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A HIGHER DEGREE OF SUCCESS

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

Next steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

EXPAND YOUR KNOWLEDGE AND ADVANCE YOUR CAREER WITH A UNT GRADUATE DEGREEYou’ve made the right choice to pursue graduate school at the University of North Texas, one of the top 10

U.S. public universities on the rise. UNT’s dedicated Toulouse Graduate School staff and faculty are here

to support you as you explore our 130 advanced degree options and redefine your success.

This guide will help you explore your academic and professional opportunities, the myriad ways UNT supports

graduate students, and provide a step-by-step checklist throughout the admissions process.

Scan the QR code to watch

a quick video about

graduate student life at UNT.

You’ll also find videos about

our amazing campus

community, research

opportunities and more!

ONE OF THE NATION’S TOP

GRADUATE SCHOOLS— ABOUND.COLLEGE

ESTABLISHED EXCELLENCE

RANKED A TIER ONE RESEARCH UNIVERSITY, ONE OF ONLY 131

IN THE NATION – CARNEGIE CLASSIFICATION

HIGHER EDUCATION EXCELLENCE IN DIVERSITY AWARD FOR

FOUR CONSECUTIVE YEARS – INSIGHT INTO DIVERSITY MAGAZINE

RANKED 6TH IN THE NATION AS A PUBLIC UNIVERSITY ON THE RISE

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WELCOME TO UNT’S TOULOUSE GRADUATE SCHOOL. I’m pleased you have taken an interest in our caring and inclusive university. As one of only 18 Carnegie-ranked

Tier One research universities designated a Hispanic-Serving Institution, UNT is proud to have also been

designated a Minority-Serving Institution. Additionally, we’re a four-time Higher Education Excellence in

Diversity Award winner. You’ll get much more than an exceptional education and incredible research

opportunities here. You’ll be part of a community that roots for your success.

We offer 130 advanced degrees to help you create the future you want, many offered 100% online or at UNT

at Frisco in addition to our campus in Denton. But no matter how you choose to pursue your degree with

us, you can count on our support to help you achieve a higher degree of excellence in your life.

Here are just a few of the top reasons to earn

your graduate degree with UNT:

• You can join a research team in your area

of study or participate in interdisciplinary

projects. We partner with agencies and

businesses like NASA, the U.S. Department

of Energy and the National Science

Foundation.

• Our faculty are at the top of their fields yet

grounded in their dedication to students.

This year, Stanford University named 46 UNT

researchers among their list of the world’s

most cited researchers.

• 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.

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 (sitting at table), know the value of faculty-student collaboration, inside and outside the classroom.

130 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.A. *

Behavior Analysis M.S.

Criminal Justice M.S. *

Emergency Management and Disaster Science 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. (in partnership with the Dallas Cowboys) *◊

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.F.A. ◊

Concentration in Interaction Design, M.A.

Studio Art M.F.A.

Dual Degrees

Applied Anthropology/Public Health M.S./M.P.H. (UNT/UNT Health Science Center)

Management/Biomedical Engineering

M.B.A./M.S. (UNT Denton)

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 and Technologies M.S.

Finance M.B.A.*, M.S.

Management M.B.A. (full-time cohort)


* 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, ranked No. 1 for highest job growth by WalletHub.

In-demand options are available in careers that are here to stay like Advanced Data Analytics, Educational Leadership, Counseling and Sport Entertainment Management.

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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

Biomedical Engineering Ph.D.

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 Sciences 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

Business Computer Information Systems

Logistics Systems

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 a variety of online degrees in the multi–dimensional field of analytics, from Digital Communications to Supply Chain. We’re ranked among the 25 best online master’s programs in Data Analytics nationwide by BestMastersPrograms. 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. gograd.unt.edu/mbasport

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• Ranked 3rd in Texas for best online universities by EDsmart

• More than 80 online program options, many nationally ranked

• Graduate Academic Certificates offered in leading-edge specializations

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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.

JOIN OUR STANDOUT STUDENTS

Creativity is at the heart of great research, and it powers our

family of visionary innovators. At UNT, reimagine a more

meaningful world through industry-changing interdisciplinary

research projects. Join our faculty in developing new auto–

nomous mobility systems through the Center for Integrated

Intelligent Mobility Systems to engineering crops that could

help solve the climate crisis through the BioDiscovery

Institute. gograd.unt.edu/research

UNT offers Texas’ first standalone master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence. 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.

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.

