Becoming a UNT student

The extended deadline for regular admission to UNT has passed. Students displaced by Hurricane Katrina still may still be admitted to enroll in UNT's online courses. UNT will assist students with admission and enrollment on a case-by-case basis since each student's needs are unique. All fees associated with applying to the university will be waived. Call the Undergraduate Office of Admissions toll-free at (800) UNT-8211 or (940) 565-2681, or the Graduate School at (940) 565-2636, for more information. Please identify yourself as a displaced student when contacting UNT.

The regular admissions deadline to enroll for the spring semester is Nov. 15 for graduate students and Dec. 1 for undergraduate students. Find more information about admissions >>

 

 

Distance Learning

Once admitted to UNT, students displaced by Hurricane Katrina may register through Sept. 16 for online classes created specifically for them. Classes can be accessed from any computer connected to the Web, are 100 percent available online, require no prerequisites and are considered highly transferable among universities. Classes begin Sept. 19 and end Dec. 16.

• LING 3060 – Principles of Language Studies
• HIST 2610 -- United States History to 1865
• HIST 2620 -- United States History since 1865
• ART 1300 – Art Appreciation
• SMHM 1450 – Principles of Nutrition
• PHYS 1050 – The Solar System

Katrina scholarships and other financial aid

The State of Texas has authorized Texas universities to provide in-state tuition to students who have been displaced by Hurricane Katrina, which can save hundreds of dollars in tuition.   

In addition, UNT will work with you to provide short term and memorial loans, and will help you find other assistance and financial resources as possible.  

Once enrolled, you should contact UNT Student Accounting at 940.565.4481.

Students who receive Financial Aid need to:

• Update your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to include the University of North Texas as a school that can receive your information and distribute funds. To do this, you will need your Department of Education Personal Identification Number (PIN). If you do not know your PIN, you can receive it by e-mail by visiting www.pin.ed.gov.
• While we will assist you with your aid as much as possible, UNT’s Financial Aid staff is waiting for direction from the U.S. Department of Education on specifics about how to handle transferring financial aid.
• If you have questions, please email us at financialaid@unt.edu, call us at 940.565.2302 or come by and see us in the Eagle Student Services Center, Room 228.

Orientation

Once admitted to UNT, call New Student and Mentoring programs at 940.369.8397 for your orientation. They will assess what you need, both personally and academically, and link you to resources that will help you acclimate quickly to UNT.

 

Once admitted to UNT, students who need housing should contact the UNT Housing department at 940.565.2610. UNT has on-campus accommodations available. For information about discounted housing options within the City of Denton, contact the Dean of Students at 940.565.2648. Some of these off-campus options are on the bus routes serving the campus.

Student Development Services

To help affected students, the UNT Division of Student Development is working with incoming students to assess your needs and assist you individually based on your unique needs so that you may get adjusted to student life at UNT.

If you are unsure what your needs are or how to get help, contact Kenneth Ballom, dean of students, at (940) 565-2648.

Here’s a look at some of the available services:

• Counseling and Testing Center
  Free counseling is available for any student (current or incoming) who was affected by Hurricane Katrina or has affected family members. Counselors will work with students individually or in groups.
  To learn more, call (940) 565-2741.
• Learning Center
  Students who are registering late or are overwhelmed by the hurricane devastation may feel behind in their studies. Free tutoring (online or in person), courses (speed reading, study skills) and other services are available to help at no charge at the Learning Center.
  To learn more, call (940) 369-7006.
• Emergency Loans
  Memorial loans may be available to assist you in the short-term as you wait for other financial aid and scholarships. The loans are designed to help you pay for your textbooks, supplies or other emergency expenses.
  To learn more, visit the third floor of the University Union (Room 319) or call (940) 369-8793.
• Student Health and Wellness Center
  Students who are new to campus can find medical services at the Student Health and Wellness Center. The center is committed to providing you with quality care that is provided in a cost-effective and responsible manner. If you have specific needs because you were affected by the hurricane disaster, the center will work with you to accommodate your needs.
  To learn more, call (940) 565-2333.

Office of Disability Accommodations

The Office of Disability Accommodation (ODA) is the central referral agency and resource clearinghouse for students who qualify for disability accommodations as defined by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and, since 1990, the Americans with Disability Act (ADA). The mission of ODA is to provide reasonable accommodations to students and to apply appropriate adjustments to the classroom and associated learning environments . In order to facilitate this process, ODA maintains all student disability-related medical and psychological documentation and the corresponding accommodation request records. Once students are accepted into the University, they are encouraged to contact ODA so that we may assess ways in which we can facilitate access to educational opportunities for the consummate college experience.
To learn more, call (940) 565-4323