S.; or
3. an international student has coverage based through the employment of a parent or relative in the U.S.
Students who request an insurance waiver will be required to show proof of coverage that is either government sponsored or provided by a U.S. employer. Supplementary insurance to cover medical evacuation and repatriation will also be required. A waiver will not be granted until such proof is shown.
International students eligible for UNT employee insurance must go to the Human Resources Department to enroll in the insurance program. Human Resources will provide the employee with a verification form that will indicate the employee’s enrollment status. Students must take the form to the Student Health and Wellness Center and complete a waiver request form. If the student is in the mandatory 90-day waiting period, the student will need to purchase short-term insurance from the UNT-offered health plan.
Questions about the UNT-offered health plan or about a waiver from the plan should be addressed to the Student Health and Wellness Center, Chestnut Hall, Room 205 or 940-565-2157.
The libraries serve as an integral component of education and research at the University of North Texas, providing access to more than six million items (print and digital) and a wide range of student- and faculty-centered services.
The Willis Library houses several exceptional collections. The Music Library is one of the country’s largest music collections, with an extensive phonographic disc and tape collection, and the private jazz collections of Stan Kenton, Don Gillis, Whit Ozier and Leon Breeden. The University Archives house the history of the university, oral histories and Texas county records. The Rare Book and Texana collections include an outstanding miniature book collection; the private library of Anson Jones, President of the Republic of Texas; Texas Society of Sons of the American Revolution archive; the Weaver Collection of Juvenile Materials; and examples of important early publishing, printing and binding styles. There is a 24/7 computer lab for students.
The third floor of the Willis Library houses the Federal and State Depository Collection, which includes U.S. and Texas government documents, including the Texas Register. The library has received national recognition for efforts to preserve online government information through the CyberCemetery and participation in the 2008 End-of-Term Harvest of executive materials. The UNT libraries have the distinction of being one of nine archives affiliated with the National Archives and Records Administration.
The Digital Library Collections include the Portal to Texas History, the UNT Digital Library Collections, and UNT electronic theses and dissertations.
The Media Library in Chilton Hall houses a large collection of audiovisual materials, including videos, 16 mm films, and audio CDs. Video-on-demand is provided for curriculum support.
The Library at Discovery Park supports the College of Engineering and the College of Information. There are two library locations: reference assistance and current periodicals, and the library collection of books, bound periodicals and reserves.
The Science and Technology Library in the Information Science Building emphasizes physics, chemistry, biology and psychology and includes an outstanding collection in mathematics.
The Library Annex provides storage for more than 500,000 items. These items are included in the library online catalog and may be requested if needed for research. The annex also houses the preservation and technical services departments.
The libraries provide research and instructional services and support for distributed learning. The libraries have a large number of electronic databases and other materials available for research and instructional use both on and off campus.
Through the libraries’ membership in TexShare, students and faculty may obtain a TexShare card and borrow materials at college, university and public libraries throughout the state of Texas. For materials not owned by the UNT libraries, Interlibrary Loan Services will borrow items from libraries throughout the world.
The UNT libraries are a member of the Center for Research Libraries.
Centralized computing services that support instruction, research and student learning are provided through Academic Computing Services and User Services (ACS/US). ACS/US is a division of the Computing and Information Technology Center and is located in Room 119 of the Information Sciences Building. These services include support for a wide range of research computing platforms, student messaging, training, consulting and a university computing help desk. For more information, visit the web site at www.unt.edu/helpdesk.
In addition to the services directly supported by Academic Computing Services, computer services are also available from the University Libraries and many college, school and departmental computer support centers. Computer networks are installed in all academic departments, providing Internet connectivity. Wireless networking (Eaglenet) is available in most campus classroom buildings and in public buildings such as the University Union and UNT Libraries. Online courses are offered with support from the Center for Distributed Learning using computing systems supported by the Computing and Information Technology Center.
Fourteen general access microcomputer laboratories, housing approximately 700 computers, are available to all students for use of both Windows and Macintosh personal computers. Laser printers are provided in all labs. Approximately 30 additional special-purpose labs serve students in particular disciplines or students living in university residence halls. In addition, all residence hall rooms have network connections, allowing students to have high-speed access to the Internet and the campus network on their own computers.
The Computing and Information Technology Center provides electronic mail to all students via EagleConnect, a web-based e-mail and calendar system. EagleConnect is used as an official communication medium between the university and students. Other Internet services available to students include personal web page publishing and online file storage. Most buildings, including the University Union and libraries, have wireless network access, which is available to enrolled students.
Academic Computing provides support for a variety of microcomputer-based software applications. Site licenses are maintained for microcomputer versions of SPSS, SAS, S-Plus, STATA and Matlab, which provide statistical analysis capabilities.
