Visit the COS Advising Center website for the latest updates on available drop-in
dates and answers to general advising questions.
The advisor you need to contact depends on what you want you need. Visit Selecting the Right Advisor to learn about each type of advisor. If you are not sure, connect with an academic
advisor first.
However, you would generally contact an Academic Advisor if you have questions about core requirements and College of Science requirements. They
can also:
- Help you pick a major
- Review your official degree audit
- Do a graduation check for you
- Review situations that require approval, like
- Overload
- Pass/No Pass course options
You would contact a Faculty Advisor if you have questions about your major's requirements, have questions about transfer
credit, or need to request an exception to a degree requirement. They can also:
- Review your official degree audit
- Discuss your career options
Contact an advisor in one of these departments:
You can meet with an advisors in two ways: schedule an appointment or visit during
drop-in times.
You should meet with an advisor each semester - ideally, before the start of early
registration. Keep in mind that peak advising periods are at the beginning and end
of the semester and the week before and through early registration. Additionally,
summers have limited availability due to orientation. Try to schedule your appointment
outside of those times for the best chances of getting a convenient appointment time.
Students should schedule an appointment when they want to have an in-depth discussion
with an advisor. If you think your question will take more than 10-15 minutes to answer,
it is a good idea to schedule an appointment.
Note: Advisors cannot create four-year plans or confirm when you will graduate in
a drop-in setting. Because there are multiple factors that go into graduation requirements
(hours and GPA calculations, updating the audit with any approved exceptions, etc.),
they will need time to research your academic record. If you have these questions,
schedule an appointment.
Visit https://navigate.unt.edu/ to book an appointment with an advisor. If your desired time is not available, all
of the appointment times are full. However, drop-in advising is available. Check https://cos.unt.edu/advising and scroll to Schedule an Appointment for details.
Appointments are typically cancelled for two reasons:
1) The advisor is out of the office unexpectedly (i.e., they are sick or had an emergency),
or
2) The wrong advisor was selected. This one is typically seen when a student facing
academic jeopardy selected General Advising as their category. You can reschedule
with the correct advisor by selecting “Academic Difficulties: [Alert, Probation, Suspension
– depending on which difficulty you are facing]”. Another time is when a student wants
to change their major outside of COS. If you want to change your major outside of
COS, select the "Interested in Major Change" service and then select the college that
houses your desired major.
If no other appointments are available when you are cancelled, visit us during drop-in
advising. Check https://cos.unt.edu/advising for details.
Use "General Advising" when you have questions about your schedule, registration, non-academic issues,
and general questions. If you want to discuss something specific, use the comments
section to explain so that they advisor can prepare for your appointment.
Use "Interested in a Major Change" to discuss changing your major TO a COS program (Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry,
Ecology, Mathematics, Medical Laboratory Science and Physics) - even if you are already
a COS student. If you want to change your major outside of COS, you will need to contact
that college's advising office. In the comments, state which new major you want to
pursue.
Use "Academic Difficulties: [Alert, Probation, Suspension - depending on which one you
are facing]" if you are experiencing academic jeopardy or if this is your academic status.
Use "Graduation Check" if you want to know how far you are from graduating or need help with your graduation
application. In the comments, list when you think you will graduate and any questions
you have about completing your final requirements.
First, write down your questions so that your advisor can address them. If you have
a specific reason for scheduling an appointment, put that in the comments so that
your advisor can prepare or research your questions before your appointment. Click here for a list of questions you can ask.
Run your degree audit to help you come up with an idea of what you want or need to take. Advisors can provide
you with recommendations, but they do not make decisions for you. It is helpful to
know how many hours you plan to take each term, if you plan to take summer classes,
if you have pending transfer credit, if you have received an exception from the academic
department for a degree requirement, and when you would like to graduate.
Arrive to your appointment ON TIME. Your advisor may not be able to see you or have
enough time to answer all your questions if you are more than 15 minutes late.
We recommend bringing something to help you take notes. Also, if you have any prepared
documents (e.g., a four-year plan you made for yourself or a list of classes), bring
those. Send any four-year plans you have or documents that need to be signed to your
advisor when you schedule the appointment.
