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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A respected university . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
In-demand degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
World-class research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Excellent faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Unmatched professional experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
The academic advantage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Alumni connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Campus life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Exceptional locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Financial aid and funding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Admissions checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Start now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
ADVANCE YOUR CAREER WITH A GRADUATE DEGREE FROM UNT.You’re ready for something more . You want a competitive
edge and limitless opportunity . You want to be at the top
of your game and define your own success . You want UNT.
A graduate degree from the University of North Texas,
ranked among America's Top Colleges by Forbes for 10
consecutive years, will help you pursue your purpose all
the way to the top .
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©2020 UNT UBSC 9/20 (21-003) AA/EOE/ADA GRAD-VB
U.S. AVERAGE ANNUAL EARNINGS AMONG ADULTS AGE 25 AND OVER
Bachelor’s$64,900
Master’s$77,900
Doctoral$97,900
U .S . Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey (2019)
WELCOME TO UNT’S TOULOUSE GRADUATE SCHOOL. I’m pleased that you have taken an interest in our exceptional university . As the demand for an advanced
degree continues to rise, so does the competition . Our nationally and internationally recognized graduate
programs, many offered 100% online or at UNT at Frisco in addition to our campus in Denton, will help you soar
higher and create the future you want .
No matter how you choose to pursue your degree, you can count on a Tier One education at an affordable cost
with access to many virtual resources and safe, in-person access to labs and other facilities .
UNT is deeply dedicated to cultivating a supportive and welcoming community . Our diverse student body,
faculty and staff provide unique academic and professional perspectives that add value to your degree
and help strengthen your impact on society .
Earning a graduate degree from UNT is the best investment you’ll ever make . I invite you to learn more
about the UNT program that fits your career aspirations . When your passion meets our expertise, there's
no limit to what you can accomplish .
With UNT pride,
Victor Prybutok
Vice Provost for Graduate Education
and Dean of the Toulouse Graduate School
A personal touch — UNT faculty like Dr . Prybutok, Dean of the Toulouse Graduate School (center), know the value of faculty-student collaboration, inside and outside the classroom .
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ESTABLISHED EXCELLENCE
RANKED A TIER ONE RESEARCH UNIVERSITY, ONE OF ONLY 131
IN THE NATION – CARNEGIE CLASSIFICATION
HIGHER EDUCATION EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY AWARD FOR
THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS – INSIGHT INTO DIVERSITY MAGAZINE
RANKED 6TH IN THE NATION AS A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY ON THE RISE
– COLLEGEGAZETTE.COM
Here are just a few of the top reasons to earn your
graduate degree with UNT:
• Only 13% of U .S . adults age 25 and over have advanced degrees .
• Annual earnings increase by $13,000 on average for U .S . adults with the graduate-level distinction .
• You’ll enhance the creative economy alongside collaborative faculty in our cutting-edge facilities and research institutes.
• You’ll gain access to top employers through our powerful professional partnerships with some of the nation’s best-known companies, including the Dallas Cowboys, Tesla and the American Heart Association, to name a few .
You’ll graduate with the confidence and
experience needed to be a highly sought-after
candidate in your industry.
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124 IN-DEMAND DEGREES
EXPLORE OUR DEGREES AND CONCENTRATIONS: gograd.unt.edu/degrees
MASTER’S PROGRAMSCollege of Education
Counseling M .Ed ., M .S . ◊
Curriculum and Instruction M .Ed . *
Early Childhood Education M .S . *
Educational Leadership M .Ed . *◊
Educational Psychology M .S . *
Higher Education M .Ed . *
Kinesiology M .S .
Recreation, Event and Sport Management M .S . ◊
Special Education M .Ed . *
Teaching M .Ed . *
College of Engineering
Artificial Intelligence M .S .
Biomedical Engineering M .S .
Computer Engineering M .S .
Computer Science M .S .