Several statistical analysis packages, including SAS, SPSS and S-Plus, are provided in many of the general access labs. Academic Computing Services also maintains a multi-node computing cluster to support concurrent execution of long-running user-compiled programs for computation-based research.
Academic Computing serves as a repository for a substantial body of machine-readable data including the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) data archives, Standard and Poor’s COMPUSTAT and the Center for Research in Security Prices’ (CRSP) data sets. The University Libraries also maintain a number of databases and other research materials on CD-ROM servers that are accessible through the campus network.
Consulting and training are provided by Academic Computing to facilitate the use of research and instructional computing facilities by students. A series of short courses is offered each term/semester to allow students to gain the expertise necessary for effective use of campus computer systems and software. A number of computer-based training programs are accessible within student laboratories or via the web (www.unt.edu/training). Experienced consultants are available to assist students with technical problems.
The Computing and Information Technology Center (CITC) operates a campuswide help desk service to provide students with information and help on a variety of computing problems (www.unt.edu/helpdesk).
Also, Benchmarks Online CITC’s newsletter, (www.unt.edu/benchmarks), is published monthly and serves as an excellent resource for current information systems at UNT.
The Center for Achievement and Lifelong Learning provides the administrative structure for continuing education academic programs and public service to meet professional education and career development requirements of adult groups.
Continuing education programs (conferences, seminars, workshops, etc.) for all of the schools and colleges of the university are coordinated by the center. This assistance includes financial planning in accordance with official university procedures; arrangements for housing, food service, meeting space, transportation and audiovisual equipment; and assistance with preregistration and on-site registration.
Continuing education credit is awarded by the center and these records, which are kept on permanent file, are reported to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools as an important part of the accreditation process.
Lifelong learning programs for adults include the Emeritus College and Grandparents University. Emeritus College offers non-credit classes for adults 50 and older. Grandparents University is a three-day program for grandparents and grandchildren (ages 7–12) who take special classes at UNT and stay in the dorm to experience college life.
Numerous minicourses on general interest topics, business topics and GRE/GMAT preparation classes, are offered throughout the year.
The center is responsible for arranging and scheduling the use of university classroom facilities for all off-campus groups and for faculty and staff groups for purposes other than credit classes.
The Center for Achievement and Lifelong Learning is located in Chilton Hall, Room 289. For additional information, call 940-565-2656, visit the web site at call.unt.edu, or write to the director, 1155 Union Circle #310560, Denton, TX 76203-5017.
The Student Activities Center provides organization training and advisement, special events planning, and official registration for all student organizations at the university. For information, call 940-565-3807.
A wide array of clubs and organizations offer UNT students a connection with people of similar and varied interests, and avenues for organized and meaningful service.
Numerous national honor societies offer recognition to the student who exhibits outstanding academic achievements and campus participation. National professional societies and departmental clubs also offer involvement within the academic disciplines.
Still other clubs offer a chance to join in activities with people of mutual interests.
For a complete list of academic, service and social clubs at UNT, contact the Student Activities Center, University Union, Suite 320; www.unt.edu/sa; or call 940-565-3807.
Any UNT student, faculty and staff with a valid UNT ID card can use the Adaptive Computer Lab facilities. Students registered with UNT’s Office of Disability Accommodation (ODA) have preemptive privileges when the lab is full or when specific adaptive equipment is needed. Students are encouraged to visit the lab early in the term/semester and become familiar with equipment and services. The lab has adaptive consultants on duty 60 hours a week for hands-on help and training.
The Adaptive Computer Laboratory is located in the Science and Technology Library in the Information Sciences Building, Room 104. The Information Sciences Building is in the center of campus next to the Hurley Administration Building and across from the Biology Building. To contact the Adaptive Computer Lab, call 940-565-3048, TDD Access through Relay Texas: 800-735-2989, or write to:
Mikal Hensarling, Manager
Adaptive Computer Lab
Computing Center
University of North Texas
1155 Union Circle #305398
Denton, TX 76203-5017
E-mail: mikal.hensarling@unt.edu
The lab may be accessed through the Internet (www.unt.edu/ACSGAL/).
The UNT Alumni Association is dedicated to promoting the University of North Texas by connecting with alumni, friends and current students through programs, scholarships and activities that create awareness and loyalty, and to supporting the ideals of the university. For more information, call 940-565-2834 or e-mail alumni@unt.edu. Visit us at the UNT Alumni Center, Gateway Center, Suite 170, or online at www.UNTalumni.com.
