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“UNT feels

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like home.” love being part of such an “ Iup and coming university. Once I toured the campus, I knew UNT was the right choice for me.

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Amy Larralde Kinesiology major from Rio Grande City, Texas

You are about to begin a journey into your future.

The first step — where you decide to go to college — is an important one. At the University of North Texas, we understand there are a lot of unknowns ahead. We are here to guide and assist you, if you need it, and to help you discover your path. UNT is the top choice of 87 percent of freshmen.

A respected university UNT offers the best bachelor’s degree experience in Texas and is recognized as a Best University by Forbes. We’re one of the state’s most affordable research universities, according to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and The Princeton Review annually names us a Best in the West university.

Top choice UNT offers a traditional, intellectually rigorous college experience. We’re the choice of 36,000 students from all 50 states and 129 countries.

Goldwater prestige UNT leads all Texas universities in the number of students named Goldwater Scholars in math, science and engineering.

“UNT GREEN HIGHLIGHT UNT ranks among the world’s most sustainable campuses in the GreenMetric Ranking of World Universities and has been named the Greenest College Campus in Texas by College Prowler and ecollegefinder.org.

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Outstanding programs We offer 99 bachelor’s, 83 master’s and 36 doctoral degree programs. Our nationally recognized programs include: Accounting Biology Business Computer Science Digital Retailing Education Electrical Engineering Emergency Administration and Planning Journalism Logistics and Supply Chain Management Music Visual Arts

Bachelor’s Master’s Doctoral degrees See the complete list on page 26.

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Learn more about UNT’s outstanding academic programs and find out why UNT is recognized for excellence. unt.edu/yourjourney/bests.htm

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Step up Start a new chapter in your life and become the person you want to be. At UNT, you can choose from 7,000 classes offered in various formats each semester. Study abroad, participate in global learning activities on campus or sign up for service-oriented spring break trips.

Consider your options Some of UNT’s unique program choices include: Aviation Logistics Computer Gaming Criminal Justice Ecology for Environmental Science Entrepreneurship Film Forensic Science Rehabilitation Studies See the complete list on page 26.

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No limits for freshmen You can participate in university research at UNT even as a freshman — an opportunity restricted to graduate students at many institutions. Research and creative opportunities are available in most disciplines and in our interdisciplinary research clusters, in which we’ve invested millions. Go online and see what interests you.

GREEN HIGHLIGHT UNT has 50 “BigBelly” solarpowered trash and recycling compactors, which alert the facilities staff when they need emptying.

life.”

“The environment that faculty and students create is so rich that every day has the potential to revolutionize your views. The opportunities for selfimprovement are endless here, and it’s easy to become immersed. Faculty members are incredibly knowledgeable, wholly accessible and good educators.”

Aaron Holthus National Merit Scholar Music major from Overland Park, Kansas

Experience some of the opportunities that take UNT students out of the classroom and into the world. unt.edu/yourjourney/outside.htm

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Home away from home Many students worry about being on their own at college. Our staff and faculty members care about you and will assist you if you need it. Professional academic advisors will help you choose your major and each semester’s courses. You can monitor your progress 24/7 with our online degree audit system, even plugging in different degree plans to see how your courses could apply to other majors.

Getting oriented Freshman Orientation is your first step toward transitioning to UNT. At orientation you will receive academic advising, register for classes and interact with current students. Several other first year programs are available throughout the academic year to aid in your adjustment.

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Services for students Career Center (free) — for jobs on campus and off Counseling (free) Eye Center (low cost) Legal advice (free) Medical evaluations (free or low cost) Mentoring (free) Money management seminars and advising (free) Pharmacy (low cost) Study skills seminars (free or low cost) Tutoring (free) — in person or online 24/7 And many more

Find out about UNT’s student services that are available to help you succeed. unt.edu/yourjourney/services.htm

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Become a leader The Center for Leadership and Service provides conferences, classes, workshops and services that help you grow as a leader and gain crucial skills for today’s job market. UNT helps prepare you for your future.

Fit in Get the most out of college by getting involved. You can have a traditional college experience or find your niche with others who share your passions or interests, no matter how esoteric. UNT has something for everyone. Check out our dorms, living-learning communities and student organizations to find the right ones for you.

“I’ve made so many

GREEN HIGHLIGHT 8 UNT fuels its vehicles with biodiesel and recycles 500 tons of paper, cardboard, cans and plastic bottles annually.