Cybersecurity M .S .
Data Engineering M .S .
Electrical Engineering M .S .
Engineering Management M .S .
Engineering Technology M .S .
Materials Science and Engineering M .S .
Mechanical and Energy Engineering M .S .
College of Health and Public Service
Applied Behavior Analysis M .S .
Behavior Analysis M .A .*
Criminal Justice M .S . *
Emergency Management and Disaster Services M .S .
Health Services Administration M .S . *◊
Public Administration M .P .A .
Rehabilitation Counseling M .S . *
Social Work M .S .W . (UNT/TWU)
Speech-Language Pathology M .S .
College of Information
Data Science M .S . ◊
English as a Second Language M .A .
Information Science M .S . *◊
Learning Technologies M .S . *
Library Science M .S . *◊
Linguistics M .A .
Music Business M .B .A . (in partnership with College of Music)
Sport Entertainment Management M .B .A . *◊
Taxation M .S .
College of Science
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology M .S .
Biology M .A ., M .S .
Biology (Teaching in the Life Sciences) M .S .
Chemistry M .S .
Environmental Science M .S .
Mathematics M .A ., M .S .
Physics M .S .
College of Visual Arts and Design
Art Education M .A .
Art History M .A .
Design M .A ., M .F .A . ◊
Studio Art M .F .A .
Cooperative Programs at UNT/ UNT Health Science Center
Applied Anthropology/Public Health M .S ./M .P .H .
Geography/Public Health M .S ./M .P .H .
Toulouse Graduate School
Advanced Data Analytics M .S . *◊
Interdisciplinary Studies M .A ., M .S . *◊
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
Applied Anthropology M .A ., M .S . *
Communication Studies M .A ., M .S .
Creative Writing M .A .
Documentary Production and Studies M .F .A .
Economics M .S .
English M .A .
French M .A .
Geography M .S .
History M .A ., M .S .
International Studies M .A .
Media Industry and Critical Studies M .A .
Philosophy M .A .
Political Science M .A ., M .S .
Professional and Technical Communication M .A .
Sociology M .A ., M .S .
Spanish M .A .
Women’s and Gender Studies M .A .
Frank W. and Sue Mayborn School of Journalism
Digital Communication Analytics M .S . *
Journalism M .A ., M .J .
College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism
Hospitality Management M .S . *
International Sustainable Tourism M .S .
Merchandising M .S . *
College of Music
Jazz Studies M .M .
Music M .A .
Music Education M .M .Ed .
Performance M .M .
G. Brint Ryan College of Business
Accounting M .S .
Business Analytics M .B .A ., M .S . ◊
Business Administration M .B .A . *◊ Eleven concentrations available, many online
Information Systems M .S .
Finance M .S .
Management M .B .A . (full-time cohort)◊
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DOCTORAL PROGRAMSCollege of Education
Counseling Ph .D .
Curriculum and Instruction Ph .D .
Curriculum Studies
Early Childhood Studies
Language and Literacy Studies
Educational Leadership Ed .D ., Ph .D . ◊
Educational Psychology Ph .D .
Gifted and Talented
Human Development and Family Science
Psychological Aspects of Sports and Exercise
Research, Measurementand Statistics
Sport Pedagogy and Motor Behavior
Higher Education Ed .D ., Ph .D .
Special Education Ph .D .
Autism Intervention
Emotional/Behavioral Disorders
Mild/Moderate Disabilities
College of Engineering
Computer Science and Engineering Ph .D .
Electrical Engineering Ph .D .
Materials Science and Engineering Ph .D . ∆
Mechanical and Energy Engineering Ph .D . ∆
∆ Concentrations in Biomedical Engineering, among others
College of Health and Public Service
Audiology Au .D .
Health Services Research Ph .D .
Applied Gerontology
Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Rehabilitation Science
Public Administration and Management Ph .D .
College of Information
Information Science Ph .D .
