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Campus Life


At the University of North Texas, we provide many opportunities to stretch your imagination, broaden your perspectives and help you develop new friendships. We can also help you balance your academic and social life. We have something for everyone.

Fraternities and sororities

Greek life is an important part of our tradition. Greek organizations are involved in every aspect of campus life. Nearly 41 sanctioned fraternities and sororities offer a unique array of leadership, academic, philanthropy/service and social opportunities to enhance your college experience. For more information about our fraternities and sororities, visit greeklife.unt.edu.

Student organizations

We offer more than 400 student organizations that encourage leadership development, community spirit, activism and public service. Some organizations host events that allow you to interact with renowned scholars, artists and other professionals in your area of interest. Our student organizations include:

  • Academic and honor societies
  • Multicultural and political groups
  • Service and religious/spiritual societies
  • Spirit and special interest organizations

For more information about any of these student organizations, visit www.unt.edu/sa.

Cultural events

Our world-renowned College of Music presents about 1,000 concerts per year ranging from performances by student groups to those featuring internationally known guest artists. Campus venues include the Murchison Performing Arts Center, the University Union, the Main Auditorium, Recital Hall, Voertman Concert Hall, Merrill Ellis Intermedia Theatre, Organ Recital Hall and Stan Kenton Hall.

Art exhibits, theatre and dance performances, drama productions, films and other activities also abound. We have hosted renowned speakers such as Maya Angelou, former president George W. Bush, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Vicente Fox. A full calendar of events is available at calendar.unt.edu.

Getting active

You can blow off steam, reduce stress and improve your health at our huge recreation center. It features a 14,500-square-foot weight room, indoor track, lap pool and four multipurpose courts. You can workout at your leisure or as part of a fitness class.

Dozens of recreational sports clubs allow you to compete against teams from surrounding areas and other Texas universities. Sports clubs include bowling, disc golf and in-line hockey. In the intramural sports program, you can join a basketball, flag football, soccer, softball or volleyball team and play against other UNT teams in leagues and tournaments. You can challenge yourself with adventure through the Outdoor Pursuits Center.

Visit recsports.unt.edu for more information on all of these amenities.

Athletic events

As a UNT student, you will be admitted free to all athletic events by showing your student ID at the door or gate. Athletic events often include special activities such as pep rallies, tailgating and other spirit-related events.

UNT's Apogee Stadium features amenities for football fans looking for the ultimate game day experience, including 20 luxury suites, chair-back seating on the club level, giant video screens, and generous tailgating and staging areas. Other athletic venues are:

  • the Coliseum (basketball)
  • Fouts Field (track)
  • Lovelace Stadium (softball)
  • the Mean Green Soccer Field
  • the Physical Education Building Natatorium (swimming)
  • the Pohl Recreation Center (swimming)
  • the Volleyball Center
  • the Waranch Tennis Complex

More information about our athletic program and sports schedules are available at meangreensports.com.