Prospective students who were not enrolled at UNT at least once during the last four consecutive semesters prior to the semester they wish to enroll must apply for admission. The University of North Texas accepts the State of Texas "Common Application for Freshman Admission" and the "Common Application for Transfer/Transient/Readmit." All new and former undergraduate applicants may use these forms. The appropriate application form also is available from the Office of Admissions, P.O. Box 311277, Denton, TX 76203-1277 (the form may be submitted electronically via the World Wide Web at www. applytexas.org). Letters of inquiry should note status as a new or former student, graduate or undergraduate, permanent resident alien or international student. All non-U.S. citizens who are seeking undergraduate enrollment and who hold permanent resident alien status in the United States apply through undergraduate admissions.
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 (undergraduate) by the following deadlines to be evaluated and processed for admission and enrollment at UNT (applications received after these deadlines will be subject to a late registration fee).
Spring semester 2000 December 1, 1999
May mini-mester 2000 May 11, 2000
First summer term 2000 May 15, 2000
Second summer term 2000 June 30, 2000
Any applications received after the above deadlines must be accompanied by all official transcripts and required test scores for evaluation. The prospective student must meet the stated admission requirements and must register in late registration and will be subject to a late fee. No applications for admission by individual review can be accepted after these dates. No applications for fall 1999 will be accepted after Friday, August 20; no applications for spring 2000 will be accepted after Friday, January 7. All new undergraduate students enrolling must comply with state law and university policies concerning the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP) as described in the Academics section of this publication.
Continuing students (those who have been officially enrolled at UNT at least once during the last four consecutive semesters) need not reapply for admission. Students who have taken correspondence or extension courses only must apply for admission as former students.
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions coordinates all university wide admissions policies and procedures for undergraduate programs. Those programs with admission requirements in addition to the one for the general university are listed below. Students should consult that section of the catalog for specific requirements.
BBA All Professional Fields
BS Business Computer Information Systems
Accounting Control Systems
Accounting
Criminal Justice
Teacher Education
BS degree
All programs
All applicants new to the University of North Texas must pay a $25 (U.S. citizens and permanent resident aliens) or $50 (all others, i.e., international students) non-refundable admission application fee. The fee must be paid in U.S. dollars.
Admission decisions will not be made until after the application, application fee and all academic credentials are received and evaluated.
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 (SAT I) of the College Board or the ACT, 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., GED, home schooling, graduation from an unaccredited high school, etc.) may be assessed on an individual review basis by the UNT Admissions Review Committee (ARC). For more information, see "Admission by Individual Review" in this section of the catalog. The following are recommended entrance units from high school.
Minimum scores for the entrance exam vary according to the applicant's rank in the high school graduating class. Current requirements are listed below.
Pursuant to Subchapter S, Chapter 51, Texas Education Code, all state universities that did not have open admissions for undergraduates were required to revise their admission policies for new freshmen, effective with the 1998 fall semester. The University of North Texas Board of Regents approved the following policy for the admission of new freshmen enrolling for the 1998 fall semester and beyond. The Board of Regents reaffirmed the policy in November 1998.
Applicants who graduated in the top 10 percent of their high school class shall be admitted automatically to the University.
Applicants shall be guaranteed admission if they:
Note: All applicants to the University of North Texas must submit SAT I or ACT scores. Applicants not scoring at least 920 SAT I or 19 ACT will be required to register for and successfully complete the 2 semester hour course PSYC 1000 (Personal and Academic Effectiveness) during their first semester at UNT and/or participate in other programs as may be required.
High school seniors who plan to attend UNT should take entrance examinations at least five months before enrollment dates. See high school counselor for more information or write: College Board ATP, P.O. Box 592, Princeton, NJ 08540; or ACT, P.O. Box 168, Iowa City, IA 52243-0168.
On an individual basis, UNT may admit high school students to the freshman class after completion of the junior year of high school. To be considered, students must:
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 Office of Admissions.
Under this program, high school seniors may be enrolled concurrently at UNT through coordination with the UNT Director of Admissions and the high school.
The State of Texas requires, through the Texas Academic Skills Program (TASP), that all undergraduate students take a test over reading, writing and mathematical skills prior to enrolling for college-level credit at Texas public institutions, unless the students meet the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board's exemptions in accordance with Texas law (Texas Education Code, S.501.306). By state law, failure to take the TASP test will prevent the student from completing the enrollment process. Students will be placed in remediation for any section failed. Students who have not passed all sections of the TASP test may not enroll in upper-division courses where the completion of such courses would give the student 60 or more semester credit hours. Enrollment in lower division courses is allowed. For additional TASP information, call the UNT TASP Office at (940) 565-4403. The TASP test cannot be used in admissions decisions at UNT, but is necessary for adequate preregistration advising.
