The Office of Admissions has an inquiry site for prospective students on the World Wide Web at http://www-lan.unt.edu/abn/vol1/home/daboub/www/inquiry.htm. Electronic Inquiry Card
Prospective students should apply as early as possible. All necessary credentials, such as application forms, all official transcripts, required entrance test scores, etc., must be on file in the Office of Admissions by the following deadlines to be evaluated and processed for admission and enrollment at UNT.
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All programs Admission Application Fee
All applicants new to the University of North Texas must pay a $25 (U.S. citizens) or $50 (non-U.S. citizens) non-refundable admission application fee. The fee must be paid in U.S. dollars. High School Graduates
Students admitted to the first semester of college work must have graduated from an accredited high school. To apply, students must present satisfactory scores on the Scholastic Assessment Test I of the College Board or the American College Testing Program, according to rank in their high school graduating class (see "Entrance Examination" in this section). Students also must submit an application for admission to UNT with a transcript showing their high school credits and rank in their graduating class. Transcripts showing rank in class should be sent after completion of the junior year. Appropriateness of experience in lieu of a high school diploma (i.e., G.E.D., home schooling, graduation from an unaccredited high school, etc.) may be assessed on an individual approval basis by the UNT Admissions Review Committee (ARC). For more information, see "Admission by Individual Approval" in this section of the catalog. The following are recommended entrance units from high school.
1. be ranked in the top quarter of their class;
2. have a strong B average;
3. have completed 3 units of English and 2 units each of solid mathematics, social science and natural science;
4. present minimum combined recentered SAT I score of 1180 or ACT composite of 27;
5. submit letters from high school counselor or principal recommending early admission;
6. submit a letter from parents or guardians stating they approve of early admission; and
7. arrange an interview in the Admissions Office.
High school seniors may be enrolled concurrently at UNT through coordination with the UNT Director of Admissions and the high school.
For additional information, write to the Director, Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, University of North Texas, P.O. Box 5307, Denton, TX 76203-0307.
UNT evaluates credit only from generally recognized accredited academic institutions. Applicants must submit records of all accredited institutions attended, even if they do not wish to transfer the credit to UNT.
Transfer students with fewer than 30 transferable semester hours of college work must meet the entrance requirements listed above for high school graduates, have a minimum 2.5 grade point average (4.0 grading system) and be eligible to return to any institution attended.
Transfer students with no less than 30 and no more than 44 transferable semester hours must:
1. have a minimum GPA of 2.25 on a 4.0 grading system;
2. submit application for admission; and
3. provide an official transcript from each college or university attended.
Transfer students with more than 44 hours of college work must:
1. have a minimum GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 grading system;
2. submit application for admission; and
3. provide an official transcript from each college or university attended.
The Admissions Office determines acceptable transfer credit from other institutions. The student's academic dean determines applicability of the credit to a degree program.
The Admissions Office provides, along with the acceptance notification letter, a copy of the evaluated official transcript(s) from the other institution(s) of higher education. This evaluation of course credit reflects accepted transfer credit as well as credit that has not been accepted in transfer.
If UNT does not accept lower-division course credit earned by a student at another institution of higher education, UNT shall give written notice to the student and the other institution that the transfer of the course credit is denied.
The two institutions and the student shall attempt to resolve the transfer of the course credit in accordance with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board rules and/or guidelines. If the transfer dispute is not resolved to the satisfaction of the student or the institution at which the credit was earned within 45 days after the date the student receives written notice of the denial, UNT shall notify the commissioner of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board of its denial and the reason for the denial.
The commissioner of higher education or the commissioner's designee shall make the final determination about a dispute concerning the transfer of course credit and give written notice of the determination to the involved student and institutions.
Students are encouraged to plan all course selections at the community/junior college as far in advance as possible. Proper planning and use of the UNT Course Equivalency Guide and the UNT Degree Plan Notebook will maximize the transfer of credit to UNT. Additionally, UNT has joined the Texas Common Course Numbering System to facilitate the transfer of credits. For additional information regarding transfer evaluation information, contact the Office of Admissions.
Any student transferring directly from a Texas public community college to UNT shall have the same choice of catalog designating degree requirements as the student would have had if the dates of attendance at the university had been the same as the dates of attendance at the community college.