Live on campus UNT offers 15 residence halls, each with its own study groups, advisors, social life and personality. Dorm life allows you to hang out with other students, eat at five different dining halls and roll out of bed 10 minutes before class if you like. You can opt for a living-learning community with a focus on global connections, jazz, engineering, art and design, business, journalism, health professions or other areas. Freshmen who live on campus make friends easier and have higher GPAs than freshmen who live off campus.

Watch a video to see what a day in your life could be like. unt.edu/yourjourney/belong.htm

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Join a group We offer 400 student organizations, including: Academic and honors associations Fraternities and sororities Multicultural and political groups Recreational sports teams Service and religious/spiritual societies Spirit and special interest organizations Student daily newspaper, radio station and cable TV stations

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Go above and beyond UNT’s stimulating course work, research options and opportunities to make friends with international students may be just the ticket for you. We offer 144 academic organizations and honor societies, including one for freshmen, Alpha Lambda Delta.

Life with honors Students of all majors may apply for the Honors College, which enriches the academic and intellectual experience of highly talented and motivated students. Admission is competitive. If accepted, you can apply to be one of the first to live in Rawlins Hall, which is scheduled to open in Fall 2015.

“I like to

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AP/IB credits UNT accepts Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate credits. To find out if your AP or IB courses will count as college credit, visit unt.edu/credit.

Discover more about UNT’s Honors College and programs for Honors students. unt.edu/yourjourney/honors.htm

Scholarship recipients from Oklahoma Residents of Oklahoma who are awarded a competitive scholarship of at least $1,000 recognized by the UNT scholarship committee may be eligible to pay Texas resident tuition.

“As a National Merit Scholar, I chose UNT for its great academic programs. There’s a wonderful feeling of community here and I love the campus. My professors have opened my mind to new ideas and to the world in general. It’s a wonderful experience.”

Emily Dismukes English major from League City, Texas

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Get the whole experience For many, intercollegiate athletics is essential to the university experience. NCAA Division I football and 15 other men’s and women’s sports provide excitement and build affinity. The Mean Green competes in Conference USA with Rice, Louisiana Tech and UT-San Antonio. UNT’s new Apogee Stadium provides the ultimate game day experience. Last year’s winning season culminated with the football team taking home the Heart of Dallas Bowl championship trophy.

All that jazz — and more About 1,000 concerts a year are presented by UNT’s world-renowned College of Music. You can enjoy music of all kinds, but we’re famous for jazz — the One O’Clock Lab Band has been nominated for six Grammy Awards. Art exhibits, theatre and dance performances, films and other activities also abound. If you’re an active person, you can join an intramural sports team, pump iron at the rec center and challenge yourself with adventure trips (and rent equipment) at our Outdoor Pursuits Center.

“ There’s so much to do here.”

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Watch videos and slideshows to see all of the exciting activities awaiting you on campus. unt.edu/yourjourney/experience.htm

GREEN HIGHLIGHT One of our dining halls, Mean Greens, serves 100% vegan food and our four other dining halls offer vegan options. We’ve been named one of the Most Vegan-Friendly Colleges in the U.S.

NEED COFFEE? WE’VE GOT IT. AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. Biz Café (serves Starbucks) Business Leadership Building

Café GAB (serves Caribou Coffee) General Academic Building

The Study Willis Library

Go! Station Wooten Hall

Green Mountain Coffee Discovery Park

Kerr Dining Hall (open until midnight weekdays)

Food Pavilion Near Sage Hall

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Best college town in Texas Denton, named “the best college town in Texas,” combines an active live music and art scene with a family-friendly hometown feel. The city’s thriving music scene has produced critically acclaimed musicians and bands such as Sarah Jaffe, Midlake and Eli Young Band and is home to a number of music festivals, including 35 Denton and the Denton Arts & Jazz Festival.

Dallas-Fort Worth Denton is located about 40 miles north of one of the nation’s largest metropolitan areas. This rapidly growing region is rich in: Internship opportunities Jobs Entertainment Culture Shopping Professional sports

“The opportunities

The Dallas area has the largest urban arts district in the U.S. and the sixth highest concentration of Fortune 500 companies, including AT&T, Celanese, Exxon Mobil, GameStop, KimberlyClark, Southwest Airlines and Texas Instruments.

are unbelievable.”

