Frequently Asked Questions
Admission Questions
How do I apply to UNT?
You will apply through our admissions offices:
You will need to attend an orientation (either freshman or transfer orientation). Go here to register for an orientation:
http://www.unt.edu/classes-registration.htm
I am applying to UNT as a graduate student, where do I go for advising?
Graduate advising is done by a faculty advisor within the department of your major. Our advising office is only for undergraduate students.
Registration Questions
Where do I go to register for courses?
- Login to my.unt.edu
- Click Student Center/Register
How do I know if I have a hold on my account for registration?
- Login to my.unt.edu
- Click Student Center/Register
- Look at the Holds box in the top right corner of the screen.
I have a TSI block, where do I go to get that removed?
I am getting a message that says ‘you do not have a valid enrollment time’, what does this mean?
Registration times are broken down by classification (freshman, sophomore, etc.) andwhen a student last took classes at UNT (new admit—never attended at UNT, previous semester, one semester ago, over a year ago, etc.).
- If you are a new admit to UNT then you must attend an orientation to register for classes.
- If you attended classes at UNT within the last two long semesters and/or summer then you may be registering out of your classification time.
To find your registration appointment login to my.unt.edu and click on student center/register. Once there find the blue box on the right that says enrollment dates. Click the green triangle to open the box.
Where can a find a listing of what courses will be offered in an upcoming semester?
Or
Go to my.unt.edu and do a class search
How do I drop a course (keeping at least one class this semester/term)?
The procedure for dropping a course varies depending on when in the semester the course is being dropped.
During add/drop (the first week of classes) one can make changes online. It is recommended that if you are dropping outside this period to speak with your academic advisor/counselor or our front desk staff on current procedures to drop.
Always go back and confirm you have been dropped from a course by looking at your schedule on my.unt.edu or contacting the Registrar’s Office (940-565-2111)
How do I withdraw from the university (drop all my courses)?
Withdrawing from UNT cannot be done online (even if enrolled in only one course). You must contact the Registrar’s Office (940-565-2111) or go to their physical location (Eagle Student Services Center-ESSC) and have them drop your courses. Be sure to confirm you have been withdrawn by receiving a printed receipt.
How do I swap classes?
During the add/drop period you can change your schedule however you like (be sure you meet pre-requisites for the course(s) being added).
If swapping courses after add/drop you will need an administrative schedule change form. Come to our office, Chilton 289, for this form.
Where can I find important dates for the semester/term (registration dates, pass/no pass deadline, last day to drop a course, etc.)
What is Pass/No Pass?
This is an opportunity to convert a course from a graded status to non-graded. If you pass the course then you earn the hours, but a ‘P’ will post in place of a letter grade. If you fail the course then the grade will post as ‘NP’, thus not count in the GPA—nor will you earn the hours.
This can only be done with general electives (courses that will not count for core, major, minor, etc.) one course a semester. No more than 18 hrs of course credit can be applied to a degree as P/NP.
To convert a class to Pass/No Pass complete a form in our advising office, Chilton 289. The deadline to convert a course varies each semester/term. Use the link in the previous question for current dates.
Graduation
How do I apply for graduation?
You will complete a paper application that is available through our front desk, Chilton Hall 289, at the beginning of the semester/summer. There is a deadline each semester/summer so be sure to get your application completed as early as possible.
There is only one graduation application deadline for all summer graduates regardless of which summer term one finishes their course(s).
Where can I find out information about my graduation ceremony?
Other Questions
How do I schedule an appointment with my academic advisor/counselor?
You will schedule that appointment through our front desk by calling 940-565-4115 or coming by our office at Chilton Hall 289.
How do I change my major (for students already attending UNT)?
You meet with the appropriate academic advisor/counselor for the intended major and change during that meeting.
Individuals changing to anthropology must first meet with a faculty member in the anthropology department. Their number is 940-565-2290. They are located in Chilton 330Q.
I am not doing well in my course, where can I go for help?
The Learning Center: http://www.unt.edu/lc/
Math Tutor Lab: http://www.math.unt.edu/mathlab/
Economics Help Center: http://www.econ.unt.edu/?HelpCenter-Lessons
History Help Center: Wooten Hall 220 (940-565-4772)
University Writing Lab: http://www.engl.unt.edu/facilities/facilities_university_writing.htm
What other helpful resources exist at UNT?
Money Management Center: http://moneymanagement.unt.edu/
Counseling & Testing: http://www.unt.edu/cat/
Career Center: http://careercenter.unt.edu/
Other resources can be found on this site under Student Activities and Services: http://www.unt.edu/campus-life.htm
Where do I go to find out what is happening on campus and to get more involved?
Events Calendars: http://calendar.unt.edu/calendar.cfm
Student Activities Center: http://secureapp.netclubmgr.com/ICS/CM/V2/Student/Index.aspx?uid=unnotx
I am interested in doing an internship for academic credit, how do I start that process?
Go to the Internships & Cooperative Education site and create an account: http://coop.unt.edu/
Also speak with your academic advisor/counselor about any special procedures for your major.
What is the best e-mail to use when contacting my academic advisor/counselor and instructors?
EagleConnect It can be found through my.unt.edu or eagleconnect.unt.edu
It is recommended that all e-mail be initiated from this account even if you have it forwarding to another account (i.e. Gmail, Yahoo, etc.)