If you plan to ask for help with registration, bring your laptop, tablet or phone
so that you can enroll yourself in classes. Academic advisors do not enroll students
in classes. However, they can help you troubleshoot if you are having trouble and
the Registration Issues page does not address your issue.
Yes, but only if you have added them to your Third Party Release form in your MyUNT
portal. When you include someone in the Third Party Release form, you are giving them
access to your academic records. Instructions on how to give others access to your
records and to join you in your advising appointment are on: https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/dean-of-students/policies/ferpa/authorization-release-educational-records-student-guide.html.
We typically encourage students to gather questions from their family and friends
then meet with advisors on their own. However, if you bring someone with you, the
advisor will bring you to their office first then once they have verified that you
provide permission for your guest to join, they will bring your guest back to listen
in. If your guest becomes disruptive during the meeting, they may be asked to wait
in the lobby.
Keep in mind that all policies related to guests and authorization apply to in-person
and virtual meetings. We recommend that you find a quiet, private place to talk when
meeting with your advisor virtually.
Email cosadvising@unt.edu or visit during a drop-in advising day with any questions you have about academic
advising.
To determine the dates to add, drop, or swap classes, check the Academic Calendar.
Key reminders...
- Census Day is the last day to drop a class without a "W." This means the drop will
not count against your six allowed drops and will not appear on your official transcript
if you drop a class by this date. You can still drop classes after Census Day until
the last day to drop a class with a "W," which is usually a month or so before the
session ends.
- Keep in mind that the last day to add is also the last day to swap. Swapping is the
process of dropping one class to add another, so if you are unable to add, you are
also unable to swap.
- Notice that there are different deadlines based on sessions. If you have a shorter
session, the last days to add and drop will be earlier. This is especially true for
3W sessions, which can have Census Day dates (last day to drop without a "W") as early
as the second day of class!
- Tuiton and fees refunds will be affected for drops done after the first day of classes.
Check the Student Accounting Office's Important Dates page for deadlines associated with payments and refunds.
If you receive an error while registering for classes, use the
Registration Issues page for guidance on how to resolve the issue.
Click on the hold and read the description of the hold to determine the steps needed
to have the hold released.
Common holds include:
- Advising Required
- UNT Registration Guide
- Past Due Balance
- Missing Final Transcript
Academic advisors can release the Advising Required hold only. Students must complete
the Registration task to release the UNT Registration Guide hold. Any other holds
must be released by the issuing offices.
Run your degree audit at mydegreeaudit.unt.edu to find out what you have already taken
and what you have left to complete.
When you go to the page, log in with your EUID and Password.
On the "Audits" tab, click "Run Declared Program" at the bottom of the page. (You
can also choose "Select a Different Program" if you are considering changing your
major).
A list of audits run will appear. Select "View Audit" next to the audit you just created
(check the created column to ensure you're selecting the most current).
Any section listed with a red X has courses yet to be taken/passed for graduation.
Look here for possible courses to take next! Remember to check to make sure you meet the prerequisites by clicking on the course
code in your degree audit.
You will need to contact the department housing the course.
Here is a list of the contacts for College of Science classes:
When emailing departments, remember to include the desired course prefix, course code,
section number, and class number (e.g., COS 1100.009 (1234)). This will help the department
representative enroll you in the correct course.
Keep in mind that your request to join a closed class will not likely be granted due
to instructor and classroom capacity limits.
If you want to register for a special problems course, you will need to contact the
department housing the class to get assistance with enrollment.
Here is a list of the contacts for College of Science classes:
When emailing departments, remember to include the desired course prefix, course code,
section number, and class number (e.g., COS 1100.009 (1234)). This will help the department
representative enroll you in the correct course.
First, join the waitlist for the course to try to get a seat.
Next, review your audit to determine if there are other course options. If the course
is a major course and there are no other options, reach out to your department faculty advisor to determine if there are alternate options to assist you with a timely graduation.
If the course is a core course, email cosadvising@unt.edu or visit during a drop-in advising day to discuss your options.
If the course is not available and there are no other options, you will need to wait
to take the class the next time it is offered.
The option of adding a class after the last day to add depends on the course. Some
departments will permit late add, and you will need to reach out to the department
for assistance with enrollment past the deadline. However, late adds are not permitted
after Census Day. Check the Academic Calendar for Census Day dates and other dates.