No commitment is made by the University of North Texas as to the applicability of such work until official records have been received and evaluated. The Admissions Office determines acceptable transfer credit from other institutions based on evaluation of course content as described in the catalogs of those institutions and in consultation with appropriate academic units at UNT as necessary for clarification. Transfer credit may only be received for course work completed at an accredited institution of higher education. The student's academic dean determines applicability of the credit to a degree program. Students seeking the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) should refer to the special provisions of the respective BAAS degree programs.
Students who have begun residence work at UNT and who have attained junior standing may, only with the prior written approval of their academic dean, enroll in and transfer hours from approved two-year colleges provided they do not exceed the 66-hour maximum.
If a transient student later decides to continue at UNT, the transient status ends and all admission requirements for a beginning transfer student (see "Transfer Students") must be met prior to the second enrollment at UNT. An application for admission for transient students wishing to continue must be filed prior to the application deadline. If a student originally applies as a regular transfer student and is academically rejected for admission, the student cannot change application status to transient.
Because of federal laws and immigration requirements, international students are not eligible to enroll at UNT as transient students.
See "Orientation" in the Admissions section of this catalog for additional information.
1. File admission application with application fee.
2. Submit transcripts from all colleges attended (if any) since leaving UNT showing eligibility to re-enroll at each institution.
3. Show eligibility to re-enroll at UNT. If not in good standing at UNT at the time of the most recent enrollment, the GPA at any schools subsequently attended must reflect a 2.0 GPA or higher on transferable work. Students may be denied re-admission on the basis of work taken at other institutions.
4. If previous UNT enrollment was as a transient or special student, all academic credentials are required.
5. Former students who have not enrolled elsewhere since leaving UNT and who are in good academic standing are required only to submit an admission application.
UNT will not issue immigration papers for student visas until all admission credentials have been received and approved. For more information, see the International Student Brochure available from the International Admissions Office, Kendall Hall, Room 174. A $50 (U.S. money) application fee is required and must be submitted with the application for admission. This fee is subject to change at any time and is not refundable.
The screening test requirement is not eliminated by TOEFL scores or scores on other standardized tests, by English classes taken at other institutions or by completion of an intensive English program at another institution.
Students may take the screening test only once for the semester of admission. Students may not retake the test later to try to get better results or to try to eliminate the requirement for English language classes mandated by the test.
A student's performance on the UNT English Language Proficiency Screening Test determines the student's eligibility for (1) full-time UNT study, (2) part-time UNT study and part-time noncredit English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) course work, or (3) full-time noncredit ESL course work.
Students must register for required noncredit ESL courses the semester the test is taken. Required ESL courses may not be postponed and must receive first priority in the student's course scheduling. Note that students required to take Advanced ESL Composition are prohibited by English department policy from taking specified writing classes (ENGL 1310, 1312, 1320, 1322, 2700 and 2702).
Students who do not successfully complete the required ESL course work during the first semester of enrollment will have restricted course registration or be blocked from further enrollment in the university.
1. Score a minimum of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or a combination of 530 on the TOEFL and 4.5 on the Test of Written English, or successfully complete a noncredit intensive course in English at the North Texas Intensive English Language Institute.
2. Apply for admission to UNT and submit the $50 (U.S. money) application fee.
3. Submit an official transcript of high school work with official English translation.
4. Submit proof of available financial resources with the application for admission.
5. If enrolled in a college or university abroad, submit official transcripts with official English translation. Students with less than 30 semester hours that are transferrable must have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
1. Apply for admission to UNT and submit the $50 (U.S. money) application fee.
2. Score a minimum of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language or a combination of 530 on the TOEFL and 4.5 on the Test of Written English, or successfully complete a noncredit intensive course in English at the North Texas Intensive English Language Institute.
3. Submit official transcripts from each college or university attended with official English translation.
4. Show a minimum GPA as follows: 30-45 hours - 2.25 minimum GPA; more than 45 hours - 2.0 minimum GPA.
5. Submit proof of available financial resources with the application for admission.
Graduate applicants should consult the current Graduate Catalog for further requirements.