Consumer Behavior and Experience Management
Cybersecurity
Data Science
Geospatial Information Science
Health Informatics
Journalism
Linguistics
Learning Technologies Ph .D . *
College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
English Ph .D .
Creative Writing
History Ph .D .
Body, Place and Identity
European History
Military History
U .S . History
World History
Philosophy Ph .D .
Political Science Ph .D .
Psychology
Behavioral Science Ph .D .
Clinical Psychology Ph .D .
Counseling Psychology Ph .D .
Sociology Ph .D .
Comparative and Global Sociology
Health and Aging
Social Stratification
College of Music
Music Ph .D .
Composition
Ethnomusicology
Musicology
Music Theory
Music Education Ph .D .
Performance D .M .A .
Conducting
Instrumental
Jazz Studies
Keyboard
Voice
G. Brint Ryan College of Business
Business Ph .D .
Accounting
Business Information Assurance
Finance
Information Systems
Logistics
Management
Management Science
Marketing
College of Science
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Ph .D .
Biology Ph .D .
Exercise Physiology
Chemistry Ph .D .
Analytical Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Physical Chemistry
Environmental Science Ph .D .
Ecology and Conservation Biology
Geoscience
Human Ecology
Science Education Research
Toxicology
Mathematics Ph .D .
Physics Ph .D .
Nuclear/Atomic
Solid State
Theoretical
College of Visual Arts and Design
Art Education Ph .D .
ONLINE DEGREES FOR GAME CHANGERS
Your Future in Analytics
Break into the competitive field of big data and make yourself more valuable to employers . UNT offers online degrees in the multidimensional field of analytics, from Digital Communications to Supply Chain, among others . Our fully online M .S . in Advanced Data Analytics is ranked 17th in the U .S .
Learn more gograd.unt.edu/analytics
Business Beyond the Field
UNT and the Dallas Cowboys have combined their expertise to create a fully online professional M .B .A . program in Sport Entertainment Management . The program provides students the opportunity to become thought leaders in the business world alongside Forbes' most valuable sports franchise in the world .
Learn moregograd.unt.edu/mbasport
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* Programs that are completely online or have an online option ◊ Course options at UNT at Frisco
UNT AT FRISCORecession-proof your future with creative, career-minded degree options and a campus-wide focus on professional partnerships — deep in the heart of Frisco, Texas, a hub for industry and advancement .
In-demand options are available in careers that are here to stay like Business Analytics, Educational Leadership and multiple M .B .A . programs including Marketing and Management .
LEARN MOREgograd.unt.edu/frisco
• Ranked a Top 25 Best Online School by BestCollegeReviews.org
• More than 80 online program options, many nationally ranked
• Graduate Academic Certificates offered in leading-edge specializations
Learn moregograd.unt.edu/online
Joshua Lopez
Ph.D. student, History
The inaugural recipient of the Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and Culinary Arts Fellowship, he's exploring the unique relationships people have with food, specifically those who identify as queer and Chicanx/Latinx .
Alisa Coffey
D.M.A. student, Harp Performance
As a doctoral candidate in UNT’s renowned Music Arts program and the principal harpist in the Arkansas Symphony, Alisa’s talents have been recognized by the Israel International Harp Competition, CNN and The Washington Post . Her research in the Suzuki method and other memorization techniques promotes making musical training more accessible to children .
YOUR RESEARCH IN ACTION
JOIN OUR STANDOUT STUDENTS
Join our family of award-winning innovators. At UNT, you’ll have
access to top researchers and industry-changing interdisciplinary
research. From developing new autonomous mobility systems
through the Center for Integrated Intelligent Mobility Systems
to engineering crops that treat neurological disorders through
the BioDiscovery Institute, your opportunities to change the
world are limitless .
LEARN MORE AT gograd.unt.edu/research.
