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OUR DEGREES ARE DESIGNED TO GET YOU WHERE YOU WANT TO GO.

With a focus on the skills you need to thrive in the future you want, UNT has a pathway for you. Let’s get started.

BACHELOR’S DEGREES

With 240 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, our comprehensive programs, flexible curriculum and course options in Frisco or online give you the freedom to explore new possibilities.

ARTS & DESIGN

Art History

Ceramics

Communication Design

Drawing and Painting

Fashion Design

Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies

Interior Design

Metalsmithing and Jewelry

New Media Art

Photography

Printmaking

Sculpture

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

Accounting

Aviation Logistics

Business Integrated Studies

Sport Entertainment Management

Construction Management

Digital Retailing

Economics

Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Management

Event Design and Experience Management

Finance

Financial Planning

General Business

Human Resource Management

Home Furnishings

Merchandising

Hospitality Management

Industrial Distribution

Interdisciplinary Studies in Consumer Insights

Management

Merchandising

Operations and Supply Chain Management

Project Design and Analysis

Real

Retail

Risk Management and Insurance

Supply Chain Management

COMMUNICATIONS & MEDIA

Advertising and Brand Strategy

Communication Studies

Content Strategy

Converged Broadcast Media

Game Studies and Design

Journalism

Digital and Print Journalism

Photojournalism

Public Relations

Sports Journalism and Communications

Video, Broadcast and Multimedia

Marketing

Media Arts

DATA ANALYTICS & INFORMATION

Business Analytics

Business Computer Information Systems

Cybersecurity

Data Science

Geographic Information Systems and Computer Science

Information Science

Learning Technologies

Linguistics

EDUCATION

Art Education

Health Behavior and Fitness

Human Development and Family Science

Kinesiology

Recreation, Event and Sport Management

Education

Elementary Education

Secondary Education

Teacher Certification Programs

Music Education

HEALTH & WELLNESS

Addiction Studies

Applied Behavior Analysis

Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

Health Informatics

Public Health

Rehabilitation Studies

HUMANITIES

& SOCIAL SCIENCES

Anthropology

Economics

English

French

Geography

German Studies

History

Latin American Studies

International Studies

Japanese

Religion

Social Science

Sociology

Spanish

Philosophy

Political Science

Psychology

MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Applied Arts and Sciences

Integrative Studies

MUSIC & PERFORMANCE

Music

Commercial Music

Composition

Critical Studies in Music and Society

Jazz Studies

Music Performance

Harpsichord

Orchestral Instruments

Orchestral Instruments

Organ

Piano

Voice

Theatre

PUBLIC SERVICE

Criminal Justice

Emergency Administration and Planning

Nonprofit Leadership Studies

Social Work

Urban Policy and Planning

STEM

Biochemistry

Biology

Biomedical Engineering

Chemistry

Computer Engineering

Computer Science

Construction Engineering Technology

Ecology for Environmental Science

Electrical Engineering

Information Technology

Materials Science and Engineering

Mathematics

Mechanical and Energy Engineering

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Medical Laboratory Science

Physics

YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE

Most students apply between July and Submit your application through December of their senior year. It s best to applytexas.org or commonapp.org and apply as early as possible for priority send us your official transcripts. For priority scholarship award consideration and so scholarship award consideration, apply you have more options for orientation dates by March 1. and housing preferences.

CHECKLIST

UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS

You are eligible to be admitted to the university if you meet one of the following criteria:

// Class rank in the top 30% of the high school graduating class

// High school overall unweighted GPA of 3.25 or higher

// Standardized test scores with an ACT score of 22 or SAT score of 1100 or higher

unt.edu/admissions/freshman/steps to apply

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FOR SUCCESS

Junior Year of High School

❑ TAKE AN ON-CAMPUS TOUR WITH ONE OF OUR EAGLE AMBASSADORS.

❑ ATTEND A COLLEGE FAIR TO COMPARE YOUR OPTIONS.