1. Apply for admission to UNT and submit the $50 (U.S. money) application fee.
2. Score a minimum of 550 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language or a combination of 530 on the TOEFL and 4.5 on the Test of Written English, or successfully complete a noncredit intensive course in English at the North Texas Intensive English Language Institute. (Students who have completed all four years and graduated from high school in the United States are exempt from this requirement and pay only a $25 application fee.)
3. Submit official transcripts from each college or university attended with official English translation for any from foreign universities.
4. Show a minimum GPA as follows: less than 30 hours - 2.5 minimum GPA; 30-45 hours - 2.25 minimum GPA; more than 45 hours - 2.0 minimum GPA.
5. File proof of available financial resources with the application for admission.
6. If less than the equivalent of 30 semester hours of credit is accepted in transfer, beginning freshman requirements also must be met.
Graduate applicants should consult the current Graduate Catalog for further requirements.
In the case of beginning freshmen, letters of strong recommendation from the high school guidance counselor and two teachers must be supplied before a case can be referred to the Admissions Review Committee.
Transfer students should request letters of recommendation from two of their college instructors and their college academic adviser. Beginning UNT freshmen who have 12 or fewer hours of transfer credit, excluding non-traditional credit, will be admitted in good academic standing provided they meet other admission requirements. Other transfer students admitted via individual approval are placed automatically on academic probation if their transfer cumulative grade point average falls below the minimum entrance requirement. See "Transfer Students" in the Admission section of this catalog for a statement of the current minimum entrance requirements for transfer students. To avoid academic suspension, transfer students admitted on academic probation must make a grade point average equal to or exceeding the minimum for the appropriate classification as shown in the Table of Minimum Academic Requirements (see the Academics section of this catalog).
The University of North Texas is committed to a program of minority recruitment and admissions, and particularly encourages minority students in the top quarter of their high school graduating classes who do not meet all admission requirements to discuss admission by individual approval with a member of the professional admissions staff. Minority transfer students who do not meet all admission requirements also are encouraged to discuss admission by individual approval with a member of the professional admissions staff.
A limited number of admissions may be granted to students who do not satisfy the admission standards but who have demonstrated some exceptional talent. These students must have the approval of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.
All students admitted via the Admissions Review Committee are required to register for UCRS 1000, Study Skills, during their first enrollment at UNT.
For more information, contact the Office of Admissions.
Individuals eligible for this program may be accepted without the required SAT I or ACT test scores only if evidence provided to the Admissions Office staff suggests the potential of academic success for the individual.
Applicants under the Adult Admission Program must submit an application, application fee, a copy of all high school transcripts and official transcripts of any previous college/university work. Students who are transferring less than 30 hours from another college/university also must have a minimum 2.5 grade point average (4.0 grading system) and be eligible to return to any institution attended. Upon review of this information, the Admissions Office may ask for a personal interview with the prospective student. The purpose of the interview is to allow the committee to gain additional information relevant to the admission decision.
Students who are admitted under the provisions of the Adult Admission Program are subject to all other academic and programmatic requirements of the university.
Persons interested in the Adult Admission Program are encouraged to contact the Office of Admissions for further information and an application.
Freshmen entering in the fall semester are invited to attend one of the Freshman Orientation sessions where they receive individual attention and assistance with class scheduling. These sessions are conducted during July and August. Freshman Orientation includes campus life sessions, an activities mart, placement testing, academic advising, early teleregistration for classes and completion of the tuition and fee payment process. Six three-day conferences are planned. A nominal fee is charged for room, meals and administrative costs. All freshmen who do not attend one of the summer Freshmen Orientation sessions must attend the University Academic Orientation.
Fall semester transfer students who have applied by June 15, and who have been accepted prior to July 5 are invited to attend one of two early transfer orientation and teleregistrations in July.
All other new undergraduate students, including transient students, beginning freshmen who did not attend Freshman Orientation, and transfer students are required to attend a one-day University Academic Orientation preceding regular teleregistration. Academic advising takes place during University Academic Orientation.
New international students are required to attend an orientation conducted by the International Student and Scholar Office.
All new undergraduate students receive orientation information following acceptance notification.