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22 IMPRESSIVE RESEARCH CENTERS AND INSTITUTESCENTER FOR PLAY THERAPY
The largest play therapy training program in
the world, attracting graduate students from
all 50 states, as well as Canada, Mexico, China
and other countries
CASTLEBERRY PEACE INSTITUTE
The only peace science regional institute
in the southern U .S .
MURPHY CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND INNOVATION
UNT’s new sustainable business platform
and startup incubator, connecting
entrepreneurial ventures with industry
leaders and corporate partners
CREATIVE SOLUTIONS ACROSS DISCIPLINESStudying AIR POLLUTANT EFFECTS on
cardiovascular disease and obesity » Biochemistry; Biomedical Engineering; Kinesiology
Using BIG DATA ANALYSIS and logistics
research to support a sustainable global
economy» Marketing, Logistics and Supply Chain Management;
Computer Science and Engineering
Combining ARTS AND SCIENCE by
photographing bird feathers to measure
biomonitors» Geography; Photography; Biology
STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIESBUSINESS LEADERSHIP BUILDING
Certified LEED Gold for sustainability, and
home to the Jim McNatt Institute for Logistics
Research and the Complex Logistics Systems
Laboratory, among others
CENTER FOR AGILE AND ADAPTIVE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
Newly established with $10 million in funding
from the Texas Legislature, and part of one
of the nation's most advanced university
research facilities for materials processing
and additive manufacturing
xREZ ART + SCIENCE LAB
This unique interdisciplinary lab combines researchers from computer science, media arts, music, psychology and other areas, with projects from 3D data segmentation to the integration of art, machine-learning and music.
CANCER TREATMENT AND DETECTION
Cancer-fighting research is conducted across disciplines, from finding a new protein in one of the deadliest types of breast cancer to pioneering studies of ethnicity-specific susceptibility to certain types of cancer .
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING BUILDING
The world-class space includes impressive distance-learning technology, as well as an Anatomage 3D dissection table that provides virtual reality human bodies for research and learning .
CAPE HORN FIELD STATION IN CHILE The station is the world’s first field research facility dedicated to environ mental philosophy, science and policy .
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TIER ONE RESEARCH UNIVERSITY
UNT IS NOW OFFERING TEXAS' FIRST STANDALONE
MASTER’S DEGREE IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE.
LEARN MORE: gograd.unt.edu/ai
Thasina Tabashum
Ph.D. student, Computer Science and Engineering
Biomedical AI Lab Manager
Thasina uses machine learning to improve health outcomes and reduce treatment costs for individuals with transfemoral amputations who use a micro-processor-controlled knee .
Photo by Kelly Hicks
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LEARN FROMTHE BEST
PAMELA PADILLAProfessor and Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation
• President of the Society for Advancing Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS), the largest STEM diversity organization in the country
• National Science Foundation CAREER award winner
• Current National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation grant recipient
FACULTY SUCCESS BY THE NUMBERS
• More than 70 Fulbright Scholars
• 14 National Science Foundation CAREER award winners
• 12 Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement awards
• 8 Grammy and Emmy award winners and nominees
• 5 members of National Academies, including Engineering, Sciences and Inventors
LEARN WITH THE BEST
Competitive assistantships and fellowships are available for you to complete research with top faculty .
LEARN MORE gograd.unt.edu/assistantships
Richard Dixon
Distinguished Research Professor and Co-Director of UNT’s BioDiscovery Institute
United Kingdom’s Royal Society and
National Academy of Sciences member
Anupama Kaul
Professor and Director of the UNT PACCAR Technology Institute
Lead developer of ultra-high-performance
optoelectronics for the Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Scott Tixier
Assistant Professor of Violin and internationally acclaimed composer
Credited in such movie soundtracks as John Wick, Selma and The Lion King
WORK WITH OUR PRESTIGIOUS FACULTY ENHANCE YOUR PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (AND YOUR RESUME) BY COLLABORATING WITH CARING FACULTY SUCH AS:
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DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS, RESEARCHERS AND ARTISTS WHO ARE WIDELY RECOGNIZED IN THEIR FIELD FOR EXCELLENCE AND MENTORSHIP
1,600 FACULTY EXPERTS
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We work with the best so you can too . The Dallas-Fort Worth area offers
unmatched career advancement options, and UNT offers unmatched access to
top employers . Whether you're earning your degree in person or online, you’ll
make valuable connections through internships and elevated professional
experiences, and you may even land a new job as a result .
