freshmen brochure

“more than a university…it’s your life!”

You belong here.

LOCATION MATTERS“UNT Dallas is in the heart of the city. It’s

only 5-10 minutes from my house. It’s a quick drive from work as well making it easy to get to class. Once you’re

here, the friendships you build with students and professors will take you

far in your career.”

UNT Dallas is minutes away:

Dallas Zoo – 10 minutes

Downtown Dallas – 16 minutes

Dallas Love Field airport – 23 minutes

NorthPark Center – 23 minutes

Six Flags Over Texas – 27 minutes

AT&T Stadium – 27 minutes

Globe Life Park – 27 minutes

The DART rail and bus blue lines connect the campus to almost anywhere in the Dallas area.

History of UNT Dallas:August 2000-Opened as a UNT satellite campus•August 2006-First classes held at the current 264-acre campus•August 2010-Admitted first freshmen class•May 2013-First graduating class receives degrees•January 2014-University receives SACS accreditation •May 2014-Members of the first freshmen class graduate•September 2014-UNT Dallas College of Law opens in downtown Dallas•Fall 2016-DART rail station opens on campus•Coming Soon: First Residence Hall Opens•

“I enjoy being a part of a new, 21st century university.”

www.untdallas.edu www.untdallas.edu

WHAT INTERESTS YOU?School of Business

Accounting•Finance•General Business•Hospitality Management•Logistics & Supply Chain •ManagementOrganizational Behavior and •Human Resources Management

MinorsBusiness•Chemistry (Fall 2016)•Computer Science•Criminal Justice•Forensic Biology (Fall 2016)•History•Human Services Management & Leadership•Management•Mathematics•Political Science (Fall 2016)•Psychology•Secondary Education•Sociology•

Five CertificationsAlternative Dispute Resolution •(ADR)Applied Gerontology•Geographical Information •Systems (GIS)Logistics & Supply Chain Man-•agementSubstance Abuse & Addictions•

Seven Graduate ProgramsM.B.A. Business Administration•M.S. Counseling-Clinical Mental Health•M.Ed. Counseling-School Counseling•M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction•M.Ed. Educational Leadership•M.S. Forensic Accounting (Fall 2016)•M.S. Public Leadership•

Professional School• UNTDallasCollegeofLaw

School of Education and Human Services• ChildDevelopment&FamilyStudies• HumanServicesManagement&Leadership• InterdisciplinaryStudies-Becomeateacher! o 4-8 English, Language Arts, Reading, & ESL o 4-8 Science & ESL o 4-8 Social Studies & ESL o 4-8 Math & ESL o EC-6 Generalist & Bilingual o EC-6 Generalist & ESL o EC-6 Generalist & Special Education

School of Liberal Arts and Sciences• AppliedArts&Sciences• Biology(B.S.&B.A.)• Communication&Technology• CriminalJustice• InformationTechnology• Mathematics• PoliticalScience(Fall2016)• Psychology• PublicHealth• Sociology


APPLY NOW!“The admissions staff is very friendly, professional, and available when you need them to address any issues you may have.”

“Holistic” ReviewDon’t meet automatic admissions requirements? You will be evaluated holistically by an admissions counselor based on:

Academic course selection (including college preparatory •courses such as Honors, AP, Dual Credit, IB)Extracurricular activities•Leadership experiences•Community service•Special talents and awards•Employment history•Personal statement or writing sample•Two letters of recommendation •

Questions? Contact us at [email protected] or 972-780-3642

Becoming a UNT Dallas Jaguar

Go the extra mile (not required, but recommended)In addition to your application, submit:• WritingSampleorPersonalStatement• TwoLettersofRecommendation

1 APPLY online. Submit your Freshman application online at www.applytexas.org for UNT Dallas. Priority: March 1 Final: August 10

2 SUBMIT your non-refundable $40 ap-plicationfeeorwaiver:Waiveroption#1:Submit an ACT, NACAC or SAT waiver (see yourschoolcounselor)Waiveroption#2:Attend a UNT Dallas “True Blue” Preview Day

3 SEND an official high school transcript denoting Recommended or Distinguished graduation plan and class rank (if applicable)

4 SUBMIT test scores: SAT (UNT Dallas code 5999)ACT (UNT Dallas code 6366)Scores included on a high school transcript are accepted.

5 ACTIVATE your my.untdallas.edu student portal. It’s the fastest and most convenient way to stay up-to-date on your admission and financial aid status.

6 ATTEND New Student Orientation (NSO) and enroll

ApplyEarly,ApplyNow!Followthesesixeasystepstostartyourjourneytowardauniversity degree that will open the door to your future:

Automatic Acceptance:Class Rank SAT Score (CR+M)* ACT Score90 – 100 (Top 10%) 1st No Minimum No Minimum75 – 89 1st 950 2050 – 74 2nd 1050 2325 – 49 3rd 1180 26

*Combined critical reading/verbal + math www.untdallas.edu

AFFORDABLE

$7,850/yr.Scholarship Requirements Award Amount Priority Date

Achievement ScholarshipTop 50% class rank•Minimum GPA of 3.0 or 950 SAT or 20 ACT•Full-time enrollment•

Up to $4,000/year (renewable) Admitted by March 1st

Amanda and G. Brint Ryan “Leaders of Tomorrow” (separate application)

Graduate from a public or private high school •in Dallas County3.0 GPA or higher•Minimum score of 1000 SAT or 20 ACT•Community/volunteer service•

$4,000(non-renewable)

Application due by March 31st

AT&T Foundation Early College High School Scholarship

Top 50% class rank•Graduate from an ECHS•Full time enrollment•

Minimum of $3,000/year(renewable)

Admitted by March 1st

Board of Regents ScholarshipTop 10% class rank•Minimum 1200 SAT/27 ACT•Full-time enrollment•

Up to $5,000/year Admitted by March 1st

Jaguar Cornerstone ScholarsFile FAFSA/TAFSA•Meet family income eligibility•Full-time enrollment•

$1,000 - $5,000/year(renewable)

Admitted by March 1st

“I chose UNT Dallas because of the reasonable tuition, and the accessible professors who serve as mentors.”