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Getting around A free bus system serves the campus, picking up students every 10 minutes. The e-Ride on-demand shuttle provides free rides from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. You can ride the bus in Denton just by showing your valid student ID. The new DCTA A-Train offers student rates for riding between Denton and Dallas. You also can rent a car on campus at a low hourly cost with Connect by Hertz.

Keeping you safe UNT works hard to be a safe campus, offering: A nationally accredited university police department A well-lighted campus Officers on bicycles A nighttime safe ride program (e-Ride) 69 emergency call boxes An emergency contact system (Eagle Alert)

CHECK US OUT If you like what you see here, you’ll love what you see at UNT. Tour our campus today and discover for yourself all we have to offer. Schedule a tour at unt.edu/yourjourney/tour.htm

GREEN HIGHLIGHT Wind turbines at UNT’s Apogee Stadium generate half a million kilowatt hours of electricity per year. Apogee is the first newly constructed collegiate football stadium in the nation to achieve the highest level of LEED certification.

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Making ends meet If you find that you need a little help handling your personal finances, UNT’s award-winning Student Money Management Center provides workshops and confidential counseling sessions.

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Types of assistance Scholarships — funds awarded based on merit and/or need; no repayment required Grants — funds awarded based on need; no repayment required Loans — funds that must be repaid at some point Student employment — 3,500 jobs on campus and many more off campus

of UNT students

receive financial aid and scholarships totaling

$320 million annually. This includes $36 million in scholarships.

For best results, submit the

FAFSA

(Free Application for Federal Student Aid) before UNT’s

March 15 financial aid

priority deadline. The application deadline for scholarships is March 1.

There are lots of ways to pay for college. you can afford a higher education. unt.edu/yourjourney/value.htm

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Dive in You can blow off steam, reduce stress and improve your fitness at our student recreation center that’s the size of two football fields. It features an enormous weight and cardio room, indoor track, eight-lane lap pool, leisure pool and four multi-purpose courts. It’s like a health club with automatic membership for UNT students.

“UNT gives me more for my money.”

Ways to stretch your budget Cancel your gym membership; use the UNT rec center Live on campus and walk to class Use one of 14 open access computer labs (one open 24/7) Take a date to the game (free admission with student ID) Attend free concerts, lectures, films and performances Find a job on campus (3,500 student positions) Skip the car by using public transportation (fare-free with student ID) Take a speed-reading seminar for only $30 Get discounted prescriptions and eyewear in Chestnut Hall Borrow a laptop or e-reader from the library Buy computer software from the bookstore (best deals for students)

Six libraries The UNT Libraries house collections of 7 million cataloged items. The world recognized digital library program offers millions of pages of historic and unique content to researchers and scholars around the world. You can access UNT’s digital resources anytime, from anywhere.

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GREEN HIGHLIGHT Kinetic energy produced by students exercising in the Pohl Recreation Center is converted into electricity to help power the building.

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Impressive credentials UNT has an esteemed faculty. Scientific, professional and educational organizations recognize UNT’s excellence in teaching. Our faculty members are advancing the frontiers of knowledge through research and creative activities. For example, Dr. Tomas Mantecon, below, associate professor of Finance, has earned several UNT research awards and was a U.S. Fulbright Scholar in Spring 2014, teaching in Linz, Austria.

Friendly and approachable UNT faculty and staff are willing to help you. Students are the top priority here. Most classes are taught by faculty (not teaching assistants), and you can find classes and professors to fit different learning styles.

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Faculty spotlight The UNT faculty includes: American Academy of Arts and Sciences members American Chemical Society fellows American Council on Education fellows Fulbright Scholars Grammy, Pulitzer and Emmy nominees National Academy of Engineering members National Academy of Inventors fellows National Academy of Sciences members National Science Foundation CAREER award recipients

Learn more about UNT’s first-rate faculty and innovative teaching. unt.edu/yourjourney/faculty.htm

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New frontiers UNT has a growing reputation as an innovative university, with research endeavors spanning the globe. Much of our research uses creativity and technology to address some of society’s greatest needs.

Science, engineering and more Some of our brightest stars are STEM programs — science, technology, engineering and math. You can choose from 10 engineering degrees, including Biomedical Engineering.

CSI Denton You can enroll in one of the only undergraduate Forensic Science programs in Texas accredited by the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. UNT students learn to use the same equipment used in professional crime labs.

