Non-Traditional Student Services
Nontraditional students are defined by the Association of Non-Traditional Students in Higher Education (ANTSHE) as typically those students over the traditional age, work full or part time or have children or other family obligations. They often are seeking a second degree or are returning to school after a leave or military service. The university offers many ways to assist in balancing classes with job and family responsibilities if you are a nontraditional student.
Non-Traditional Student Organization
The Non-Traditional Student Organization's mission is to create an environment to empower Non-Traditional Students with the opportunities to foster campus involvement and support. The Non-Traditional Student Organization will lead and guide with positive accountability to Non-Trad students. Our organization focus is geared toward student involvement and commitment to positive changes which will ultimately produce future leaders among campus.
For further questions, The Non-Traditional Student Organization can be contacted at nontradstudents@yahoo.com.
After-hours Services
Several offices have extended hours during the long semesters, including Student Financial Aid and Scholarships, Dean of Students, Student Activities, and the Registrar's Offices. An after-hours message line at (940) 565-2648 is offered through the Dean of Students Office. All messages are forwarded the next day. Many campus offices also have voice mail or answering machines.
Preschool Options
You can choose to enroll your children in a laboratory preschool that is available through the Child Development Laboratory at UNT. However, enrollment is limited. Administered through the College of Education, the preschool enrolls children ages 3 to 5. The program runs throughout the academic year when classes are in session, and spaces are available for up to 55 children. Mornings, afternoons or full-day sessions are offered.
For more information about the program, call (940) 565-2555 or visit www.coe.unt.edu/cdl.
Employment
During the spring and fall semesters, about 3,800 UNT students, including teaching fellows and graduate assistants, have on-campus jobs. Most students work at least three to four hours in the morning or afternoon, for a total of 15 to 20 hours a week.
The Career Center in Chestnut Hall posts available on-campus and off-campus jobs. The center has an online system where you can set up an account to view part-time openings. It is up to you to contact the potential employers for job interviews. First-time users will need to contact the Career Center in person or by e-mail to obtain a password. The center also offers job fairs each semester that are attended by more than 200 employers who are looking for employees. To contact the Career Center, call (940) 565-2105 or email at careercenter@unt.edu.
Health Insurance
UNT students, their spouses and their families can take advantage of a group health insurance plan through an independent insurance company. The forms can be picked up at the Health Center or online.
Metro Phone Lines
Telephones with metro lines are available for toll-free long-distance phone calls from campus to any location in the Dallas-Fort Worth region. Located outside the University Program Council Office on the second floor of the University Union, the phones are available during the fall and spring semesters 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Toll free long-distance phone calls from any location in the Dallas-Fort Worth region area to UNT can be made by dialing the university's metro line at 817-267-3731.
Motorist Services
You must have a permit to park on campus. Commuter parking permits are good through the end of the academic year. The two types of permits are Premium Commuter and General Commuter. The Premium Commuter Parking Permit allows parking in lots designated "P" as well as "G". The General Commuter Parking Permit is $115, and restricted to Fouts Field, The Village Church, the Highland Street/North Texas Boulevard parking area and the Eagle Drive/Welch Street parking area. The premium permit is $180 if purchased in the fall. Parking is also available at Discovery Park for $36, formerly known as Research Park.
Permit prices listed are for the calendar year beginning in the Fall semester through the Summer II semester. Prices are prorated if not purchased for the entire year. Permits are available at the UNT Bookstore in the University Union the week before classes start and during the first week of classes, and later at the Sullivant Public Safety Center. Visit the UNT Parking web site for more information about Parking Permits.
In the fall and spring, the UNT Shuttle regularly stops at the largest commuter lot at Fouts Field to transport students to various locations on campus. Click here for specific scheduling and routes of the UNT Shuttle. Commuters may also access UNT's carpool service at www.alternetrides.com to sign up online for a carpool. UNT police officers are always available to assist in contacting locksmiths or repair services. You may seek assistance by calling the police dispatcher at (940) 565-3000 or by lifting the receiver of a campus emergency phone.
The DCTA operates the Access transportation service for people with ADA-certified disabilities. To find out if you may use the service or to ask questions, call (940) 243-0077.
Pohl Recreation Center
As a UNT student, you will receive a membership to the Pohl Recreation Center through your student fees. Paid memberships are also available for purchase for a student's spouse and dependants, and for alumni. A continuing student membership is also offered. The rec 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.