#1 institution for transfer students in Texas. ~U.S. News and World News.

More students transfer to UNT than to any other university in Texas, according to U.S. News & World Report's America's Best Colleges 2009. In fact, UNT was 6th nationally among public universities.

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The University of North Texas is a student-centered public research university and is the flagship of the UNT System. It offers 99 bachelor's, 104 master's and 49 doctoral degree programs, many nationally recognized.

UNT is one of the largest universities in Texas, enrolling nearly 35,000 students. Founded in 1890, UNT takes pride in its outstanding faculty, high academic standards and diverse student body.

Providing an affordable way to earn a bachelor's degree, the university is a great place for transfer students. In fact, half of UNT's new undergraduates in Fall 2008 were transfers.

UNT offers you:

Hands-on experience in your field before graduation
A library system designated a major research library by the U.S. Department of Education
14 open-access computer labs, including one open 24/7
Wireless access in most campus buildings and free laptop checkouts at two libraries
Free printing for course-related work in computer labs
An automatic membership in our huge student recreation center, which won a national award

How can I prepare to transfer?

If you are attending a community college, you are encouraged to plan all your community college course selections well in advance of transferring to UNT. For your benefit, UNT participates in the Texas Common Course Numbering System, which makes it easier to transfer credit for general academic courses from one Texas college or university to another.

If you're attending a Texas community college, you should consult the UNT Transfer Guide and discuss the degree plan information in the UNT Undergraduate Catalog with an academic advisor or counselor.

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University of North Texas
Office of Admissions
1155 Union Circle #311277
Denton, Texas 76203-5017

The admissions office is located
in the Eagle Student Services Center (third floor).

How do I transfer to UNT?

To be admitted to UNT from another college or university, you must submit the ApplyTexas Application for admission and the application fee ($60 for U.S. citizens and permanent resident aliens, $75 for international students). For U.S. citizens and permanent resident aliens applying for Fall 2010 or thereafter, the application fee is $60. You can apply online or send a paper application to the Office of Admissions. You must also submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities you have ever attended — even if you do not wish to transfer the credit to UNT.

Applications must be submitted with the appropriate fee by the published deadline (see below) to be considered for on-time registration.

What if I don't meet the requirements?

If you do not qualify for admission or are in the fourth quarter of your graduating class (and have submitted all required credentials), your file will automatically be reviewed by a UNT admissions officer. Upon review of the application file, the admissions officer will send you a letter stating your options for possible admission.

Students must fulfill the recommendation(s) in their letter to earn a second review.

When are the deadlines for admission?

Apply by:: To enroll for classes starting:
July 1, 2010: Fall 2010 (Aug. 30)
Dec. 1, 2010: Spring 2011 (Jan. 18)
May 12, 2011: Summer 2011 (May 16)
June 2, 2011: Summer 2011 (June 6)
July 5, 2011: Summer 2011 (July 11)

Applicants who miss the admission deadline must register during late registration and pay a late fee.

Transfer Admission Requirements
Number of Hours
Fewer than 30 college hours	30 to 44 college hours	More than 44 college hours
Prerequisites
Graduation from an accredited high school. Minimum college 2.5 GPA (4.0 system) and eligible to return to institution(s) attended	Minimum college 2.25 GPA (4.0 system) and eligible to return to institution(s) attended	Minimum college 2.0 GPA (4.0 system) and eligible to return to institution(s) attended
Official transcripts
From each college or university attended and from your high school	From each college or university attended	From each college or university attended
Entrance exam
SAT or ACT scores must be submitted. The writing section of the SAT or ACT is not a requirement for admission to UNT, but is highly recommended. Score required for admission is based on position in high school graduating class: Top 10%: Submit score Next 15%: Minimum 950 SAT (combined critical reading + math) or 20 ACT 2nd 25%: Minimum 1050 SAT (combined critical reading + math) or 23 ACT 3rd 25%: Minimum 1180 SAT (combined critical reading + math) or 26 ACT 4th 25%: Individual review only	Not required	Not required

How do I know if my courses will transfer?

UNT's u.select server is an excellent resource for transfer students. u.select provides information on UNT course equivalencies and degree information. It allows you to set up your personal member account to store courses you have completed or anticipate completing. After your courses are entered, they can be run through planning guides for all of UNT's undergraduate degrees and degrees from institutions within the u.select network. In addition to the above link, u.select can be accessed from UNT's Transfer Guide.