CONNECT WITH THE COMPANY WE KEEPAT&T NASA
BANK OF AMERICA PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS
DALLAS COWBOYS SOUTHWEST AIRLINES
DISNEY STATE FARM
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS TEXAS INSTRUMENTS
Discover more about field placement options through your program or the Career
Center at careercenter.unt.edu.
WE’RE IN THE HEART OF DFW, #1 AMONG FORBES' BEST BIG CITIES FOR JOBS
THE LOCATION YOU WANT
INTERN TO EMPLOYEEWe’re a proud partner of the Dallas Cowboys .
For UNT students like Alex Shaw (’18 M .S .),
that meant new academic experiences,
including an internship with Cowboys Fit
that led to full-time employment .
CORPORATE CONSULTATION
M .B .A . students with a focus on marketing serve as consultants for national corporations such as 7-Eleven and AT&T.
EMPLOYERS SEEK OUT UNT GRADUATES BECAUSE THEY’RE KNOWN FOR BEING SUCCESSFUL LEADERS IN THE WORKFORCE.
“UNT students are simply great candidates. They are unafraid to work hard and carve out their own path to success — which is exactly what we look for at Fidelity.”
Mark Pullam, Fidelity Investments, Talent Acquisition
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ABOVE THE RESTJUST 13% OF U.S. ADULTS AGE 25 AND OVER HAVE ADVANCED DEGREES.
Our nationally recognized M.B.A. programs are available at UNT Denton, UNT at Frisco and 100% online.
Learn moregograd.unt.edu/mba
ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR YOUR SUCCESS
• Monthly Thesis and Dissertation Boot Camps
• More than 70 specialized academic and professional workshops annually, such as:
» Developing Your Resume and Cover Letter
» How to Craft a Winning Grant Proposal
» Publishing Your Research
• Access to Pivot, UNT’s powerful funding database
• Three Minute Thesis® competitions
FREE ACADEMIC RESOURCES
• Office of Research Consulting, for statistical analysis support
• The Learning Center, for free in-person or online tutoring and workshops
• Graduate Writing Support Center, for technical writing support
UNT LIBRARIES
• Six libraries and 6 million print and digital items
• Dedicated subject librarians
• Music Library, one of the largest in the U .S .
• The Spark Makerspace, with student access to cutting-edge tech, from 3D printing to prototyping software
WORLD-CLASS INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SUPPORT
• Tailored immigration advising
• Workshops to help you adjust to American culture
• Tax workshops
• Cultural and identity-based student organizations
• On-campus employment guidance
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CAREER CENTER ADVANTAGE
• Visit us online 24 hours a day .
• Choose from videos and career-building resources that get you hired .
• Learn more about becoming a Teaching or Graduate Assistant .
• Explore our upcoming career fairs (virtual options available) .
On campus: Visit us at UNT-Denton, Discovery Park or UNT at Frisco
Drop-in hours available.
RESOURCES TO GET YOU HIRED UNT CAREER CENTER
The Career Center provides professional guidance and support that works for you, no matter your career interest . You'll gain free access to our comprehensive career resource library and one-on-one advising with a dedicated career coach just for graduate students. You can attend seminars and workshops, many offered virtually, and use tools on topics like perfecting your resume/CV, negotiating
your salary and practicing for your interviews.
As a graduate student, you can also take advantage of free access to Handshake, which is more than a job search engine . It’s offered exclusively to the UNT community and provides you access to events, workshops, and your career coach all in one!
