How to apply

Prospective students should apply as early as possible. All necessary credentials, such as the ApplyTexas Application for admission to Texas public universities (either the paper version or the online version), official transcripts and required entrance test scores, must be on file in the Office of Admissions by the admission deadline for the semester in which you wish to enroll. Admission decisions will not be made until after the application, the application fee and all academic credentials are received and evaluated.

All applicants new to the University of North Texas must pay a non-refundable admission application fee of $40 for U.S. citizens and permanent resident aliens or $75 for international students and others

High school graduates

Students admitted to the first semester of college work must have graduated from an accredited high school. To apply, students must present ACT or SAT Reasoning Test scores. Students must use the ApplyTexas application. It is highly recommended that the application be completed and submitted electronically via www.applytexas.org. In addition, the student must submit a high school transcript showing credits and graduation class rank. Transcripts showing rank should be sent after completion of the junior year. Appropriateness of experience in lieu of a high school diploma (i.e., GED, home schooling, graduation from a non-accredited high school, etc.) may be assessed on an individual review basis. To be more successful at UNT, you are strongly encouraged to take these classes in high school:

• English: 4 credits (English I-IV)
• Mathematics: 4 credits (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and Pre-Calculus)
• Sciences: 3 credits (to be selected from Biology, Chemistry or Physics)
• Social Sciences: 4 credits (World Geography, World History Studies, U.S. Government and Economics, and U.S. History)
• Foreign Language: 3 credits (Levels I-III proficiency of the same language)
• Health: 1/2 credit minimum
• Fine Arts: 1 credit
• Physical Education: 1 1/2 credits
• Computer Science: 0-1 credit (demonstrated proficiency at Level I)
• Electives: 2 1/2 credits

High school seniors who plan to attend UNT should take entrance examinations at least five months before enrollment dates. See your high school counselor for more information or go to the College Board web site or the ACT web site.

To find out if your AP or IB courses will count as college credit, visit www.unt.edu/credit.

Admission

Graduation in the top 10 percent of high school class	Automatic admission	Submit SAT or ACT score
Graduation in the next 15 percent of high school class	Regular admission	Minimum 950 SAT (CR+M)* or 20 ACT score
Graduation in the second quarter of high school class	Regular admission	Minimum 1050 SAT (CR+M)* or 23 ACT score
Graduation in the third quarter of high school class	Regular admission	Minimum 1180 SAT (CR+M)* or 26 ACT score

* Combined critical reading/verbal + math (CR + M).

All freshman applicants to the University of North Texas must submit SAT or ACT scores. UNT highly recommends that applicants complete to the best of their ability the writing portion of the SAT and ACT exams. Although writing scores are not currently used for admission decisions, scores are being collected to develop future admission policies. Admission policies are reviewed periodically and are subject to change. Check www.unt.edu/admission or call 800-UNT-8211 for the latest admission information.

Admission by Individual Review

Applicants who rank in the fourth quarter or who do not meet requirements in the chart above will automatically have their applications reviewed by an admissions officer. Based on this review, applicants may be given an opportunity to provide additional information to justify their admission to the university. A letter will be sent to the student outlining the options for possible admission to UNT. Applicants may be considered for individual review only if they submit all required credentials stated in the letter.

Other Types of Admission

See www.unt.edu/admission or contact the Office of Admissions at 800-UNT-8211 for information on admission requirements for:

• transfer students
• international students
• adult students
• transient and summer students
• visiting students
• early admission students