2006-2007 Academic Calendar
Dates subject to change at any time by official action of UNT.
See essc.unt.edu/registrar for final dates and times. Register online at my.unt.edu.
The fall semester begins the 2006-07 academic year. Summer dates below are for 2007.
| Classes | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classes begin. | Aug. 28 | Jan. 16 | May 14 | May 14 | May 14 | June 4 | June 4 | July 9 |
| Session ends. | Dec. 15 | May 11 | Aug. 10 | May 31 | July 6 | July 6 | Aug. 10 | Aug. 10 |
During the summer term/semester, classes meet four days a week, Monday through Thursday, with Fridays free, unless otherwise indicated. Evening and weekend classes are also available.
Admissions
| Undergraduate | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last day for all undergraduate students new to UNT to submit undergraduate admission application for regular registration.¹ | June 15 | Dec. 1 | May 11 | May 11 | May 11 | May 15 | May 15 | June 29 |
| No applications for undergraduate admission will be accepted after this date. | Aug. 21 | Jan. 8 | May 11 | May 11 | May 11 | May 29 | May 29 | July 2 |
¹Any undergraduate applications received after this deadline must be accompanied by all official transcripts and test scores. These students must meet the stated admission requirements and will register during late registration and pay a late registration fee. Individual exceptions to the stated undergraduate admission requirements cannot be considered after this date.
| Graduate | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last day for all graduate students new to UNT and all former graduate students (those who have not been enrolled at least once during the 12 consecutive months prior to the semester for which they are seeking admission and/or who have received a degree from UNT since their last enrollment) to submit graduate admission application for regular registration.² | July 15 | Nov. 15 | May 1 | May 1 | May 1 | May 15 | May 15 | June 15 |
| No applications for graduate admission will be accepted after this date. | Aug. 11 | Jan. 2 | May 8 | May 8 | May 8 | May 28 | May 28 | July 2 |
²Graduate applications received after this deadline must be accompanied by all official transcripts. Graduate students who submit applications after this date, if accepted, will register during late registration and pay a late registration fee. All graduate applicants to the Department of Biological Sciences; Department of English; Department of Psychology; Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences; College of Business Administration; Department of Counseling, Development and Higher Education; Department of Technology and Cognition; Department of Computer Science and Engineering; School of Library and Information Sciences and the School of Visual Arts should refer to college/departmental information in the Graduate Catalog for additional admission deadlines.
Graduate Change of Major
| GRADUATE | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last day for graduate students to request change of major in the graduate dean’s office prior to registration. | July 15 | Nov. 15 | May 1 | May 1 | May 1 | May 15 | May 15 | June 15 |
Registration and Tuition
Beginning freshmen new to UNT register during new student orientation.
| Registration | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early registration. See Schedule of Classes for details. | Apr. 3- July 31 |
Oct. 23- Nov. 27 |
Apr. 2- Apr. 30 |
Apr. 2- Apr. 30 |
Apr. 2- Apr. 30 |
Apr. 2- Apr. 30 |
Apr. 2- Apr. 30 |
Apr. 2- June 18 |
| Payment deadline for early registration. | Aug. 1 | Dec. 5 | May 1 | May 1 | May 1 | May 1 | May 1 | June 19 |
| Schedule revision for all early-registered students who completed payment arrangements. | Aug. 14- Aug. 24 |
Jan. 1- Jan. 11 |
May 9- May 11 |
May 9- May 11 |
May 9- May 11 |
May 9- May 31 |
May 9- May 31 |
June 28- July 5 |
| Orientation registration for all undergraduate students new to UNT who attended orientation. | Aug. 23 | Jan 10 | May 4 | May 4 | May 4 | May 31 | May 31 | July 3 |
| Registration for continuing students, any undergraduate students who missed orientation and transfer registration, and for new and former graduate students. | Aug. 21- Aug. 24 |
Jan. 8- Jan. 11 |
May 10- May 11 |
May 10- May 11 |
May 10- May 11 |
May 30- May 31 |
May 30- May 31 |
July 3- July 5 |
| Late registration. Fee required. See Schedule of Classes for details. | Aug. 25, Aug. 28- Aug. 30 |
Jan. 12, Jan. 15- Jan. 17 |
May 12- May 14 |
May 12- May 14 |
May 12- May 14 |
June 1- June 4 |
June 1- June 4 |
July 6- July 9 |
| Second installment of tuition due. | Sept. 29 | Feb. 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Final installment of tuition due. | Nov. 3 | Mar. 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
New Undergraduate Student Orientation
Orientation is required for beginning freshmen new to UNT. Pre-orientation sign-up and fee required. Those students who do not attend Orientation may not be allowed to enroll. For additional information about orientations listed below, see www.unt.edu/orientation or contact the Office of New Student and Mentoring Programs at (940) 565-4198.