1. may not be used to reduce the general degree requirement of completing a minimum of 31 semester hours in residence, or the requirement of completing in residence at least 24 of the last 30 semester hours required;
2. may not be used to reduce the general degree requirement of completing at least 24 semester hours of advanced work at UNT;
3. may not be used to reduce the general degree requirement of completing at least 12 advanced hours in the major at UNT;
4. may not be earned in any course the student has previously completed at any university; and
5. may not be earned in any course prerequisite to another course in the same subject for which the student has previously earned credit.
UNT recognizes exam credit in transfer from other accredited institutions within limits outlined above. Scores from exam credits accepted in transfer are not re-evaluated by UNT.
Credit and advanced placement may be granted only in accordance with policy and procedures in operation at UNT. Departments that employ the CLEP Subject Examinations, the College Board Advanced Placement Examination or other instruments for granting advanced placement set departmental standards for their use.
AP Examinations UNT Equivalent
Art History ART 2350, 2360
Art: Studio Art, Drawing Portfolio ART 1500
Art: Studio Art, General ART elective, lower Portfolio, level 1000 or 2000 level
Biology BIOL 1710-1720, and 1730-1740
Chemistry CHEM 1410/1430, 1420/1440
Computer Science A CSCI 1100, 1110
Computer Science AB CSCI 1110, 1120
Economics, Macro ECON 1110
Economics, Micro ECON 1100
English Language and Composition ENGL 1310-1320
English Composition and Literature ENGL 2210-2220
European History History elective hours
French Language FREN 1010, 1020, 2040, 2050
French Literature FREN 3 elective hours
German Language GERM 1010, 1020, 2040, 2050
German Literature GERM 3 elective hours
Government/Politics, U.S. PSCI 1050
Latin: Vergil LATI 1010, 1020, 2040, 2050
Latin: Literature LATI 3 elective hours
Mathematics: Calculus AB MATH 1710
Mathematics: Calculus BC MATH 1710, 1720
Music: Listening-Literature MUMH 2040
Music: Theory MUTH 1260
Physics B PHYS 1410/1430, 1420/1440
Physics C: Mechanics PHYS 1710/1730
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism PHYS 2220/2240
Psychology PSYC 1630
Spanish Language SPAN 1010, 1020, 2040, 2050
Spanish Literature SPAN 3 elective hours
U.S. History HIST 2610, 2620
The College Board Advanced Placement Examinations are offered in May each year and are administered by the College Board. All requests for information should be directed to the Advanced Placement Program of the College Board, P.O. Box 6671, Princeton, NJ 08541-6671.
A student may not earn examination credit for any course failed. All general regulations for credit by examination apply to CLEP credit.
Examinations Credit Recommended
Business
Elementary Computer Programming -FORTRAN IV 3 hours
Information Systems and Computer Applications 3 hours
Introduction to Management 3 hours
Introductory Accounting 6 hours
Introductory Business Law 3 hours
Introductory Marketing 3 hours
Analysis and Interpretation of Literature* 6 hours
Freshman College Composition* 6 hours
English Literature* 6 hours
College Algebra (1993) 3 hours
College Algebra - Trigonometry 3 hours
Statistics 3 hours
Trigonometry 3 hours
College Level German Language
College Spanish, Levels 1-2
General Chemistry 8 hours
American History I: Early Colonization to 1877 3 hours
American History II: 1865 to Present 3 hours
Introduction to Educational Psychology 3 hours
Introductory Macroeconomics 3 hours
Introductory Microeconomics 3 hours
Introductory Psychology 3 hours
Introductory Sociology 3 hours
Western Civilization I: Ancient Near East to 1648 3 hours
Western Civilization II: 1648 to Present 3 hours
* - indicates the maximum credit allowed.
Successful applicants may receive up to 6 semester hours credit for ENGL 1310 and 1320.
Additional information about advanced placement can be obtained from the departmental section of this catalog or by writing to: Chair, Department of English, University of North Texas, P.O. Box 13827, Denton, TX 76203-0827.
Students should first consult with the appropriate department about the availability of specific examinations for credit.
Departmentally administered examinations for credit are offered once each summer term. Credit by exam is not included in the computation of grade point averages. Information on procedures is available through the office of the student's academic dean.