Both the Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreational Sports programs at UNT offer a wide range of opportunities for recreation. Accessible sports facilities include the Pohl Recreation Center, the Waranch Tennis Complex, 12 lighted tennis courts, two swimming pools, four gymnasiums, Fouts Field and the Coliseum. Facilities in the Coliseum include handball and racquetball courts and gymnastics equipment. The Physical Education Building contains handball/racquetball courts.
The Pohl Recreation Center provides facilities for recreational and fitness activities, including a weight room, a climbing wall, an indoor track for walking and jogging, an aquatics area, four gymnasiums and an outdoor pursuits center. The aquatics area includes a lap pool, a spa and a leisure pool (with warmer water than in the lap pool, a vortex, a water channel, underwater seating, a water fountain, benches, zero beach entry, spray tunnel and water curtains, and hydraulic lifts for handicap access). The gymnasium houses four multi-purpose courts for basketball, volleyball and badminton, with one of the multi-purpose courts featuring an indoor soccer arena. The outdoor pursuits center provides outdoor equipment rental and sponsors outdoor adventure trips and clinics.
Also located in the Rec Center are locker rooms, the Sidelines Deli (serving snacks, smoothies, sandwiches and beverages), lounge and seating areas, meeting rooms, two aerobic rooms, lighted outdoor sand volleyball and basketball courts, and the Recreational Sports offices.
Open throughout the day for recreation and fitness opportunities, the Rec Center offers classes in a variety of activities.
The Rec Center is a result of a project initiated by a UNT student group in 1997, which gained momentum through student involvement and was approved through a student referendum in 2000. The Rec Center is funded primarily through the recreational facility fee.
For more information regarding the Pohl Recreation Center’s programs and facilities, contact Recreational Sports in the Physical Education Building, Room 103 or call 940-565-2275. Information is also available through the Recreational Sports’ web site at www.unt.edu/recsports.
The university offers extensive intramural, sport clubs, open recreation and recreational instruction programs to provide students with recreational and competitive opportunities. Any student who pays the recreational facility fee may participate in intramurals through one of three divisions that have men’s, women’s and co-recreational teams: Residence Hall, Greek or Independent. Team sports are arranged on a round-robin basis, and individual and dual sports are set up by elimination tournaments, meets and special events.
The sport club program provides an opportunity for UNT students to compete against other colleges and universities in the Texas area. The clubs include aikido, baseball, billiards, bowling, cycling, fencing, gamers, ice hockey, in-line hockey, ultimate disc, men’s lacrosse, men’s rugby, men’s soccer, men’s ultimate disc, men’s volleyball, racquetball, running, sailing, tennis, triathletes, wake, women’s lacrosse, women’s ultimate disc and women’s volleyball.
The group exercise program offers students exciting aerobic activities for a small fee. Step aerobics, cardio, body sculpting, water aerobics, cycle, cardio kickboxing, mat Pilates, yoga and other classes provide the student with a variety of programs from which to choose. Free noncredit classes are offered, and others require the purchase of a pass.
The outdoor pursuits program offers a 45-foot climbing wall, 10-foot bouldering wall, rental of outdoor adventure equipment, outdoor trips, clinics and workshops.
The aquatics program offers classes such as Learn to Swim-Child, Learn to Swim-Parent/Child, private swim lessons, lifeguarding classes and more.
The fitness program offers fitness assessment, personal training RMR testing, body composition testing and other classes.
The informal recreation program in the Pohl Recreation center is open to all currently enrolled UNT students with a valid UNT ID card who pay the recreational facility fee. Current and retired faculty, staff and their families may purchase memberships. Memberships are also available to alumni. Current and retired faculty and staff employees who are members of the rec center and students with an active rec center membership may sponsor one individual over the age of 18 living in the same residence for membership. Members can sponsor up to two guests per day for a fee. Informal recreation offers drop-in activity in basketball, indoor soccer, handball, racquetball, swimming, badminton, volleyball and more.
A 14,500 square foot weight room is also located in the Rec Center and offers StairmasterTM, treadmills, selectorized weight machines, elliptical machines, free weights and exercise bikes.
The Waranch Tennis Complex, which opened in January, 2005, offers 12 lighted tennis courts and equipment checkout. These courts are home to the Mean Green women’s tennis team and open to all students, faculty and staff, and their guests. For more information about the Waranch Tennis Complex, please call 940-565-4200.
For information concerning hours of operation, call the Member Services Desk at 940-369-8347, the Recreational Sports Office at 940-565-2275, or the 24-hour information line at 940-369-7100, or visit the Recreational Sports’ web site: www.unt.edu/recsports.
Within the Career Center, Student Employment (SE) assists students in their job search by providing employment opportunities both on and off campus year round. Students who have been accepted to UNT and are currently enrolled or who have been enrolled within the previous year are eligible to access services.