Fall 2006
- June 6-8, Tues.-Thurs., Session 1
- June 11-13, Sun.-Tues., Session 2
- June 14-16, Wed.-Fri., Session 3
- June 25-27, Sun.-Tues., Session 4
- July 12-14, Wed.-Fri., Session 5
- July 23-25, Sun.-Tues., Session 6
- July 26-28, Wed.-Fri., Session 7
- Aug. 21-22, Mon.-Tues., Session 8
Spring 2007
- Jan. 9, Tues., 9 a.m., Main Auditorium
- Jan. 10, Wed., 9 a.m.
Summer 2007: SUM, 3WK1, 8WK1
- May 4, Fri., 9 a.m.
Summer 2007: 5WK1, 10WK
- May 31, Thurs., 9 a.m.
Summer 2007: 5WK2
- July 3, Tues., 9 a.m.
New Undergraduate Transfer Orientation
Early Eagle Transfer Orientation
Orientation is required for undergraduate transfer students new to UNT. Pre-orientation sign-up and fee required. students who do not attend Orientation may not be allowed to enroll. See www.unt.edu/orientation.
Fall 2006
- Apr. 28, Fri.
Spring 2007
- Dec. 8, Fri.
Transfer Experience
For transfers with fewer than 30 hours. Pre-orientation sign-up and fee required. students who do not attend Orientation may not be allowed to enroll. See www.unt.edu/orientation.
Fall 2006
- June 14-16, Wed.-Fri.
- July 23-15, Sun.-Tues.
Transfer Orientation
For transfer students new to UNT. Pre-orientation sign-up and fee required. students who do not attend Orientation may not be allowed to enroll. See www.unt.edu/orientation.
Fall 2006
- June 23, Fri., Drive-In Session 1
- July 7, Fri., Drive-In Session 2
- July 21, Fri., Drive-In Session 3
- Aug 4, Fri., Drive-In Session 4
- Aug. 23, Wed., Drive-In Session 5
New Graduate Student Orientation
Orientation for new graduate students in all degree programs and new non-degree students.
Fall 2006
- Aug. 24, Thurs., 4-6 p.m., Lyceum, University Union
Spring 2007
- Jan. 11, Thurs., 4-6 p.m., Lyceum, University Union
New Undergraduate International Student Orientation
Orientation program for all new undergraduate international students. Mandatory online orientation and document check in.
Fall 2006
- Aug. 21, Mon., 8:30 a.m., Eagle Student Services Center, Room 255
Spring 2007
- Jan. 8, Mon., 8:30 a.m., Eagle Student Services Center, Room 255
Summer 2007: SUM, 3WK1, 8WK1
- May 10-11, Thurs.-Fri., 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Kendall Hall, Room 103
Summer 2007: 5WK1, 10WK
- May 30, Wed., 10 a.m., Kendall Hall, Room 102
Summer 2007: 5WK2
- July 2, Mon., 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Kendall Hall, Room 103
New Graduate International Student Orientation
Orientation program for all new graduate international students. Mandatory online orientation and document check in.
Fall 2006
- Aug. 21, Mon., 1:30 p.m., Eagle Student Services Center, Room 255
Spring 2007
- Jan. 8, Mon., 1:30 p.m., Eagle Student Services Center, Room 255
Summer 2007: SUM, 3WK1, 8WK1
- May 10-11, Thurs.-Fri., 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Kendall Hall, Room 103
Summer 2007: 5WK1, 10WK
- May 30, Wed., 10 a.m., Kendall Hall, Room 102
Summer 2007: 5WK2
- July 2-3, Mon.-Tues., 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Kendall Hall, Room 103
New Faculty Orientation
Orientation for new faculty. Departmental and divisional meetings should not be scheduled at this time.
Fall 2006
- Aug. 22, Tues., 8 a.m., University Union
- Aug 23, Wed., 9 a.m., University Union
Teaching Assistants and Teaching Fellows Orientation
Orientation program for all Teaching Assistants (TA) and Teaching Fellows (TF). New TA/TFs must attend.