❑ REVIEW REQUIREMENTS AND PRIORITY DATES FOR ADMISSION AND FINANCIAL AID. FRESHMANREQUIREMENTS.UNT.EDU

❑ ATTEND A UNT ADMISSIONS EVENT. TSI.UNT.EDU

Senior Year of High School

❑ APPLY TO UNT BEGINNING JULY 1 USING APPLYTEXAS.ORG OR AUG. 1 ON COMMONAPP.ORG.

❑ STUDENTS WHO TAKE THE FALL SAT OR ACT SHOULD SUBMIT RESULTS TO UNT ADMISSIONS. TESTING IS OPTIONAL.

❑ REVIEW AND REGISTER FOR ONE OF OUR FALL OR SPRING EVENTS. ADMISSIONS.UNT.EDU/ EVENTS

❑ COMPLETE THE FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA) BY FEB. 15. BE SURE TO DESIGNATE UNT TO RECEIVE YOUR FAFSA INFORMATION. UNT’S SCHOOL CODE IS 003594.

❑ ACCESS THE EAGLE SCHOLARSHIP PORTAL AND COMPLETE YOUR PROFILE. FOR PRIORITY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD CONSIDERATION, APPLY BY MARCH 1.

❑ REGISTER FOR THE SAT OR ACT AND SEND SCORES TO UNT ADMISSIONS.

SCHOOL CODES: SAT: 6481 ACT: 4136

❑ MAKE SURE YOU’RE TSI COMPLETE PRIOR TO ATTENDING ORIENTATION. TSI.UNT.EDU

❑ THE HOUSING APPLICATION OPENS IN MID-JANUARY. EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS AT HOUSING.UNT.EDU

❑ REGISTER EARLY FOR FRESHMAN ORIENTATION TO RECEIVE DISCOUNTED PRICING. THE FEE INCREASES MAY 1.

❑ REQUEST YOUR FINAL TRANSCRIPT PRIOR TO GRADUATION.

❑ SUBMIT MENINGITIS IMMUNIZATION RECORDS THROUGH YOUR MYUNT STUDENT PORTAL.

❑ CHECK YOUR EMAIL AND MYUNT ACCOUNT FOR IMPORTANT UPDATES.

// Unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher in 12 semester credit hours of dual credit

// Unweighted GPA of 3.0 or higher in high school core courses, which include 4 English, 4 math, 4 science and 3 social science courses.

Learn how to apply with this video!

EARN WHAT YOU DESERVE

Your UNT degree is an investment that will pay off, and we’re committed to keeping the cost of your education manageable.

// We’re one of the only public universities in North Texas that hasn’t raised the cost of tuition since 2016

// Each year, we award more than $512 million in scholarships and financial aid.

// 77% of full-time enrolled undergraduates receive a grant, scholarship, or tuition waiver

// On average, UNT students break even on their investment in four years or less

Each of our students receives the support they need to graduate on time and meet the high standards future employers expect from our alumni. Your time here translates into more than a degree; it’s an education built through hands-on learning, real-world experiences and soft skills that benefit both our grads and the Texas economy.

financialaid.unt.edu

MORE THAN 50% OF UNT

GOT QUESTIONS? THE UNT ONE STOP CAN HELP.

We’re here to help simplify the process for all things admissions, financial aid, student accounting and money management in one place with the UNT One Stop. unt.edu/onestop

TOOLS TO TAKE YOU FURTHER

Your time at UNT is about developing your talent and exploring your capabilities, which is why our faculty and support staff are here to serve your needs with a personalized approach. succeed.unt.edu

If you’re the first in your family to go to college, the First-Gen Success Center can help you navigate campus life. They can also connect you with helpful resources and prepare you to

Drop-in tutoring at the Math Lab and the Writing Center is a great way to stay sharp and hone your skills. Group learning labs help you connect with others who share

your passion for success.