Students may learn about on- and off-campus job opportunities through the Eagle Network at careercenter.unt.edu. Job fairs are conducted in early fall and spring for students seeking off-campus employment. Once a student is hired for an on-campus position, the student is eligible to sign up for customer service training in the C.A.S.A. (Creating a Service Attitude) program.
Students may receive more information or learn how to register with the Eagle Network, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. in the Career Center office, Chestnut Hall, Room 103, or by calling 940-565-2105.
Career Services (CS) provides the following services to students in all degree programs and at every degree level, undergraduate, master’s and doctoral.
In-class presentations and guest lectures are offered on career-related topics (including “Resume Writing,” “Job Search Strategies,” “Interviewing Skills” and “What Can I Do With a Major In ...”).
The Career Research Library and Career Computer Lab have publications, corporate portfolios and computer programs to assist students in identifying and exploring career and employment information (employment outlook, salary surveys and employer contact information). It is open to all students and alumni to use in their job search.
Career planning and job search resources can be found at careercenter.unt.edu. These resources assist students and alumni in assessing their career interests, exploring career options and accessing relevant information for making career-related decisions.
Career advisors assist students and alumni in career exploration and research, resume writing, interview preparations, career transitions and general job search strategies through individual advising.
A web-based career services job listings system (Eagle Network) contains current job vacancy announcements from UNT-friendly employers. Students and alumni must formally register with the Career Center in order to utilize this service.
More than 400 employers come to UNT each year to conduct on-campus employee recruiting and on-campus interviews. The Career Center links student and alumni job seekers with hiring professionals. More than 100 school districts and more than 300 business, industry, government and public service employers visit campus annually. Registration for on-campus interviewing is required through Eagle Network.
All services and resources the Career Center offers are provided at no cost.
The Career Center is located in Chestnut Hall, Room 103, and is available by telephone at 940-565-2105 and on the web at careercenter.unt.edu.
The Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities (CSRR) is responsible for addressing student conduct, enforcing university policies and procedures and providing students with the resources necessary to resolve their own personal disputes. The CSRR administers student disciplinary procedures in accordance with the Code of Student Conduct and maintains official disciplinary records. However, emphasis is placed on educating students about their rights and responsibilities as members of the University of North Texas community. In addition, the CSRR seeks to educate the campus community through literature and training about the services it offers. The office provides policy interpretation and rights adjustment as well as handling complaints against students. The CSRR is committed to enhancing students’ competencies as productive citizens and promoting life-long learning and community standards.
The university offers off-campus learning opportunities through the Cooperative Education and Internships Program. Cooperative education experiences are processes of education that formally integrate students’ academic studies with practical experience in paid positions that involve multiple work terms/semesters with participating employers. Through this integration of study and practical experience, students may enhance their academic knowledge, their personal development and their professional preparation. The teaching faculty and on-site supervisors share in the education of cooperative education students.
Alternating term/semester (full-time) and parallel (part-time) positions are available through the program for all undergraduate students and graduate students who have been admitted to a graduate degree program.
The Cooperative Education and Internships Program facilitates internships. Internships usually involve only one term/semester of work related to a major. Requirements for internships vary by academic department, and information regarding them is available through Cooperative Education and Internships.
No more than 12 credit hours for bachelor’s degree candidates and 6 credit hours for master’s degree candidates may be earned through internships or cooperative education courses. Internship or cooperative education credit hours may be applied as part of the major or professional field, as approved supporting courses, as free electives, or as academic credit in addition to degree requirements, as determined by the appropriate academic dean.
The Cooperative Education and Internships Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Cooperative Education (Accreditation Council for Cooperative Education, Stevens Institute of Technology, Castle Point, Hoboken, NJ 07030; 201-216-8228).
For further information, contact Cooperative Education and Internships in person in Chestnut Hall, Room 155; by phone, 940-565-2861; or visit the web site at coop.unt.edu.
The center provides confidential, professional psychological services to currently enrolled students. Individual counseling related to personal, social and emotional concerns; vocational counseling for help with selection of a major field of study or career plan; educational counseling; and marital and premarital counseling are offered at the center. All individual counseling is limited to eight sessions per academic year. Outreach programs and consultation are available for faculty/staff and student groups.
Group counseling is offered at various times in such areas as improving interpersonal skills, stress management, overcoming eating disorders and coping with sexual abuse, among others.
In addition to the vocational interest, aptitude, personality and other tests used in counseling, the center also serves as a national testing center and computer-based testing site for the GRE, CLEP and TOEFL. Information and application forms for various national tests are available in the center’s office.
The center is in Chestnut Hall, Room 311 or call 940-565-2741.
For information or to sign up for computer-based testing, call 940-369-7617 or go by the Gateway Center, Room 140.