“I’ve learned GREEN HIGHLIGHT UNT offers 200 sustainabilityrelated courses in 39 academic departments. Three hundred researchers conduct environmental studies at the university.

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Find out about research opportunities to enhance your learning experience. unt.edu/yourjourney/research.htm

Flying high Our College of Business offers the nation’s only degree in Aviation Logistics, the field that quickly and reliably moves passengers or cargo over great distances. Our Logistics and Supply Chain Management program is ranked sixth in North America and is recognized as an up-and-coming program.

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New student union The campus is buzzing about the new University Union, which is scheduled to open in Fall 2015. The union will feature many dining options, entertainment spaces, student lounges, meeting rooms, art galleries, banking and a campus bookstore, auditorium and rooftop garden. Construction is expected to cost about $130 million, with plans for the building to achieve the highest LEED certification level, Platinum.

New business building The Business Leadership Building features 24 classrooms with video projection screens, a securities trading room, team study rooms, outdoor terraces and cloud computing. It accommodates 8,000 students and is certified LEED Gold for sustainability.

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Research alliance UNT’s Discovery Park is a research and teaching facility on 300 acres. In addition, the university participates in the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Science Education Alliance, which involves college freshmen in complex research to spur their interest in science.

Use our interactive map to check out UNT’s campus and facilities. unt.edu/yourjourney/place.htm

New football stadium Apogee Stadium, our state-of-the-art sports and entertainment venue and home of Mean Green football, seats 31,000 fans and includes giant video screens and acres of tailgating space. It’s certified LEED Platinum.

ancing.”

“I visited universities in other states and this campus just felt right. I chose UNT because it has a good reputation and I felt a connection here. The campus is really accepting of people and I have a strong relationship with my professors.”

Derek Akunne Kinesiology major and UNT linebacker from Garland, Texas

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Hands-on learning In most degree programs, you’ll get considerable hands-on experience in your field before you graduate. Employers appreciate UNT graduates because they’re critical thinkers prepared to begin contributing their first day on the job.

UNT DEGREE PROGRAMS ANTHROPOLOGY APPLIED ARTS AND SCIENCES APPLIED TECHNOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT ART

Art History Ceramics Communication Design Drawing and Painting Fashion Design Fibers Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies Interior Design Metalsmithing and Jewelry New Media Art Photography Printmaking Sculpture Visual Art Studies (teacher preparation) BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS, APPLIED BIOCHEMISTRY BIOLOGY BUSINESS

Operations and Supply Chain Management Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management Real Estate Risk, Insurance and Financial Services

FRENCH GEOGRAPHY GERMAN HEALTH PROMOTION HISTORY HOME FURNISHINGS MERCHANDISING HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SCIENCE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATIVE STUDIES INTERNATIONAL STUDIES JOURNALISM KINESIOLOGY (PHYSICAL EDUCATION) LINGUISTICS MATHEMATICS MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES MERCHANDISING

Seminary Theology Veterinary Medicine PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION PSYCHOLOGY RADIO, TELEVISION AND FILM RECREATION, EVENT AND SPORT MANAGEMENT REHABILITATION STUDIES RELIGIOUS STUDIES SOCIAL SCIENCE SOCIAL WORK SOCIOLOGY SPANISH SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY/ AUDIOLOGY TEACHING

CHEMISTRY COMMUNICATION STUDIES COMPUTER ENGINEERING COMPUTER SCIENCE CONVERGED BROADCAST MEDIA CRIMINAL JUSTICE DANCE DEVELOPMENT AND FAMILY STUDIES DIGITAL RETAILING ECOLOGY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE ECONOMICS EDUCATION (SEE TEACHING) EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATION AND PLANNING ENGINEERING

Composition General, Choral and Instrumental (teacher preparation) Jazz Studies Theory MUSIC MUSIC PERFORMANCE

Career and Technical Education Elementary Education Middle School Education Secondary Education Teacher Certification Programs

Accounting Aviation Logistics Business Computer Information Systems Business Integrated Studies Decision Sciences Economics Entrepreneurship Finance Logistics and Supply Chain Management Marketing

Biomedical Engineering Computer Engineering Computer Science Construction Engineering Technology Electrical Engineering Electrical Engineering Technology Information Technology Materials Science and Engineering Mechanical and Energy Engineering Mechanical Engineering Technology

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Instrumental Keyboard Voice PHILOSOPHY PHYSICS POLITICAL SCIENCE PREPROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

GREEN HIGHLIGHT Six electric vehicle charging stations are located in various parking lots on campus. A UNT student proposed the stations, which were installed in Fall 2012.