You may have the option of taking second 5-week or 8-week courses. Email cosadvising@unt.edu or visit during a drop-in advising day to discuss your options.
Students must have an approved extenuating circumstance to be permitted to drop a
class after the last day to drop. Such circumstances include:
- a severe illness or other debilitating condition that affects the student's ability
to satisfactorily complete the course;
- the student's responsibility for the care of a sick, injured or needy person if the
provision of that care affects the student's ability to satisfactorily complete the
course;
- the death of a person who is considered to be a member of the student's family or
who is otherwise considered to have a sufficiently close relationship to the student
that the person's death is considered to be a showing of good cause;
- the active duty service as a member of the Texas National Guard or the armed forces
of the United States of either the student of a person who is considered to be a member
of the student's family or who is otherwise considered to have a sufficiently close
relationship to the student that the person's active military service is considered
to be a showing of good cause; or
- the change of the student's work schedule that is beyond the control of the student,
and that affects the student's ability to satisfactorily complete the course.
Requests for exception to the drop deadline must be made in writing to the student's
academic dean and must occur during the semester that the dropped course was taken.
Students can email the Sr. Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs directly to schedule an appointment to discuss their extenuating circumstance and
the petition process.
The student load policy is located in the
University Catalog. Students must meet the criteria to be eligible for an overload. If you believe you
meet the criteria for an overload, email
cosadvising@unt.edu or visit during a drop-in advising day to have an advisor review your status and
update your student account.
The three-week winter session counts toward spring hours. If you plan to take the
maximum hours during the full spring term and also want to take a winter session class,
email
cosadvising@unt.edu or visit during a drop-in advising day to have an advisor review your status and
update your student account.
For specific course registration issues, contact the department housing the course.
For all other inquiries, email
cosadvising@unt.edu or visit during a drop-in advising day to have an advisor review your status and
update your student account.
University, college, and departmental policies are found in the most recent University
catalog.
- Policies regarding admission to UNT are found under Admission (link to catalog).
- Policies regarding academic standing, grading, and records are found under Academic Policies (link to catalog).
- Policies regarding degree and graduation requirements, degrees and programs offered,
and degree terminology (e.g., what is a major?) are found under Degree Requirements and Graduation (link to catalog).
- Policies regarding enrollment, types of students, registration, class attendance,
schedule changes, and auditing are found under Enrollment (link to catalog).
- Policies regarding tuition and fees are found under Financial Information (link to catalog).
- Policies regarding campus resources are found under Campus Resources (link to catalog).
- Additional institutional policies are found under Policies (link to catalog).
University, college, and departmental policies are found in the most recent University
catalog.
It is the responsibility of the student to verify and adhere to the rules and degree
requirements listed in the catalog to complete their degree program. Students' first reference should always be the course
catalog for the year they are following (typically, the year the student was admitted
to UNT if no major change has occurred) followed by the degree audit system and an
academic or faculty advisor.
If a student experienced an extenuating circumstance preventing their ability to meet
the requirements posted in the catalog, the student should contact an academic advisor to find alternatives to the degree requirements, such as changing their degree, program,
or catalog year, before requesting an exception. University requirements cannot be
appealed. Such requirements include policies related to admission, enrollment dates
and classifications, Excess Hours, and University hour and GPA requirements. College
and department-level requirements may be reviewed on a case-by-case basis provided
there are no alternate options available to the student.
Delayed graduation or a desire to graduate early is not a reason to appeal catalog
requirements.
Per the policy, students are expected to meet the academic standards established for
each course in which they are enrolled as well as the requirements of their academic
programs.
If a student believes a grade was awarded arbitrarily, inequitably, or erroneously,
the student must contact the faculty member first to discuss the grade and attempt
to resolve the student's concerns. If the instructor and students are unable to agree
on the grade, the student has 30 days from the start of the next term to file an appeal
with the chair of the instructor's department.
For more information, visit https://registrar.unt.edu/grades/dispute-grade.html.
For information on appealing or filing a complaint about an instructor, students should
contact the chair of the instructor's department.
The Dean of Students office is available to help with a number of student-related
issues and addresses student behavior. In the links below, you can refer a student
for assistance regarding any complex personal and academic issues; file a CARE Team
referral for students, staff, or faculty; refer a student for alleged misconduct,
including sexual misconduct; apply for Parenting and Pregnancy accommodations, or
submit Academic Integrity violations. The referral/report will be directed to the
appropriate department for follow-up.