Staff members in the Dean of Students Office are available for general counseling or information and assistance with any phase of campus life. In emergency situations (i.e., death in the family) special assistance can be provided to students for either verification or notification of illness, death or other absences or for assistance with medical withdrawals. The Dean of Students Office handles social adjustment problems, and provides personal development opportunities and enrichment activities via a number of sub-units, including the Career Center, the Student Activities Center and Disability Accommodation. For information, call 940-565-2648 or visit Suite 216 in the University Union.
Dining Services at UNT is an award-winning dining program where our motto speaks volumes: it’s about the food!” Whether you are looking to enjoy a meal in one of our resident dining halls or need something quick to-go from one of our convenient retail locations, we have fresh options that will satisfy your hunger.
Students living in residence halls are required to have a 5 or 7 day meal plan. These plans allow you to take advantage of our popular all-you-care-to-eat open dining policy, meaning that you can visit any dining hall, any time it’s open, as often as you wish. Most are open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (M–F) and weekend service is available as well. Both 5 & 7 day meal plans come with Flex dollars, which give students access to all of our retail locations on campus. Flex dollars are a spending privilege that work like a debit card; each time a purchase is made, the money is subtracted from your flex account, and your new total will print at the bottom of your receipt.
Commuter students may purchase the meal plans listed above or select commuter-specific meal plans: 8’s Enough, 1-A-Day, Commuter 80, Commuter 120, Commuter 160, and Declining Balance. Anyone without a meal plan is also welcome at all of our locations as we gladly accept cash and credit for individual meals.
For more information please visit the Dining Services office located in Crumley Hall, Room 132, call 940-565-2462 or visit our website at dining.unt.edu.
The Office of Disability Accommodation (ODA) is the central referral agency and resource clearinghouse for students who qualify for disability accommodations as defined by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. The mission of the ODA is to provide reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids to eligible students by facilitating appropriate adjustments to the classroom and associated learning environments. In order to administer this process, ODA maintains all student disability related medical and psychological documentation and the corresponding accommodation request records. Students who qualify for accommodations are responsible for presenting to their instructor an Accommodation Request Form, which is generated in ODA letterhead and signed by a department official.
ODA staff members are available to counsel and advise students regarding disability related matters and can assist in devising academic success strategies, including referral to other campus and community services. ODA arranges classroom auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters, Computer Aided Real Time Transcriptionists (CART), readers, alternative format textbooks (such as textbooks on tape) and various forms of adaptive equipment and technologies. ODA also houses adaptive testing facilities for administration of course examinations and works closely with academic departments and course instructors in making such arrangements. For more information, call 940-565-4323, TDD 940-369-8652 or 565-2958, or visit Suite 322, University Union.
The University of North Texas offers a selection of undergraduate and graduate courses via distance education that are delivered via the web and videoconference. Off-campus videoconference sites are located around the Dallas–Fort Worth region. Web-based courses can be taken from any location worldwide that has Internet access and the appropriate computer equipment available.
For further information, visit www.UNTeCampus.com.
The UNT Distinguished Lecture Series was organized and chartered as a universitywide program in 2004 with the assistance of the UNT Student Government Association, and the Division of Student Affairs. The series is administered by a committee composed of students, faculty and staff, with a student member serving as chairperson.
The objective of the series is to provide the university and greater communities with a variety of distinguished, world-class lecturers and speakers who will bring significant interest, visibility and added prestige to the University of North Texas. The series is dedicated to complement the educational process and to add significantly to the quality of life for the university community and communities of the Dallas–Fort Worth region. Recent programs have featured former Mexican President Vicente Fox, TV scientist Bill Nye, former Dallas Cowboy Troy Aikman and a debate between Dan Bartlett and Terry McAuliffe.
UNT Eagle Ambassadors are student recruiters/tour guides with various majors and backgrounds who are interested in promoting the university. In addition to conducting well-organized, friendly tours of the university for prospective students, parents and other visitors, Eagle Ambassadors represent the student body at various events for the President’s Office. They also serve as positive role models for prospective students while assisting the Office of Admissions at college nights and at UNT Preview. The Eagle Ambassadors are responsible for operating the information desk in the Eagle Student Services Center.
The program, started in 1998, offers students an opportunity for personal and professional growth. Following a competitive application and interview process, Eagle Ambassadors are trained extensively in UNT history and traditions. These students receive a $2,500 scholarship as well as an hourly wage and are required to maintain a minimum grade point average and full-time student status.
Eagle Alert is an automated system that allows UNT administrators to notify the campus community by phone in the event of an emergency. Eagle Alert sends voice and text messages to phones of everyone with an active EUID account who has registered with the system.