Link to Admission Requirements Chart (html)
Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science Students
The Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS) is a residential program for accelerated study designed to attract gifted and highly able high school students to the science and mathematics fields. Students earn two years of college credit while completing their last two years of high school, beginning the program no later than the junior year in high school. Students selected for participation in this program are admitted solely for the purpose of attending the academy and not for regular admission to UNT. Admission to the academy is based on the understanding of the student's commitment to completion of the two-year program. Eligibility for enrollment in university courses is contingent upon continued enrollment in the academy.
Until the TAMS class with which the student originally entered has graduated, enrollment in UNT courses (outside of the academy) will be considered only if all published UNT Early Admission program requirements and procedures are met. This includes successful completion of junior year studies and a letter of recommendation from the academy dean. Should high school graduation be achieved elsewhere, the standard admission process would apply. Applicable freshman and/or transfer requirements for regular admission would need to be satisfied.
For additional information, write to the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science, University of North Texas, P.O. Box 305309, Denton, TX 76203-5309.
Section 51.929 of the Texas Education Code allows students who were enrolled in a postsecondary institution 10 or more years ago to seek admission to UNT without consideration of that academic work. Contact the Office of Admissions for additional information.
A transfer student is defined as any student new to UNT who has ever been enrolled at another college or university prior to attendance at UNT.
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 Texas public 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. UNT shall also provide written notice of the reasons for denying credit for a particular course or set of courses at the request of the other institution.
A student may dispute the denial of credit by contacting a designated official at either UNT or the other institution.
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.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board shall collect data on the types of transfer disputes that are reported and the disposition of each case that is considered by the commissioner or the commissioner's designee.
If UNT has cause to believe that a course being presented by a student for transfer from another school is not of an acceptable level of quality, it should first contact the other institution and attempt to resolve the problem. In the event that the two institutions are unable to come to a satisfactory resolution, UNT may notify the commissioner of higher education, who may investigate the course. If its quality is found to be unacceptable, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board may discontinue funding for the course.
Prior to transferring to UNT from a Texas community/junior college, students should discuss the UNT Course Equivalency Guide and the degree plan information contained in the UNT Undergraduate Catalog with their community/junior college academic adviser/counselor. This information is made available to all Texas community/junior college counseling offices. Course equivalency guides are available to prospective transfer students from the UNT admissions office.
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 information will maximize the transfer of credit to UNT. Additionally, UNT participates in the Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) 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.
A lower-level course that is determined to be equivalent to a UNT upper-level course does not satisfy the requirement of advanced hours.
The Texas Common Course Numbering System (TCCNS) has been designed for the purpose of aiding students in the transfer of general academic courses between colleges and universities throughout Texas. A list of currently approved TCCNS numbers appears in the Courses of Instruction section at the back of this catalog. In course descriptions, TCCNS prefixes and/or numbers, when applicable, are indicated in parentheses immediately following the UNT course number. Information provided is subject to change without notice and does not constitute a contract between UNT and a student or applicant for admission. Prospective transfer students should contact the department of their intended major for course work guidelines prior to enrollment.
Students who complete work at another institution to be applied toward a bachelor's degree at the University of North Texas, should make sure that the appropriate officer of the other institution furnishes to the Office of Admissions at the University of North Texas a complete official transcript of such work.
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.
Applicants who do not meet the requirements in either the automatic or regular admissions categories will have their applications reviewed by a UNT admissions officer and be given the opportunity to provide additional information to justify their admission to the University. These applicants may be asked to submit letters of recommendation* and to complete an essay addressing their education and career goals, and/or may be counseled to retake some tests, to complete college course work prior to admission to UNT, to complete an interview with admissions staff, or to submit additional information for consideration.
Factors that may assist in determining academic readiness under the individual review provision may include, but are not limited, to the following:
Consideration for admission by individual review can occur only if the applicant has submitted all required credentials, letters of recommendation,* essay, etc., and, if required, scheduled an interview with an admissions officer prior to the published deadline for admission application.
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 review 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 encourages both freshmen and transfer students who do not meet all admission requirements to discuss admission by individual review with a UNT admissions officer.