Will all my hours transfer?

Transcripts are evaluated by the Office of Admissions, which determines acceptable transfer credit from other institutions. Your academic dean determines the applicability of the credit to your degree program.

Students who have begun residence work at UNT and who have attained junior standing may, with prior written consent of their academic deans, enroll in and transfer hours from approved two-year colleges.

Will hours from my Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree or career/technical courses transfer?

If you are pursuing a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Science (BAAS) degree, a majority of your AAS or career/technical credit may transfer. UNT's two BAAS degree options let you combine your specialized course work with additional classes to create a customized degree plan.

Will my D transfer to UNT?

D's do transfer (exception: Freshman Composition, which requires a grade of C or higher), but the course may need to be retaken. The grade D equals one grade point. Certain departments may also require grades of a C or higher in specific core courses. Check with your department for more information.

What about I grades?

Incompletes are evaluated as nonpunitive.

Can I make a fresh start at UNT?

Students who were enrolled in a post-secondary institution 10 or more years ago may seek admission to UNT without consideration of that academic work. You must request this option prior to your enrollment at UNT by submitting a Fresh Start request form. Fresh Start request forms are available for new students in the undergraduate admissions office and for first time returning UNT students in the registrar's office.

Is there an entrance exam?

The state of Texas requires that all undergraduate students who enter a Texas public institution of higher education be assessed to determine their readiness to enroll in freshman-level academic course work. UNT requires students to take the Texas Higher Education Assessment (THEA) and will accept scores on the ASSET, COMPASS or ACCUPLACER tests. These tests measure college-level readiness in reading, mathematics and writing.

Students must participate in a developmental program for those sections of the test not passed. The requirement may be met by passing the highest level of the developmental course or by passing an approved instrument after not passing the developmental course.

The THEA test cannot be used in admission decisions at UNT but is necessary for preregistration advising. For more information, go to Academic Readiness or call 940-565-4403.

Does UNT accept CLEP, AP, IB or credit by exam?

Subject to general limitations, UNT may accept credit earned through College Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject examinations, College Board Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations and credit by examination given at other colleges as recommended by the American Council on Education. For details, go to Undergraduate Majors and Interests and click on "Special Interests."

Will my military credit transfer?

UNT may accept lower- and upper-division military credit transfers, as recommended by the American Council on Education's Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services. Credit for vocational work will only be accepted if you are pursuing a BAAS degree.

Will my transfer hours count toward my GPA at UNT?

Yes. At UNT, you will have two GPAs — a cumulative UNT GPA and an overall cumulative Transfer Work/UNT combined GPA. The overall cumulative Transfer Work/UNT combined GPA determines your eligibility to apply for graduation and your eligibility for graduating with honors.

Academic status can sometimes be a complex matter. If you have questions, visit the office of your academic dean.

Can I finish my degree online?

Yes. UNT offers three online bachelor's completion degrees for students who have earned an associate's degree or have completed undergraduate core course requirements in previous college work. More than 30 online degree programs and certificates are offered by UNT eCampus.

Can I apply for financial aid?

Yes. Transfer students are eligible to apply for financial assistance.

Transient students — those planning to return to their previous college — are not eligible.

You should apply for financial aid well in advance of the priority deadline (April is recommended for fall applicants, August for spring applicants, and February for summer applicants). The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available each January for the upcoming academic year and should be completed as early as possible. The fastest and best way to apply is online.

For guidance on how to apply for financial aid or transfer your application data, go to the Student Financial Aid and Scholarships web site or call Student Financial Aid and Scholarships at 940-565-2302 or 877-881-1014 several months prior to transferring to UNT.

What about scholarships?

The UNT Texas Transfer Scholarships are available to students transferring from a Texas community college or an accredited Texas university with 45 or more credit hours.

4.0 cumulative GPA – $3,000
3.99-3.75 cumulative GPA – $2,000
3.74-3.5 cumulative GPA – $1,500

The UNT Phi Theta Kappa Texas Transfer Scholarships are available to members of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society who are transferring from a Texas community college or an accredited Texas university with 45 or more credit hours.