To register, students should log on to my.unt.edu and click on the Eagle Alert banner to provide and update their contact information.
UNT has designated e-mail as an official form of communication between the university and students. UNT provides e-mail accounts, accessible at my.unt.edu, to all students registered at the university with no special fee imposed for those accounts. Students are automatically assigned e-mail accounts and are given computer storage for a reasonable volume of mail. Students are responsible for reading their e-mail frequently enough to receive important communications from the university.
The term facilities describes all structures on the campus or otherwise under the control of the university. Use of such facilities is governed by the university’s “Facilities Use” policy and “Off-Campus Speakers” policy. Requests may be made through the Facilities Scheduling Office, Center for Achievement and Lifelong Learning at 940-565-2600.
Student organizations wishing to reserve facilities should contact the Student Activities Center, University Union, level 2, or call 940-565-3807.
The UNT Fine Arts Series began as the Lyceum Series in 1924 during the Normal College era. The series has continued to provide a wide variety of the visual, performing and literary arts for the university and communities in the greater Dallas–Fort Worth region. Coordinated by a committee composed of students,faculty and staff, the Fine Arts Series provides students with leadership opportunities, arts management skills, participation in the selection of artists and their works, and evaluation skills to discern among various artists.
UNT students may receive free tickets to non-food performances by presenting a current UNT ID to the ticket seller. Faculty and staff are admitted at a discounted price. For more information, call 940-565-3805 or visit www.unt.edu/fas.
The Graduate Student Council assures formal avenues of communication between representatives of the graduate student body and both the dean of the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies and the Graduate Council. It serves as an advisory council to facilitate an interchange of views and information between these groups. Two members of the Graduate Student Council are elected annually to serve as voting members of the Graduate Council. Graduate Student Council members also serve on other graduate council and universitywide committees. The president of the council can be reached by contacting the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies or visiting www.gsc.unt.edu.
The Center for Leadership and Service provides opportunities and programs to assist students in becoming engaged leaders in the community. Programs include leadership workshops and conferences, short-and long-term service programs, and opportunities for students to engage in leadership positions on campus. The Center for Leadership and Service is located in the University Union, Suite 324. For more information call 940 565-3021.
Student Legal Services provides free advice and assistance to currently enrolled students. This office also maintains a variety of legal publications for student use. Students are encouraged to meet with an attorney during walk-in hours. For details, please refer to the web site at www.unt.edu/legal or call 940-565-2614.
Graduate men and women may live in university-owned residence halls or in off-campus housing.
College Inn, Honors Hall, Santa Fe Square, Legends Hall and Mozart Square are targeted for housing junior-, senior- and graduate-level students, although this is not guaranteed. Graduate students may select a no–meal plan option. More information regarding university-owned residence halls may be obtained by writing to the Department of Housing and Residence Life, University of North Texas, 1155 Union Circle #311310, Denton, TX 76203-5017, by calling 940-565-2610, or online at www.unt.edu/housing.
Off-Campus Housing. Students who are not required to live in university housing under the terms of the housing policy may live where they choose. The university does not assume any responsibility in off-campus housing arrangements but does support the federal housing policies that housing owners not discriminate because of race, color, sex, age, disability, veteran status or national origin.
The Student Association publishes an apartment evaluation survey that is available in their office on level 4 of the University Union.
Location: University Union, Suite 216
Phone: 940-565-3424
Web site: www.unt.edu/edo/multicultural.htm
The Multicultural Center addresses the needs of a diverse campus population by creating a welcoming place where the entire community and region experience the cultural wealth of the university. The center celebrates diversity and builds inclusion by increasing the involvement and knowledge base of all members through communication across cultures. The Multicultural Center develops programs and activities that increase the level of awareness, understanding and consciousness of all groups, with an emphasis on underrepresented and marginalized groups including, but not limited to, African American; Latino; Asian/Pacific Islander; American Indian; Women; and Gay/Lesbian, Bi-Sexual/Transgender (GLBT). Center programs prepare students for global leadership by partnering with internal and external groups to build inclusion on campus and in the community.
In addition to planning cultural programs, the Multicultural Center coordinates the Buddy System Peer Mentoring Program, which pairs incoming students with upperclassmen to assist new students in adapting to the University of North Texas. The Multicultural Center has established the Alton and Renay Scales Ethnic Studies Library and Norma Williams Library, two collections of books relevant to diversity and inclusion. These resources are available to all university students, faculty and staff for research or general information purposes. The Multicultural Center desires to be a window to the world.
The University of North Texas recognizes the right of any group of students, faculty or staff to form a voluntary organization for purposes not forbidden by the laws of the United States or the State of Texas or university policy. All organizations that include enrolled students as members must register each year with the Student Activities Center.
