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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

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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 will

help you pursue your purpose all the way to the top .

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RISEThe University of North Texas does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, political affiliation, disability, marital status, genetic information, citizenship, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, university facilities, or employment policies, procedures, and processes . The university takes active measures to prevent such conduct and immediately investigates and takes remedial action when appropriate . The university also prohibits and takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who report or file a charge of discrimination or harassment; participate in an investigation, or oppose any form of discrimination or harassment . Direct questions or concerns to the equal opportunity office, 940-565-2759, or the dean of students, 940-565-2648 . TTY access is available at 940-369-8652 .

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U.S. AVERAGE ANNUAL EARNINGS BY EDUCATION LEVEL

Bachelor’s$62,300

Master’s$74,570

Doctoral$94,900

U .S . Bureau of Labor Statistics, Current Population Survey (2018)

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 will help you

soar higher and create the future you want .

Here are just a few of the top reasons to earn your

UNT graduate degree:

• Only 13 percent of U .S . adults age 25 and over have advanced degrees .

• Annual earnings increase by $12,000 on average for U .S . adults with the graduate-level distinction .

• You’ll enhance the creative economy along with 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, Toyota and Baylor Scott & White Health, to name a few .

You’ll graduate with the confidence and experience needed to be a highly sought-after candidate in your industry.

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

– INSIGHT INTO DIVERSITY MAGAZINE

AN AMERICA’S TOP COLLEGE – FORBES

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125 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 Biomedical Engineering M .S .

Computer Engineering M .S . ◊

Computer Science M .S . ◊

Electrical Engineering M .S .

Engineering Technology M .S .

Materials Science and Engineering M .S .

Mechanical and Energy Engineering M .S .

College of Health and Public Service Behavior Analysis M .A ., M .S .

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 .

College of Science Biochemistry and Molecular Biology M .S .

Biology M .A ., M .S .

Biology (Teaching in the LifeSciences) 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 Administration M .B .A . *

Business Analytics M .B .A ., M .S . ◊

Business Studies M .B .A . ◊

Finance M .S .

Taxation M .S .

ONLINE OPTIONSWe’re ranked one of the best online schools in Texas by AccreditedSchoolsOnline.org.

Learn more gograd.unt.edu/online


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 . ∆

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

Performing Arts Health

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 .

DEGREES FOR GAME CHANGERS

Your future in Data AnalyticsBreak into the competitive field of big data and make yourself more valuable to employers . UNT offers degrees in the multidimensional field of analytics, from Digital Communications to Health Data, among others .

Learn more gograd.unt.edu/analytics

Innovate health care with Biomedical EngineeringJoin the fastest-growing engineering field through our advanced programs . You’ll study in our new, 26,250-square- foot biomedical engineering facility with renowned faculty who earn top research contracts .

Learn more gograd.unt.edu/biomed

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LEARN MORE ABOUT UNT AT FRISCO PROGRAMS: gograd.unt.edu/frisco * Programs that are completely online or have an online option◊ Course options at UNT at Frisco∆ Concentrations in Biomedical Engineering, among others

José Torres-Ramos Ph.D. student, Ethnomusicology

Winner of the prestigious Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Fellowship, he’s researching mariachi and masculinity in performance in Mexico .

Shanshan Ma Ph.D. student, Learning Technologies

One of six finalists in the Ed Tech Ascend competition sponsored by the U .S .-China Smart Education Conference in 2019, she’s creating an app that will develop critical thinking skills in school-aged children .

Christopher Haney M.S. student, Engineering Technology

As a researcher in UNT’s Center for Agile and Adaptive

Additive Manufacturing, he was chosen for a new study

abroad experience in 3D printing and zero waste

manufacturing methods in which he’s exploring

biomimetic walking surfaces that reduce risk of injury

and improve safety .

RESEARCH IN ACTION

JOIN OUR STANDOUT STUDENTS

Join our family of award-winning innovators. At UNT, you’ll

have access to top resources, facilities and industry-changing

interdisciplinary research. From developing powerful educational

technology through the NetDragon Digital Research Centre

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.


23 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 INNOVATIONUNT’s new sustainable business platform and startup incubator, connecting

entrepreneurial ventures with industry

leaders and corporate partners

COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH, COLLECTIVE BENEFITStudying 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 Operations 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 BUILDINGCertified 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 MANUFACTURINGNewly 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 ethnic-specific susceptibility to certain types of cancer .

BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING BUILDING

The new space includes impressive distance-learning technology, as well as an Anatomage 3D dissection table providing 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


LEARN FROMTHE BEST

PAMELA PADILLA

Professor and Interim Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation

• Nationally recognized for her research in genetic model systems to understand the impact of environmental stressors related to human health

• 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

• 13 National Science Foundation CAREER award winners

• 12 Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement awards

• 8 Grammy and Emmy award winners and nominees

• 6 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 RÉSUMÉ) 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


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 . 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 LOCKHEED MARTIN BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE HEALTH PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS DALLAS COWBOYS SOUTHWEST AIRLINESENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR 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, THE NATION’S BEST JOB MARKETACCORDING TO THE U.S. BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS

POWER OF PLACE

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.

