University of North Texas Parent & Family Guide

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Welcome to UNT!

Established

in 1890, the University of North Texas is one of the nation’s largest public universities with more than 47,000 students. As a catalyst for creativity, we fuel progress, innovation and entrepreneurship for the North Texas region and the state.

As a student-focused, tier-one research university, UNT graduates more than 8,500 students each year from its 14 colleges and schools. UNT offers 114 bachelor’s, 97 master’s and 39 doctoral degree programs, many nationally and internationally recognized. As Dallas-Fort Worth’s largest and most comprehensive university, UNT is growing as a national leader in education, research, scholarship, student support and community engagement: the pillars of a great public research university.

UNT is a major public research university deeply committed to advancing educational excellence and preparing students to become thoughtful, engaged citizens of the world. This is accomplished through a broad and balanced array of programs where wellprepared students and dedicated scholars and artists collaborate with our local and global communities in the creation, integration, application and dissemination of knowledge. In this way, UNT creates an enriched and sustainable future for our students, state, nation and world.

UNT offers students a challenging, rigorous, high-quality education and provides a supportive environment to help them successfully learn and grow. With undergraduate research and creative opportunities in many disciplines, UNT is investing millions to ensure students are gaining the skills and knowledge they need to serve as leaders in their chosen fields.

From our Professional Leadership Program — which offers students unique mentorship and leadership training from some of the region’s most respected corporate leaders — to our service-oriented spring break trips, the University of North Texas offers something for everyone. With more than 400 student organizations and a Division I athletic program, students can grow, learn and discover new pursuits.

The campus features 14 residence halls, the Mean Green Village with its Athletic Center and surrounding athletic fields, and a 300 -acre research facility called Discovery Park.

UNT is located in Denton, a progressive city of about 140,000 people, approximately 40 miles north of Dallas and Fort Worth. Many business, industry, education, research, government and cultural activities that support university studies are in the DallasFort Worth region, the nation’s fourth largest metropolitan area.

Letter from UNT Parent Programs

Dear Parents and Family Members,

The office of Orientation and Transition Programs, specifically Parent Programs, is a resource for you and your students during their time at UNT. One of the primary goals of the programs offered through our office and the Parent Association is to provide families with the tools they need to stay connected and help their students thrive throughout the college years.

At UNT, we believe students do not come to college alone. Each student is supported by family, friends and advisors along their journey. As your family transitions into the University of North Texas, we want to offer you the resources and support you will need to be successful on our campus.

Research shows us that parents and family members play a critical role in helping students transition and succeed at UNT.

We believe that by partnering with you, and keeping you informed about and engaged with the university, we strengthen the Mean Green.

We offer a number of ways for you to stay informed about UNT and connect to other parents. The primary way to stay connected is through our website, parents.unt.edu.

Just as every family communicates differently, we offer you a variety of ways to stay in touch:

ȍ Join the UNT Parent Association

ȍ Join the Mean Green Family page on Facebook

ȍ Communicate with UNT staff through email at parents@unt.edu

ȍ Participate in one of our signature campus events

Thanks for supporting the University of North Texas, and for entrusting us with your sons and daughters.

Sincerely,

Stephanie Brown Executive Director, Orientation and Transition Programs

The College Transition

At UNT we understand that no student reaches the achievement of attending college without the support and guidance of important role models. We also know the transition to college can affect the whole family.

Parent Programs, as a part of the office of Orientation and Transition Programs, plans a number of events focused on family inclusion through parent and family involvement on our campus.

Parent Programs Coordinates:

Summer Send-Off Parties

Each summer, just before school begins, we travel to cities across Texas hosting Summer Send-Off Parties. All freshmen and their families are invited to mix and mingle with other UNT families from the area, as well as ask UNT representatives last-minute questions.

Family Weekend

What’s better than a chance to visit campus, spend time with your student and meet other families doing the same thing?

Family Weekend offers programming for the entire family! Events include the President’s Breakfast, the Family Weekend 5K Run, the Parent Association’s biannual meeting and a tailgate prior to a Mean Green football game. For new students, the event marks the perfect time to introduce family members to new friends, involve the family in campus culture, or show off Mean Green pride.

Communication with Parents

From the Parent Programs monthly newsletter to special events for family members, we want you to stay informed about campus happenings. If you have a question about UNT, email us at parents@unt.edu

Follow us on Facebook: Mean Green Family

Join the Parent Association

Established by parents for parents, the UNT Parent Association supports positive relationships

The organization boasts more than 1,500 members, and is a great resource for family members looking for ways to get involved at UNT. The Parent Association is a proud supporter of student scholarships, with a significant portion of each membership fee going to help students.

Parent Association Meetings

The Parent Association meets twice a year to discuss official business, plan for future events and determine the executive board.

Finals Goodie Boxes

To encourage students during finals, the Association bands together twice a year to make goodie boxes. Goodie boxes are made on campus and delivered to each student whose parent is an Association member.