To file a complaint about a student, visit https://studentaffairs.unt.edu/dean-of-students/report.html and select the appropriate form based on your complaint.
If you missed the last day to add a class, consult with your academic advisor regarding
alternate options, including taking the class or another class during a later session
or term. If Census Day has not yet passed, you may also be able to reach out to the
department housing the class to request enrollment provided a seat is available in
your desired section.
If you missed the last day to drop a class, you will need to have an extenuating circumstance
to petition to have the class dropped. See the question above titled, What do I do
if I need to drop a class after the last day to drop?, for additional information.
If you missed another deadline, consult with your academic advisor to discuss your
options and next steps.
The Six-Drop Rule refers to a state statute that limits the number of times a student
may drop a class after Census Day. Students enrolling in an institution of higher
learning for the first time after 2007 are permitted to drop up to six classes after
Census Day in their undergraduate career. For this reason, students should make every
effort to use the academic support resources available to them, including their instructor/TA,
tutoring, supplemental instruction, and academic coaching, to finish a class if they
are in the class once Census Day has passed.
Details on the Six-Drop Rule are on: https://vpaa.unt.edu/advising/dropping/rules.html.
The Excessive Hours policy refers to a state statute that limits the amount of hours
a student may take in their undergraduate career. Students enrolling in a Texas public
institution of higher learning for the first time after Fall 2006 are permitted to
take up to 30 hours beyond the hours required for their degree plan at the normal
tuition rate. The hours included are all attempted hours. This means that all classes
taken, including those the student passed, failed, repeated, withdrew (grade of W)
or P/NP, count in this hour amount. Classes taken before the student's high school
graduation, at private institutions, or out of state are not included.
If a student take more than 30 hours in excess of the number required for their degree,
they may be charged tuition at a higher rate. For the typical 120-hour degree program,
the Excessive Hour charge may begin after the student attempts 150 hours. Students
enrolling for the first time between 1999 and 2006 may take up to 45 hours. Students
enrolling for the first time prior to 1999 do not have a limit.
Details on the Excessive Hours policy are on: https://registrar.unt.edu/registration/excessive-hours.html.
In MyUNT, click on the Acaedmic Records tile. Then click on the View Excess Hours
link in the left-hand navigation menu. Select the current term from the list.
- Degree Hours are the hours required for your program.
- Hours Included are the hours counting toward the Excessive Hour status.
- Excess Hours are the hours that are in excess of the degree hours required.
Instructions on accessing the Excessive Hours screen are on: https://registrar.unt.edu/sites/default/files/Excess.pdf.
The Duplication policy refers to the University policy regarding repeated coursework.
Students may take coursework more than once to improve their GPA outcomes. If a student
takes a course more than once, the first attempt is removed from the student's GPA.
All subsequent attempts are included in the student's GPA - better or worse. Only
the last grade recorded will be used to determine graduation eligibility, and all
attempts are included in the Excessive Hours count and listed on the official transcript.
Example 1:
Student takes a class and earns a C. The student retakes the class and earns an A.
The grade of C is removed from the student's earned hours and GPA, and the grade of
A is now reflected in the student's GPA calculation. Both attempts are included in
the Excessive Hours count and listed on the student's official transcript.
Example 2:
Student takes a class and earns a C. Then the student retakes the class and earns
a D. The grade of C is removed from the stuent's earned hours and GPA, and the grade
of D is now reflected in the student's GPA calculation. If the student needed a C
or better for a degree requirement, the student no longer meets the degree requirement
and will need to retake the class. All attempts are included in the Excessive Hours
count and listed on the student's official transcript.
Details on the Duplication policy are on: https://registrar.unt.edu/registration/repeating-courses.html.
The Three Course Repeat policy refers to a state statute that limits the number of
times a student paying in-state tuition to take a course at a single institution before
incurring an additional fee. At UNT, a student who takes a course more than two times
are subject to an additional tuition rate for each repeated course.
Details on the additional tuition for repeated courses are on: https://registrar.unt.edu/registration/repeating-courses.html.