ENGLISH FILM (SEE RADIO, TELEVISION AND FILM) FORENSIC SCIENCE

Dentistry Health-Related Fields Law Medicine

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“I’m on the path to success.”

“UNT is an up-and-coming university that prepares you for the workforce. I was very shy as a freshman, but meeting people and speaking to groups doesn’t bother me now. Although neither of my parents attended college, I came here for Forensic Science, got interested in toxicology and now I’m planning to earn a Ph.D.” Emmanuel Rodriguez Chemistry and Biology major from Odessa, Texas

Abundant internships Internships provide invaluable training and a head start on your career. UNT’s Career Center provides many students with paid, supervised positions related to their field of study, often for several semesters. You may even receive a permanent job offer after graduation.

Find the path that is right for you. Search all UNT majors and discover which is best for you. unt.edu/yourjourney/academics.htm

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Earning power Did you know that most college graduates earn about $1 million more in their lifetime — about $26,000 more per year — than people without a bachelor’s degree? Statistics show our well-prepared graduates are highly successful entering the job market or continuing on to graduate school.

Thriving region Dallas-Fort Worth is among the top 10 Best Cities for Recent College Graduates, based on higher than average starting pay, low unemployment and affordable housing.

Graduate with your class To graduate in four years, you’ll need to earn 30 college credit hours each year. UNT’s tuition schedule lets you take 15 hours per semester for about the same cost as 12 hours.

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Where do UNT grads work?

American Airlines EA Games Fidelity Investments Fossil Frito-Lay HP Enterprise Services (formerly EDS) Late Show With David Letterman Metropolitan Opera of New York Microsoft Nike Southwest Airlines Texas Instruments Many other places

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Famous alums Norah Jones, below, Grammy Award winner Dr. Phil McGraw, self-help expert Larry McMurtry, Pulitzer Prize winning author Lorraine C. Miller, NAACP interim president and CEO Jesús Moroles, renowned granite sculptor and National Medal of Arts recipient Thomas Haden Church, Academy Award nominee

Find out more

about our famous and successful alums. unt.edu/yourjourney/alums.htm

“UNT is the

right choice for me.”

Fast facts about UNT Founded: 1890 Campus: 900 acres Enrollment: 36,000 students Global enrollment: from 129 countries Colors: green and white Athletic nickname: Mean Green Mascot: Eagle

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A green light for victory After each UNT varsity team win, the green lights on the McConnell Tower are lit to celebrate the Mean Green victory.

Mean Green Pride Every Friday is Mean Green Pride Day and UNT students, faculty and staff wear green to show their UNT pride.

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Your invitation to visit The best way to experience UNT is to take a campus tour. Our tours include insider tips, a visit to a residence hall and the opportunity to ask questions of a current student and our admissions staff. Tours are scheduled several times daily. For reservations, call 940-565-4104 or visit unt.edu/yourjourney/tour.htm.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Top 10 percent of high school class Submit SAT or ACT score Next 15 percent of high school class Minimum 950 SAT or 20 ACT score Second quarter of high school class Minimum 1050 SAT or 23 ACT score Third quarter of high school class Minimum 1180 SAT or 26 ACT score A new state law requires all first-time freshmen to either: 1. Successfully complete the curriculum requirements for the distinguished level of achievement under the Texas Foundation, Recommended or Distinguished Achievement high school program or its equivalent. Minimum curriculum requirements exist including the successful completion of three years of math including Algebra II or a higher level of math. or 2. Earn an SAT score of at least 1500 out of 2400 or satisfy ACT benchmarks of 18 in English, 22 in math, 21 in social sciences and 24 in science.

“I toured the campus and fell in love.”

How to apply UNT is a selective university and does not guarantee admission of all applicants. Submit the ApplyTexas Application (www.applytexas.org), official transcripts and required entrance exams, including the writing sections. You should apply for admission in the fall of your senior year. The freshman admission deadline is March 1.

Freshman Orientation At Freshman Orientation, you’ll get academic advising and tips on how to be successful in college. You’ll register for your first semester of classes and meet other students who will share your four-year journey at UNT.

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