Volunteer Opportunities

Current UNT parents are encouraged to help incoming UNT families. Parent Association members volunteer at Parent Orientation and Summer Send-Off Parties.

Benefits of Membership for Parents:

ȍ 10% discount on all school supplies, clothing and gifts at the UNT Bookstore with membership card (excludes textbooks and electronics)

ȍ Discount on Family Weekend registration

ȍ Yearly calendar

ȍ Monthly electronic newsletter with important campus/Parent Association activities

Our Growth and Innovations

At the University of North Texas, rich history meets discovery, growth and innovation. The signs of progress are everywhere. And at UNT the signs of progress are green.

University Union

Located in the heart of campus, the University Union is the center of campus life at UNT. The Union provides services and programs that members of the campus community need in their daily lives and creates an environment for getting to know and understand others through formal and informal associations.

The Union is home to many different offices, services and student organizations. These groups include: Barnes & Noble at UNT, Union Administration, Student Activities,

Student Affairs, Dean of Students, banking services, post office, Design Works, Center for Leadership and Service, University Program Council (UPC), Orientation and Transition Programs (OTP), Student Government Association (SGA) and Graduate Student Council (GSC), Center for Belonging and Engagement (CBE), and the First Generation Student Success Center.

The Union is also home to many dining options including Starbucks, Jamba Juice, Chick-fil-A, Burger King, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Which Wich and much more.

Business Leadership Building

This technology-filled 180,000-square-foot building accommodates 8,000 students and features a securities trading room with Bloomberg terminals, stock ticker, executive board room, computer labs, rooftop garden and dozens of study and tutor rooms. Awarded Gold-level Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification, this facility provides students an environment that will support their efforts to learn and build local and global partnerships.

Life Sciences Complex

This state-of-the-art living lab houses biochemistry, developmental physiology, genetics, molecular biology and plant science programs. The complex features fresh and saltwater aquatic tanks, a four-cell rooftop greenhouse and 24,000 square feet of labs to support UNT’s multidisciplinary research goals. The Life Sciences Complex was UNT’s first LEED-certified building and is currently certified at Gold level.

DATCU Stadium

Featuring seating for nearly 31,000 Mean Green fans, luxury suites, a spirit wear store and plenty of room for tailgating, this LEED Platinum-certified sports and entertainment complex is a bright symbol of UNT pride.

Discovery Park

Dedicated to research, engineering and high-tech business start-ups, the 300-acre Discovery Park promotes and supports interactive and multidisciplinary STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) research. This facility is also dedicated to education and training that benefits students, faculty and the community.

UNT at Frisco

The first building on the UNT at Frisco campus, Frisco Landing, opened in January 2023. This state-of-the-art building was designed with a focus on student success and offers classrooms and study spaces to promote collaboration, transparency and open communication between the faculty and students.

The History of UNT

An Impressive List of Firsts

Since our founding in 1890 as Texas Normal College and Teachers’ Training Institute in leased facilities above a hardware store on Denton’s town square, our institution has served as a leader in higher education.

Founding president Joshua Chilton’s original charge remains at the core of our values: “It will be our aim to become leaders in the education of the young men and women of Texas, fitting them to creditably fill the most important positions in business and professional circles. We desire the cooperation of all who believe in higher education and who want to see our state in the very front of intellectual as well as material progress.”

True to our founding principles, UNT remains an innovative force in creative endeavors, research, the arts and community involvement.

→ First jazz studies program in the U.S.

→ First undergraduate emergency administration and planning program in the U.S.

→ First bachelor’s degree in digital retailing in the U.S. and first Master of Science program in merchandising offered completely online

→ First school library certification program in the U.S. offered completely online

→ First graduate applied anthropology program in the U.S. offered completely online

→ First undergraduate program in applied behavior analysis in the U.S. and first accredited master’s program in behavior analysis in the world

→ First and only Ph.D. program in art education in Texas

→ World’s first graduate program in environmental philosophy and world’s first field station in environmental philosophy, science and policy at Cape Horn, Chile

→ First four-year aviation logistics program at a university in Texas and only such program in the nation

→ First M.S. program in artificial intelligence in Texas

Our Students

We encourage our students to explore their dreams without limits and find their green light to greatness.

The Honors College

The Honors College at the University of North Texas creates and supports learning opportunities for talented students who seek to excel academically and thrive personally.

Access to research opportunities while pursuing a bachelor’s degree, personalized attention in smaller Honors classes, two residence halls exclusively for Honors College students, and a host of unique Honors-only privileges make UNT’s Honors College the right choice for talented, driven students who want more out of their university experience.

Learn more about the Honors College at honors.unt.edu.

Undergraduate Research

The University of North Texas recognizes the value of undergraduate research — for students, faculty members and even the institution itself. Undergraduate research is a broad category, encompassing many kinds of activities depending on the

student’s major. Certainly it includes a team of scientists working in a laboratory, but it also includes scholarly work by students in the humanities, social sciences, art and music. While engineering students may undertake a design project, art students may analyze the paint and techniques used in a 200-year old painting.