YOUR WELLNESS MATTERS

FULL-SERVICE CARE

Your wellbeing is just as important as your academic success, which is why we provide a full-service primary care clinic, counseling services and a variety of wellness resources to make sure you’re happy and healthy at UNT. Student health insurance plans will give you access to affordable care.

HEALTH EDUCATION

The Meadows Center for Health Resources promotes student health through free health education activities and services, including wellness consultations and free blood screenings.

BUILDING HEALTHY BODIES & MINDS

All students have access to the Pohl Recreation Center, where you can swim, lift weights, rock climb, get your cardio in between classes or hang out with friends. Group fitness classes are offered daily, plus individual sessions with a personal trainer and a variety of other fitness programs to keep your body and mind ready for learning.

COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES

Primary care services include optometry dental services and gynecological care. We also offer affordable lab specials to evaluate your lipid profiles, thyroid hormones and metabolic panels.

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MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME

Transitioning to college life offers you a new beginning and a chance to find a place to belong. No matter which of our 15 residence halls you choose, living on campus helps you focus on your studies and make the most out of your time. And as part of the Mean Green Family, you’ll develop lifelong connections — an essential part of the college experience.

Explore your options at housing.unt.edu.

DINING WITH OPTIONS FOR ALL YOUR DIETARY NEEDS

DINING.UNT.EDU

EATING ON CAMPUS HAS NEVER BEEN TASTIER

We’ve earned plenty of bragging rights with our award-winning dining halls , including the certified vegan Mean Greens Café and Kitchen West, serving gluten-free meals without the top nine food allergens. And with over 20 retail locations, you’re never far from a good meal — or a great way to connect with friends.

YOUR MEAN GREEN COMMUNITY

UNT is home to a thriving community, including more than 450 student organizations and 38 fraternities and sororities. We host thousands of events on campus each year to help you unwind between classes. Find out what’s happening at calendar.unt.edu.

The UNT Step Show, hosted by the Center for Fraternity and Sorority Life

GO MEAN GREEN

Joining UNT gives you plenty of reasons to cheer. The Mean Green continue to excel, netting a 60.7% winning percentage across all teams — the second best mark in the American Conference. To top it off, Mean Green teams have the second highest winning percentage among NCAA Division I schools over the past two years. Altogether, over 70 student athletes received all conference recognition.

Women’s Basketball set a program record with 25 wins this season, finishing second in conference play. Tommisha

marked the end of her college career as the program’s first player to earn first-team all-conference honors two years in a

UNT men and women on the Track and Field teams made waves this year. In men’s, Jake Parchman earned conference-champion titles in both the weight throw and hammer throw.

Men’s Basketball improved on last year’s performance by eight wins and finished the season in the Final Four at the NIT. The team earned five AAC all-conference honors in total.

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Mean Green Football had their seventh bowl appearance in nine years.

YOUR HOME IN THE HEART OF INDUSTRY

Whether you’re studying in Denton, Frisco, online or somewhere in between, UNT is conveniently located in the North Texas region, part of one of the largest economies in the world.

Our main campus is in Denton, one of the best college towns in the nation, which offers a thriving arts and music scene, a welcoming community and beautiful outdoor spaces. It s the perfect mix of small town charm and big city opportunities. It s also a short drive — or train ride — to anywhere in the DFW area.

Our branch campus in Frisco features a state of the art building with collaborative classrooms and work spaces. It offers many in demand degrees and concentrations that focus on project based learning and partnerships with local industry. frisco.unt.edu

The One O’Clock Lab Band is the premier performing ensemble of UNT’s internationally acclaimed jazz studies program.

Alan Baylock, current director, works with undergraduate student Isidoro Ramos and other members of the band to prepare them for success in the industry.

WORK WITH THE BEST

// Dr. Lee Hughes, winner of Students will work alongside our world-class the 2024 Carski Award faculty on real-world projects and research that are from the American Society changing the future. for Microbiology, works with undergraduate researchers to study viruses as a way to fight antibioticresistant bacteria.