THE ADVANTAGE YOU NEED
MANY OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE.
gograd.unt.edu/student-support
SEE FOR YOURSELF AT careercenter.unt.edu.
EXCLUSIVE TOULOUSE
GRADUATE SCHOOL SERVICES
We’re here to help you balance your coursework and
career goals. Take advantage of a wealth of academic
resources to help you secure the job you want.
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IN A COMPETITIVE JOB MARKET, IT’S ALL ABOUT CONNECTIONS THAT COUNT. UNT’s alumni network is 448,000 strong, with almost 70% living in the DFW area . More than 14,000 of DFW’s UNT alums hold executive titles. You can connect with them through professional and networking events on campus offered through the Career Center, your department or the Alumni Center .
Once you’re an alum yourself, you’ll be able to take advantage of free lifetime benefits such as career advising, access to employment fairs and our award-winning Student Money Management Center .
Annette Becker (’15 M.A.)Director, Texas Fashion Collection
Robert Blocker (’70 M.M., ’72 D.M.A.) Dean, School of Music, Yale University
T.C. Broadnax (’93 M.P.A.) City manager of Dallas
Shelia Samone Brown (’10 Ed.D.)Novelist and executive producer for her
book turned film, Beneath the Scar: Rise to Healing
Hakan Ceylan (’06 M.S., ’12 Ph.D.) Senior research engineer, Netflix
Michael Parkhill (’93, ’99 M.Ed., ’05 M.S.)Former Aerospace Officer of the Year
for the Texas Wing and the Aerospace
Educator of the Year
Telea Stafford (’03 M.B.A.) President and brand strategy director,
Phenixx Marketing and Media LLC, who
has worked with companies such as match.com, Dr Pepper Snapple Group and Dallas
Area Rapid Transit
Jermaine Stegall (’03 M.M.)Composer and conductor for Our Star Wars
digital series and a Netflix original movie
Zikra Toure (’16, ’17 M.S.)Machine-learning engineer, Call Box
Jamie Wilson (’99 M.Ed., ’12 Ed.D.)Superintendent, Denton ISD
2020 Region 11 Superintendent of the Year
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Samu Chakki (’12 M.S.)Senior hardware engineer at Tesla, where she works on the autopilot system for its all-electric vehicles
G. Brint Ryan (’88, ’88 M.S.) Founder, chair and CEO of Dallas-based Ryan, an award-winning global tax services firm and software provider valued at $1.1 billion
IT’SYOU
WHOKNOW
SOAR WITH US
MORE THAN 1,000 UNT GRADUATE SCHOOL ALUMNI ARE CEOss OR PRESIDENTS
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A DIVERSE COMMUNITY
• Designated a Minority-Serving
Institution as well as one of 16
Carnegie-ranked Tier One research
universities named a Hispanic-
Serving Institution
• Home to the Multicultural Center,
providing the UNT community with a
broad range of inclusive events and
training opportunities for 25 years
• International student activities,
including our Annual Thanksgiving
Dinner, the Football 101 program
with UNT Athletics, International
Flag Day Parade and many
culturally based student organizations
• 2,700 international students
from 138 countries
RIDE, BIKE, CONNECT
• Evening-only parking permits
available
• Free on-campus shuttles offering
extended hours
• One of the few universities
nationwide to offer Rideshare, an
online carpooling system
• Annual events that provide
commuters the chance to network
with other young professionals
• Bike-friendly campus, with bike
lanes, a bike share system and
weekly social bike rides
EVENTS AND ATHLETICS
• Thousands of events and performances
on campus each year, many live-streamed
• 16 NCAA Division I sports teams
• 130 conference championships and four
national championships
• Grad School Preview, your free on-campus
(or virtual) open house where you can
meet faculty, learn about funding and
experience the UNT spirit
Offered in the Fall and Spring
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
• Medical clinic and pharmacy
• Optical center and dental office
• Massage therapy
• Mental health resources
• Nutrition support services
MORE THAN ACADEMICSTAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FIRST-RATE EVENTS AND AMENITIES.