Whatever their major, UNT students will find opportunities to engage in scholarly work specific to their discipline. Whatever their major, your student can become an undergraduate researcher. Moreover, students can begin their research work as early as their freshman year at UNT.

Student Involvement

With over 400 student organizations, UNT offers extracurricular experiences for every possible interest. Being engaged on campus is more than just making friends and building memories; research shows students who participate in student life outside of class are more academically successful and happier with their overall college experience.

Our Traditions

Boomer the Cannon

Firing the Cannon became a tradition in 1970. During football games, it can be heard following Mean Green touchdowns. The cannon is also used at special campus events.

Green and White

One of the earliest official references to our school colors of green and white appears in the 1907 Yucca yearbook, although a former student recalled that they were selected in 1902–03 when someone suggested Mother Nature would be kind to those using her colors. Today, green is a way of life at UNT, where our sustainability programs and environmental research have brought us national recognition. We Mean Green!

“Scrappy” the Eagle

The student body chose the Eagle as our mascot in 1922 for its keen eye, strength, independence and loyalty. In 1950, students named the first live bird mascot “Scrappy,” which later became the name of the human mascot. The Eagle was known by other names through the years, including “Eppy” in the 1980s. But in 1995, our modern-day Scrappy returned to the nest as the Mean Green’s biggest fan.

Mean Green Machine

The Mean Green Machine is a 1929 Ford Model A Tudor Sedan built in 1931. It was donated by an alumnus in 1974 and became part of a traveling spirit caravan that also included a green military jeep. The Model A was driven around the track after touchdowns and has been renovated and rebuilt through the years. It was given a green makeover in 2012 when engineering technology students outfitted it with an electric motor.

Homecoming Bonfire

Bonfires that marked big football games in the 1920s became official Homecoming bonfires by the 1930s. Through the years, a torch-lit parade led students to the bonfire site. The Spirit March now winds from Greek Row and the residence halls to the site near DATCU Stadium where the bonfire is built and guarded by the Talons.

Lighting of McConnell Tower

Green lights, first installed by the Talons in the 1970s, shine on McConnell Tower after athletic victories and for special occasions. After evening home football victories, the Talons lead the march from DATCU Stadium to the Hurley Administration Building where they turn on the Tower’s green lights to signal the win to the campus and community. LED lights installed in 2014 make our green light shine bright.

Housing and Residence Life

Housing and Residence Life strives to provide fully functioning, safe and welcoming accommodations for our residents while also addressing their academic and social needs.

Residents have opportunities to form connections with other students and to participate in the on-campus community through the programs and events put on by hall staff and the Residence Hall Association.

Housing also promotes residents’ academic success through several living learning communities and a faculty-inresidence program.

Do you or your student need help with something?

Who should you call?

Resident Assistant

A part-time, live-in staff member who is responsible for a specific wing of a residence hall. Your student’s RA can assist with their transition to college life, help with roommate conflicts and provide general information, in addition to putting on programs and promoting community development in the building.

Desk Clerk

A full-time administrative staff member who works at the front desk of a residence hall. The desk clerk should be the go-to person for maintenance problems, room change questions and general information. Most residence halls have 24-hour desk coverage, with full-time desk clerks available from midnight to 4 p.m. and parttime student clerks working the 4 p.m.–midnight shift.

Community Director

A full-time live-in professional staff member in charge of a specific residence hall. Your student’s Community Director and/or Assistant Community Director can handle almost any issue that arises and should be contacted if the desk clerk or RA is unable to help.

Assignments Office

Administrative staff who work to handle student accounts and general Housing questions. The staff in the Housing Assignments Office can assist with the application process, room assignments and billing questions. Contact the Assignments Office by phone at (940) 565-2610, email at housinginfo@unt.edu, or by visiting the office in the UNT Welcome Center.

Top Questions Parents Should Ask Their Students

Q Are you going to class?

Skipping class is the #1 reason students fail.

Q Are you studying at least 25 hours a week?

College is a full-time job! Students should be in class, studying or doing homework around 40 hours each week.

Q Have you seen your advisor?

Meeting with an advisor helps to ensure students stay on track with their degree plan.

Q Are you reviewing your course material for each class each week?

Reviewing material each week makes preparing for an exam much easier.

Q Do you know when the last day to drop a course is?

After this date, a student cannot drop a course without penalties.

Q Are you starting your assignments early?

The unexpected can happen (computer dies, you get sick, etc.). By planning ahead, students are prepared for these situations.

Q Have you formed a study group?

Studying complex material is often more efficient with a study group.

Q Have you thought about seeking help with your assignments?

The university has many great resources to help students academically, like the Learning Center and Math and Writing Labs.

Q Are you scheduling “fun” time?

While studying is important, so is having fun and enjoying college life.

