1. Why do I have an “Advising Required” hold on my Student Center account?
2. I can't register because I have a "Student Financial Obligation" hold on my account. How do I remove it?
3. I am trying to register for a course, but it says that I need a “permission code.” What should I do?
4. Can I take classes at a community college while I am attending UNT Dallas?
5. Can I bring my transcript to be updated by my advisor?
6. I want to change my major, do I need to see an advisor?
7. What is the difference between UNT Dallas GPA and Overall GPA?
8. Which GPA is used to determine if I graduate with honors?
9. What is the minimum GPA I need to graduate with honors and what levels of distinctions are there?
10. I don’t agree with the grade I received from my professor. How can I appeal my grade?
11. What is a Graduation Check and why do I need one?
12. I am a Senior, when do I have to apply for graduation?
13. Where can I find out when the next commencement ceremony will occur?
14. Can I do “concurrent enrollment” in my final graduating semester?
Q1) Why do I have an “Advising Required” hold on my Student Center account?
A1) It is university policy that new students and those recently transferred who have not completed at least two semesters at UNT Dallas will have an "Advising Required" hold on their account. Students who are on academic probation will also have an "Advising Required" hold on their account. Any student with an "Advising Required" hold in his/her student center is required to make an appointment to meet with an academic advisor prior to registration. (You may call 972-338-1645 to make your appointment or e-mail Advising@untdallas.edu) This is to advise students on selecting the best possible courses to ensure academic success.
Any student with a "TSI not complete" hold will need to speak with Bridgett Doddy prior to meeting with Academic Advising. (You make call 972-338-1769 to make your appointment or e-mail Bridgett.Doddy@untdallas.edu)
A2) Students will see this hold each semester and it will need to be removed prior to registration. In order to acknowledge this agreement, you may remove the hold by following the steps below
- Log into your MY UNTDallas account using your EUID and password
- Select the link “Remove Holds” (For Summer/Fall registration there will be two links – select either)
- Once you have read the document; scroll to the bottom and select “Confirm” and the message will appear: “No current hold information found” (If it was the last remaining hold).
- You are now ready to register!
A3) Certain courses are restricted at UNT Dallas. These will be indicated on the schedule and in the “Class Notes” section on classes searched in my.unt.edu as “RESTRICTED COURSE. APPROVAL REQUIRED. CONTACT DEPARTMENT.” In most cases as indicated, you should contact the department first for approval. If the course requires some intervention on our part in Advising, they will refer you to us.
Q4) Can I take classes at a community college while I am attending UNT Dallas?
A4) Yes, a student should first secure the permission of the appropriate dean or academic advisor at UNT Dallas. To gain approval for non-TCCNS equivalent courses, students will need to complete an academic exception form. Once the course has been completed, submit a copy of your updated transcript to the Office of the Registrar.
Please note: Concurrent enrollment is not allowed for Seniors in their final graduating semester.
Q5) Can I bring my transcript to be updated by my advisor?
A5) Unfortunately, no. Please submit your sealed transcripts to be updated at the Registrar’s office. However, you are encouraged to bring current transcripts as supporting documents for evaluation towards degree requirements in the interim until the Registrar’s office has completed their update.
Q6) I want to change my major, do I need to see an advisor?
A6) Yes, it is required that you consult with an advisor before changing your major. In order to change your major, you must meet with an advisor, complete a change of major form, and turn the change of major form into the Registrar's Office.
Q7) What is the difference between UNT Dallas GPA and Overall GPA?
A7) UNT Dallas GPA is the GPA of all courses attempted at UNT Dallas. Overall GPA includes courses transferred in from other institutions combined with classes attempted at UNT Dallas.
Q8) Which GPA is used to determine if I graduate with honors?
A8) The Overall GPA is used in determining graduation with honors. The UNT Dallas GPA is used for Dean's List and President's List honors.
A9) A 3.5 Overall GPA is required to graduate with honors. The different levels of distinctions include cum laude 3.5 to 3.699, magna cum laude 3.7 to 3.899, and summa cum laude 3.9 to 4.00.
Q10) I don’t agree with the grade I received from my professor. How can I appeal my grade?
A10) You should immediately try to resolve this by discussing it with your professor. If you are not satisfied with the outcome, you may submit a written petition for appeal to the chair of the faculty member's department within three (3) days of learning the result of the informal conversation with the faculty member. You may find the policy on how to proceed under Student Policies. Remember - Students bear the burden of proof to support their petition and may be required to provide supporting justification/documentation to appeal their case. Also, please read this document carefully as there are some time sensitive stipulations in this process!
Q11) What is a Graduation Check and why do I need one?
A11) A graduation check is the last final check to make sure all requirements have been met in order to graduate. A graduation check should be completed the semester before you intend to graduate or at the beginning of the graduating semester at the latest. If there is a discrepancy, then you should have time to make an adjustment (i.e. add/drop). You may contact the Advising office at (972) 338-1645 or e-mail Advising@untdallas.edu to schedule your graduation check appointment.
Q12) I am a Senior, when do I have to apply for graduation?
A12) You will need to file your application online at the beginning of your (final) graduating semester.
Q13) Where can I find out when the next commencement ceremony will occur?
A13) The date/time and additional information is listed on the Registrar’s website at: http://www.untdallas.edu/registrar/commencement.
Q14) Can I do “concurrent enrollment” in my final graduating semester?
A14) Unfortunately, no. Please plan ahead to do any concurrent enrollment prior to your final semester.