ACADEMIC SUPPORT FOR YOUR SUCCESS

• Monthly Thesis and Dissertation

Boot Camps

• More than 70 specialized

academic and professional

workshops annually, such as:

» Developing Your Résumé 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


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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WORLD-CLASS LIBRARY SYSTEM

• Six libraries and 7 million print

and digital items

• Dedicated subject librarians

• Renowned digital libraries,

with 34 .2 million files accessed

worldwide by users from

more than 240 countries

gograd.unt.edu/libraries

RESOURCES TO GET YOU HIRED UNT CAREER CENTER

The Career Center provides professional guidance and support that works for you, no matter your

professional interest . You’ll get access to one-on-one advising with a dedicated career counselor just for graduate students and the chance to attend seminars and workshops on topics like perfecting your résumé, salary negotiation and interview practice.

EAGLE CAREERS

You’ll have access to Eagle Careers, powered by Handshake, a robust job search engine offered exclusively to the UNT community. Employers post jobs for on- and off-campus positions .

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


IN A COMPETITIVE JOB MARKET, IT’S ALL ABOUT CONNECTIONS THAT COUNT. UNT’s alumni network is 434,000 strong, with almost 70 percent 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 .

Julie Anderson (’91, ’91 M.S.) Chief financial officer, Texas Capital Bank

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, Texas

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

Kristin Farmer (’95 M.Ed.) Founder, ACES (Comprehensive

Educational Services Inc .), and benefactor,

UNT Kristin Farmer Autism Center

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

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Samu Chakki (’12 M.S.)Senior hardware engineer at Tesla, where she works on the autopilot system for their 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 700 UNT GRADUATE SCHOOL ALUMNI ARE CEOs OR PRESIDENTS


A DIVERSE COMMUNITY• A Best College for Ethnic

Diversity — CollegeFactual.com

• 2,500 international students

from 141 countries

• Home to the Multicultural Center, providing the UNT community with

a broad range of inclusive events

and training opportunities for

more than 20 years

• 13th in diversity among higher

education workplaces — Forbes

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

HEALTH AND WELLNESS• Medical clinic and pharmacy• Optical center and dental office

• Counseling and testing services

• Massage therapy• Mental health resources

• Nutrition support services

MORE THAN ACADEMICSTAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR FIRST-RATE EVENTS AND AMENITIES.

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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

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 area

• Beautiful campus views from

the rooftop garden, perfect

for studying or taking a coffee break

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

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We're one of the largest providers of

online courses among Texas public

universities, so you can get an

affordable, advanced UNT degree

anytime, anywhere .

• 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.

• Our online master’s program in

Educational Psychology is ranked 3rd in the nation by BestCollegeReviews.org.

• Our online master’s program in

Rehabilitation Counseling is ranked 7th

in the nation by TheBestSchools.org.

• We offer a variety of accelerated online programs and concentrations so you

can earn the degree you need faster .

gograd.unt.edu/online

A TOP ONLINE UNIVERSITY

Through our exclusive partnership with the

city of Frisco, we’ve made our mark on

Collin County with next-gen graduate

programs offered at our Hall Park and

Inspire Park locations . You’ll be ready for

what’s next with the academic excellence

and industry collaboration only UNT can

bring, in one of the nation’s fastest-

growing areas and corporate hotspots .

• UNT at Frisco offers in-demand degrees and concentrations, from

Advanced Data Analytics to Interaction

and User Experience Design .

• Frisco is home to UNT partners like

AmerisourceBergen, Toyota and the Dallas Cowboys.

gograd.unt.edu/frisco

UNT AT FRISCO

DALLAS

You don’t have to leave Dallas to study at

UNT . Designed for working professionals,

UNT at Universities Center at Dallas (UCD)

offers advanced courses to give you

the career edge .

• UNT offers Texas’ only Ph.D. program in Art Education.

• Take courses in our nationally ranked

Educational Leadership program .

• Dallas is a Top 10 best job market for

recent college graduates .

gograd.unt.edu/locations

UNT IN DOWNTOWN DALLAS

FRISCO

ONLINE

UNT at Frisco

NORTH TEXAS WHETHER YOU CHOOSE TO ATTEND CLASSES ON OUR MAIN CAMPUS IN DENTON, ONE OF OUR CONVENIENT OFF-SITE LOCATIONS, ONLINE OR A MIXTURE OF THEM ALL – UNT IS READY WHERE YOU ARE.

THE HEART OF

• Near Dallas, one of Forbes’

Top 10 cities for job growth

• The 12th healthiest housing market among small

U .S . cities

• Two nearby lakes and a

2,000-acre nature preserve

• Fun, free and family-friendly activities for

all ages

• A cost of living lower than

the U .S . average

DENTON

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

• Nationally competitive scholarships

• Other external funding

Any UNT scholarship of $1,000 or

more per academic year includes an

out-of-state tuition waiver .

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 gograd.unt.edu/tuition-benefit

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

The UNT International Office offers

scholarships and grants exclusively

to international students . You also

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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AT UNT, AN EXCELLENT AND AFFORDABLE GRADUATE EDUCATION IS WITHIN YOUR REACH.

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ONE OF AMERICA’S 100 BEST COLLEGE BUYS

FOR 23 CONSECUTIVE YEARS

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INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE

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PLAN FOR SUCCESS

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GRADUATE ADMISSIONS CHECKLIST Take a graduate tour of campus .

gograd.unt.edu/tours 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 hosts 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 .**

SEMESTERFall

Spring

Summer

GENERALJune 15

Oct . 15

April 15

INTERNATIONALApril 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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