“I love that UNT Dallas is small and very affordable. I recommend this school to others because it’s like a family and very friendly. You don’t get lost in the crowd.”

Paying for your Education Presidential Leadership and University Service (P.L.U.S.) Fellows

FOCUS Fixed-Rate Tuition Plan

Talk about affordability!

Tuition & FeesFinancial Aid & Scholarships

There are lots of ways to pay for your education at UNT Dallas. Our low tuition rates help you afford the education you need to pursue your career.

The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) P.L.U.S. Fellows Program is a four-year academic need/merit scholarship. In addition to receiving substantial financial support, P.L.U.S. Fellows participate in leadership development experiences, commu-nity service initiatives, and cultural programming. They also serve as the President’s ambassadors for the University.

The FOCUS fixed-rate tuition plan offers students the opportunity to lock in their tuition rate, for a maximum of five years,insteadofpayingtheregulartuitionrate,whichissubjecttoincreaseannually.TheFOCUSFixedTuitionPlanensures a total tuition and mandatory fee cost of $7,650 per year for 30 credit hours. The FOCUS Fixed Tuition Plan helps students and their families plan for the cost of a college education. The plan also provides an incentive for stu-dents to earn a degree in a timely manner.$30,600 Total cost for 4-year degreeFor more information: http://www.untdallas.edu/sfs/focus

FAFSA & TAFSA Application opens January 1, 2016! Scholarships (Application for admission=Application for scholarships)

How to Apply:Apply to UNT Dallas•Admissions will notify eligible students •Come to campus for an interview•

Selected students will be notified in early spring.For more information about the PLUS scholarships: www.untdallas.edu/plus

Texas Resident Non-ResidentTuition $7,550 $18,822

Fees $300 $300Total $7,850 $19,122

*Cost based on 15 credit hours per fall and spring semester, using the 2015-2016 rates for tuition and fees. Prices subject to change.


STUDENT LIFECampus Activities At UNT Dallas, you’ll meet new friends, share experi-enceswithpeopledifferentfromyou,andenjoyopportunities to participate in entertaining, cultural, educational, and recreational programs and activities including:

Comedy Nights•Concerts•Open Mic Nights•Photo Booths•Speakers•Sporting Events•Off-Campus Events•

Live on CampusBe one of the first Jaguars to live on campus in UNT Dallas’ first residence hall. The 120-bed living and learning community will provide students with the comforts of home and the convenience of classes and student activities minutes from your door. Plans are finalized and construction will start soon.

Special AccommodationsStudents seeking reasonable accommodations for a documented disability should contact Student Dis-ability Services (SDS) at (972) 338-1777. You should contact the UNT Dallas Student Affairs Office well in advance of orientation to ensure your application is processed prior to the beginning of the semester.

Intramurals: UNT Dallas intramurals provide competitive opportunities in several sports to Jaguar students, faculty, staff and alumni. Currently, tournaments, leagues and special events are scheduled each semester for soccer, basketball and volleyball. For questions, email [email protected].

“UNT Dallas has a tight-knit environ-ment that makes it a great place to learn, interact with my classmates and teachers, and gain the knowledge to help my family.”

Greek Life and Student OrganizationsJoining a Greek Fraternity or Sorority at UNT Dallas is a great opportunity to get involved on campus, enhance your college education and hone your personal skills through leadership, scholarship and service and form lifelong friendships.Fraternities:•SigmaLambdaBeta•PhiBetaSigmaSororities:•SigmaGammaRho•KappaDeltaChi•ZetaPhiBeta

Student OrganizationsAssociation of Logistics and Supply Chain •ManagementBilingual & ESL Education Student Organization•Children of the Living God•Elite Soccer Club•Future without Poverty, Inc•Games, Anime & Comics•Gay Straight Alliance•Graduate Counseling Student Organization•Health&WellnessClub•Human Service Leaders Organization•League Of United Latin American Citizens•Math Club•Psychology Club•SHRM Student Organization•Sociology Student Association•Student Government Association•UNT Dallas Basketball•Veteran Student Organization•

www.untdallas.edu/studentaffairs


You belong here.

Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.Office of Admissions

[email protected]

7300 University Hills Blvd. Dallas, Texas 75241972-780-3642

www.untdallas.edu

Facebook:facebook.com/UNTDallas•Twitter:@UNTDallas•Instagram:UNTDallas

Visit UNT DallasTrue Blue-www.untdallas.edu/trueblueDates: Oct. 24, 2015 (SENIORS), Feb. 27, 2016 (JUNIORS & SENIORS)

Meet UNT Dallas professors•Learn about academic programs•Meet your admission counselor•Learn about financial aid & scholarships•Receive an application fee waiver •($40 value)

Jag-for-a-Day-www.untdallas.edu/jag4adayDates: Tues., Wed. or Thurs. from Sept. 7-Dec. 4 and Jan. 25-Aug. 25 (excluding major holidays and campus closings)

Tour campus•Meet professors•Attend a class•Lunch with a current student•Meet one-on-one with an admissions counselor•Receive an application fee waiver ($40 value)•

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