Blaze Your Trail Fall View Book

YOUR TRAIL

A PATHWAY TO NEW POSSIBILITIES

@UNTDallas

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erched on a hilltop, overlooking the Downtown Dallas skyline, the University of North Texas at Dallas is the only public, accredited 4-year university in the City of Dallas.

We offer our students the most affordable tuition plans in the Dallas region – helping them blaze their trail toward a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree, while minimizing student debt.

Accompanied by affordable tuition plans, our degree programs are innovative, high-quality academic programs that include opportunities for rich experiential learning. Our faculty employ a hands-on approach with curriculum designed to place graduates in the Dallas-Fort Worth job market — the nation’s top job market.

CONTENTS Get to know UNT Dallas 1-2

About UNT Dallas

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Career Opportunities in Dallas

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Affordability and Financial Freedom

Our Academic Programs 6

Academic Programs

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School of Liberal Arts & Sciences

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Emerging Teacher Institute

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School of Human Services

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School of Business

11 - 12 Faculty

Choosing Your Pathway 13

Campus Life

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Application Guide

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GROWTH

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NT Dallas isn’t just growing from an enrollment standpoint. Our tree-lined, 264-acre campus is evolving physically, as a thoughtfully-designed campus master plan fills out to accommodate more trail-blazing students. The university’s first residence hall is now in place – transforming UNT Dallas into a residential campus – and a new $63 million student center is opening in 2018.

Future projects include an amphitheater that will look out onto UNT Dallas’ beautiful wooded campus, as well as a recreation center and arena that will be accessible to students and the public, while also serving as home to a new intercollegiate athletics program.

Students are at the heart of everything we do whether you’re the first in your family to attend college, or a professional looking to take the next step in your education and career. UNTD graduates don’t just leave with a diploma – our alumni are equipped with practical skills and knowledge needed to land a job. UNTD has a dedicated career center and partnerships in the business community designed to place our graduates directly into the workforce after commencement.

OUR MISSION:

Empower STUDENTS

Transform LIVES

Strengthen

COMMUNITIES

The main UNT Dallas campus is now served by DART LIGHT RAIL, making it more accessible than ever and directly connected to Downtown.

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DALLAS

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allas has been named the very best job market in the country by Forbes and a Top 10 market for recent college graduates entering the job market by LinkedIn. And Dallas-Fort Worth is the secondfastest growing metropolitan area in the country, so there are even more dynamic career opportunities on the horizon.

Employment in the Dallas metropolitan area has expanded 20.3% over the past five years – including 4.2% in the last year alone – with robust job creation in professional and business services, as well as sectors like tech, health, retail, wholesale trade and hospitality.

UNT Dallas is your pathway to a professional career in our world class job market.

“MOVE OVER, SAN FRANCISCO: DALLAS TOPS OUR LIST OF THE BEST CITIES FOR JOBS.” – Forbes

UNT Dallas is our city’s urban university.

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allas isn’t just a world-class job market, it’s one of the country’s largest and fastest-growing cities – full of opportunities for learning, gaining work experience and having fun. Located about 10 miles from Downtown Dallas, we are the only public university located in the city and our students regularly take advantage of everything our area has to offer.

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FINANCIAL FREEDOM

Average Tuition & Fees ................ $3,935 per semester

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NT Dallas was built on the belief that every student should have the opportunity to earn a college degree, regardless of their economic background. Our affordable tuition plans ensure that our graduates enter the job market with financial freedom – not saddled with student debt. This allows our UNT Dallas alumni to chase their professional passion, whether that’s becoming a teacher, business owner, lawyer, or community leader.

When you graduate from UNT Dallas, your dreams won’t be deterred by debt.

Your first step toward paying for college, is completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online. The FAFSA can be completed at any time, but the sooner you complete it the better UNT Dallas can meet your financial need.

Each year UNT Dallas awards financial aid to more than 70% of its students. UNTD offers a wide array of federal, state and institutional financial aid programs to help students at all economic levels pay for their education.

