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University of North Texas
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Undergraduate Majors and Interests
At the University of North Texas, we offer many options to nontraditional students, allowing you to balance your academic schedule around job and family responsibilities. Seeking a degree may be more challenging for you because you are older than the typical college student, work full or part time and likely have children or other family obligations. UNT can help you meet that challenge.
During the fall and spring semesters, several of our campus offices have extended hours to assist you.
The Extended Hours Desk, housed in the registrar's office on the first floor of the Eagle Student Services Center, can help you order transcripts, check your account balances or accept financial aid paperwork, among other services. The desk is open from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays. More information is available at essc.unt.edu/hours.html.
The Dean of Students office and the Student Activities Center, each located in Room 320 of the University Union, are open from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Our Student Financial Aid and Scholarships office can help you find grants, college work study and loans that will aid in paying for your college education. The first step in this process is to complete the online Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Scholarships are available by completing the General Academic Scholarship application at essc.unt.edu/finaid/scholarships.htm. More information about financial aid options is at essc.unt.edu/finaid/finaid_overview.htm.
During the fall and spring semesters, about 3,500 of our students have on-campus jobs. The jobs include assistantships and fellowships.
Each semester, the Career Center in Chestnut Hall posts available on-campus and off-campus jobs and hosts job fairs that are attended by more than 200 employers. The center's Eagle Network is an online system where you can view job openings. First-time users will need to contact the Career Center in person or by e-mail to obtain a password. For more information about the Career Center, visit careercenter.unt.edu, call 940-565-2105 or e-mail careercenter@unt.edu.
The center also can help you pursue your career by assisting with resume and letter writing, job search strategies, and interview preparation.
We operate the UNT Shuttle, a free transportation service that can help you easily maneuver around campus and the surrounding community. Its regular stops during the fall and spring semesters include Fouts Field, the University Union, Willis Library and the Pohl Recreation Center. The shuttle operates from 7:15 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 7:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The shuttle's Night Rider route runs from 5:30 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. Sunday through Thursday. There also are special routes serving Discovery Park. UNT's e-ride system provides ondemand rides from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. all week in a lift-equipped ADA bus. The UNT Shuttle's specific schedule and routes are at www.unt.edu/transit.
If you live in Dallas, you can save gas and time by riding Denton County Transportation Authority's Commuter Express from downtown Dallas to campus. This bus service is free to UNT students and also has stops in Lewisville and Carrollton. The DCTA's Access transportation service is available if you have an ADAcertified disability. A rail service is scheduled to be in service by December 2010. To find out more about these services, visit www.dcta.net.
You may also access www.alternetrides.com to sign up for a carpool.
Another transportation option you can utilize is UNT's new on-campus car rental program, which allows you to rent eco-friendly vehicles by the hour or day. This program is one of the first of its kind in the nation. More information is available at www.unt.edu/transit.
If you need child care while you attend class, financial assistance is available to cover that expense. UNT was recently awarded the Child Care Access Means Parents in School federal grant that helps you pay any monthly child care costs that you incur.
A completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Application for Child Care Grant form are required to determine your eligibility. Your child care provider must be licensed by the state, and you must remain in good academic standing at UNT.
The FAFSA is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. The grant forms are available at the Eagle Student Services Center, Room 202. For more information, call 940-565-4806 or e-mail ashley.cummings@unt.edu.
You also can enroll your children in the College of Education’s Child Development Laboratory. Open to children ages 3 to 6, this on-campus laboratory is fully licensed by the Texas Department of Human Resources, accredited through the National Association for the Education of Young Children and is a designated vendor for North Texas Child Care Services. Morning and afternoon sessions are offered. Your children can be enrolled in both if necessary. Enrollment is limited. For more information, call 940-565-2555 or visit www.coe.unt.edu/cdl.
The award-winning Student Money Management Center provides personalized consultations, workshops, presentations and online resources to help you develop the skills needed to achieve financial independence. Additionally, the center manages loan programs to help address unanticipated expenses that threaten your enrollment. For more information, contact the Student Money Management Center at 940-369-7761 or visit moneymanagement.unt.edu.
If you are a transfer student, the Transfer Center helps you make a successful transition to college life at UNT by connecting you to a peer mentor and other valuable campus resources. Each year, we welcome more transfer students than any institution in the state. The center is in the University Union, Room 320. More information is at www.unt.edu/transferprograms.
This valuable one-stop resource center can assist you with the enrollment process and help you locate other onand off-campus services if you are a veteran. Call 940- 565-3807 for operating hours. The center is on the third floor of the University Union, Room 320P.
Our Student Health and Wellness Center features licensed, medical and support staff who can provide primary health care and additional services. The services include but are not limited to diagnosis and treatment for acute and chronic illness, routine physical exams and flu shots, among others. A group health insurance plan for you and your family also is available through an independent insurance company. For more information, visit the Student Health and Wellness Center in Chestnut Hall or healthcenter.unt.edu.
UNT police officers can help you find a locksmith or other repair services by calling 940-565-3000 or using a campus emergency phone.
As a UNT student, you have a membership to the Pohl Recreation Center through your student fees. Paid memberships also are available for your spouse and dependants. The center houses a 45-foot climbing wall, indoor swimming pools, an indoor running track, basketball courts and exercise equipment. Recreational sports programs include aquatics, fitness and group exercise, informal recreation, intramural sports, outdoor pursuits, and sport clubs. For more information, visit www.unt.edu/recsports or call 940-565-2275 or 940-369-8347.
The Student Activities Center and Nontraditional Student Organization partner together each fall to sponsor National Nontraditional Student Appreciation Week and other family-friendly events during the year. For more information about the Nontraditional Student Organization or upcoming events, e-mail nontradstudents@yahoo.com or visit www.unt.edu/sa/offcampus/index.html.