SOCIAL MOBILITY ELEVATOR

Serving Inclusively

UNT is dedicated to ensuring that all students have the inclusive and welcoming space they need to thrive as well as the resources and knowledge for success in their life beyond college.

Providing a welcoming space. As one of the nation’s most diverse universities, students from all walks of life pursue their education at UNT. The university’s commitment to cultivating a more inclusive and diverse campus environment has earned it the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine for fve straight years. UNT’s Equity and Diversity Conference brings together students, faculty, professionals and thought leaders to discuss a range of topics in diversity, equity and inclusion. At the Multicultural Center, programs and activities increase awareness, understanding and intersectionality of the various identities in the campus community.

Reaching historically underserved students. As a Hispanic-Serving and MinorityServing Institution, UNT is increasing opportunity for those historically underserved by higher education. This year, UNT joined 21 of the nation’s top research universities as a founding member in the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities and also became a member of Presidents for Latino Student Success. Additionally, the university is home to UNT ELEVAR, the North Texas region’s frst inclusive postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities, which welcomed its second cohort of students in Fall 2022.

Building student responsive programs. Through the UNT First-Generation Success Center, frst-generation students have one place to turn to for their inquiries and to learn more about navigating college life. The Neurodiversity Network supports neurodivergent students who “think and do” diferently than their neurotypical peers. And earlier this year, UNT launched the Program for Counseling Diverse Students for more intentional and culturally representative counseling and wellness programs for students who identify as Black, Indigenous and/or People of Color.

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