Policies regulating the organization, functioning, sponsorship and privileges of registered or recognized organizations are available from the Student Activities Center, University Union, Suite 320; the web site (www.unt.edu/sa); or 940-565-3807.
Parking regulations, maps detailing parking facilities, parking office hours, contact information, and the links to paying parking citation online or to purchasing a parking permit online may be obtained at www.unt.edu/transit. Effective December 1, 2008, all student, staff and faculty parking permits (except temporary permits, TF permits and “A” reserved permits) are sold online.
Campus ministries and student centers sponsored by different denominations and the churches of Denton, as well as campus religious organizations, offer opportunities for personal counseling and for social and spiritual involvement.
Contact information for campus religious organizations is available from the Student Activities Center, University Union, Suite 320; www.unt.edu/sa; or call 940-565-3807.
The University of North Texas Speech and Hearing Center offers services to adults and children with communication disorders. Audiology services include hearing testing, dispensing and repair of hearing aids, management of cochlear implants, assessment of auditory processing disorders and aural rehabilitation programs. Speech-language therapy services include evaluation and treatment of language, articulation, fluency and voice disorders.
The Speech and Hearing Center offers many programs designed to meet the needs of UNT students, including a dialect reduction program for non-native speakers of English, testing and support for students with language-learning disabilities, and preventative programs for students in the performing arts, including a hearing conservation program, musician’s ear protection and a voice evaluation/treatment program for performance-related disorders. Services are free to enrolled students. The center also accepts insurance, including Medicare/Medicaid, and offers a sliding fee scale for clients from the community who meet income qualifications. To schedule an appointment, call 940-565-2262
A non-credit workshop designed to increase reading speed while maintaining or improving retention is offered by the Learning Center.
The Student Government Association (SGA) strives to promote the interests and opinions of the student body. As the official voice of the student body, SGA represents students in matters of policy and student welfare. SGA sponsors programs and projects that enhance students’ educational and collegiate experiences.
SGA is responsible for many services to students, such as apartment guides, homecoming/spring elections, SGA forums and town hall meetings. Students may also benefit from Eagle’s Nest membership, the Freshman Intern Program and Raupe Travel Grants.
Students interested in becoming a member of SGA may call 940-565-3850; visit the SGA office located in the University Union, Suite 320 S; or visit the SGA web site at www.untsga.com.
The Student Health and Wellness Center, located on the second floor of Chestnut Hall, is equipped with examination and treatment rooms, a clinical laboratory and x-ray. A pharmacy and an optical clinic are located on the first floor. Medical services are available when school is in session to enrolled students paying the medical service fee. Medical care is not available between semesters or on official university holidays. In an emergency, call 911. The Student Health and Wellness Center operates on an appointment system. Call 940-565-2333 to make an appointment. Forms and additional information are available online at 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 for acute care only (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.
The health center professional staff includes licensed physicians, certified nurse practitioners, physician assistants and nurses; certified lab technologists; certified medical radiological technologists; registered pharmacists; social workers; and administrative, business and medical records personnel. Also available are psychiatrists, a registered dietitian and a registered massage therapist.
The student medical services fee allows students to access physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, nurses and the pharmacy. Charges are assessed for ancillary services, special supplies and treatments, and specialty provider visits. Students may pay with cash, check or credit card, or make billing arrangements. The Student Health and Wellness Center must have prior parental consent on file to treat minors (under 18).
Medical information is confidential and is not released to others without a release signed by the patient. If a parent requests information on a minor, the Student Health and Wellness Center provides the information as allowed under the law.
The pharmacy is located on the first floor of Chestnut Hall. Prescriptions from private physicians can be filled at the pharmacy.
The Meadows Center for Health Resources provides individual health education, outreach programs, and drug and alcohol education and referral to students, campus groups and special programs for specific health needs. Contact the Coordinator of the Meadows Center for Health Resources at 940-565-2787 for a complete list of offerings.
Allergy injections can be administered at the Student Health and Wellness Center. Patients must have allergy serum and orders from their allergist prior to receiving allergy injections. For more information, obtain a current “Allergy Policy” from the Student Health and Wellness Center.
The Student Health and Wellness Center recommends that all students have current immunizations for diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, rubella, mumps, measles and hepatitis B. Effective January 1, 2010, a bacterial meningitis vaccination is required by Texas state law for any first-time or transfer student who is residing in on-campus housing. Additional information on this requirement, including proof and other issues relating to possible exemptions, is available at the immunization section of the UNT health center’s web site at healthcenter.unt.edu/ImmReq.htm. It is also recommended that all other students consider receiving the bacterial meningitis vaccination.
A group student health insurance plan is offered for students enrolled at UNT. Application forms are available in the Student Health and Wellness Center or online at www.uhcsr.com.
