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All orientation sessions are mandatory Designates combined student/parent sessions
Day 1
WELCOME & PLACEMENT ACTIVITIES
10:00 AM 11:30 AM Check-In
Maple Hall
Be sure to wear your nametag and wristband at all times! They are your passport to
all meals and activities.
11:00 AM 12:00 PM Resource Fair & Lunch
UNT Coliseum, Concourse
The resource fair is your first opportunity to learn about the many services and
resources available at UNT. Lunch is provided by Dining Services. Please help us
by disposing of trash when you have finished eating.
12:00 PM 1:00 PM Orientation Welcome
UNT Coliseum, Super Pit
1:00 PM 4:00 PM Small Group Meeting: Eagle Introduction
Individual Meeting Rooms, Classroom Buildings
(You will be dismissed by the number on your nametag).
This is your chance to connect with your Orientation Leader and meet other new
students. You will be introduced to university and academic life at UNT and have a
little fun. Bring your orientation bag and a pencil/pen.
1:00 PM 4:00 PM Math Placement, Music Theory Placement & Foreign Language Credit
Assigned General Access Computer Labs
(You will be escorted to placement by your Orientation Leader).
All students, unless they are exempt, will participate in Math Placement. Music majors
and minors, and those students interested in taking music courses at UNT, will also
take the Music Theory Placement Exam. An optional Foreign Language Credit Exam
will be given during this time as well.
4:00 PM 4:45 PM Peer Meet-n-Greet
Designated Campus Locations
(You will be escorted by your Orientation Leader)
This will be your chance to meet more of your peers, learn the Fight Song, and begin
planning your Spirit Competition.
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STUDENT TRANSITIONS
5:00 PM 7:00 PM Dinner/Life on Campus
5:00 6:00 PM Groups 1-6 Dinner (Mean Greens Caf Maple Hall)
Groups 7-13 Dinner (Clark Grill Clark Hall)
Groups 14-25 Life on Campus (Gateway Center Ballroom)
6:00 7:00 PM Groups 1-13 Life on Campus (Gateway Center Ballroom)
Groups 14-19 Dinner (Mean Greens Caf Maple Hall)
Groups 20-25 Dinner (Clark Grill Clark Hall)
7:15 PM 9:00 PM Small Group Meeting: College Transitions
Individual Meeting Rooms, Classroom Buildings
Meet with your Orientation Leader and group to discuss some of the critical transition
issues discussed in the Life on Campus production, as well as hear about university
resources.
9:15 PM 10:45 PM Playfair
UNT Coliseum, Super Pit
10:45 PM 11:30 PM Pizza and Social Time
Maple Hall
11:30 PM Curfew/Lights Out You must be in the building at this time.
Day 2
7:00 AM 8:30 AM Breakfast
Mean Greens Caf Maple Hall
8:00 AM 9:00 AM Emerald Eagle Scholars Informational Breakfast
Eagle Student Services Center (ESSC), Third Floor Living Room
8:00 AM 9:00 AM PAR Blocks UNT ID Cards
Stovall Hall 117 Eagle Student Services Center, Room 105
If your Orientation Leader advised you of Student ID Cards can also be made
a possible PAR block on your account, between 2:30 PM 4:45 PM today
please visit the Program for Academic after you have finished your academic
Readiness (PAR) during this time. advising.
8:45 AM Meet with Orientation Leaders
Outside of Maple Hall
9:00 AM 10:00 AM Technology and the Student Experience
University Union, Lyceum, Third Level
This session will help you understand the many technology resources available at UNT.
You will also be completing the College Student Expectations Questionnaire.
10:00 AM 12:30 PM Academic Success
University Union, Lyceum, Third Level
This session is designed to provide you with resources to help you successfully navigate
your college academic career. You will participate in an academic overview,
academic success activities, and will discuss your academic advising responsibilities
and resources.
12:30 PM 1:45 PM Lunch
UNT Coliseum, Super Pit
You MUST be present at lunch in order to be dismissed to your academic advising
session.
12:30 PM 1:45 PM Honors College Lunch & Advising (Sessions 1, 2, and 5 ONLY)
UNT Coliseum, Lettermans Lounge
Students already accepted into the UNT Honors College should attend this
session to meet the Honors College staff & receive specialized advising.
2:00 PM 4:00 PM Departmental Academic Advising
Designated Campus Locations See Academic Advising Sheet
You will be escorted by Orientation Staff to your Advising Session.
