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TOULOUSE GRADUATE SCHOOL®
TO THE CHALLENGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
A respected university . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
In-demand degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
World-class research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Excellent faculty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Unmatched professional experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
The academic advantage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Alumni connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Campus life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Exceptional locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Financial aid and funding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Admissions checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Start now . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
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
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DOCTORAL PROGRAMSCollege of Education Counseling Ph .D .
Curriculum and Instruction Ph .D .
Curriculum Studies
Early Childhood Studies
Language and Literacy Studies
Educational Leadership Ed .D ., Ph .D . *◊
Educational Psychology Ph .D .
Gifted and Talented
Human Development and Family Science
Psychological Aspects of Sports and Exercise
Research, Measurementand Statistics
Sport Pedagogy and Motor Behavior
Higher Education Ed .D ., Ph .D .
Special Education Ph .D .
Autism Intervention
Emotional/Behavioral Disorders
Mild/Moderate Disabilities
College of Engineering 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.
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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
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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 .
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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SEE FOR YOURSELF AT careercenter.unt.edu.
EXCLUSIVE TOULOUSE GRADUATE SCHOOL SERVICES
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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
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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 .
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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.
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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 .
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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.
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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 .
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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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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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