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 Vice President for Academic Affairs or a designee of the Vice President.
All students admitted by the individual review process are required to register for and successfully complete PSYC 1000 (Personal and Academic Effectiveness) during their first semester at UNT, and/or participate in other programs as may be required.
For more information, contact the Office of Admissions.
* Letters of Recommendation: Beginning freshmen who are pursuing admission by individual review should submit letters of recommendation from their high school counselor and two of their teachers. Transfer students who are pursuing admission by individual review should request letters of recommendation from two of their college instructors and their college academic adviser. All letters should address the student's academic ability and preparedness for university level study.
Undergraduate students who have been enrolled at another college or university previously may attend UNT as transient students for one long semester only, provided their intent is to return to their previous college or university. A summer visiting student is an undergraduate student (U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien) who enrolls at UNT for any summer term with the intent of returning to the home institution upon completion of summer studies. An official transcript from only the last college or university attended must be submitted with the application for admission and the application fee prior to the application deadline. The transcript must reflect that the student is not on academic probation or suspension from that institution.
If a transient or summer visiting student later decides to continue at UNT, the transient or summer visiting 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 or summer visiting.
Because of federal laws and immigration requirements, international students are not eligible to enroll at UNT as transient or summer visiting students.
See "Orientation" in the Admissions section of this catalog for additional information.
Students who have previously attended UNT but who have not been enrolled here for at least one of the last four consecutive semesters must meet the following re-enrollment requirements.
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 an overall 2.0 GPA or higher on new 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 summer visiting student 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.
U.S. citizens or permanent residents who hold a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a
regionally accredited institution and who wish to be considered for admission at UNT for the first time should
contact the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies. Applicants who hold a degree are considered graduate
students, whether or not an additional degree is sought. General admission requirements to the Toulouse School
of Graduate Studies, specific admission requirements to graduate degree programs and descriptions
of graduate courses are printed in the Graduate Catalog.
International students should contact the
International Admissions and Advising Center (www.unt.edu/isp).
Applicants who do not hold either U.S. citizenship or U.S. permanent resident alien status in the
U.S. should apply for admission by submitting a completed
International Student Application for
Admission. This form allows students to apply for admission to five different programs of study:
Admission with no Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) required:
1. Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) only.
2. Dual admission (IELI and UNT undergraduate).
3. IELI and graduate (graduate application processed after completion of IELI).
Admission with TOEFL required:
4. UNT undergraduate.
5. UNT graduate.
UNT applicants should apply at least eight months before the anticipated enrollment date and
should arrange to have test scores and transcripts in the International Admissions and Advising Center (IAAC)
at least 90 days before the enrollment date. Verification of credentials also may be required. If
transferring from any college or university, applicants must meet all normal UNT transfer admission requirements
as determined and evaluated by the IAAC. Specific requirements are detailed below.
UNT will not issue immigration documents for student visas until all admission credentials and
financial support documents have been received and approved. For more information, see the
International Student Information booklet available from the IAAC, Kendall Hall, Room 171. A $50 (U.S. dollars) fee is
required each for IELI applicants and for UNT applicants. Application for both IELI and UNT, therefore, requires
a $100 fee. Applications will not be processed if the non-refundable fee is not submitted with
the International Student Application for
Admission form.
Application forms may be requested by e-mail (at intl@isp.admin.unt.edu) or through the Web
site (www.unt.edu/isp).
International student applicants and
non-exempt permanent residents whose native language is
not English are required to take the UNT English Language Proficiency Screening Test after arrival at UNT
and prior to registering for classes. Exemptions are granted only to people who completed in the
United States all the years required for a high school diploma or an undergraduate or graduate
degree.
The screening test requirement is not eliminated by Test of English as a Foreign Language
(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. The screening test is waived for students
who complete the sixth level of the Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) at UNT.
Students may take the screening test only once for the semester of admission.
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 in the IELI.
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.
The University of North Texas requires non-native speakers of English to submit evidence of
English Language proficiency. UNT recognizes Required scores for TOEFL, Test of Written English (TWE) or graduation from the IELI are described
in each of the three student categories Applicants to the freshman class from secondary schools outside the United States or with less than
30 semester hours beyond high school must meet the high school graduate admission requirements with
above-average grades, in addition to the following.
1. Establish English language proficiency in one of the following ways:
a. score a minimum of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer based)on the Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
b. score a combination of 530 (paper-based) or 197 (computer-based) on the TOEFL and 4.5 on the Test
of Written English (TWE); or
c. successfully complete a noncredit intensive English course at the UNT 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 transferable must have a grade point average of 2.5
or higher.