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POHL RECREATION CENTER
• Two pools, indoor soccer gym, and
weight and fitness room
• A wide variety of fitness classes
• 45-foot climbing and bouldering wall
UNIVERSITY UNION
• Live music in the Syndicate
• Delicious eateries like
Chick-fil-A, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop,
Jamba Juice and the largest
Starbucks in the Denton area
• Beautiful campus views from
the rooftop garden, perfect
for studying or taking a coffee break
• Relaxing meditation room for a
quick recharge
MEAN GREEN FAMILY
• Preschool enrollment options at
the Child Development
Laboratory through our nationally
recognized College of Education
• Find trusted UNT student
babysitters through Nest
Watchers, only available to the
UNT community
• Family Fun Nights, so you can
share UNT with your whole family
WORKING FOR YOU
• The Graduate Student Council,
focusing on connecting,
empowering and advocating for
graduate students
EXPLORE OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT SERVICES:
gograd.unt.edu/off-campus
MORE RESOURCES AVAILABLE AT UNT AT FRISCO:
frisco.unt.edu/student-services
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Degrees to get there faster
UNT's online programs are nationally recognized
for excellence . We'll be there to support you as
you earn your degree, wherever you are .
As one of the largest providers of online credit
courses among Texas public universities, UNT
offers more than 80 online program options
including bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral
degrees, and undergraduate and graduate
certificates . Many online programs include flexible
learning options at the Denton and Frisco
campuses .
• Ranked 7th in Texas as a best online college by
ReadySchools.org.
• UNT’s online M .B .A . with a focus in Organizational
Behavior and Human Resource Management is
ranked 1st in the nation by MBACentral.org.
A TOP ONLINE UNIVERSITY
Professionally driven programs
UNT at Frisco is expanding its mark on North Texas
through its exclusive partnership with the City of
Frisco . The city's donation of 100 acres of land for
the branch campus will enable UNT at Frisco to
develop its presence as the educational leader in
the area .
Frisco continues to shine as a professional hotspot,
and UNT is at the heart of it with fast-paced, career-
focused programs and strategic partnerships . With
the guidance of our supportive staff and leading-
edge faculty, you'll gain professional opportunities
and connections that will help you earn the degree
and job you want .
UNT AT FRISCO
FRISCO
NORTH TEXAS WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO ATTEND CLASSES IN DENTON, ONE OF OUR CONVENIENT
LOCATIONS, ONLINE OR A MIXTURE OF THEM ALL — UNT IS READY WHERE YOU ARE.THE HEART OF
• Named one of the nation's Best College Towns
by 24/7 Wall St .
• 1st among U .S . small cities for Best Places to Buy a House by WalletHub.com
• Two nearby lakes and a 2,000-acre nature preserve
• 2nd in the nation as a “boomtown” by SmartAsset
• Fun, free and family-friendly activities for all ages
• Named a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office
DENTON, HOME TO OUR CENTRAL CAMPUS
• UNT at Frisco offers
in-demand degrees and
concentrations, from
Advanced Data Analytics to
Sport Entertainment
Management .
• Frisco is home to UNT
partners like the Dallas
Cowboys, Toyota and
AmerisourceBergen.
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ONLINE• Our online master’s program in
Educational Psychology
(gifted and talented education)
is ranked 1st in the nation by
TopCounselingSchools.org.
• We offer a variety of
accelerated online programs
and concentrations so you
can earn the degree you
need faster .
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Oct. 1 — Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) opens at
fafsa.gov. Apply early for the most
grant and loan options .
Jan. 15 — Submit your FAFSA
by this priority date for the fall
semester .
Aug. 15 — Submit your FAFSA by this
priority date for the spring semester .