REQUIREMENTS

AWARD AMOUNT

PRIORITY DATE

• File FASFA/TASFA • Minimum GPA of 3.0 • Minimum SAT 1100 or 23 ACT • Full-time Enrollment • Essay • Three letters of recommendation

Up to $66,800 ($16,700 per year/$8350 fall and spring plus $1000 book stipend per year; includes room & board)

Excellence

• Top 25% class rank OR 1000 SAT and/or 21 ACT • Initial enrollment in 15 semester credit hours • Renewable with a 3.25 UNTD GPA, enrollment in 15 semester credit hours, and meet satisfactory academic progress

$20,000 ($5,000 per year/$2500 fall and spring for 4 years)

Jaguar

• Top 40% class rank OR 950 SAT and/or 20 ACT • Initial enrollment in 15 semester credit hours • Renewable with a 3.00 UNTD GPA, enrollment in 15 semester credit hours, and meet satisfactory academic progress

$16,000 ($4,000 per year/$2000 fall and spring for 4 years)

Admitted by March 1

Blue and Green

• Top 50% class rank OR 910 SAT and/or 16 ACT • Initial enrollment in 15 semester credit hours • Renewable with a 3.00 UNTD GPA, enrollment in 15 semester credit hours, and meet satisfactory academic progress

$12,000 ($3,000 per year/$1500 fall and spring for 4 years)

Admitted by March 1

Cornerstone

• Pell-grant eligible • (based on completed FAFSA-adjusted gross income of $40,000 or less) • Initial enrollment in 15 semester credit hours

Presidential Jaguar Scholarship Program

$4,000 ($1,000 maximum per year based on eligibility)

Admitted by March 1

Admitted by March 1

Admitted by March 1

Questions? Call our Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships at 972.780.3662, or email us at financialaid@untdallas.edu

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KNOWLEDGE

Academic Programs SCHOOL OF BUSINESS • • • • •

Accounting Finance General Business Hospitality Management Human Services Management & Leadership

• Logistics & Supply Chain Management • Organizational Behavior & Human Resources Management

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION • Interdisciplinary Studies: 4-8 English, Language Arts, Reading & ESL • Interdisciplinary Studies: 4-8 Math & ESL • Interdisciplinary Studies: 4-8 Science & ESL • Interdisciplinary Studies: 4-8 Social Studies & ESL

• Interdisciplinary Studies: Early Childhood–6 Core Subjects & Bilingual • Interdisciplinary Studies: Early Childhood–6 Core Subjects & ESL • Interdisciplinary Studies: Early Childhood–6 Core Subjects & Special Education

SCHOOL OF HUMAN SERVICES • Child Development & Family Studies • Human Services Management & Leadership

SCHOOL OF LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Applied Arts & Sciences BAAS-Hospitality Management BAAS-Sports & Entertainment Marketing Biology Communication & Technology Criminal Justice Information Technology Mathematics Political Science Psychology Public Health (B.S. & B.A.) Secondary Teaching in Math Sociology

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LIBERAL ARTS & SCIENCES

s the largest School on the UNT Dallas campus, Liberal Arts & Sciences (LAS) is UNTD’s home for the humanities, social sciences, life sciences, and communication. Courses are offered in languages, literature, history, and political science. LAS students can major in fields such as sociology, information technology, mathematics, secondary teaching in math, and the applied arts and sciences.

LAS programs develop students’ skills in critical thought, analysis, communication, reflection, and research.

This ensures that our students leave UNTD prepared for a rapidly changing global economy and job market.

UNT Dallas liberal arts students are also asked to focus on community service in order to better understand how our worlds are evolving.

CAMERON – Criminal Justice Pursuing a higher education has helped me set goals and network with people that I probably would have never met. Before I came to UNT Dallas, I wanted to be a firefighter. Now I’ve set the bar even higher and want become an arson investigator, and someday start a non-profit that helps and empowers the homeless.