Making the Most of the College Years

UNT understands that parents and family members are often the most influential advisors and mentors our students have during their years on campus.

The college transition is full of opportunities for you to initiate important conversations with your student regarding their college experience. These tips are written from the student perspective, but they are great conversation starters for your family’s UNT journey.

Get good grades.

Keep up your grade point average (GPA) to keep your options open with regard to getting into the school of your choice within the university.

The GPA required to stay in the university may not be as high as the GPA required for your major. Some schools require only a 2.0, but most want a 2.5 or higher. A grade

point average of 3.0 or above also helps assure that graduate school will remain an option for you. A 3.0 will also help you get interviews with the prospective employers with whom you are most interested.

Get involved.

Participate in extracurricular activities. Try for positions of leadership. Employers want people who demonstrate the ability to work cooperatively with others and get something done.

Know yourself.

How do your interests, abilities and values affect your career choice?

Get information on careers.

Know what is out there, what the trends are for the next several years, and how these fare for you.

Be aware of your decision-making style.

Is your style effective? If not, get help learning to be more effective. Learn how to gather sufficient information on which to base your decisions.

Declare a major.

See an academic counselor in the department of your chosen major to file a degree plan.

Acquire good interviewing skills.

Gain strong interviewing skills and learn how to write an impressive resumé. Network through friends, relatives and off-campus acquaintances to develop contacts within the career field you hope to pursue.

Get an internship.

Your major department or the UNT Career Center can help you explore your options.

Be flexible.

If you can’t get the internship or part-time job you want, take something — even if it is not what you hope to do eventually. Any experience is better than none at all. You can always make a change and you will have learned something about yourself and about your future career.

Career Development Checklists

Freshman Year

This is the year to explore careers.

† Take a career assessment and research major and career options. (An assessment of personal interests, values, abilities and temperament is very beneficial, even for the student who has already decided on a major.)

† Sample several campus and community organizations, but only select one or two during the freshman year to begin networking with others.

† Familiarize yourself with available campus resources and activities and how they can benefit you.

† Gain experience through part-time and summer opportunities.

† Participate in the Take Flight/Job Shadowing program.

† Maintain focus on academic success and a strong GPA.

Sophomore Year

By sophomore year, a student should re-confirm their major through career exploration, major course classes, job shadows and informational interviews.

† Continue researching what job opportunities the chosen major may facilitate.

† Conduct informational interviews to help you focus your career goals and to obtain real world information.

† Make an intentional effort to get to know some professors, administrators and staff on a personal basis.

† Settle on one club or organization in which to become more involved.

† Meet with your Career Coach and research occupations online.

† Explore resources and work with the Career Center professionals to build your resumé to reflect recently gained experience.

† Gain experience through co-op and internship opportunities.

† Attend Career Fairs and Information Sessions.

Junior Year

† Consider studying abroad.

† Seek a leadership position in your favorite club or organization.

† Meet with your Career Coach to review your resumé and discuss job search strategies.

† Gather career information from employers that interest you.

† Begin to explore additional educational opportunities — consider the option of graduate school versus entering the workforce upon graduation.

† Prepare for graduate school testing (if applicable).

† Gain some volunteer experience.

† Seek another internship through your department or through the Career Center.

† Attend Career Fairs and Information Sessions.

Senior Year

† Visit with your academic advisor immediately to ensure that your degree plan is correct and up to date, and that you will meet all the requirements for graduation by the end of the year.

† Remain active in campus, civic and professional organizations.

† Apply for graduate school early, if you plan to continue your education.

† If you do not plan to continue, prepare to make the transition from student to employee.

† Check your Handshake account for job postings and on-campus interview opportunities with the Career Center.

† Finalize your career choices.

† Revise your resumé with a Career Coach, and practice a mock interview.

† Develop and execute a plan to network and interview in a target company as extensively as possible each month.

† Apply for all professional job opportunities of interest. (Start at least six to nine months prior to graduation.)

Career Center Sage Hall, Suite 202 Denton, TX 76203

Telephone: (940) 565-2105

Fax: (940) 565-4376

careercenter@unt.edu

careercenter.unt.edu

10 Tips for College Success

The Learning Center, UNT’s hub for services that support academic excellence and lifelong learning, offers a wide range of services and programs to help students maximize their academic potential. The Learning Center offers students the following 10 easy tips for a successful college experience.

1 Attend and participate in every class.

2 Visit professors during their office hours.

3 Refer often to your course syllabus.

4 Ask questions.

5 Use a planner.

6 Attend campus events and join organizations.

7 Prepare thoroughly for exams and assignments (don’t cram!).

8 Start a study group.

9 Keep an open mind.

10 Use your campus resources.

Transportation Information

Because of the many transportation options available, it is not necessary for your student to have a car while attending UNT. Students can use the UNT Shuttle, e-ride or Denton County Transportation Authority services to get around.

