Guide to Your
Freshman Year
Discover the power of ideas”
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Jyramie Cooper, Lena Eckert, David Byers, Afnan Deebani
Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents .................................................................................................................... iii
Introduction ............................................................................................................................... v
Chapter 1 .................................................................................................................................... 1
Applying and Admissions ............................................................................................................... 3
How do I Apply? ......................................................................................................................... 3
To Apply ..................................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter 2 .................................................................................................................................... 5
Registration and Advising............................................................................................................... 7
Before Registration: .................................................................................................................... 7
For Registration: ......................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 3 .................................................................................................................................. 11
Finical aide and Scholarships........................................................................................................ 13
Finical aid.................................................................................................................................. 13
Scholarships .......................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 4................................................................................................................. 15
Preparation .................................................................................................................................... 17
Housing: .................................................................................................................................... 17
Books: ....................................................................................................................................... 17
Index ........................................................................................................................................... 21
Introduction
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Introduction
Welcome to the University of North Texas! University of North Texas is
dedicated to smoothly transitioning students into college life. This guide was
designed to give students the knowledge they need to have overall success
in the first year of their UNT experience. We hope that by getting students
immersed in the UNT community they will continue to love and enjoy this
campus.
Chapter 1
Applying and Admissions
Chapter 1
Applying and Admissions
Applying to college doesn’t have to be stressful. By following these easy
steps, you start your future as a college student.
How do I Apply?
A. To apply, you must have your ACT or SAT Reasoning Test scores
readily available.
The minimal scores required are:
-Top 10 percent of high school class: Submit SAT or ACT
-Next 15 percent of high school class: Minimum 950 SAT or 20 ACT
-Second quarter of high school class: Minimum 1050 SAT or 23 ACT
-Third quarter of high school class: Minimum 1180 SAT or 26 ACT
B. You must submit a high school transcript showing credits and
graduation class rank. Remember your transcripts showing rank
should be sent after completion of the junior year.
o Have your registrar send your Official High School Transcript
to the address below
University of North Texas
1155 Union Circle #311277
Denton, Texas 76203-5017
C. Make sure you stay vigilant on all the desired universities application
deadlines and requirement deadlines.
o March 1, 2012 is the deadline for Undergrad Admission for
the Fall 2012 academic year.
To Apply
D. To apply to the University you must set up an account at
www.ApplyTexas.org
E. Once on www.ApplyTexas.org ; click on the “Create Your Account
Now” link located in the middle on the left hand side of the page.
F. Once you have clicked this “Create Your Account Now” link, you’ll be
asked to fill in basic person information:
a. Name
b. Age
c. Address
d. Personal E-Mail Address
e. Emergency Contact
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f. Create a personal security password
G. Once submitted, you will receive a conformation e-mail to the e-mail
address you provided.
a. In this E-mail you will be instructed to click on the conformation
link
b. Once this conformation link is selected, you will be transferred
back to the www.ApplyTexas.org website (Note: You will not
have to follow this process every time you desire you check on
your application or modify your college application)
c. Once you are back on the www.ApplyTexas.org website, you are
ready to begin your college application.
o Fill out the desired mandatory information
d. If you’re required, insure that you answer any or all obligatory
essay questions the University requires.
e. After you have filled in all the information provided you will be
asked to pay an application fee:
o $60 for U.S. Students
o $75 for International Students
Once you have completed all these steps, your official application has
been completed and you have started the vital foundation need to build
your future as a future Undergrad student of The University of North
Texas.
UNT Office of Admissions
Call us at (800) UNT-8211 or (940) 565-2681
www.Addmission@unt.edu
Chapter 2
Registration and Advising
Chapter 2
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Registration and Advising
Before Registration:
1- As a new student, you need to meet an adviser in order to discuss about
the classes that you are planning to register and in order to take an
advising code that allows you to register for classes. To meet an adviser,
you need to know where the advising office for your collage is located
College and School advising locations are listed below:
School Location
College/ School
Phone Number
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Business
GAB 220
BUSI 123
(940) 565-2051
(940) 565-2110
College of Public Affairs and Community Service
College of Education
CHIL 289
MATT 105
(940) 565-4664
(940) 565-2736
Honors College
College of Engineering
CHIL 211
NTDP C104
(940) 565-3305
(940) 565-4201
College of Information
Mayborn School of Journalism
NTDP E292B
GAB 107
(940) 565-2445
(940) 565-3365
School of Merchandising and Hospitality Management
CHIL 331
(940) 565-2436
College of Music
MUSI 260
(940) 565-3734
Undergraduate Studies
College of Visual Arts and Design
SAGE 123
ART 111
(940) 565-2457
(940) 565-2216
2- You have to remove any hold that you have in your account so that you
can register.