Applicants transferring 30 semester hours or more to UNT from colleges or universities outside
the United States must meet the following requirements.
1. Apply for admission to UNT and submit the $50 (U.S. money) application fee.
2. Establish English language proficiency in one of the following ways:
a. score a minimum of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) on the Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
b. score a combination of 530 (paper-based) or 197 (computer-based) on the TOEFL and 4.5 on the Test
of Written English (TWE); or
c. successfully complete a noncredit intensive course in English at the Intensive English Language Institute
at UNT.
3. Submit official transcripts from each college or university attended with official English translation.
4. Show a minimum GPA as follows: 30-44 hours 2.25 minimum GPA; more than 44 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.
These transferring students must meet the following requirements.
1. Apply for admission to UNT and submit the $50 (U.S. money) application fee.
2. Establish English language proficiency in one of the following ways:
a. score a minimum of 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) on the Test of English as a
Foreign Language (TOEFL); or
b. score a combination of 530 on the (paper-based) or 197 (computer-based) TOEFL and 4.5 on the Test
of Written English (TWE); or
c. 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 original language version
and official English translation for any from foreign universities.
4. Show a minimum GPA as follows: less than 30 hours 2.5 minimum GPA; 30-44 hours
2.25 minimum GPA; more than 44 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.
Freshman applicants who have been out of school for at least five years and who have earned fewer
than 30 semester hours at a college or university may be eligible for admission to UNT under the Adult
Admission Program.
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 fewer 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. A
written personal statement also may be required at the discretion of the interviewer (see "Admission by
Individual Review"). 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.
It is the responsibility of the Director of Admissions to refer to the Dean of Students any application
for admission or re-enrollment which indicates possible ineligibility of the applicant on grounds
involving personal conduct or admission falsification. The potential of the applicant to benefit from
university attendance, as well as the welfare and safety of the student body and of the university will be
carefully considered before permission to enroll will be granted.
All accepted undergraduate students new to UNT are required to attend an orientation for
academic advisement prior to registration for classes.
Freshmen entering in the fall semester are invited and encouraged 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
1 are invited to attend one of two early transfer orientation and teleregistrations in July.
All other new undergraduate students, including transient students, summer visiting 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
Admissions and Advising Center.
All new undergraduate students receive orientation information following acceptance notification.
UNT awards undergraduate college credit on the basis of local and national examinations, subject
to general limitations. A maximum of 24 semester hours of credit earned by examination at this institution
or elsewhere may be applied toward the bachelor's degree. A maximum of 36 credit hours for all
non-traditional forms of education may be counted toward fulfilling undergraduate degree requirements;
this includes the examinations named above, military service credit and classroom instruction offered
through the non-academic institutions approved by the American Council on Education. Such credit is not
included in determining grade point averages and has the following additional restrictions:
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 honor the CLEP Subject Examinations, the College Board
Advanced Placement Examination or other instruments for granting advanced placement set departmental
standards for their use.
Beginning freshmen who have received college-level training in secondary school and who
present scores of 3, 4 or 5 on the appropriate Advanced Placement Examination will be granted, on
request, placement and credit for comparable courses at the university following enrollment.
Note: The minimum score required for awarding of credit from Advanced Placement is under review
and subject to change.
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, and 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 Literature and Composition | ENGL 2210-2220
European History | History elective hours
French Language | FREN 1010, 1020, 2040, 2050
French Literature | FREN 1010, 1020, 2040, 2050 and 3 elective hours (lower level)
German Language | GERM 1010, 1020, 2040, 2050
German Literature | GERM 1010, 1020, 040, 2050 and 3 elective hours (lower level)
Government/Politics, U.S. | PSCI 1050
Latin: Vergil | LATI 1010, 1020, 2040, 2050
Latin: Literature | LATI 1010, 1020, 2040 2050 and 3 elective hours lower level)
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 1010, 1020, 2040, 2050 and 3 elective hours (lower level)
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 in most school districts. All requests for information should be directed to
the Advanced Placement Program of the College Board, P.O. Box 6670, Princeton, NJ 08541-6670.
Entering freshmen who took the Advanced Placement (AP) Exam for credit (and who designated
that their scores be sent to the University of North Texas) will receive evaluated copies of their scores
at Freshman Orientation during the summer. Students who do not receive their evaluated AP transcripts at
that time should check with the Office of Admissions prior to receiving academic advisement to confirm
that their AP results have been received.
