They say there’s no such thing as a bad question and the truth is, many of you probably have the same questions on your mind. Here’s a few of the ones we are often asked, but if you cannot find what you’re looking for here, just contact us.
Once your file is complete it will be processed within 2-3 business days (please allow more time during peak registration periods). If your GPA meets the requirements, your file will be forwarded to the department for review and the decision. You will then receive the official admissions letter by mail.
If admitted, you will be able to register during the regular registration period through the MyUNT portal page.
You will need to apply as a second bachelor degree student. You will need to submit the application along with a fee and an official transcript from every college you've attended. We will then admit you to an undergraduate program so that you can register for undergraduate courses.
The undergraduate advisors in your college of interest will be able to schedule an appointment with you to determine which courses will transfer towards your new degree and which courses you still need to complete.
Although you wish to only take a few undergraduate courses, you will still need to apply through the Graduate Admissions Office for admission. You will need to apply as a second bachelor degree student.
You will need to submit the application along with a fee and an official transcript from every colleges you've attended. We will then admit you to an undergraduate program so that you can register for undergraduate courses.
Yes. We require an official transcript from every college you've attended, even if you already hold an advanced degree.
Yes, you will need to apply for admission through the Graduate School. You will need to submit an application, pay the fee and submit all official transcripts from schools attended.
Since you only want to take one course, you can apply as a non-degree seeking student. This will allow you admission based solely on your GPA. If you need financial aid, please contact their office before applying to this status to discuss your eligibility.
If you were previously admitted to a graduate program and have not been enrolled in over one academic year, you will need to reapply. You can re-apply online!
If you need to update the semester or program to which you are applying, simply fill out an application update form If you are an international student, please contact UNT International.
If you are already enrolled, please submit a change of major form to switch your status.
If you are an active and enrolled student, you will need to submit a change of major form. You will need to be in good academic standing and have test scores on file (if applying to a master or doctoral degree program).
If you have not yet enrolled, you may be eligible to complete an application update form instead.
Degree plans should come from your department. The Graduate School cannot provide a copy to go with your application. The Department of Library Science and the College of Business send copies directly to the Graduate School for their intended graduates, so if you are completing a degree in those disciplines, you do not need to send an additional copy.
Please notify the Graduate School so your application materials can be forwarded to the next semester. Filing deadlines are available on the Graduation page.
The Graduate School will send a request to Student Accounting to refund these fees to your account. You will be required to repay them when you reapply for graduation. Late fees are not refundable, so this only applies to fees paid for thesis or dissertation filing.
Exceptions to the deadline will only be made if your professor contacts the Graduate School explaining why the deadline cannot be met and when the grade will actually be submitted. Exceptions are not automatically granted, so please adhere to the published deadlines if at all possible.
Diplomas are mailed approximately eight weeks after graduation and are sent directly by our vendor to the mailing address you have on file in MyUNT; it is your responsibility to update this is you relocate after commencement.
Programs and departments will select nominees. Each degree program may submit up to three nominations.
No. Degree programs and departments must submit the nomination.
Yes. The programs are allowed to submit up to three nominations.
Students who have not completed graduate hours that can apply to their graduate degree by Fall in the semester in which the RBTF is awarded.
Yes.
No. RBTF awards are intended to recruit top graduate students who are prepared and ready for graduate-level research or creative activities. Any leveling or pre-requisite courses must be completed before the student begins his/her graduate program.
No.
The award amount will be based on the level 2 student level pay for assistantship positions.
Subsequent Year(s)
During the year(s) following the first year of the RBTF award, the department will provide the student with an assistantship. The Graduate School will continue to fund the tuition scholarship. With the departmental assistantship, the fellow is eligible for employee health insurance through Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
The RBTF is held for a maximum of three (3) years for master's students and four (4) years for doctoral students.
No.
Yes. Master's students must be entering a Master’s of Fine Arts degree program. Doctoral students must be admitted to a program that requires a dissertation.
No.
No. Changing your major while on the award will forfeit your eligibility.
Programs and departments will select nominees. Each degree program may submit nominations.
No. Degree programs and departments must submit the nomination.
Yes.
Students who have completed 12 or fewer graduate hours that can apply to their graduate degree by Fall in the semester in which the MDF is awarded.
Yes.
No. MDF awards are intended to recruit top graduate students who are prepared and ready for graduate-level research or creative activities. Any leveling or pre-requisite courses must be completed before the student begins his/her graduate program.