Campus Transportation Services include:

ȍ The UNT Shuttle, which serves the campus and off-campus studentoriented housing

ȍ Ridesharing through a web-based rider connection program

ȍ Access to local bus service by presenting a valid UNT ID

ȍ Access to the Denton County Transportation Authority A-Train service with service to Dallas and Lewisville

ȍ E-ride late night on demand service for students serving the main, Eagle point and Discovery Park campuses

ȍ Free parking for bicycles

Denton County Transit Authority (DCTA)

The University of North Texas and the Denton County Transportation Authority have partnered to provide the university community with local route and commuter bus service.

DCTA Connect is local fixed route bus service operating in the cities of Lewisville and Denton. The routes were configured to provide easy access to many important destinations within these cities. Connect operates Monday through Saturday, excluding major holidays. UNT students can ride this service “Fare Free” by showing a valid UNT ID. For more information about this service including routes and schedules, please visit dcta.net.

Parking Services

If your student plans to bring a vehicle to campus, there are several parking permit options available, including Eagle commuter parking, Resident parking, garage parking, and motorcycle parking. The parking fee is not included in tuition and fee costs. For more information, visit transportation.unt.edu/parking.

Center for Belonging and Engagement

Dean

Dining

Financial

Motorist

Orientation

Student

Student

Mapa del Campo Universitario

CAMPUS MAP UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS

BUILDING DIRECTORY

Building (ATH2) E7

Transportation Services (TS) N7

Union Circle Garage (UCG) O5

University Services (USB) C6 Building University Union (UU) M5

UNT Community Garden G2

UNT Natural Dye Garden H6

Waranch Tennis Complex (TENN) INSET

Welch Street Complex 1 (WSC1) P4

Welch Street Complex 2 (WSC2) P5

Welcome Center (WCTR) N7

West Tennis Courts (WTEN) G6

Willis Library (LIBR) L5

Wooten Hall (WH) N6

Residence Halls

Bruce Hall

¡Bienvenidos a UNT!

Establecida en 1890, The University of North Texas (la Universidad del Norte de Texas) es una de las universidades públicas más grandes de los EEUU con cerca de 47,000 estudiantes. Como catalizadores de la creatividad, fomentamos el progreso, la innovación, y la iniciativa empresarial para la región del norte de Texas y del estado.

Como universidad de primer nivel de investigación enfocada en los estudiantes, UNT ha graduado más de 8,500 estudiantes cada año de las 16 facultades y escuelas. UNT ofrece 114 bachelor’s degrees (programas de licenciaturas), 97 master’s degrees (programas de masters) y 39 doctoral degrees (programas de doctorados), muchos de los cuales

son reconocidos en todo el país y mundialmente. Como la universidad más grande y completa de Dallas-Fort Worth, UNT está creciendo como líder nacional en educación, investigación, becas, apoyo estudiantil y participación comunitaria, los pilares de una gran universidad pública de investigación.

UNT ofrece a los estudiantes una educación estimulante, rigurosa, y de alta calidad y los provee con un ambiente de apoyo que los ayuda a aprender y crecer con éxito. Con investigación al nivel de licenciatura y oportunidades creativas en muchas disciplinas, UNT está invirtiendo millones de dólares para asegurar que los estudiantes están ganando las habilidades y los conocimientos que necesitan para servir como líderes en sus propias áreas de carrera.

Con más de 400 organizaciones estudiantiles y un programa atlético al nivel de División 1, los estudiantes pueden crecer, aprender, y descubrir nuevos intereses. El campus ofrece 15 residencias, el Mean Green Village con el centro atlético (Athletic Center) y los campos atléticos alrededor, y un centro de investigación de 300 acres que se llama Discovery Park.

UNT está ubicada en Denton, una ciudad progresista de 140,000 personas aproximadamente, 40 millas al norte de Dallas y Fort Worth. Muchas de las empresas, industria, educación, investigación, gobierno y las actividades culturales que apoyan los estudios universitarios están ubicados en la región Dallas-Fort Worth, la cuarta ciudad más grande en el país.

Carta de UNT Parent Programs

(programas para los padres)

Estimados padres y miembros de la familia,

La oficina de Orientation and Transition Programs (programas de orientación y transición), específicamente Parent Programs (programas para los padres), es un recurso para usted y su estudiante durante su tiempo en UNT. Una de las metas principales de los programas ofrecidos por nuestra oficina y Parent Association (la asociación de padres) es proveer herramientas a las familias para mantenerse conectadas y ayudar a desarrollar a sus estudiantes durante su tiempo en la universidad.

En UNT, creemos que los estudiantes no vienen a la universidad solos. Cada estudiante recibe apoyo de padres, amigos, y consejeros en su camino a la universidad. En la transición a University of North Texas, queremos ofrecerle los recursos y el apoyo que necesite para ser exitoso en nuestro campus.