FERPA stands for the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. This is a federal
policy that refers to the ownership of a student's academic record. As a college student,
you are the official owner of your educational record. UNT can only release private
educational data with your express permission. This means that your parents, friends,
and other people (with limited exceptions) do not have the authority to access to
your records unless you provide UNT with permission to give it to them.
If you want to give someone else access to your academic record, you will need to
add them to your Third Party Release page. Click here for instructions. Keep in mind that this authorization only gives this person authorization to view
your records and witness conversations. They cannot make decisions on your behalf
with this release.
For help determining if these policies will affect you, schedule a meeting with an
academic advisor.
If you have questions about the tuition and fee rates associated with some of these
policies, contact the Office of Student Accounting for assistance.
There are five different academic standings:
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Status
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Define
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What to do...
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Good Standing
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2.0 or higher UNT CGPA**
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Maintain your UNT GPA at a 2.0 or higher
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Academic Alert
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Lower than 2.0 UNT CGPA** Freshman: Mandatory Advising
May be required to attend Academic Success Program
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Raise your UNT GPA to 2.0 to return to Good
Standing or be placed on Probation
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Probation
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Lower than 2.0 UNT GPA
Freshman who has been on Academic Alert
Sophomore, Junior, and Senior
Mandatory Advising
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Raise UNT GPA to 2.0 to return to Good Standing
OR
earn a 2.25 semester UNT GPA to be
on Continued Probation to avoid Suspension
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Continued Probation
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Lower than 2.0 UNT GPA
Previously on Probation
Earned semester GPA of 2.25 or higher
Mandatory Advising
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Raise UNT CGPA to 2.0 to return to Good Standing
OR earn a 2.25 semester GPA to be on Continued Probation to avoid Suspension
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Suspension
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Lower than 2.0 UNT GPA
Previously on Probation or Continued Probation
Lower than 2.25 semester GPA for the fall or spring term
Mandatory Advising
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Meet with advisor to discuss course equivalencies
for the community college;
May be allowed to enroll in the Summer semesters;
Raise UNT GPA to 2.0 and return to Good Standing;
Return to UNT after Suspension and enroll on Probation
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There are also rules around suspension. If you are suspended for the first time, you
can return after sitting one semester out. If you are suspended for a second time,
you can return after sitting two long semesters out. If you are suspended for a third
time, you are considered to be indefinitely suspended. You will need to meet with
the Sr. Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs to obtain the conditions of returning
from indefinite suspension. Conditions typically include taking 9-12 hours off campus
at a 3.000 GPA or better with no single grade lower than a C. You will receive a list
of specific courses to take as a part of your returning plan.
Details on academic standing are on: https://vpaa.unt.edu/advising/gpa/standing.html.
You can check your academic standing by checking MyUNT under the Academic Record tile.
Then click on View Unofficial Transcript.
What happens if you have more than one semester out of good academic standing depends
on your status going into the next term:
- If you were previously on academic probation and you do not return to good academic
standing or earn a semester GPA of 2.25 at the end of the current term, you will be
placed on continued probation.
- If you were previously on continued probation and you do not return to good academic
standing or earn a semester GPA of 2.25 at the end of the current term, you will be
placed on suspension.
- If you are returning from suspension and do not return to good academic standing or
earn a semester GPA of 2.25 at the end of the current term, you will be placed on
a two-semester suspension.
- If you are returning from a two-semester suspension and do not return to good academic
standing or earn a semester GPA of 2.25 at the end of the current term, you will be
placed on indefinite suspension.
Students should meet with an academic advisor as soon as they find out they not in good standing so that they can plan a productive
term and create a plan to improve their grades.
Details on academic standing are on: https://vpaa.unt.edu/advising/gpa/standing.html.
What happens if you are suspended depends on if you have been suspended previously:
- If you are suspended for the first time, you can return after sitting one semester
out.
- If you are suspended for a second time, you can return after sitting two long semesters
out.
- If you are suspended for a third time, you are considered to be indefinitely suspended.
You will need to meet with the Sr. Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs to obtain the conditions of returning from indefinite suspension. Conditions typically
include taking 9-12 hours off campus at a 3.000 GPA or better with no single grade
lower than a C. You will receive a list of specific courses to take as a part of your
returning plan.