Former, continuing and transfer students who wish to have their AP test results applied to their
UNT transcript must initiate this process through the Office of Admissions during their first semester enrolled
at UNT. (Note: students who fail to initiate the process during their first semester at UNT may still be
eligible to receive credit, but may be subject to the standards in place at the time of initiation, rather than those
that were current when the test was taken.)
UNT recognizes credit earned through College Level Examinations of the College Board only if
the credit is first certified by the Office of Admissions. The dean of the student's college or school at UNT
has the option of applying CLEP credit to the student's degree plan. Both the objective and essay portions of
the CLEP English examination are required.
UNT does not grant credit on the basis of College Board CLEP General Examination scores.
Credit is certified but not necessarily applied to a degree if the student scores at or above the
average scores of those students in the national norms sample who earned a C in regular college courses on
the subject.
Credit can be given for only one of the following (with essay): English composition examination
or freshman English examination. Credit is not awarded until the English department has certified the
essay portion.
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
American Literature* | 6 hours
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature* |
6 hours
English Literature* | 6 hours
Freshman College Composition* | 6 hours
Human Growth and Development | 3 hours
Calculus with Elementary Functions (1994) |
6 hours
College Algebra (1993) | 3 hours
College Algebra Trigonometry | 3 hours
Trigonometry | 3 hours
College French, Level 1 | 8 hours
College French, Level 2 | 6 hours
College Level German Language (2 semesters) |
8 hours College Spanish, Level 1 | 8 hours
College Spanish, Level 2 | 6 hours
General Biology | 8 hours
General Chemistry | 8 hours
American Government | 3 hours
History of the United States I | 3 hours
History of the United States II | 3 hours
Introduction to Educational Psychology |
3 hours
Principles of Macroeconomics | 3 hours
Principles of Microeconomics | 3 hours
Introductory Psychology | 3 hours
Introductory Sociology | 3 hours
Western Civilization I | 3 hours
Western Civilization II | 3 hours
* indicates the maximum credit allowed. The English department recommends the amount of credit to
be awarded based on the CLEP essay, subject to the approval of the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Beginning freshmen who present scores of 660 recentered or better on the verbal section of the
Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT I) of the College Board or scores of 30 or better on the English section of
the ACT may take the credit by examination test administered by the English department. This exam is
offered by the English department during Freshman Orientation and throughout the year.
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
311307, Denton, TX 76203-1307.
UNT does not grant college credit on the basis of College Board SAT II (formerly known as
Achievement Test) scores.
Credit in certain courses offered at the university may be earned by locally administered
examinations. On the basis of previous training or experience, any student who has reason to believe he or she can pass
an examination in one or more of these courses may be permitted to apply for such examination with
the approval of the dean of the school or college under which the particular course is offered.
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 semester and 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.
Credit may be given for formal service school courses completed in the armed services after
evaluation of official documents by the Office of Admissions. The student's academic dean decides if credit
awarded for such courses will be applied toward requirements for the bachelor's degree.
A student who has completed a high school international baccalaureate program and has scored 5, 6 or
7 on the higher level IB examination may request college credit at UNT. The student's academic dean
may grant semester credit hours toward the student's major. Additional information, including arts and
sciences related courses, may be obtained from the Office of Student Advising in the College of Arts and Sciences.
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International Students
English Language Proficiency Screening Test
English Language Proficiency for Non-native Speakers of English
the results from a number of standardized tests
and graduation from the Intensive English Language Institute for this purpose.
that follow. Please check the UNT Web site (www.unt.edu) for any additional tests that may have
been selected as acceptable since the publication of this catalog.
International Students from Foreign Secondary Schools
International Students from Foreign Universities
International Students from Universities in the United States
Adult Admission Program
Admission or Re-enrollment as Related to Personal Conduct
and Admission Falsification
Orientation
Advanced Placement and Credit by Examination
Advanced Placement Examinations (AP)
AP Credit Evaluation and Notification
College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
CLEP General Examinations
CLEP Subject Examinations
Use of CLEP Credit
Composition and Literature
Education
Mathematics
Modern Language
College Level German Language (4 semesters) |
6 hours
Natural Science
Social Sciences and History
Examinations Administered by the UNT Department of English
SAT II
Examinations Administered by Other UNT Departments
Educational Experience in the Armed Services
International Baccalaureate (IB)