Fall 2006
- Aug. 24-25, Thurs.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lyceum, University Union
Spring 2007
- Jan. 11-12, Thurs.-Fri., 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Eagle Student Services Center, Room 255
Schedule Changes
| Schedule Change | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student-requested schedule changes may be made. | Aug. 28- Sept. 1 |
Jan. 15- Jan. 19 |
May 14 | May 14 | May 14 | June 4 | June 4 | July 9 |
| Last day for change of schedule other than a drop. | Sept. 1 | Jan. 19 | May 14 | May 14 | May 14 | June 4 | June 4 | July 9 |
| Payment deadline for additional tuition and fees resulting from add/drop. | Sept. 1 | Jan. 19 | May 15 | May 15 | May 15 | June 5 | June 5 | July 10 |
| Last day for refund for any course dropped. Note: If all courses for the semester are dropped, see Schedule of Withdrawal Refunds. | Sept. 11 | Jan. 29 | May 17 | May 15 | May 17 | June 7 | June 7 | July 12 |
| Beginning this date a student who wishes to drop a course must first receive written consent of the instructor. | Sept. 12 | Jan. 30 | May 31 | May 16 | May 23 | June 8 | June 14 | July 13 |
| Last day for change in pass/no pass status. | Oct. 6 | Feb. 23 | June 22 | May 17 | June 5 | June 14 | June 27 | July 19 |
| Last day to drop a course or withdraw from the university with a grade of W for courses a student is not passing. After this date a grade of WF may be recorded. | Oct. 6 | Feb. 23 | June 22 | May 17 | June 5 | June 14 | June 27 | July 19 |
| Beginning this date instructors may drop students with a grade of WF for nonattendance. | Oct. 9 | Feb. 26 | June 25 | May 18 | June 6 | June 15 | June 28 | July 20 |
| Last day for a student to drop a course with consent of the instructor. | Oct. 31 | Mar. 27 | July 13 | May 24 | June 14 | June 27 | July 17 | Aug. 1 |
| Last day for an instructor to drop a student with a grade of WF for nonattendance. | Nov. 22 | Apr. 20 | Aug. 1 | May 24 | June 14 | June 27 | July 17 | Aug. 1 |
| Last day to withdraw from the semester. Process must be completed by 5 p.m. in the Registrar’s Office. | Nov. 22 | Apr. 20 | Aug. 1 | May 24 | June 14 | June 27 | July 17 | Aug. 1 |
| Beginning this date a student who qualifies may request a grade of I, incomplete. See “Grading System” in the Academics section of the appropriate catalog. | Nov. 13 | Apr. 9 | July 25 | May 25 | June 15 | June 28 | July 24 | Aug. 2 |
Schedule of Withdrawal Refunds
Dates are subject to change. See essc.unt.edu/saucs for current information.
| Refund | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last day for 100 percent refund. | Aug. 26 | Jan. 13 | May 12 | May 12 | May 12 | June 2 | June 2 | July 7 |
| Last day for 80 percent refund. | Sept. 4 | Jan. 22 | May 16 | May 14 | May 16 | June 6 | June 6 | July 11 |
| Last day for 70 percent refund. | Sept. 11 | Jan. 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Last day for 50 percent refund. | Sept. 18 | Feb. 5 | May 22 | May 16 | May 22 | June 12 | June 12 | July 17 |
| Last day for 25 percent refund. | Sept. 25 | Feb. 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Last day for any partial refund or tuition upon withdrawal. | Sept. 25 | Feb. 12 | May 22 | May 16 | May 22 | June 12 | June 12 | July 17 |
Housing
| Housing | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residence halls open. Check in day. (Check with housing for opening times.) | Aug. 20 | Jan. 10 | May 12 | May 12 | May 12 | June 2 | June 2 | July 7 |
| Housing payment due. | Aug. 15 Sept. 15 Oct. 15 Nov. 15 |
Jan. 15 Feb. 15 Mar. 15 Apr. 15 |
May 14 | May 14 | May 14 | June 4 | June 4 | July 9 |
| Residence halls close. Check out day. | Dec. 15 | May 11 | Aug. 10 | June 1 | July 6 | July 6 | Aug. 10 | Aug. 10 |
Important Dates
| Important Date | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session starts. | Aug. 28 | Jan. 16 | May 14 | May 14 | May 14 | June 4 | June 4 | July 9 |
| 12th class day (for fall/spring), or equivalent for summer sessions. | Sept. 11 | Jan. 29 | May 30 | May 15 | May 22 | June 7 | June 13 | July 12 |
| Midsemester. | Oct. 17 | Mar. 7 | June 21 | May 21 | June 11 | June 19 | July 5 | July 24 |
| Pre-Final Week. | Dec. 2- Dec. 8 |
Apr. 28- May 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — |
| Final Examinations. Final examinations are given on Wednesday for 3WK1 and on Friday for other summer sessions. | Dec. 9- Dec. 15 |
May 5- May 11 |
Aug. 10 | May 31 | July 6 | July 6 | Aug. 10 | Aug. 10 |
| Session ends. | Dec. 15 | May 11 | Aug. 10 | May 31 | July 6 | July 6 | Aug. 10 | Aug. 10 |
| Term/semester ends. | Dec. 15 | May 11 | Aug. 10 | Aug. 10 | Aug. 10 | Aug. 10 | Aug. 10 | Aug. 10 |
| Commencement. | Dec. 16 | May 12 | Aug. 11 | Aug. 11 | Aug. 11 | Aug. 11 | Aug. 11 | Aug. 11 |
Undergraduate Graduation Application Deadline
Note: Degree plans should be checked prior to the semester of graduation.