4.0 cumulative GPA – $3,000
3.99-3.75 cumulative GPA – $2,000
3.74-3.5 cumulative GPA – $1,500

Awards are renewable for a second year if you complete a minimum of 12 credit hours per fall and spring semester and maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA.

No application is needed for any transfer scholarship. Awards are based on the admission application. Funds are limited; we recommend you apply for admission early in the fall semester to enter UNT the following fall.

You should complete the online General Academic Scholarship Application for the upcoming year's awards. The application is available annually from late fall until March 1.

You also may be eligible for scholarships in your major area of study. Check with your academic department for more information.

Honors College students can compete for transfer scholarships by completing the General Academic Scholarship Application (see next question).

Can transfer students apply to the Honors College?

Yes, anyone who has earned 15 or more college credit hours with a 3.35 cumulative GPA may apply. Community college credits qualify, except those earned as dual-credit hours. If you enter as a freshman or sophomore, you are eligible for the Honors Certificate program and the Honors Scholar awards. If you enter as a junior, you only are eligible for the Honors Scholar awards.

Honors Hall, a special residence hall for Honors College students, opened in Fall 2007.

An honors advisor will meet with you to chart an individual academic plan and you won't have to repeat courses you have already taken.

Honors Transfer Scholarships are available for students accepted to the Honors College with 15 or more credit hours:

4.0 cumulative GPA – $4,000
3.99-3.75 cumulative GPA – $3,000
3.74-3.5 cumulative GPA – $2,000

Honors Transfer Scholarship recipients must complete a minimum of 30 semester credit hours per year, including 6 hours of honors classes. Awards are renewable for a second and third year for students who maintain a 3.25 cumulative GPA.

For more information, visit the Honors College web site or call 940-565-3305.

Does UNT offer services for commuters?

Many students drive to campus, since it's only 35 miles north of Dallas and Fort Worth on Interstate 35. The Denton County Transportation Authority offers an express bus between Denton, Carrollton, Lewisville and downtown Dallas and is planning a rail service. UNT students ride fare-free.

UNT's services for commuter students include the UNT Shuttle and a rideshare web site. The UNT Shuttle serves the entire campus and nearby apartments. The rideshare web site helps coordinate carpools among students living in the same area.

Can transfer students live on campus?

Yes, and many of our 14 residence halls set aside rooms for transfer students. If you plan to live on campus, apply early since there is usually more demand for housing than space available. For details, visit the Housing and Residence Life web site.

Who is required to live on campus?

Although UNT policy requires that students live on campus in a residence hall until they have earned 30 semester credit hours, transfer students who have completed two semesters of college or students who have been out of high school for one complete year — while encouraged to live on campus — will be exempt from this policy, as are married students and veterans. You also may be exempt if you are older than 21, if you have a medical disability or if you plan to live with your parents, grandparents or a married brother or sister while you attend UNT.

You must contact the housing office to request an exemption form, which must be notarized and returned to housing. The office must approve the exemption, even if it is an exemption for which you automatically qualify. For more information, go to Housing and Residence Life web site or call 940-565-2610.

Is off-campus housing available near UNT?

Denton has about 100 apartment complexes, many of which are within walking distance of campus or served by the campus shuttle system. You can access an online guide to off-campus housing or pick up the College Apartment Guide available at the Student Activities Center.

What about parking?

A permit is required to park on campus. Several types of permits are available at different rates. Students can purchase a less expensive parking permit and ride the free shuttle bus to class. For details, visit the Parking Services web site. UNT also features 2,000 bicycle parking spaces on campus for students who bike to campus.

What student organizations does UNT have?

More than 300 organizations are active on campus, including a chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. Other organizations include club sports, intercultural, political, religious/spiritual, service, social and special interest groups, as well as 34 sororities and fraternities.

What activities are offered at UNT's recreation center?

One of the most popular places on campus is the $31 million Pohl Recreation Center, which features a climbing wall, basketball courts, weight and cardio areas, indoor track, aerobics rooms, two pools, and an Outdoor Pursuits Center. For UNT students, it's like having an automatic health club membership.

Can someone show me around the campus?

Yes, tours are offered several times daily, Monday through Friday, and on Saturday. We recommend you visit on a weekday so you can see the campus in full swing, talk with faculty in your major, visit with current students and meet with staff (financial aid, housing, student employment, etc.) as needed to expedite your transfer.