To remove holds, follow these steps:
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Go to www.my.unt.edu
Enter your EUID number and your password
Click on Student Center/ Register
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Click on hold section of the student center to remove any hold that you have
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For Registration:
Steps to enroll in classes:
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Go to www.my.unt.edu
Enter your EUID number and your password
Click on Student Center/ Register
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Click on Enroll/Add/Drop
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Select the term and click continue
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Click on search to look for classes
Chapter 2
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Complete the blanks and then click search
Type the abbreviated name of the class (e.x. CHEM
for chemistry and ENGL for English)
Type the class number
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Click View All to see all sections. Select the class to put in your
shopping cart
Class is open
Class is closed
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After selecting the class, click NEXT to put it in your shopping cart and
then click Proceed To Step 2 Of 3
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Click on FINISH ENROLLING to enroll all the classes in your shopping
cart
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Finally, you will get this page to find whether the class is enrolled or
not
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The class is enrolled
The class is not enrolled for some
reasons. Read the message to figure out
the reasons.
Chapter 3
Fincial Aid & Scholarship
Chapter 3
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Finical aide and Scholarships
Finical aid
1- Determine your eligibility by meeting the following requirements.
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Be accepted for admission by UNT and enrolled in a degree
or certification program.
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Be a U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen.
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Have a valid Social Security number.
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Have a high school diploma or a GED
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Not be in default on any Title IV loans.
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Be registered with the Selective Service, if required.
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Enroll in and maintain at least a halt-time class load at
UNT
2- Acquire a Federal Personal Identification Number from the
www.pin.ed.gov.
3- Gather all personal and tax information for your FAFSA.
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SS#
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Driver’s license
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Alien registration or permanent resident card
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Previous year’s tax returns
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Veteran non education benefit records
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Worker’s compensation
4- Fill out your FAFSA.
5- Review your Student Aid Report (SAR) when received two to three
business days after you complete the FAFSA.
6- Visit myUNT and check your email, message center, and to do list for
any notifications from the Student Financial Aid and Scholarship office.
7- Accept or Decline each award as necessary.
8- You will receive all founds once you have accepted or declined your
awards, completed all to do list items from myUNT, and enrolled in
sufficient credit hours.
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Scholarships
Student Financial Aid and Scholarships (SFAS) oversee a range of
scholarships that are funded by donors who support UNT. In order to be
considered for these scholarships and apply using the General Academic
Scholarship Application, you must meet the following criteria:

be an entering freshman in the top quarter of your high school
graduating class with at least an 1100 SAT or 24 ACT (written
portion excluded) admitted to a UNT program
- OR -
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be a continuing/transfer student, active in a UNT program, with at
least a cumulative GPA of 3.25 at the end of the most recent fall
term.
Chapter 4
Preparation
Chapter 4
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Preparation
Housing:
When deciding where to live you need to do your research in advance and then take tours
to make sure your dorm is the right fit.
1- Research each dorm on campus and make a list of all the pros and cons. Each dorm
will have different amenities so you need to decide which of these is most important
to you.
a- Location, proximity to a cafeteria, and room set up are all factors that you
want to look at when deciding.
b- A lot of dorms also have wings or floors of the dorm that are just for certain
majors, this is a great way to meet people that will be in your classes and
have someone to study with nearby.
2- After doing prior research take a trip to the university and tour your top four
choices to see if this sways your decision.
You might think you want a roommate and decide it is too small or not like the
cafeteria at another.
o It is important to get a total picture of where you will be living for a year.
Books:
After registering for classes you will be able to know which books you need to purchase for
each class.
1- Decide between renting and buying your books.
a- When renting it is cheaper up front than buying but you will not get the
option of selling back your book and receiving some money for it.
o If renting is what you need then you will want to price the on campus
bookstore, off campus, and online websites like chegg.com and
campusbookrentals.com.
o If buying your textbooks you will price the off campus, on campus
bookstores, and websites like amazon.com and textbooks.com.
o Whichever way is more convenient for your needs you will have online
and in store ways of getting your books.
b- Doing research is the key to getting the most for your money.
2- You can buy your books before classes start to make sure you’re prepared but you
run the risk of getting to class and your professor letting you know the textbook is
not necessary for class.
Frequently Asked Questions
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FAQ
Q. How much does UNT cost?
A. All undergraduate fees can be found at http://essc.unt.edu/saucs/tuitionand-fees.html.
Q. How long after I apply do I find out if I have been admitted?
A. You will receive notification of your admission 1-2 weeks after the receipt
of all your official credentials. To track your admission status you can go to
my.unt.edu.
Q. Is there a Tutorial for Students?
A. Yes! When students login to Vista they should see a link to a course called
Ticket to Vista - UNT Vista Student Tutorial. They can simply click the title to
login. If they do not see this link, they should email vista@unt.edu.
Q. Where can I find my EUID and password?
A. You can find your EUID and set your password at the Account
Management System. If you are still unable to locate your EUID, or Reset
your password please contact the Helpdesk at (940) 565-2324.
Q. What is my Student ID number?
A. If you do not know your Student ID number, you can look it up here:
ams.unt.edu. Enter your EUID and password to login. Your Student ID
number will be displayed as the UNT system ID
Q. Can I be admitted without taking the SAT or ACT?
A. Students who have been out of high school for more than five years and
have less than 30 credit hours our eligible to be admitted under the UNT
Adult Admission Program.
Index
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Index
ACT, 3, 14, 19
Books, iii, 17
EUID, 7, 8, 19
FAFSA, 13
Housing, iii, 17
myUNT, 13, 14
pin, 13
SAT, 3, 14, 19