// Professors Iva Jestratijevic and Jihye Min, co-directors of the Center for Consumer

// Professor Bob Heere, Executive Director of the UNT Sports Innovation

MORE THAN 80 ARE AMONG THE WORLD’S MOST CITED RESEARCHERS

// Computer Science and Engineering professors Mark Albert and Ting Xiao Insights and Innovations, Space (SIS@UNT), coordinate the faculty-guided coordinate a venue connects students with UNT AI Summer Research that translates student and emerging global sports Program, where students faculty research into tech companies through across AI-related fields actionable consumer insights to pave the way internships, class projects and individual study create projects from start to finish in a ten-week for forward-thinking opportunities in the #1 intensive session. solutions. sports city in the United States.

Our programs are designed with industry needs in mind, and we offer degree combinations and pathways that will prepare you to succeed at UNT and graduate with the expertise employers want.

careercenter.unt.edu

GRADUATE INTO A SUCCESSFUL CAREER

Start with curiosity, not a checklist jobfamilies.unt.edu

Add depth to your degree with minors minors.unt.edu

Build professional connections early with a network of alumni and mentors meangreenmentors.unt.edu

Add value with certificates undergradcertificates.unt.edu

Cutting-edge programs in high demand fields, like Communications Design, Cybersecurity, Data Science and Sport Entertainment Management programs.unt.edu

Coursework that evolves through industry partnerships, like the Dallas Cowboys, to keep your skills relevant sportentertainmentmanagement.unt.edu

Career exploration and networking through on-campus and off-campus events careercenter.unt.edu/events

Flexible curriculum with integrative studies options so you can choose your own adventure integrativestudies.unt.edu

UNT will provide a formula for your success tailored to your ambitions. We help you align talent, timing and skills so your degree pays off with a competitive starting salary and your ability to make a lasting impact.

Dustee Jenkins has put her journalism degree to the test working in broadcast news, as press secretary for a U.S. senator and most recently as the Chief Public Affairs Officer for Spotify, where she oversees global communications for the brand.

Justin Rhodes (’20)

Music Producer, Filmmaker, Author, Educator

Dallas-based entrepreneur Justin Rhodes has put his creative skills to the test — and it s paid off. Recently, he’s won a Grammy for producing Michael by Killer Mike, wrote and directed the film King of Dallas and released his second book.

ONCE AN EAGLE, ALWAYS AN EAGLE

UNT Eagles take their passions to incredible heights, but they’re never too far from the nest to check in. Our alumni network of 476,000 includes 324,000 Eagles who live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, ready to connect with and support new members of the Mean Green Family. Learn more at untalumni.com .

Mark Followill (’20)

Play-by-Play Announcer

Known by many fans as “the voice of the Dallas Mavericks,” Mark Followill has worked as a play-by-play announcer for over 20 years. In that time he’s also built his resume by covering Major League Soccer club FC Dallas, college football and international soccer for FOX Sports, as well as the 2016 Olympics for NBC.

Maria Otero ( 07, ’19 M.S.)

Behavior Analyst

Maria Otero is a behavior analyst at

Arielle Yearby (’11)

Lead Color Designer

Arielle Yearby honed her creative skills Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth, in UNT’s Interior Design program and providing early intensive behavioral applied her eye for color to positions at interventions to children with autism Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Dell and spectrum disorder. She is also develop Asics. In 2019, she started at Nike and ing technologies that help teachers and has earned her way to Lead Color caregivers offer informed interventions Designer at the Fortune 500 brand. for children with learning difficulties for her research in UNT’s health services program.

WHERE YOUR FUTURE TAKES SHAPE

UNT is where you’ll unlock your full potential. We’re here to help you grow and succeed. Our graduates are realizing their ambitions and building a better future every day. ATTEND AN EVENT admissions.unt.edu/events TAKE A TOUR tours.unt.edu APPLY goto.unt.edu/apply

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