How do I know if my courses will transfer?

UNT's new Course Applicability System (CAS) is an excellent resource for transfer students. CAS provides information on UNT course equivalencies and degree information. It allows you to set up your personal member account to store courses you have completed or anticipate completing. After your courses are entered, they can be run through planning guides for all of UNT's undergraduate degrees and degrees from institutions within the CAS network. In addition to the above link, CAS can be accessed from UNT's articulation page.

Can I make a fresh start at UNT?

Students who were enrolled in a post-secondary institution 10 or more years ago may seek admission to UNT without consideration of that academic work (Section 51.931 of the Texas Education Code). You must request this option prior to your enrollment at UNT by submitting a Fresh Start request form. You must report and submit all your college transcripts with your application for admission.

Hours excluded under the Fresh Start option may still be used to claim exemption from the Texas Higher Education Assessment test. Contact the Office of Admissions for more information.

Is there an entrance exam?

The state of Texas requires that all undergraduate students who enter a Texas public institution of higher education be assessed to determine their readiness to enroll in freshman-level academic course work. UNT requires students to take the Texas Higher Education Assessment or THEA (formerly called TASP) and will accept scores on the ASSET, COMPASS or ACCUPLACER tests. These tests measure college-level readiness in reading, mathematics and writing.

Students must participate in a developmental program for those sections of the test not passed. The requirement may be met by passing the highest level of the developmental course or by passing an approved instrument after not passing the developmental course.

The THEA test cannot be used in admission decisions at UNT but is necessary for preregistration advising. For more information, go to the office of Program for Academic Readiness web site or call 940-565-4403.

Will all my hours transfer?

Transcripts are evaluated by the Office of Admissions, which determines acceptable transfer credit from other institutions. Your academic dean determines the applicability of the credit to your degree program.

Students who have begun residence work at UNT and who have attained junior standing may, with prior written consent of their academic deans, enroll in and transfer hours from approved two-year colleges.

Will my D transfer to UNT?

D's do transfer (exception: Freshman Composition and Literature, which requires a grade of C or higher), but the course may need to be retaken. The grade D equals one grade point. Certain departments may also require grades of a C or higher in specific core courses. Check with your department for more information.

What about I grades?

Incompletes are evaluated as nonpunitive.

Does UNT accept CLEP, AP, credit by exam or military credit?

Subject to general limitations, UNT may accept credit earned through College Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject examinations, College Board Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations, credit by examination given at other colleges, and military credit as recommended by the American Council on Education.

Will my transfer hours count toward my GPA at UNT?

No. Grade points earned at other institutions are excluded in the computation of your cumulative GPA at UNT. However, transfer hours accepted are included in determining your classification (freshman, sophomore, etc.) and minimum required level of performance (see "Must I maintain a certain GPA at UNT?").

Academic status can sometimes be a complex matter. If you have questions, visit the office of your academic dean.

Does UNT offer services for commuters?

Many students drive to campus, since it's only 35 miles north of Dallas and Fort Worth on Interstate 35. The Denton County Transportation Authority offers an express bus between Denton, Carrollton, Lewisville and downtown Dallas and is planning a rail service. UNT students ride free.

UNT's services for commuter students include a carpool web site and special events such as commuter breakfasts, study breaks, commuter seminars and off-campus social functions. For more information, call the Commuter and Off-Campus Student Services office at 940-369-5847.

Can transfer students live on campus?

Yes, and many of our 14 residence halls set aside rooms for transfer students. If you plan to live on campus, apply early since there is usually more demand for housing than space available. For details, visit the Housing and Residence Life web site.

Who is required to live on campus?

Although UNT policy requires that students live on campus in a residence hall until they have earned 30 semester credit hours, transfer students who have completed two semesters of college or students who have been out of high school for one complete year — while encouraged to live on campus — will be exempt from this policy, as are married students and veterans. You also may be exempt if you are older than 21, if you have a medical disability or if you plan to live with your parents, grandparents or a married brother or sister while you attend UNT.

You must contact the housing office to request an exemption form, which must be notarized and returned to housing. The office must approve the exemption, even if it is an exemption for which you automatically qualify. For more information, go to Housing and Residence Life web site or call 940-565-2610.

Is off-campus housing available near UNT?

Denton has about 100 apartment complexes, many of which are within walking distance of campus or served by the campus shuttle system. You can access an online guide to off-campus housing or pick up a copy of the Student Government Association's apartment guide in the University Union.

The Dean of Students office maintains an off-campus housing board in the University Union where you will find notices about apartment vacancies, rooms for rent in private homes and requests for roommates.

What about parking?

A permit is required to park on campus. Several types of permits are available at different rates. Students can purchase a less expensive parking permit and ride the free shuttle bus to class. For details, visit the Parking Services web site.

What student organizations does UNT have?

More than 300 organizations are active on campus. They include academic, club sports, intercultural, political, religious/spiritual, service, social and special interest groups, as well as 34 sororities and fraternities.

What activities are offered at UNT's recreation center?

One of the most popular places on campus is the $31 million Pohl Recreation Center, which features a climbing wall, basketball courts, weight room, cardio area, indoor track, aerobics rooms, two pools and an Outdoor Pursuits Center. For UNT students, it's like having an automatic health club membership.

Can someone show me around the campus?

Yes, tours are offered several times daily, Monday through Friday, and on Saturday. We recommend that you visit on a weekday so you can see the campus in full swing and can talk with faculty in your major, visit with current students and meet with staff (financial aid, housing, student employment, etc.) as needed to expedite your transfer.

Reserve a space online for a walking tour of campus or call 940-565-4104.

What does it cost to attend UNT?

The cost estimate for 2007-08 based on undergraduate enrollment in 15 semester credit hours for two semesters is $6,392 for Texas residents, $14,732 for nonresidents (plus fees related to instruction); room and board, $5,625.

You can graduate faster and start earning sooner by taking 15 hours per semester. All full-time undergraduate students pay the same tuition/fee rate regardless of how many hours they take.

Payment plans for tuition and housing are available. For more information, visit essc.unt.edu/saucs/tuition.htm or call 940-565-3225.

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