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What is Orientation? Do I need to go?
Can I take classes online?
Can I update my application for another semester?
Does UNT offer housing for students?
Does UNT offer meal plans for students living on campus?
I have some questions not listed here. What should I do?

What is Orientation? Do I need to go? (top)

International Student Orientation is mandatory for all F1 and J1 Visa holders. All other students must complete personal Document Check-in at the International Advising Office. Follow the International Orientation & Document Check-In schedule.

All students need to bring these documents to Document Check-in:

Admission letter
Passport
I-20
I-94
all immigration papers

All Undergraduate students are also required to attend a UNT orientation session before enrolling at UNT. This will be your opportunity to learn more about UNT, receive academic advising, and register for classes. Advance registration is required. Contact the Office of New Student and Mentoring Programs for details on cost and registration dates.

You will be unable to register for classes from http://my.unt.edu/ until AFTER you complete all required orientations and other new-student activities.

Can I take classes online? (top)

UNT offers a whole host of ways for students to take classes. Many classes are offered online. Graduate students also have the option of earning a degree or certificate from UNT exclusively online from their home country. Students on F-1 visas can only take one three-credit-hour class online per semester to maintain their fulltime status.

Can I update my application for another semester? (top)

Yes. Your admission is good for one year from the semester that you were accepted. However, you will need to fill out the Admissions Update Form (for UNT or IELI) to let us know that you wish to update your application and to tell us which semester you plan on starting at UNT. Additionally, if you are a graduate student, you will need to check with your department to make sure that your admission (and financial aid, if applicable) is still valid.

Does UNT offer housing for students? (top)

Yes. There are several dormitories and on-campus apartments for UNT students. For more information about living on campus, please contact the Department of Housing and Residence Life.

Does UNT offer meal plans for students living on campus? (top)

Yes. A vast array of meal plans and dining facilities are available for students living on-campus. You can view current meal plan options and rates by contacting Dining Services.