Ofrecemos varias formas para mantenerlos informados de UNT y conectados a otros padres. La manera principal para mantenerse conectado es nuestro sitio web, parents.unt.edu

Así como cada familia se comunica de diferentes formas, le ofrecemos varias maneras para conectarse:

ȍ Afiliarse a UNT Parent Association (asociación de los padres)

ȍ Unirse a la página en Facebook: “Mean Green Family”

ȍ Comunicarse por correo electrónico con el personal de UNT a parents@unt.edu

ȍ Participar en uno de nuestros eventos principales en el campus

Muchas gracias por apoyar a la University of North Texas, y por confiarnos a sus hijos e hijas.

Atentamente, Stephanie Brown

Directora Ejecutiva del Programa de Orientación y Transición

Parent programs coordina:

Family Weekend (fin de semana para las familias)

¿Qué es mejor que la oportunidad de visitar el campus universitario, pasar tiempo con su estudiante y conocer a otras familias que están haciendo lo mismo? ¡Family Weekend ofrece programas para toda la familia! Los eventos ofrecidos incluyen President’s Breakfast (Desayuno con el Presidente), Family Weekend 5K Run (carrera de 5 kilómetros), la reunión bianual de la asociación de los padres (Parent Association) y Tailgate (una fiesta antes del partido de Mean Green Football). Para los estudiantes nuevos, este evento es el momento perfecto para presentar sus padres a sus nuevos amigos, involucrar a su familia en la cultura de la universidad, o demostrar su orgullo por su escuela (Mean Green pride).

Comunicación con los padres

Desde el boletín informativo mensual de Parent Programs (programas para los padres), hasta los eventos especiales para los miembros de las familias, queremos que se mantengan informados sobre lo que está pasando en el campus universitario. Si tiene preguntas sobre UNT, nos puede enviar un correo electrónico en parents@unt.edu

Síganos en Facebook:

“Mean Green Family”

Alojamiento y la vida en las residencias universitarias

Housing and Residence Life (el alojamiento y la vida en las residencias universitarias) se esfuerza por proveer alojamiento plenamente operativo, seguro, y acogedor para nuestros residentes mientras que también aborda las necesidades académicas y sociales.

Los residentes tienen oportunidades de formar conexiones con otros estudiantes y de participar en la comunidad en que viven en el campus a través de los programas y eventos que ofrecen los empleados de cada residencia y Residence Hall Association (la asociación de las residencias).

Housing (la vivienda) también promueve el éxito académico de los estudiantes a través de varias living learning communities (comunidades para vivir y aprender) y faculty-in-residence (un programa de la facultad que vive en la residencia).

¿Usted o su estudiante necesita algo?

¿A quién deben llamar?

Resident Assistant (Asistente de la Residencia)

Es el empleado de medio tiempo que vive en la residencia y tiene la responsabilidad de un ala de la misma. El Asistente de la Residencia (o RA por las siglas en inglés) puede ayudar en la transición a la vida universitaria, ayudar en conflictos con los compañeros de cuarto, y proveer información general, además de ofrecer programas y promover el desarrollo de la comunidad en la residencia.

Desk Clerk

(Recepcionista

de la residencia)

Es el empleado administrativo de tiempo completo que trabaja en la recepción de la residencia. La recepcionista es la persona adecuada para los problemas de mantenimiento, cambiar cuartos e información general. La mayoría de las residencias tiene una recepcionista 24 horas, con empleados a tiempo completo disponibles desde medianoche hasta las 4 p.m. y estudiantes que son empleados a medio tiempo que trabajan de 4 p.m. a medianoche.

Community Director (Director de la comunidad)

Es un empleado profesional a tiempo completo que vive en la residencia y está encargado de una residencia específica. El director de la comunidad o el asistente del director de la comunidad puede ayudar con la mayoría de los problemas que ocurren, y debería ser informado si la recepcionista o el asistente de la residencia no le pueden ayudar.

Assignments Office (Oficina de Asignaciones)

Los empleados administrativos son los que manejan las cuentas de los estudiantes y las preguntas de alojamiento general. El personal de Housing Assignments Office puede ayudar con el proceso de aplicación, asignaciones de cuartos y preguntas sobre la facturación. Puede contactar a Assignments Office por el teléfono: (940) 565-2610, correo electrónico: housinginfo@unt.edu, o visitando la oficina en la residencia the UNT Welcome Center.

Las preguntas más importantes que los padres deben hacer a sus estudiantes

Q ¿Estás asistiendo a clases?

Faltar a clases es la razón principal por la que los estudiantes fracasan.

Q ¿Estudias por lo menos 25 horas cada semana?

¡Asistir a la universidad es trabajo a tiempo completo! Los estudiantes deben asistir a clase, estudiar o hacer la tarea cerca de 40 horas cada semana.

Q ¿Revisas los materiales del curso antes de la clase cada semana?

Revisar los materiales cada semana ayuda en la preparación para los exámenes.

Q ¿Sabes cuando es el último día para dejar un curso?

Después de esa fecha, el estudiante no puede dejar una clase sin recibir sanciones.