Photo by Kelly Hicks

TIER ONE RESEARCH UNIVERSITY

YOUR RESEARCH IN ACTION

CREATIVE SOLUTIONS ACROSS DISCIPLINESMaking HEALTH INFORMATION accessible

to MINORITY LANGUAGE GROUPSInterdisciplinary partners: Linguistics and English

as a Second Language; Journalism

Examining the connections between

MENTAL HEALTH and the wellbeing of

COLLEGIATE ATHLETESInterdisciplinary partners: Kinesiology; Counseling

Psychology; Educational Psychology

Combining ARTS and SCIENCE to create

sculptures depicting the power of plant

science for the BioDiscovery InstituteInterdisciplinary partners: Biology; Studio Art

STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIESBIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING BUILDING

A world-class lab space at Discovery Park,

and home to one of the fastest-growing

programs at UNT, including graduate degrees

in Biomedical Engineering

CENTER FOR AGILE AND ADAPTIVE ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING

One of the nation’s most advanced university

research facilities for materials processing

and additive manufacturing

22 IMPRESSIVE RESEARCH CENTERS AND INSTITUTESCENTER FOR RACIAL AND ETHNIC EQUITY IN HEALTH AND SOCIETY

A unique interdisciplinary effort to increase

the quality of life for all Texans by narrowing

longstanding racial and ethnic gaps in

health care

CENTER 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

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.

ADVANCING INTELLIGENT MOBILITY

UNT’s Center for Integrated Intelligent Mobility Systems leads in air and ground autonomous vehicle research, supply chain logistics and artificial intelligence alongside top industry partners like NASA, Fujitsu America and Nokia Bell Labs.

POLLINATIVE PRAIRIE

This distinctive outdoor laboratory enables students to research native land use, restoration and conservation. UNT is named a Green College by The Princeton Review, a Bee Campus USA and a Tree Campus.

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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1,600 FACULTY EXPERTSDISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS, RESEARCHERS AND ARTISTS WHO ARE WIDELY RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE AND MENTORSHIPCompetitive assistantships and fellowships are available for you to complete research with top faculty. gograd.unt.edu/assistantships

WORK WITH OUR PRESTIGIOUS FACULTY Enhance your professional experience (and your resume) by collaborating with leading-edge faculty such as:

RAISING THE BAR IN BIOMEDICAL MENTORSHIP The new Graduate Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement (G-RISE) program offers select doctoral students from underrepresented populations the opportunity to work alongside UNT’s top researchers with both financial and professional development support as they pursue training in biomedical research.

Applications are accepted annually: g-rise.unt.edu

KENT CHAPMAN

Regents Professor, Director of UNT’s BioDiscovery Institute and Fellow of American Society of Plant Biologists

Internationally renowned

expert in biological sciences

with funding from the

National Science Foundation

to enhance plant resilience

and the future of agriculture

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

LEARN WITH THE BEST

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ED DZIALOWSKI

Professor and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies

• Principal Investigator of UNT’s Developmental Comparative Physiology Lab

• National Science Foundation, the American Heart Association, and the National Institutes of Health have supported his work

• Innovative research on heart defects in preemies is laying a pathway for life-saving medical interventions


WE’RE IN THE HEART OF DFW

Dallas is ranked 2nd among Forbes’ Best Big Cities for Jobs.

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. You may even land a new job as a result.

CONNECT WITH THE COMPANY WE KEEP

Discover more about field placement options through your program or the Career

Center at careercenter.unt.edu.

THE LOCATION YOU WANT

AT&T

DISNEY

NATIONAL COWGIRL MUSEUM

AND HALL OF FAME

RAYTHEON

AUTISM TREATMENT CENTER

FIDELITY INVESTMENTS

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

SOUTHWEST AIRLINES

TOYOTA

FROM CLASSROOM TO BOARDROOM

Students in our M.B.A. Management cohort gain fast-paced, industry-focused leadership training in this 11-month degree program.

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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.

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EMPLOYERS SEEK OUT UNT GRADUATES BECAUSE THEY’RE KNOWN FOR BEING SUCCESSFUL LEADERS IN THE WORKFORCE.

“At Enterprise, we hire personable, positive, hard-working and customer service-oriented candidates to be future leaders

in our organization. The students we hire from UNT embody these characteristics and are very successful with us!”

STEPHANIE RICHARDSON, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Talent Acquisition Manager

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PARTNERSHIPS THAT COUNTDexia Smith, M.B.A. in Sport Entertainment Management student (with Eric Sudol, Senior

Vice President, Corporate Partnerships), scores game-changing professional experience

through her internship with the Dallas Cowboys’ Corporate Partnerships team.