Scholarship deadlines vary. Check
with your department and the
graduate school for more details.
DATES TO REMEMBER
SCHOLARSHIPS
UNT offers a number of competitive
scholarships including:
• UNT General Scholarship
• Toulouse Graduate School Scholarship
• Department-sponsored awards
• UNT scholarships of $1,000 or more
per academic year may include an
out-of-state tuition waiver, when
meeting state requirements .
Award deadlines vary. Apply early
for the most options.
Learn more
gograd.unt.edu/funding
ASSISTANTSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS AND GRANTS
• More than 2,000 research and
teaching assistantships and
fellowships
• Employment stipends available
for assistants and fellows
• National Science Foundation and
other nationally competitive grants
and fellowships
• Travel grants available for research
conferences and artistic venues
Learn more
gograd.unt.edu/assistantships
QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP. CALL 940-565-2302.
TUITION BENEFIT PROGRAM
Save money and gain career-enhancing
experience while you’re in school .
Learn more
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
The UNT International Office offers
scholarships and grants to international
students . Additionally, students may
become eligible for Texas resident
tuition rates by earning assistantships,
scholarships and fellowships .
Learn more
international.unt.edu
Get additional information
on funding at UNT.
financialaid.unt.edu
ESTIMATE YOUR TUITION EASILY WITH OUR TUITION CALCULATOR. gograd.unt.edu/tuition-calculatorTUITION AND FEES VARY BY COLLEGE.
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GRADUATE ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST Take an on-campus or guided
virtual tour . gograd.unt.edu/tours
Register for an upcoming virtual graduate webinar . gograd.unt.edu/grow
Connect with a graduate advisor or key faculty in your area of interest to discuss graduate school options and admission requirements .* gograd.unt.edu/advising
Prepare your application materials at least two months prior to your department’s application date . International applicants may need additional time to process documents.
GET PREPARED
* UNT reviews graduate program applications holistically . We consider all parts of the application and supporting documentation to determine admission . Contact your department directly for specific requirements .
ONCE YOU’RE ADMITTED Review the UNT Graduate
Student Success Manual linked in your admission letter .
Attend a graduate orientation session in person or online . orientation.unt.edu/graduate
International students are required to attend international orientation.
Check to see if your department is hosting its own orientation .
Meet with your advisor to determine course options .
Register for classes . unt.edu/register
THINGS TO KEEP IN MINDTEST SCORES
Check with your department to determine test score requirements . If admissions exams are required, submit your test scores to the department through the testing agency .
MONEY
Apply for scholarships, assistantships and fellowships .
Check with your department for assistantship and fellowship applications .
Apply for financial aid at fafsa.gov. Priority date: Jan. 15
Priority date for other awards: Varies by program
APPLICATION STATUS
Check the status of your admission application through your my.unt.edu portal .
GRADUATE SCHOOL APPLICATION PRIORITY DATES Complete the graduate school application by the following dates . Check with your departmental advisor for specific deadlines and details .**
SEMESTER
Fall
Spring
Summer
GENERAL
June 15
Oct . 15
April 15
INTERNATIONAL
April 1
Oct . 15
Jan . 1** Applying by departmental priority dates affords you the most options for enrollment and financial support .
Many programs will still consider your application after these dates .
LEARN MORE AT gograd.unt.edu/admissions.LEARN MORE ABOUT INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS AT international.unt.edu.
The UNT graduate application is a concurrent two-part process. All graduate applicants must complete the Toulouse Graduate School admission requirements, but most programs have additional requirements .
1. Apply to the Toulouse Graduate School at applytexas.org and pay the application fee . Send official transcripts from all colleges attended to the graduate school office .
2. Apply to your department and submit all supporting application materials .
TWO-PART APPLICATION PROCESS 1 2
PROGRAM DEADLINES VARY. CHECK WITH YOUR DEPARTMENT FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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