Q ¿Empiezas la tarea con tiempo suficiente?

Cosas “imprevistas” puedan ocurrir (se acaban las pilas, se enferma, etc.). Si planean con anticipación, los estudiantes están más preparados para estas situaciones.

Q ¿Has visitado a tu asesor?

Los asesores aseguran que los estudiantes se mantengan en la ruta de su carrera.

Q ¿Has formado un grupo de estudio?

Estudiar materiales complejos es más eficiente con un grupo de estudio.

Q ¿Ha pensado en buscar ayuda para la tarea?

La universidad tiene muchos recursos académicos para ayudar a los estudiantes, como un centro de aprendizaje (Learning Center) o laboratorios de matemáticas o de escritura (Math and Writing Labs).

Q ¿Esta programando tiempo para divertirse?

Si bien estudiar es importante, también lo es divertirse y disfrutar de la vida universitaria.

Aprovechando al máximo los años universitarios

UNT está de acuerdo que frecuentemente los padres y miembros de la familia son los mentores y consejeros que tienen nuestros estudiantes durante su tiempo en la universidad.

La transición a la universidad está llena de oportunidades para iniciar conversaciones importantes con su estudiante con respeto a su experiencia en la universidad. Estos consejos están escritos desde la perspectiva de los estudiantes, pero son buenos para que la familia inicie conversaciones durante su tiempo en UNT.

Sacar buenas notas.

Mantener el GPA (promedio de calificaciones) para mantener las opciones de inscribirse en cualquier escuela que desee dentro de la universidad.

El promedio de calificaciones requerido para permanecer en la universidad a

veces no es igual al promedio requerido para la especialidad. Varias escuelas requieren solo 2.0, pero otras requieren 2.5 o más. Un promedio de 3.0 asegura la opción de asistir a la escuela de postgrado. También un promedio de 3.0 puede ayudar a conseguir las entrevistas con los empleadores potenciales que más le interesan.

Involucrarse.

Participar en las actividades extracurriculares. Intentar obtener posiciones de liderazgo. Los empleadores quieren contratar a personas que demuestran la habilidad de trabajar en cooperación con otras personas y lograr terminar el trabajo.

Conocerse a sí mismo.

¿Cómo sus intereses, habilidades y valores afectarán la escogencia de carrera?

Obtener información sobre las carreras. Entender cuáles opciones de carreras hay, cuáles son las tendencias para los próximos años, y cómo le afectarán.

Elegir la especialidad.

Hablar con el consejero académico en el departamento de la especialización elegida para someter el plan de carrera.

Adquirir buenas habilidades de entrevistar. Adquirir fuertes habilidades en entrevistar y aprender a escribir un extraordinario currículum vitae. Establecer contacto con amigos, parientes y conocidos para desarrollar relaciones en la carrera que espera proseguir.

Obtener una pasantía.

El departamento de la carrera o el UNT Career Center (centro de carreras) puede ayudar en explorar las opciones para obtener una pasantía.

Ser flexible.

Sí no puede obtener la pasantía o trabajo de medio tiempo que quiere, acepte algo — aunque no sea lo que quiera para el futuro. Alguna experiencia es mejor que ninguna. Siempre puede cambiar y habrá aprendido algo de sí mismo y de su futura carrera.

Listas de verificación para el desarrollo profesional

Primer año

Este es el año para explorar carreras.

† Hacer una evaluación de carreras e investigar opciones de especialidades y carreras. (Una evaluación de los intereses, los valores, las habilidades y los temperamentos personales es muy beneficiosa, incluso para los estudiantes que ya han elegido una especialización).

† Tomar una representación de varias organizaciones del campus y de la comunidad en este año, pero solo elegir uno o dos para el primer año para empezar a establecer contactos con otras personas.

† Familiarizarse con los recursos y actividades disponible en el campo y cómo puede beneficiarse.

† Ganar experiencia a través de oportunidades de medio tiempo o en el verano.

† Mantenerse enfocado en el éxito académico y en un buen GPA (promedio de calificaciones).

Segundo año

En el segundo año, los estudiantes deben confirmar su especialización a través de la exploración de carreras, clases en la especialización, observación de profesionales, y entrevistas informativas.

† Continuar investigando qué oportunidades de trabajo facilitará esta carrera.

† Hacer un esfuerzo deliberado en conocer los profesores, los administradores y los empleados en una manera personal.

† Elegir en cual club u organización quiere estar más involucrado.

† Reunirse con el Career Coach (Orientador vocacional) y buscar carreras en línea.

† Explorar recursos y trabajar con Career Center Professionals (consejeros en el centro de carreras) para mejorar el currículum vitae para reflejar las experiencias ganadas recientemente.

† Ganar experiencia a través de cooperativas y oportunidades de pasantías.

† Asistir a Career Fairs (las ferias de carreras) y Information Sessions (sesiones informativas).

Tercer año

† Considerar la oportunidad de estudiar en el extranjero.