WE’RE HERE TO HELP YOU BALANCE YOUR COURSEWORK AND CAREER GOALS.


ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR YOUR SUCCESS

• Monthly Thesis and Dissertation Boot Camps

• Expand your skillset with Graduate Student Teaching Excellence Program (GSTEP)

• 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, a powerful research funding database

• Professional development workshops led by faculty and staff experts

• Three Minute Thesis® competitions

FREE ACADEMIC RESOURCES

• 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

RESOURCES TO GET YOU HIRED UNT CAREER CENTER

The Career Center provides professional guidance and support that works for you, no matter your career interests. You’ll gain free access to our comprehensive career resource library and one-on-one advising with a dedicated, college-specific career coach who will help you navigate your post-graduation goals. 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 also can take advantage of free access to Handshake, which is more than a job search engine. Use it to access internship and job opportunities, workshops and employer networking events for UNT students all in one!

THE ADVANTAGE YOU NEED

MANY OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE.

gograd.unt.edu/student-support

careercenter.unt.edu.

EXCLUSIVE TOULOUSE GRADUATE SCHOOL SERVICES

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.


CARA SANTA MARIA (’04, ’07 M.S.)

The Emmy Award winner is host of the podcast Talk Nerdy and a science correspondent on National Geographic’s TV series Brain Games.

IT’SYOU

WHOKNOW

JUAN LOYA (’17, ’19 M.P.A.)

A policy analyst for Dallas County, first-gen graduate and active member of advocacy groups like League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), he credits UNT professors for shaping his career in community work.

WHO YOU KNOW CAN HELP YOU GROWUNT’s alumni network is 461,000 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 Association.

Once you’re an alum yourself, you’ll still 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.

SOAR WITH USRevathi Balakrishnan (’18 M.Ed.)A former systems analyst turned educator,

named Texas Teacher of the Year in 2016

and winner of the Horace Mann Award for

Teaching Excellence in 2018

Annette Becker (’15 M.A.)Director, Texas Fashion Collection

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

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 $1.1B

Jermaine Stegall (’03 M.M.)Composer and conductor for the 2021

remake of Coming 2 America and Our Star Wars digital series

Jamie Wilson (’99 M.Ed., ’12 Ed.D.)Superintendent, Denton ISD and

2020 Region 11 Superintendent of the Year

Hannah Wise (’19 M.A.)Named to Editor & Publisher’s 2019 “25

under 35” list, a 2021-22 Reynolds Journalism

Institute Fellow at the University of Missouri

and former social strategy editor for

The New York Times

Junfei Xie (’13 M.S., ’16 Ph.D.)An NSF CAREER Award winner and assistant

professor at San Diego State University who

is developing drone technology to enhance

next-gen air traffic control and mobile edge

computing

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MORE THAN 1,100 UNT GRADUATE SCHOOL ALUMNI ARE CEOS OR PRESIDENTS

COMMUNITY FOR LIFEThe UNT Alumni Association offers a variety of unique networks to enhance your community and professional opportunities. Join the Black Alumni Network (pictured), the Latinx Alumni Network or the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute for alums age 50 and better.

WHOKNOW

AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY

• Designated a Minority-Serving

Institution as well as one of 18

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

• 4,400 international students

from 144 countries

• English Conversation CommUNiTy

SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE

• Named among the Safest College

Campuses in the nation by

Alarms.org four years in a row

• 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 loan system, mobile

bike repair shop and 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 open house where you

can meet faculty, learn about funding

and experience the UNT spirit

(offered in the Fall and Spring)

STAY WELL, STAY ACTIVE

• Medical clinic and pharmacy

• Optical center and dental office

• Massage therapy

• Free or low-cost mental health

resources

• Nutrition support services

SUPPORTING YOU OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

Meditation room, University Union, Fourth floor


• Pohl Rec Center complete with two

pools, bouldering wall and a full

range of fitness classes

• University Union for food on the go,

Starbucks coffee or live music in

the Syndicate

• UNT Food Pantry presented by Kroger

MAKE OUR CAMPUS YOUR OWN

• Grad Student Council

• Active Minds for healthy

conversations about mental health

• Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Connect

• Pride Alliance

• d/Deaf Connect

• Visually Impaired (VI) Connect

• Center for Leadership and Service

MEAN GREEN FAMILY

• Preschool enrollment options at

the UNT Center for Young Children

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

UNT AT FRISCO SUPPORT

• Specialized career services in Frisco

• Academic coaching

• UNT at Frisco Food Pantry

• Stand at UNT at Frisco

• Frisco Serves

• Frisco Engage

frisco.unt.edu/student-services

OFF CAMPUS? NO PROBLEM.