Reserve a space online for a walking tour of campus or call 940-565-4104.

What does it cost to attend UNT?

The cost estimate for 2009-10 based on undergraduate enrollment in 15 semester credit hours for two semesters is $7,300 for Texas residents, $15,700 for nonresidents (plus fees related to instruction); room and board, $6,326.

You can graduate faster and start earning sooner by taking 15 hours per semester. All full-time undergraduate students pay the same tuition/fee rate regardless of how many hours they take.

Payment plans for tuition and housing are available. For more information, visit www.unt.edu/tuition or call 940-565-3225.

Do I need to attend an orientation?

You are not new to college, but you are new to UNT. Therefore, special orientations for transfer students are held before fall, spring and summer terms. Orientations include a comprehensive welcome to the university and its resources, as well as opportunities to interact with other transfers and current students. You will attend a session with your academic college or school, meet with academic advisors and register for classes. By the end of the day you should be ready for classes to begin. Attendance at orientation is mandatory for all new transfer students. For more information, go to the transfer orientation web page or call 940-565-4198.

Must I maintain a certain GPA at UNT?

Transfer students admitted to UNT in good standing are subject to the same academic regulations as continuing students.

To remain enrolled in good standing at UNT, all students must maintain a minimum UNT cumulative GPA requirement of 2.0. The requirement is based upon hours attempted at UNT in regularly graded courses, hours passed in pass/no pass courses and transfer hours accepted.

Freshmen will be placed on academic alert the first semester their cumulative GPA drops below 2.0. Freshmen placed on academic alert must raise their cumulative GPA to at least a 2.0 the next semester of enrollment or be placed on probation. Freshmen placed on probation must raise their cumulative GPA to a 2.0 for good standing or earn a 2.25 GPA for that semester to continue on probation.

A student who, during a probationary fall or spring semester, fails to raise their cumulative GPA to the minimum 2.0 standard or who fails to make at least a 2.25 GPA for that semester is automatically suspended from UNT for one or more long semesters.

How many hours must I take at UNT to graduate?

To graduate with a bachelor's degree, 25 percent of the university minimum of 120 hours must be taken in residence at UNT. At least 24 of the hours earned in residence must consist of advanced work. A minimum 2.0 GPA is required by the university to graduate. Some academic departments may require a higher minimum GPA. Ask your academic advisor for more information.

Can I take classes at the UNT Dallas Campus?

Yes, admitted students may take courses at either campus. The UNT Dallas Campus, an extension of UNT in Denton, will become the city's first public university in 2010.

View the list of UNT Dallas Campus degree programs or call 972-780-3600.

What if I have other questions?

Visit the interactive Ask UNT web site or the university web site. You also can call our tollfree admissions hotline at 800-868-8211 or call 940-565-4895.

Additional resources for transfer students are available from the Transfer Center in the Office of New Student Programs. The center is in Room 319 of the University Union on campus or can be reached by calling 940-565-4198.

UNT offers:

Great location 35 miles north of Dallas and Fort Worth
Transfer scholarships
Online guides to help you transfer your credits
Campus tours
Nearly 300 student organizations, including Tau Sigma, an honor society for transfer students

Undergraduate career fields

View the list of all 96 undergraduate majors.

Information guide

UNT main number … 940-565-2000

Admissions

Undergraduate … 940-565-2681
Graduate … 940-565-2383
International … 940-565-2442

Apartment guides

(Student Activities and Organizations) … 940-565-3807

Campus tours … 940-565-4104

Disability accommodation … 940-565-4323

Financial aid … 940-565-2302

Housing office … 940-565-2610

New student and mentoring office … 940-369-8397

Registrar's office … 940-565-2111

Scholarships … 940-565-2302

Student accounting/cashiering … 940-565-3225

Student employment … 940-565-2105

Testing office … 940-565-2741

Academic advising by college or school

Arts and sciences … 940-565-2051

Business … 940-565-2110

Education … 940-565-2736

Engineering … 940-565-4201

Honors College … 940-565-3305

Library and information sciences … 940-565-2445

Merchandising and hospitality management … 940-565-2436

Music … 940-565-2791

Public affairs and community service … 940-565-4115

Visual arts and design … 940-565-2216

UNT Dallas Campus … 972-780-3600