Master's Admission
Checklist

 Master's Admission Checklist

Thank you for your interest in the UNT School of Library and Information Science Masters program.

All new students (except school librarianship program of study) begin the Master's Program with 5000 (Introduction to Information Professions). This can be taken with either or both of the other two core courses, 5600 (Introduction to Information Access and Retrieval) and 5200 (Introduction to Information Organization).  See the course descriptions in the catalog for more info.  SLIS 5600 and 5200 can be taken in an institute format (3 days and 4 days respectively) or in a traditional classroom setting. The institute cohorts for 5000, 5200, and 5600 are now being filled.  Check here for web institute dates and locations .

Admissions to the Institute are limited and completed applications will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. It is recommended that prospective students apply at least six months before the beginning of your proposed first semester, as web institutes normally fill at least three months before the semester begins. 

If you have submitted a complete application and have not been contacted, call or email the SLIS Main Office at slis@unt.edu or 877-ASK-SLIS.

The following is a checklist of the admissions process:

Send (or have sent) items 1-4 to the:   UNT Toulouse School of Graduate Studies, Eagle Student Services Center, Room 354, P. O. Box 305459, Denton TX 76203-5459

1. Application to the UNT Toulouse School of Graduate Studies.  You need to complete the Graduate School minimum qualifications before you will be considered for admission to the School of Library and Information Sciences.  International students should use the International Student application.

2. Official transcripts from all colleges attended.

3. Official scores on one of the following entrance exams:  the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)1-800-GRE-CALL or www.gre.org, Millers Analogies Test (MAT) 1-800-622-3231 or www.milleranalogies.com or Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT)  http://www.mba.com/mba/TaketheGMAT

4. Application fee.

For additional information, see the Toulouse School of Graduate Studies website at: http://www.unt.edu/prospect/prospectivegrad.htm

Concurrently, send (or have sent) the items listed in 1-3 below to the:  School of Library and Information Sciences, P. O. Box 311068, Denton, TX 76203-1068

1. SLIS Application (PDF requires Adobe Acrobat) Print and mail the form to SLIS.
   SLIS Application (HTML)
   Students seeking School Librarian Certification, Graduate Academic Certificate in Youth Services in Libraries and Information Settings, Graduate Academic Certificate in Advanced Management, a Certificate of Advanced Studies may want to refer to this page first.

2. A one-to-two-page essay stating your purpose and goals in applying to our program.  In your statement, include the nature of your interest, how you became interested in the field, your short- and long-term goals, the strengths that you would bring to the information profession, and how the UNT program will help meet your career and educational objectives.  Please submit the statement on separate pages, but mail it with your SLIS application.

3. Three recommendation forms  (PDF)
   Recommendation Form (HTML)
   
   Letters should be from former professors or others who can evaluate your academic qualification and from job supervisors who can assess your potential for success as an information professional.  Print and fill out the recommendation forms and give them to your recommenders, with pre-addressed stamped envelopes to the School of Library and Information Sciences.

When the above four items to the graduate school and the three items to SLIS have been received at SLIS, your application will be considered complete and SLIS will make a decision regarding your admission for the following semester or the semester you have requested.

1. SLIS will contact you to inquire about your plans to enroll in the next available core course.

2. You will be added on to an email listserv through which you will receive regular information about your cohort and Institute.  Each Institute will also have a Website where the Institute details are posted.

3. Being added to the email listserv means that we are holding a place for you in the Institute, but you still need to register for the course and pay your fees. Those who have been added to the email listserv will have first priority when registering for classes. Other students will be allowed to register as space permits or will be put on a waiting list.

4. If your application is not complete, you will be notified in a letter from SLIS of any outstanding items missing from your application.

5. Once you have been accepted to the program, you will receive a letter that includes an assignment to an advisor based on your intended program of study.

6. In order to register, you will need restriction codes from your advisor for the courses you are going to take. Fill out an online advising memo and send it to your advisor to obtain the restriction codes. 

7. All new students (except school librarianship program of study) begin the Master's Program  with 5000 (Introduction to the Information Professions). This can be taken with either or both of the other two core courses, 5600 (Introduction to Information Access and Retrieval) and 5200 (Introduction to Information Organization). See the course descriptions. SLIS 5600 and 5200 can be taken in an Institute format (3 days and 4 days respectively) or in a traditional classroom setting.   

8. All registration at UNT is done over the Internet using my.unt.edu  Through my.unt.edu,  you can register for classes, view your schedule or tuition bill, and make fee payments. If you’ve never used my.unt.edu before, you’ll want to first check the SLIS WebReg How-to link.   Also check the Registration dates and class schedules

9. You should make sure that you have the minimum level of technology skills and that your hardware and software is up-to-date.

Other useful information:

• SLIS Academic Misconduct Policy

• Schedule of SLIS courses 

• Tuition and fees 

• UNT Financial Aid 

• SLIS Financial Assistance and Scholarships

Questions? Call toll-free 877-ASK-SLIS
Or email slis@unt.edu

 www.unt.edu/slis
This page last updated April 11, 2006  
by SLIS Web Editor
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