UNT-International

There are thirteen (13) dormitories on the UNT campus to choose from. Dormitories are limited, so apply as soon as you can. Check out the UNT Housing website for more information.

UNT also offers the REAL (Residents Engaged in Academic Living) Communitywhich is a great housing program for students of the same major/interest to live together in a wing within a dormitory. If you are interested in this make sure you indicate it on your eHousing application (select: "REAL Community Student") as the student type.

Off-Campus Housing: There are numerous apartments around the UNT campus, many within walking distance. The apartments vary in price and some have the option of being fully furnished. The www.apartmentsearch.com or our off-campus housing listing can help students begin their apartment search.

Additionally, if you need to furnish your apartment/home, there is cost-effective alternative to fill your apartment/home with quality furniture. CORT can also provide cookware, towels and linens, a TV and more. Visit their website at www.cort.com/student.

Meningitis
Effective October 1, 2013, all new students, including transfer students, must show evidence of receipt of an initial bacterial meningitis vaccination (meningococcal meningitis vaccine) dose or booster in the last five years and at least ten days prior to the first day of the semester in which the student initially enrolls.
This new law also applies to any student returning to school after a break in enrollment for a fall or spring semester.

Students 22 years of age or older are not required to submit evidence of meningococcal meningitis vaccination. Click Here for more information about the vaccination requirements.

Tuberculosis (TB) Screening:  required for ALL incoming international students to the University of North Texas. International students must be screened and/or tested for TB in the first three weeks after the 12th day of class. Failure to do so will result in a block preventing you from registering for classes.

More information and forms can be found in the UNT Health and Wellness Center website.

Are you coming to UNT on an F-1or J-1 Visa? Undergraduate (Freshman/Transfer) international students on F-1or J-1 visa must attend two (2) orientations: International Student Orientation & Immigration Document Check-In, and UNT Freshman or Transfer Orientation. Graduate students are also required to attend the International Student Orientation and Document Check-In. NOTE: You must bring your passport, I-20 or DS-2019, UNT admission letter and Orientation Fee Order Number as proof of payment.

Are you here on another visa (for example, E, I, H, etc…), Internet-based (IB) only or a Returning (no more than 1 year after leaving UNT) or Continuing student (UNT Undergraduate to UNT Graduate or UNT Master’s to UNT PhD)? You are still required to come in for Immigration Document Check-In to the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS), Marquis Hall 125. Please bring your passport and immigration documents. Contact the International Center at 940.369.8625 or e-mail internationalcenter@unt.edu for any questions.

Orientation fee is non-refundable. Please have your EUID and password ready to sign-in. After payment is complete, take note of your Order Number which will be your proof of payment.

Not attending International Student Orientation or arriving late to the University may compromise your ability to register for classes. If you have any questions regarding International Student Orientation, please do not hesitate to contact internationalcenter@unt.edu or call 940.369.8625.

International Student Orientation and Immigration Document Check-In for F-1 or J-1 visa types only

SUMMER 2016 Undergraduate and Graduate Students		Early Fall 2016 Transfers from US colleges/universities only (you must have your new UNT I-20 to complete both parts)	Regular Fall 2016
Place: International Center, Marquis Hall, Room 110 Time: Come anytime between 9 and 4 p.m. or after you meet with your academic advisor at university orientation			Monday, August 15 For Undergraduate Students Doors open: 8:30 a.m., Eagle Student Services Center (ESSC) Room 255   Monday, August 22 For Graduate Students Doors open: 8:30 a.m., University Union Ballroom   Do not forget your immigration documents: passport with US visa, UNT I-20 and your Order Number of your orientation fee payment.
MayMester Start Date: May 16	Thursday or Friday, May 5 or 6	Thursday or Friday, May 5 or 6
Summer I Start Date: June 6	Thursday or Friday, June 2 or 3	Thursday or Friday, June 2 or 3
Summer II Start Date: July 11	Wednesday, Thursday or Friday,  July 6, 7 or 8	Wednesday, Thursday or Friday,  July 6, 7 or 8
		Thursday, July 21 or Friday, July 22
		Thursday, July 28 or  Friday, July 29
		Thursday, August 4 or Friday, August 5
		*Late Orientation, Friday, August 26 (*Late class registration fee required)

Click Here to register for International Orientation

All Freshman and Transfers must register for University Freshman or Transfer orientations through the Orientation & Transition Programs office. Register as soon as you can as sessions fill up quickly:

• You must register for University Orientation, log-in to http://my.unt.edu with your EUID and password. Once logged in, click Student Center, then Register for Orientation. Contact the Orientation & Transition Programs, Union 319, (940)565-4198 or go to www.unt.edu/orientation for more details and payment option.

For Graduate students, The New Graduate Student Orientation is optional, but strongly recommended. You need to register in advance. Check out the Toulouse Graduate School website for more information. 

Teaching Excellence Seminar - Attendance required for all new TA/TFs. For more information, visit https://tsgs.unt.edu/new-current-students/assistantships-and-teaching-resources or call (940) 369-7394. Sponsored by CLEAR and the Office of Provost.

All Music Majors: You must attend Music orientation and placement exams at the time specified in your Music Admission letter. You may attend an alternate session for International Student Orientation.

Other Majors: Look over your admissions letter carefully, some majors require Departmental orientations. Make sure you register and attend those orientations.

TSI test is required for new students to a Texas public higher education institution.

For more information, visit: http://learningcenter.unt.edu/TexasSuccessInitiative . Administered by the Learning Center. To register, call: 940.369.7006 or e-mail: Learning.Center@unt.edu