† Intentar obtener posiciones de liderazgo en el club u organización favorito.

† Reunirse con el Career Coach (Orientador vocacional) para revisar el curriculum vitae y discutir estrategias para encontrar trabajo.

† Recoger información sobre carreras de los empleadores de interés.

† Empezar a explorar oportunidades de educación adicionales — considerar la opción de la escuela de posgrado versus entrar al mercado laboral después de graduarse.

† Prepararse para los exámenes para entrar a la escuela de posgrado (si aplica).

† Ganar experiencia siendo voluntario.

† Buscar otras pasantías en la escuela de su carrera o en el Career Center (centro de carreras).

Cuarto año

† Reunirse con el Career Advisor (consejero de carrera) inmediatamente para asegurar que el plan de la especialización es correcto y actualizado y que va a tener todos los requisitos para graduarse al fin del año.

† Permanecer activo en el campus y en las organizaciones civiles y profesionales.

† Aplicar temprano para la escuela de posgrado, si quiere continuar con su educación.

† Si no planea continuar, prepararse para hacer la transición de estudiante a empleado.

† Revisar la cuenta en Handshake para ver las publicaciones de trabajos y oportunidades de entrevistas en el campus con el Career Center (centro de carreras).

† Finalizar las opciones de carreras.

† Revisar el curriculum vitae con el Career Coach (Orientador vocacional) y practicar en una entrevista simulada.

† Desarrollar y ejecutar un plan para establecer contacto y obtener entrevistas lo más que se pueda cada mes en las compañías de preferencia .

† Aplicar por todas las oportunidades profesionales de los trabajos de interés. (Empezar por lo menos seis a nueve meses antes de graduarse)

Centro de Carreras (Career Center)

Sage Hall, Suite 202 Denton, TX 76203

Telephone: (940) 565-2105

Fax: (940) 565-4376 careercenter@unt.edu careercenter.unt.edu

10 consejos para tener éxito en la universidad

El Centro de Aprendizaje, el centro de UNT para servicios que apoyan el éxito académico y el aprendizaje de por vida, ofrece una amplia gama de servicios y programas para ayudar a los estudiantes a maximizar su potencial académico.

Se sugiere a los padres y miembros de la familia a reforzar estos mensajes clave:

1 Asistir y participar en cada clase.

2 Reunirse con los profesores durante las horas de oficina.

3 Referirse con frecuencia al plan de estudios de cada curso.

4 Hacer preguntas.

5 Usar una agenda.

6 Asistir a eventos y ser parte de organizaciones en el campus universitario.

7 Estudiar a fondo para los exámenes y las tareas (no apresurarse).

8 Iniciar un grupo de estudios.

9 Mantener una mente abierta.

10 Usar los recursos del campo universitario.

Información sobre transporte

Debido a que hay muchas opciones de transportación disponible, no es necesario tener un coche durante el tiempo en UNT. Los estudiantes pueden usar el servicio regular de enlace, e-ride (una aplicación en el móvil) o Denton County Transportation Services para desplazarse.

Los servicios de transporte en el campo incluyen:

ȍ The UNT Shuttle (el servicio regular de enlace), que sirve a los estudiantes del campus o fuera del mismo.

ȍ Rideshare (viaje compartido) es un programa en línea para conectar pasajeros.

ȍ Acceso a los autobuses locales al presentar la identificación válida de UNT.

ȍ Acceso al servicio de A-train (tren A) de Denton County Transportation Authority (Autoridad del Tránsito del Condado de Denton) con servicio a Dallas y Lewisville.

ȍ Servicio de solicitud a E-ride Late Night (E-ride en la noche) con servicio al campus principal, Eagle Point, y Discovery Park

ȍ Estacionamiento gratis para bicicletas.

Denton County Transit Authority (DCTA) (Autoridad de Tránsito del Condado de Denton)

The University of North Texas y la Autoridad de Tránsito del Condado de Denton (DCTA)

se han unido para proveer a la comunidad de la universidad con las rutas locales y el servicio de autobuses de viajes diarios.

DCTA Connect (Conecta) es una ruta fija de autobuses locales que opera en las ciudades de Lewisville y Denton. Las rutas fueron configuradas para proveer el fácil acceso a muchos destinos dentro de estas ciudades. Connect opera de lunes a sábado, excluyendo los días festivos. Los estudiantes de UNT pueden ir en el autobús Fare Free (gratuitamente) cuando muestran la identificación válida de UNT. Para obtener más información sobre este servicio incluyendo las rutas y los horarios, visite dcta.net

Servicios de estacionamiento

Si su estudiante planea traer un auto al campus, hay varios tipos de permisos de estacionamiento, incluyendo el estacionamiento de Eagle commuter, el estacionamiento residencial, el estacionamiento general y estacionamiento para las motocicletas. El precio para estacionar no está incluido en la matrícula. Para obtener más información, visite transportation.unt.edu/parking.

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