During this session, you will meet with your academic advisor to determine fall
schedule options. All students must be advised before registering and must obtain a
completed advising clearance form. Bring to this session your orientation bag and all
materials you have been given.
2:30 PM 4:45 PM Additional Activities
Once you have completed academic advising, you can participate in any of the
following activities.
Students admitted by the UNT International Admissions Office
Kendall Hall, Room 173
All students admitted by the UNT International Admissions Office MUST go to International Orientation and
Document Check-In. Bring: Passport, I-94, I-20, and/or all immigration documents that show your visa status.
You will receive information on mandatory health insurance, immigration requirements, employment eligibility,
and registration for classes.
Students with Disabilities
University Union, Suite 322
Students with disabilities who plan to file for accommodations with the Office of Disability Accommodation
(ODA) are asked to stop by the office to learn about services and how to make a smooth transition to UNT.
PAR Block
Stovall Hall, Room 117
Students with failing scores on the THEA, ACCUPLACER, Asset or Compass tests must obtain clearance from
the PAR office prior to registration. All PAR blocks must be cleared before registering for classes.
Housing for Fall
Housing & Residence Life, Crumley Hall, 1st Floor
If you have not yet applied for university housing or if you have questions, visit the Department of Housing &
Residence Life.
UNT ID Cards
Eagle Student Services Center, Room 105
Parent & Student Meet-Up (Please note that parents will be in sessions until 3:30 PM)
Gateway Center, Call your Parent(s)
Once you are completed with advising, you may wish to meet with your parents in the Gateway Center. This
is a great opportunity to discuss academic options and scheduling prior to dinner. Some students may not
complete advising until 5:00 PM.
2:30 PM 4:45 PM Class Schedule Assistance
Maple Hall, Living Room
Your chance to receive assistance in creating your schedule. Orientation Leaders will
be available to help determine your options before tomorrows registration.
4:00 PM 4:45 PM Pre-Health Professions and Pre-Law Profession Meetings
Pre-Health Professions
Session 1: Chemistry Building (CHEM) 106
Session 2-4 and 6: Chemistry Building (CHEM) 109
Session 5: Curry Hall (CURY) 104
Session 8: General Academic Building (GAB), Room 104
Students interested in MEDICINE, DENTISTRY, VETERINARY MEDICINE, OPTOMETRY, PODIATRY, PHYSICAL
THERAPY, and PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT studies are encouraged to attend this session presented by the Health
Professions Advisor. This session is IN ADDITION to the advising session with your major department.
Pre-Law Profession
Wooten Hall (WH) 130
Students interested in pursuing a curriculum intended to prepare them for law school are encouraged to attend
this session presented by the Pre-Law Advisor. This session is IN ADDITION to the advising session with your
major department.
SPIRIT, PRIDE, TRADITION, & INVOLVEMENT
5:00 PM 6:00 PM Mean Green Dinner
UNT Coliseum, Super Pit
Groups 1-13 enter North Tunnel, 14-25 enter South Tunnel
Enjoy a barbeque meal while viewing a video highlighting your Orientation
experience! You will also hear from the UNT Bookstore. Be sure to bring your spirit
cards for a better chance to win UNT gear and a $250 tuition voucher.
6:00 PM 6:45 PM Student Life Organizations Fair
UNT Coliseum, Concourse
This is your opportunity to meet representatives from over 100 student organizations
from all areas of the university community. Talk with organization members to find out
how you can get involved in the many activities available at UNT!
6:45 PM 7:30 PM Spirit Competition Meetings
Designated Locations, Announced during Dinner
Meet your Orientation Leader to prepare for tonights spirit competition!
7:45 PM 9:00 PM Student Life Get Connected
University Union, Lyceum
In addition to going to class get involved at UNT! In this overview of student life,
learn why it is essential to get involved outside of class. Representatives from many
areas will tell you how to Get Connected by taking an active role on campus. The
Orientation Spirit Competition will also take place during this time.
9:00 PM 10:00 PM Lets Touch Base
Meet your Orientation Leader at your Small Group Room
This final meeting with your Orientation Leader will help prepare you for tomorrows
activities, including registration. This is also a great time to ask your Orientation
Leader any final questions.
10:00 PM 11:30 PM Schedule Verification & Evening Entertainment
Maple Hall, Living Room
Meet with your Orientation Leader to show him/her that your schedule has been
completed and that you are prepared for Registration in the morning. Join us in the
Maple Hall Living Room for pizza and social time.