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TEACHING

NT Dallas’ innovative School of Education is known as the Emerging Teacher Institute (ETI). ETI is dedicated to preparing and equipping teachers with tools and experiences that enable them to balance their own health with the call-of-a-lifetime to teach.

ETI treats its students as critical leaders and equips them with the most current teaching competencies and clinical skills. In addition, ETI focuses on developing the social and emotional learning skills needed for success in today’s classrooms.

OLYMPIA – Early Childhood Education I love UNT Dallas. The faculty and staff are so welcoming. They really want you to succeed and want to provide you all the tools necessary. My professors know me by name and ask how my classes are coming along. It’s a family.

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HUMAN SERVICES

he University of North Texas at Dallas School of Human Services promotes human development through education, research, and service in the profession of counseling and human services. The School of Human Services offers two undergraduate degree programs – a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services Management and Leadership (HSML), as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development and Family Studies (CDFS).

The HSML and CDFS programs incorporate internships and service learning projects that benefit our local community. For example, our students have provided play therapy to children impacted by various forms of trauma and change, counseled troubled teens, and advocated for homeless families. With landing a professional job as the end goal for our graduates, this experiential approach to learning and gaining relevant experience is designed to place our Human Services students into their careers once a degree is earned.

ED – Military Veteran I love working with at-risk kids and being able to help out my fellow military veterans who are dealing with psychological problems. I’ve dealt first-hand with post-traumatic stress disorder and I know how important it is to feel supported. I know these kids are screaming for help. I want to use my degree to help create lasting change in their lives.

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BUSINESS

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he UNT Dallas School of Business offers Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degrees in Accounting, Hospitality Management, Finance, General Business, Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management. Additionally, business students may earn a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, as well as a Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) that can be completed – along with a bachelor’s degree – in five years.

Jennifer – Organizational Behavior & Human Resource Management My mom grew up on a small farm in Mexico and went to school until second grade. She left school to take care of her younger siblings. She came to the U.S. not knowing English. She worked hard to learn the language, write it and speak it. She’s my motivation. Going to college has helped me grow up. As a first-generation college student, and the oldest in my family, going to college was stressful, but I made it happen.

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LEARNING

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lasses are intimate, which allows for individual attention based on student needs. And like our student body, our faculty is diverse – more than 50% minority.

Above all, the faculty at UNT Dallas is dedicated to putting students on their own, unique pathway to new possibilities.

We have set the goal of including high-impact internships and career experiences in 100% of our degree programs.

With this goal in mind, our faculty will help you gain the tools needed to successfully enter the job market upon graduation.

student/teacher ratios

Dr. Noureen Khan, associate professor of mathematics, has received the international honor of being named a Fulbright Scholar three times.

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CAMPUS LIFE

t UNT Dallas, you’ll enjoy a full campus experience with comedy nights and concerts, movies, guest speakers and sporting events.

There are more than 20 student organizations and it’s easy to start your own.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Student Government Association (SGA) is the official voice of the student body at UNT Dallas. Through combined efforts of students, administration and the SGA Executive Board, we work to vocalize the concerns of the students in our university community.

GREEK LIFE

Joining a Greek fraternity or sorority is a great way to get involved on campus, enhance your college education and hone your leadership skills. Each chapter’s emphasis on scholarship, service and lifelong friendship provides an ideal college experience.

LIVE ON CAMPUS

Our new residence hall includes high-speed internet, comfortable study space, DirectTV, a workout facility, and plenty of room to bond with other students. Located just footsteps away from our classrooms, living on campus costs less than an apartment and keeps you connected to the UNT Dallas community.

UNT Dallas Student Organizations: Academic/Departmental

Recreational

Cultural/International

Religious

Greek

Service

Honorary/Honor Societies

Social

Political

Student Governance

Professional

[10 STEPS TO[ BLAZE YOUR TRAIL Your pathway to UNT Dallas starts here

PATHWAY TO A BRIGHT FUTURE.

