Making the right choice
I want to send my daughter to the university that is best for her. How can I be sure about UNT?
UNT is a student-centered public research university. Our students compete well nationally, winning scholarships and prestigious graduate fellowships. For example, in 2007, UNT was one of only seven universities in the nation with the maximum number of Goldwater Scholars in math and science. The university has outstanding faculty members, offers a 20:1 student-faculty ratio (although class sizes vary, especially for freshmen) and has many nationally and internationally recognized programs. For more details, visit www.unt.edu/pais/untproud.htm.
How do I know if my son will be happy attending UNT?
We encourage you to visit the campus and take a guided tour together. You’ll find out what UNT offers, become familiar with the campus and have a chance to ask our student tour guides questions. To schedule a tour, call 940-565-4104 or visit www.unt.edu/tour. Another way to feel confident is to attend parent orientation while your son attends freshman orientation in the summer. Activities to help your son make new friends and adjust to college life at UNT are:
- Sunday Fun Day (when UNT faculty and staff help students move into their residence hall)
- First Flight Week events
- Eagle Camp (an off-campus weekend retreat)
For more details, visit www.unt.edu/orientation.
Will my daughter have opportunities to learn leadership skills?
UNT’s Student Government Association is an excellent way to gain leadership experience. Or, your daughter can get involved in any of the more than 300 student organizations and step into a leadership role. In addition, many community service opportunities and leadership programs are available through the Office of New Student Programs. While attending UNT, she can document all of her leadership experiences with an E.A.G.L.E. (Evidence of Achievement Guided by Leadership Experience) transcript. For more information, call 940-565-4373 or visit www.unt.edu/ssp.
What efforts has UNT taken to create a safe environment?
Students can sign up for the Eagle Alert system for information about campus closings and emergency situations affecting the safety and well being of people on and around the campus. Voice and text messages are sent to all students who have provided current contact information. Students should update their contact information at my.unt.edu. Please be sure your child signs up for this service. UNT police patrol the campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in vehicles, on bicycles and on foot. At night, the campus is well lighted, and students may ride the night shuttle, request pick up from e-ride or call the UNT police for an escort, if needed. More than 60 emergency phones located throughout campus provide direct access to the campus police dispatcher at all times. UNT has an emergency preparedness plan, and parents can always access www.unt.edu for the latest information, even if university phone lines are not working.
How does UNT welcome students from all ethnic and racial groups?
The Division for Institutional Equity and Diversity and the Multicultural Center offer mentoring and other support through programs, activities, conferences and scholarships. Many student organizations celebrate ethnic and racial heritage or support career networks such as the Hispanic Business Student Association and the National Association of Black Journalists. UNT, one of the nation’s top 100 colleges graduating the most African American and Hispanic students, works hard to create a welcoming environment and secure a reputation as a diverse institution. For more information, visit www.unt.edu/edo.
What job assistance programs does UNT offer?
Students who participate in internships or cooperative education are often hired first because of their hands-on experience in the field. The university’s Career Center provides UNT students and alumni with assistance in researching the job market and networking with employers. Its career fairs attract representatives from about 200 companies who come to campus for one-on-one interviews. Students are encouraged to register with the center the first days they are on campus so they will receive the center’s full assistance and start networking with employers. For details, visit careercenter.unt.edu.