International students should refer to “International Student Health Insurance Requirement” elsewhere in this section.
The UNT Police Department serves an integral role in campus life as the university’s principal provider of safety and security for students, faculty, staff and visitors. Located at 1700 Wilshire in the Sullivant Public Safety Center, the department operates 24 hours a day.
University Police officers are licensed by the State of Texas, and enforce state and local laws as well as university rules and regulations. The department offers numerous programs and services available to our community.
For more information, contact the UNT Police Department at 940-565-3000, or visit our web site at www.unt.edu/police.
The University Program Council (UPC) offers a co-curricular learning experience through involvement in student programming committees. UPC programs outdoor recreation and off-campus travel, concerts, dances and traditional events, arts and lectures, promotion and other special events for the UNT campus and Denton community. UPC is part of the University Union and is funded in part by the union fee paid by students. UPC welcomes members for their suggestions and ideas. Committee membership is open to any interested student. The UPC Office is located on level 2 of the University Union. Call 940-565-3825 for information or visit www.unt.edu/upc.
The University Union is the community center for the campus. The Union provides services and programs that members of the campus community need in their daily lives and creates an environment for getting to know and understand others through formal and informal associations.
A 500-seat theater, meeting and banquet facilities are available to campus or community groups.
A food court, complete with an outside terrace seating area, provides a variety of menu offerings. The Corner Store has a large selection of grab-and-go items, a smoothie bar and Boar’s Head Deli sandwich shop. Green Mountain Coffee is a gourmet coffee bar featuring a special brew coffee along with muffins, scones and breakfast items. Both areas are on level 2.
Avesta provides a casual dining atmosphere with gourmet cuisine for lunch, Monday through Friday.
The Union also offers a games and recreation center, which includes an Einstein Bros. Bagels; TV viewing; e-mail stations; graphics and reproduction center; a copy center; and a variety of entertainment at almost any time of the day. ATMs and public fax services are also available. At the Information Center, level 3, discount tickets to local attractions, lost and found, and updates on programs are available.
Also housed in the Union are the Student Activities Center, Student Government Association, banking services, Office of Disability Accommodation, UNT Bookstore, Dean of Students, post office, Multicultural Center, Student Volunteer Center and the Women’s Center.
For further information contact the Union at 940-565-3805 [TDD 800-735-2989] or visit www.unt.edu/union. Contact Union Scheduling Services for catering, event planning and facility use at 940-565-3804 or visit www.unt.edu/union/scheduling.
The Student Veterans Center, in collaboration with a variety of university departments, aims to serve as a safe place to help student veterans navigate university resources for academic success. Programs are designed with consideration for the particular needs and interests of student veterans and their transition from service to college. The Student Veterans Center is also the home of the Student Veterans of America chapter at UNT, a student organization serving to support and improve the welfare of student veterans and their families. For information, call 940-565-2648 or visit Suite 320 in the University Union.
The University Writing Lab provides free tutoring and workshops for students from the freshman through the graduate levels. Individualized and group work in such areas as punctuation, grammar, sentence structure and essay writing is provided by experienced tutors five days a week for 13 weeks during each long term.
The Writing Lab has two locations:
Students may also access tutors through the UNT Writing Lab web site. Visit www.unt.edu/writinglab. Tutors will respond within 24 hours to any questions students submit. The web site also contains exercises, diagnostic exams, an interactive calendar of events and other helpful materials. The primary purpose of the Writing Lab is to promote better-written composition by students at all levels. Students are encouraged to visit the Writing Lab, in the Auditorium Building, Room 105, or on the first floor of Willis Library, to discuss their writing issues.
At the beginning of the fall and spring terms/semesters, the Robert B. Toulouse School of Graduate Studies holds an orientation for all new teaching assistants (TAs) and teaching fellows (TFs). The TA/TF Orientation instructs new TAs and TFs in university policies that affect their employment and provides training pertinent to teaching and classroom management. The Council of Deans and the Provost require all new TAs and TFs to attend the orientation program.
Location: University Union, Suite 216B
Phone: 940-565-3527
Web site: edo.unt.edu/content/womens-center
The University of North Texas recognizes that gender is a significant aspect of individual identity. The Women’s Center works with the University of North Texas and Denton communities to provide resources and services to enhance the experience of all students. The Women’s Center contributes to an academic atmosphere in which positive role models are highly visible, and gender bias and inequities can be addressed and eradicated. Through programs and events, the Women’s Center provides opportunities to explore gender issues relevant to today’s society. It is a safe and supportive environment open to everyone in the UNT community.
Date of initial release: July 1, 2010 — Copyright © 2010 University of North Texas
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June 21, 2011
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