Students should meet with an academic advisor as soon as they find out they are suspended so that they can plan a productive term
while they are not enrolled and create a returning plan. In many cases, suspended
students can use the time they are not enrolled to work on resolving any issues that
may have contributed to their academic performance or take courses at their local
community college.
Details on academic standing are on: https://vpaa.unt.edu/advising/gpa/standing.html.
If you are suspended for a third time, you are considered to be indefinitely suspended.
You will need to meet with the Sr. Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs to obtain the conditions of returning from indefinite suspension. Conditions typically
include taking 9-12 hours off campus at a 3.000 GPA or better with no single grade
lower than a C. You will receive a list of specific courses to take as a part of your
returning plan.
Details on academic standing are on: https://vpaa.unt.edu/advising/gpa/standing.html.
Students must meet with an
academic advisor to plan a productive term, learn about helpful resources, and create a plan to improve
their grades.
To return to good standing, your UNT GPA must be 2.000 or higher. If you are currently
not in good academic standing, you will need to earn grades above a C average (2.000)
consistently and potentially retake courses that are pulling your GPA down.
Students should meet with an academic advisor as soon as they find out they not in good standing so that they can plan a productive
term and create a plan to improve their grades.
Details on academic standing are on: https://vpaa.unt.edu/advising/gpa/standing.html.
Your GPA is found in multiple places, including in MyUNT and your Degree Audit.
- To view your UNT GPA in MyUNT, you can click on the Academic Records tile and View
My Unofficial Transcript. Your UNT GPA will be located at the bottom of the last page.
- To view your UNT and overall GPA, you can access your Degree Audit in MyUNT by clicking on the Advising & Orientation tile. Next, click on Degree Audit
Report in the left-hand navigation menu and the blue Request Audit button in the upper
right-hand corner. After logging into the degree audit system, you can run an audit,
open all sections, and then scroll down to the GPA section.
Your academic standing is set by your UNT GPA.
To calculate your GPA, complete the following steps:
- Multiply the grade value (numerical value of the grade) of the course by the semester
hours (the credit hours assigned to the course) for that course. The product will
be the grade points.
- Add all of the hours for the courses together to get the total number of attempted
hours and then add all of the grade points for your courses together to get the total
number of grade points.
- Divide the total grade points by the total attempted hours.
Helpful Hints:
- The numerical value of the grades at UNT are:
- A = 4 points
- B = 3 points
- C = 2 points
- D = 1 points
- F = 0 points
- If you duplicated a course, remember to remove the grade and hours associated with
the first attempt only. All other attempts are included in your GPA.
- Withdrawals, Pass/No Pass, and Incompletes are not included in the GPA calculation.
Examples and additional instructions are on: https://vpaa.unt.edu/advising/gpa/calculations.html.
Possibly. If a course is considered to be a direct equivalent to a course at UNT,
you may be able to take the equivalent course off campus as a second attempt. When
you transfer the course back, the course you took at UNT will be removed from your
UNT GPA because it is the first attempt. If the grade was low (e.g., a D or F), taking
the course out of your UNT GPA may increase the value.
Keep in mind that if you take a course off campus, the course will not be included
in your UNT GPA. This means that nothing will be added to your UNT GPA. The only thing
that will happen is the first attempt will be removed from your GPA.
Example:
Student takes a class and earns a D. The student retakes the class off campus and
earns an A. The grade of D is removed from the student's earned hours and UNT GPA.
The grade of A is now reflected in the student's overall GPA calculation only. This
move can still cause the student's UNT GPA to increase because the D grade has been
removed from the GPA calculation.
There are many campus resources to support you in your return to good academic standing.
Visit the
Academic Recovery page for more details.
Students should meet with an
academic advisor to discuss their academic standing and to develop a plan to return to good academic
standing, if necessary.
No, all incoming students are eligible for admission to the College of Science as
a pre-major. Once they have met the college admission requriements of college algebra
proficiency, students are eligible to be a full major.
Select programs within the College of Science may have a separate admission application.
The Forensic Science program has a separate admission application. Details on the
program and admission requirements are on:
https://forensic.unt.edu/.
Newly admitted to UNT? – Welcome! Make sure you are registered for New Student Orientation.
Once registered, further detailed instructions will be emailed to your UNT student
email address. For more information, visit https://cos.unt.edu/advising/future-students for a COS tour or to meet with an advisor.