No.
The award amount will be based on a 10% premium above the amount appropriate for the student level pay.
Subsequent Year(s)
During the year(s) following the first year of the MDF award, the department will provide the student with an assistantship. The Graduate School will continue to fund the tuition scholarship. With the departmental assistantship, the fellow is eligible for employee health insurance through Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.
The MDF is held for a maximum of two (2) years for master's students and four (4) years for doctoral students.
No.
Yes. Master's students enrolled in programs that offer both a master's and doctoral degree in the same field will be ineligible. Master's students must be entering a degree curriculum that requires completion of a master's thesis. Doctoral students must be admitted to a program that requires a dissertation.
No.
No. Thesis and Dissertation Chairs or Graduate Advisor must nominate students.
A "competitive level" for a fellowship stipend will be at a 10% increase above the amount appropriate for assistantships within a department for that student level. Please refer to the pay schedule chart for more details.
The maximum dollar amount will vary by department.
Any UNT student on the Denton campus at the stage of completing the thesis/dissertation or final creative activity project in his/her program may be nominated for a TDF.
No. TDF awardees will not be employed by their programs or departments.
The first monthly stipend will be distributed in September of the Fall semester in which the TDF is awarded.
Yes. UNT will provide health benefits for the student through the student insurance program.
Programs and departments will select nominees. Approval of the nomination will come from the student's Advisor, Department Chair, College Dean and Toulouse Graduate School Dean.
No. Degree programs and departments must submit the nomination.
Yes.
The Toulouse Graduate School strongly encourages departments to submit nominations as early as possible. However, nominations must be submitted 10 business days prior to the first class date for the semester of award. This deadline will assist in timely disbursement of scholarship funds for the student.
Upon approval from all required parties, the department will send a letter to the student extending an offer of this award.
This will vary by departmental nomination as the award can be given for a period ranging between one semester and up to 12 long academic semesters for doctoral students. Master's students are eligible for up to 6 long academic semesters. For MFA students, semester time limits will be determined by the number of required SCH in the degree program divided by 6. For example, students in a 48 hour MFA program would be eligible for 8 semesters of funding (48 ÷ 6).
The GATS covers all tuition and mandatory fees. If you are an international student please contact your department about a waiver of the International Insurance Fee (it is not considered a mandatory fee.) Since tuition and fees are based upon class schedules, there is no way to determine the exact amount of your scholarship until after the add/drop registration period ends. The graduate school uses a two-step scholarship allocation. A base scholarship of 9 graduate credit hours to disburse funds to students during registration, then a supplemental scholarship is disbursed to the student account after classes are finalized on the 12th class date.
Courses are secured using an internal indicator, all GATS recipients are monitored closely to ensure their courses are not dropped for lack of payment at the start of the semester.
Students must hold a graduate assistant position within their department, this can be in the form of a Teaching Assistant, Teaching Fellowship, Research Assistant or Graduate Services Fellowship. It is highly recommended that departments nominate only full time (.5FTE) assistants for this award.
Please notify the Graduate School so your application materials can be forwarded to the next semester. Filing deadlines are available on the Graduation page.
The Graduate School has a list of individuals who offer typing and editing services. This listing does not represent any endorsements and advance bookings are recommended. Download our list of typists.
Traditional binding can provide some tangible sentimental value to all the hard work you've put into your thesis or dissertation. While the Graduate School only accepts electronic versions, if you wish to bind your thesis or dissertation you have a few options. If you are wanting soft cover binding, you can bring your final approved PDF to any copy business (e.g., FedEx Office) and have them bind it. For hardcover binding, check out this resource.
We've compiled a very robust list of resources on citing online sources as well as other common matters on our Writing Resources page.
The only template that the Graduate School has available to students is only for use on the Thesis or Dissertation Abstract. This template can be downloaded here.
Creative ETDs follow the same guidelines for the most part, but there are a few specific guidelines that are different. The Theses & Dissertations page has more information regarding Creative ETD formatting.
We supply various formatting files for the popular LaTeX typesetting system. Check out our page on LaTeX files for more information.
For an excellent resource on these issues, check out the Microsoft Word Tutorials from Kansas State University.
In fact, we do! Browse our Required Formatting page for a brief introduction to formatting some important aspects of your thesis or dissertation. Also, make sure you download a copy of our Thesis & Dissertation manual for quick reference.