1 Apply!

Submit a Freshman or Transfer application via www.applytexas.org for UNT Dallas.

2 Send Us Your Stuff Incoming Freshmen: • Send in your ACT/SAT score(s) (ACT code: 6366 | SAT code: 5999).

• Have your official high school transcripts sent to UNT Dallas. You can get this from your high school counselor.

Transfer Students (30+ credits): • Submit official transcript(s) from ALL previously attended and/or currently enrolled colleges/universities.

Freshmen AND Transfer Students: • Pay your application processing fee ($40) or request a waiver.

• Go the extra mile (Recommended, not required): Have a teacher or guidance counselor submit an academic letter of recommendation on your behalf, and send us a writing sample or personal statement.

3 Check Your Application Status 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. You will be provided a UNT Dallas student email that you will want to check frequently – this is the official way we will communicate with you!

4 Apply for Aid The Free Application For Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for 2017-18 is available at www.fafsa.gov. If you are eligible, completing the FAFSA makes you eligible for grants, loans, and scholarships that will help you pay for school. The FAFSA can be completed at any time, but the sooner you complete it the better UNT Dallas can meet your financial need. If you want to live on campus, make sure to include that on your FAFSA. Learn more about the grants, loans and Federal Work Study options available at www.untdallas.edu/finaid.

The Texas Application for State Financial Aid (TASFA) is used to collect information to help determine eligibility for state financial aid programs that are administered by institutions of higher education in the state of Texas. Students that are classified as a Texas Resident who cannot apply for FAFSA are encouraged to complete the TASFA application.

Students can learn which aid they apply for, and download the TASFA application, at www.collegeforalltexans.org and submit to the UNT Dallas Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships with the required documents.

5 Search for Scholarships Many of the scholarships that are awarded by the University of North Texas at Dallas are based off the student’s application for admission.

Use our scholarship search to identify additional opportunities UNT Dallas offers that fit your personal criteria at www.untdallas.edu/finaid/sgl/scholarships.

6 Visit Campus Planning a campus visit is the best way to envision yourself as a UNT Dallas student. The campus is beautiful and sits on 264 acres with amazing views of downtown Dallas. Be the first to take advantage of new facilities! We hold special preview days and other exciting events for prospective and incoming students. Or you can simply schedule a personal visit online at www.untdallas.eduvisit, or call us at 972.780.3661.

7 Find Your Home Discover what it’s like to live on campus by completing the housing application at www.untdallas.edu/reslife.

8 Ask Questions Ask away! Find your admissions counselor at www.untdallas.edu/undergrad/staff, or give our office a call at 972.780.3642.

9 Confirm Your Spot Confirm your decision to attend UNT Dallas by registering for New Student Orientation. At orientation, you’ll meet other students, hear from campus leaders and student organizations, meet with your academic advisor and register for classes. Learn more at www.untdallas.edu/undergrad/orientation.

10 BLAZE YOUR TRAIL as a UNT Dallas student.

Attend your first class, get involved on campus, and make the most out of your UNT Dallas experience!

Note: If you have earned your high school diploma or GED five or more years ago and completed fewer than 30 credit hours at a college or university, UNT Dallas’ Adult Admission Program is just for you! We also have specific admission programs, Non Traditional Students, Returning Adult, Early College High Schools and Charter Schools.

For specialized admission programs, or for any questions, reach out and our admissions counselors will guide you through the process: admissions@untdallas.edu or 972.780-3642.

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DIVERSE COMMUNITY

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iversity is in our DNA at UNT Dallas, where our student body is more than 75% minority. We are proud to be designated as both a Minority Serving Institution and Hispanic Serving Institution by the U.S. Department of Education.

UNT Dallas is also a Purple Heart Institution, with a significant veteran student population and a dedicated Veterans Student Success Center.

www.untdallas.edu Contact the UNT Dallas Office of Admissions at 972.780.3642 or admissions@untdallas.edu Apply to UNT Dallas today at www.applytexas.org