Yes, all incoming undergraduate College of Science students must attend New Student
Orientation.
If you are a readmitted student, you can schedule an appointment to meet with an academic
advisor to discuss continuing your program.
If you have not enrolled in classes for one year, you will need to apply for readmission
and submit official transcripts from any institution you attended while you were not
enrolled at UNT.
Example:
Your last semester of enrollment was in Spring. You did not attend classes in the
following summer or fall term. If you do not enroll in classes for the next Spring
term, you will need to apply for readmission.
For details on the readmission process, visit https://www.unt.edu/admissions/formerreturning-undergraduate-students.html.
If you only plan to pursue an undergraduate academic certificate, you will need to
submit an application for non-degree-seeking student admission by the normal deadlines.
For details on the application process, visit https://www.unt.edu/admissions/non-degree-seeking.html.
If you are transferring from a Texas community college, use our Transfer Guides to help you identify and take classes that will apply to your degree plan.
If you are transferring coursework from another four-year institution or out-of-state
institution, contact the Assistant Director of Advising for assistance with determining
which classes may apply to your degree plan. Contact information is available on:
https://cos.unt.edu/advising/future-students.html#meeting.
UNT offers credit-by-examination for select Advanced Placement (AP), International
Baccalaureate (IB), and College Level Examination Program (CLEP) exams. You can find
the required scores that will grant you credit toward your degree program in the
University catalog (link).
To submit scores for potential credit by examination, you will need to have the official
score reports sent to UNT from the testing agency. You will need to contact the testing
agency to have them send your scores to UNT. On average, it can take 3-5 business
days for your scores to be added to your academic record.
Additional details are on: https://scrappysays.unt.edu/s/article/How-do-I-send-my-test-scores.
Students taking coursework off campus will need to show proof of enrollment in the
prerquisite to the department housing the course in order to be overridden into a
course. Note: The Math department requires proof of successful completion of the course before they will override a student into a course.
For COS department contact information, visit https://cos.unt.edu/advising/advising-resources/registration-issues.html and click on "Missing Prerequisites."
If you are transferring from an Texas community college, use our Transfer Guides to help you identify and take classes that will apply to your degree plan.
If you are a current student transferring coursework from another four-year institution
or out-of-state institution, you will need to contact your faculty advisor for a review of the coursework.
If you are an incoming student, contact the Assistant Director of Advising for assistance
with determining which classes may apply to your degree plan. Contact information
is available on: https://cos.unt.edu/advising/future-students.html#meeting.
If you are taking coursework at a Texas community college, use our Transfer Guides to help you identify and take classes that will apply to your degree plan.
If you are taking coursework at another four-year institution or out-of-state institution,
you will need to contact your faculty advisor for a review of the coursework you plan to take off-campus to ensure that it will
apply to your degree plan.
Students must meet the prerequisites for a class in order to enroll in the course
on their own. If you meet all the prerequisites but cannot enroll, you will need to
contact the department housing the class to get assistance with enrollment.
Here is a list of the contacts for College of Science classes:
When emailing departments, remember to include the desired course prefix, course code,
section number, and class number (e.g., COS 1100.009 (1234)). This will help the department
representative enroll you in the correct course.
To discuss the transfer process and find the right contact for your issue, schedule
a meeting with an
academic advisor.
To determine if you are ready to apply for graduation, you will need to check your
degree audit. If you will be able to complete your remaining requirements by the end
of the term, you may apply for that term's graduation.
If you are in your last 2-3 semesters, you can also schedule an appointment for a
Graduation Check in Navigate. In the comments, explain when you think you will graduate and that you are asking
for confirmation from your advisor.
Students should start planning for graduation in their first semester by taking the
classes required for their major and registering for classes early. Use our Advising Resources page to help you plan your classes each semester and with common registration issues
and meet with an academic advisor and department faculty advisor regularly.
Once you are in your last 2-3 semesters, you can also schedule an appointment for
a Graduation Check in Navigate. In the comments, explain when you think you will graduate and that you are asking
for confirmation of your final semesters' schedules from your advisor.
A Graduation Check is designed to assist juniors and seniors with planning their last
2-3 semesters. Juniors and Seniors who only have a few terms left should select this
service.