Fall 2006
- Last day to file undergraduate degree application for December 16, 2006 graduation is September 18, 2006.
Spring 2007
- Last day to file undergraduate degree application for May 12, 2007 graduation is February 5, 2007.
Summer 2007
- Last day to file undergraduate degree application for August 11, 2007 graduation without a late fee is June 4, 2007.
- Last day to file undergraduate degree application for August 11, 2007 graduation with a late fee is July 2, 2007. Candidates will be required to pay a late fee.
Graduate Graduation Deadlines
Note: See appropriate registration dates. Graduate students must be enrolled in thesis/dissertation the semester the thesis/dissertation is filed in the graduate school.
| Graduate Deadline | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last day to file graduate degree application for graduation without a late fee. | Sept. 22 | Feb 16 | May 25 | May 25 | May 25 | May 25 | May 25 | May 25 |
| Foreign Language Proficiency Examination administered to graduate students. Applicants must make arrangements in the foreign language department office at least one month prior to scheduled exam. | Oct. 5 | Feb. 22 | — | — | — | June 7 | — | July 12 |
| Last day to file graduate degree application with late fee. No applications will be accepted after this date. | Oct. 13 | Mar. 9 | June 8 | June 8 | June 8 | June 8 | June 8 | June 8 |
| Last day for master’s and doctoral candidates to complete foreign language requirement for degree. | Oct. 27 | Mar. 30 | July 6 | July 6 | July 6 | July 6 | July 6 | July 6 |
| Last day for master’s and doctoral degree applicants graduation to file original defended copy of thesis or dissertation in graduate dean’s office and deliver DMA tapes. | Oct. 27 | Mar. 30 | June 22 | June 22 | June 22 | June 22 | June 22 | June 22 |
| Last day for departments to report to the graduate dean's office the results of final comprehensive examinations for all graduating master’s students and remove grades of I in all required courses for graduate degree. | Oct. 27 | Mar. 30 | July 6 | July 6 | July 6 | July 6 | July 6 | July 6 |
| Last day for master’s and doctoral degree applicants for graduation to return the final corrected copy of previously filed thesis or dissertation based on the changes required by the graduate reader after the initial submission of the defended paper. Last day to apply for graduation for subsequent semester if filing defended copy of thesis or dissertation this term (deadline below). | Dec. 8 | May 4 | Aug. 3 | Aug. 3 | Aug. 3 | Aug. 3 | Aug. 3 | Aug. 3 |
| Last day for graduation applicants completing all requirements for master’s degree with thesis or doctoral degree to file defended copy of thesis or dissertation in graduate dean’s office to avoid registration requirement for subsequent semester. Student must have applied for graduation (deadline immediately above) prior to filing defended copy and must be enrolled in thesis or dissertation hours this term. | Dec. 15 | May 11 | Aug. 10 | Aug. 10 | Aug. 10 | Aug. 10 | Aug. 10 | Aug. 10 |
Events and Holidays
Fall 2006
- August 18-20, 2006 — Eagle Camp
- August 20, 2006 — First Flight begins
- August 25, 2006, 11 a.m. — New student convocation, UNT Coliseum
- September 4, 2006 — Labor Day – No classes
- TBA — Family Weekend
- TBA — Homecoming
- November 23-24, 2006 — Thanksgiving – University closed
Spring 2007
- January 15, 2007 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – University closed
- March 19-25, 2007 — Spring Vacation – University closed
- March 30, 2007 — Honors Day
- April 7-8, 2007— Easter – Classes between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. meet on Friday. Classes after 5 p.m. and all Saturday classes are dismissed.
- April 20, 2007 — University Day (North Texas Day)
Summer 2007
- May 28, 2007 — Memorial Day – University closed
- July 4, 2007 — Independence Day – University closed
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