• Graduate Student Appreciation

Week

• Annual Book Stipend Program

• Coffee and Convos

• Dedicated off-campus housing

resources

• Professional Picture Day

gograd.unt.edu/off-campus

Stay balanced with UNT’s holistic

student support services.

WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED.

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• Named one of the nation’s Best College Towns

by 24/7 Wall St

• 3rd among U.S. small cities for Best Places to Buy a House by WalletHub

• 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

THE HEARTOF NORTH TEXAS

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UNT AT FRISCO Frisco continues to shine as a professional hotspot,

and UNT at Frisco is at the heart of it with fast-

paced, career-focused programs and strategic

partnerships. With the guidance of our supportive

staff and industry-leading faculty, you’ll gain

professional opportunities and connections that

will help you earn the degree and job you want.

• 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.

gograd.unt.edu/frisco

A TOP ONLINE UNIVERSITYAs one of the largest providers of online credit

courses among Texas public universities, UNT

Online 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.

• UNT Online is ranked 5th in Texas among

Best Online Colleges by BestColleges.

• UNT’s online M.B.A. with a focus in

Organizational Behavior and Human Resource

Management is ranked 1st in the nation by

MBACentral.

• Our online graduate education programs are

ranked 2nd in Texas and 10th in the nation by

U.S. News & World Report.

gograd.unt.edu/online

FRISCO

WE’LL MEET YOU WHERE YOU ARE. Choose from programs offered at our Denton campus, UNT at Frisco or 100% online and earn your degree your way.

ONLINE

INVEST IN YOUR FUTUREUNT IS DEDICATED TO PUTTING AN EXCELLENT AND AFFORDABLE GRADUATE EDUCATION WITHIN YOUR REACH.

EXPERTS AGREE

* Some colleges may charge differential tuition and/or additional fees for specific courses and programs.

Estimated base cost for 12 graduate hours in 2021-22 (Six hours per long semester):

TUITION & MANDATORY FEES*

TEXAS RESIDENT OUT OF STATE

$5,737 PER ACADEMIC YEAR

$10,633 PER ACADEMIC YEAR

DATES TO REMEMBER

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.

A BEST COLLEGE – MONEY MAGAZINE

AN AMERICA’S BEST VALUE COLLEGE – FORBES

ONE OF AMERICA’S 100 BEST COLLEGE BUYS® FOR 25 CONSECUTIVE YEARS

BEST PUBLIC COLLEGE FOR LOWEST STUDENT LOAN DEBT IN THE NATION BY LENDEDU


QUESTIONS? WE’RE HERE TO HELP.

CALL 940-565-2032 EMAIL [email protected]

• Estimate your costs with our tuition and fee calculator. gograd.unt.edu/tuition-calculator

• Learn more about costs for your specific interests. gograd.unt.edu/tuition-fees

• Review your differential tuition rates. gograd.unt.edu/differential

• Find details on mandatory and academic fees. gograd.unt.edu/feebreakdown

SCHOLARSHIPS AND OTHER FUNDING OPTIONS

UNT offers a wealth of scholarships, assistantships, fellowships and grants. Award deadlines vary. Apply early for the most options. gograd.unt.edu/funding

OUT-OF-STATE RESIDENTS

UNT scholarships of $1,000 or more per academic year may include an out-of-state tuition waiver, when meeting state requirements. gograd.unt.edu/oos-awards

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Explore UNT’s unique funding opportunities just for you.international.unt.edu/funding

PLAN FOR SUCCESS

THERE’S NEVER BEEN A BETTER TIME TO UPGRADE YOUR FUTURE.

HERE’S HOW »


GRADUATE ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST Take an on-campus or guided

virtual tour. gograd.unt.edu/tours

Connect with a graduate advisor or key faculty in your area(s) 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

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 additional 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

* 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.

** 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: gograd.unt.edu/admissionsLEARN MORE ABOUT INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS: international.unt.edu

The UNT graduate application is a concurrent two-part process. All 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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WE’RE HERE FOR YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.GET CUSTOM INFORMATION

gograd.unt.edu/getinfo

TAKE AN ON-CAMPUS OR

GUIDED VIRTUAL TOUR

gograd.unt.edu/tours

CONTACT YOUR GRADUATE ADVISOR

gograd.unt.edu/advising

EXPLORE GRADUATE ADMISSIONS

gograd.unt.edu/admissions

CONNECT WITH US

gograd.unt.edu/waystoconnect

GO GRAD


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