A four-year plan is a map you can create with your academic advisor at any time to
plan for all of your remaining terms. If you are a freshman or sophomore student and
know you still have several semesters left, you can select "General Advising" and
explain in the comments that you want a four-year plan.
Graduation is the awarding of your degree. Also known a "degree conferral," graduation
is the declaration that you have completed all of the requirements to be awarded your
degree.
Commencement is the ceremony that celebrates your graduation. Also known as "walking
the stage," this event gives you a few moments to shine in your achievement and celebrate
with friends and family.
No, you must have an approved graduation application for the semester in which you
plan to participate in commencement. Students who are graduating in the spring or
fall terms may participate in their respective commencement ceremonies. Students who
are graduating in the summer will be invited to participate in fall commencement.
If you have questions about graduation, schedule a meeting with an
academic advisor.
You will need to meet with an academic advisor to declare a major, minor, or certificate.
Declaring a Major
If you plan to declare a major within the College of Science, you can schedule an appointment in Navigate using the service, Interested in a Major Change.
If you plan to declare a major outside of the College of Science, you will need to reach out to that academic advising office. You can schedule an appointment in Navigate using the service, Interested in a Major Change, then select the college that houses
your desired major.
Adding a Minor or Certificate
If you are a College of Science student, you can schedule an appointment in Navigate using the service, Minor or Certificate Advising, visit during drop-in advising,
or email cosadvising@unt.edu with your intended minor or certificate.
If you are not a College of Science student, you will need to meet with your major's
academic advising office to add the minor or certificate to your program.
Note: Some certificate programs require students to meet with a special programs advisor in order to declare the certificate. Ask your academic advisor if you have questions on who you should speak to about a certificate.
In most cases, we recommend that students take between 12 and 15 hours in their first
term. After that, students may take as many as 19 hours in the fall/spring terms and
18 hours in the summer term - depending on how many hours they feel they can complete
successfully.
To determine what to take, run your degree audit at mydegreeaudit.unt.edu to find
out what you have already taken and what you have left to complete.
When you go to the page, log in with your EUID and Password.
On the "Audits" tab, click "Run Declared Program" at the bottom of the page. (You
can also choose "Select a Different Program" if you are considering changing your
major).
A list of audits run will appear. Select "View Audit" next to the audit you just created
(check the created column to ensure you're selecting the most current).
Any section listed with a red X has courses yet to be taken/passed for graduation.
Look here for possible courses to take next! Remember to check to make sure you meet the prerequisites by clicking on the course
code in your degree audit.
For an example of how each semester might look, view the four-year map in the catalog. Remember that these are just sample plans; your plan may look different
based on previously completed coursework, how many hours you take in a semester, and
if you have a minor.
Another option is to schedule an appointment to meet with an academic advisor using
Navigate. If you want to create a semester-by-semester breakdown of your coursework, you can
select "General Advising" and explain in the comments that you want a four-year plan.
The best majors are those that provide you with a sense of purpose and will help you
achieve your goals.
You can use the MyPlan Career Assessment Tool, a platform eith several tests, including a Career Personality Test, Career Interest
Inventory, and Career Values Assessment, to help you determine which careers fit your
personality and goals. From there, you can match the academic programs that align
with your selected career.
Also consider meeting with a career coach and faculty advisor to discuss the industry information, research opportunities, and a general career
outlook.
There are three different kinds of electives to note. Keep in mind that not all majors
include these elective categories:
General (or Free) Electives: These electives include classes that do not meet any specific degree requirement
in your major but are included in your overall hours. Typically, students who need
general electives are in degree plans with less than 120 hours of core curriculum
and major required coursework. Students can use these electives to pursue a double
major, minor, or academic certificate. These classes can be lower (freshman/sophomore)
level or advanced (junior/senior) level.
Advanced Electives: These electives include classes that are junior or senior level (3000/4000) and
are included in your overall hours and advanced hours. Typically, students who need
general electives are in degree plans with less than 36 hours of advanced major required
coursework. Students can use these electives, in part, to pursue a double major, minor,
or academic certificate.
Advanced Major Electives: These electives include classes that are junior or senior level (3000/4000) within the major and are included in your overall and advanced hours. These classes are required for
your major and are included in any department GPA requirements.
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