11:30 PM Curfew/Lights Out
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Day 3
REGISTRATION & COLLEGE SUCCESS SESSIONS
6:45 AM 8:00 AM Breakfast
Mean Greens Caf Maple Hall
8:00 AM 11:50 AM Registration & College Success Sessions
See activity descriptions & timetable below
You will select three presentations to attend in addition to registering and paying for
classes. Bring your passport to be stamped by our session presenters in order to be
eligible for some great prizes. Attendance at these sessions is mandatory.
Registration & Payment
Designated Computer Lab, See Academic Advising Sheet
Registration for fall classes will be completed online. Locate your computer lab assignment by checking your
academic advising sheet. You will only be allowed to register during the time assigned to your group number
in the chart below. Please check with your Orientation Leader for more information. Parents are not
allowed in the computer labs while students register for classes.
Please bring your completed schedule, advising form with advising code, Schedule of Classes and UNT
Bulletin to the lab with you. An Orientation Leader will be available to assist you through the registration
process. Once you have registered for classes, you are encouraged to pay online with a credit card or via
electronic check. You may also make payments at Student Accounting on the first floor of the Eagle Student
Services Center.
Connecting for Success: Use your Resources
University Union 409
Presented by: The Learning Center
College life is not just about academics. Surviving college means achievement inside and outside of the
classroom. In this session, the Learning Center staff will show you what you need to know to be a successful
student at UNT and how to effectively use campus resources to maximize your college experience.
REAL Communities Welcome Session
University Union 411
Presented by: Department of Residence Life Academic Initiatives
This session is for students who have been accepted into the Residents Engaged in Academic Living program to
meet staff from their residence hall, wing mentors, academic advisors and any fellow wing members at each
orientation session. Take this opportunity to learn more about sharing classes with people from your wing as
well as meeting UNT faculty, staff and students.
UNT Housing: Your Home Away from Home
University Union 411
Presented by: Department of Housing & Residence Life
Need to know what you can keep in your room? Interested in learning about opportunities to be employed on-
campus in one of our residence halls? Have questions about how to pay for housing? This is your opportunity
to have all your questions answered by staff members from our Department of Housing and Residence Life.
Campus Involvement
University Union 412
Presented by: Student Activities
Finding your way at UNT may seem a bit overwhelming right now. This session will offer information on
campus involvement, student activities, housing, and volunteerism in an effort to show how many ways you
can become involved and leave your mark on your new community!
Fraternity & Sorority Life at UNT
University Union 413
Presented by: Greek Life
This session will provide details regarding Greek membership opportunities at North Texas. With 35 fraternities
and sororities, a diverse range of organizations exists for you. Dont miss the chance to interact with Greek Life
staff and current Greek students. Learn about the four Greek Life principles of Leadership, Academics, Service,
and Social Networking.
Success toward 2012
University Union 413
Presented by: New Student Programs & Student Success Programs
Welcome class of 2012! Get a great start on your college career by learning about the first-year opportunities
awaiting you at UNT. New Student Programs and Student Success Programs will discuss specific programs that
provide you with an opportunity to make new friends, become a part of the Denton and UNT communities,
prepare you for involvement in and outside of the classroom, and enhance your all around college experience
during the first year. Programs for parents will also be discussed. Get involved early to get the most out of your
four years at UNT!
Study Abroad & National Student Exchange
University Union 415
Presented by: Study Abroad Center & National Student Exchange
Come hear about the travel and study opportunities for students at UNT through Study Abroad or the National
Student Exchange. Opportunities could include domestic or international travel. Travel and study opportunities
could be a Maymester or summer class, a semester or an academic year away from UNT.
Multicultural Student Experience
University Union 417
Presented by: Multicultural Center & Institutional Equity and Diversity
This joint presentation between the UNT Multicultural Center and Institutional Equity and Diversity will provide
information about the University of North Texas policy and strategic plan for diversity on campus. Programs and
resources available for all UNT students will be discussed, including the Buddy System Mentoring Program, the
Ally Program and Caf Diversity.
Student Employment & Career Preparation before you Graduate
University Union 418
Presented by: The Career Center
Needing to work while in school? Learn information on how to find employment on or off campus. Finding a
job after graduation is probably the last thing on your mind right now. Many students do not realize what
employers are looking for and how you can prepare for it while you are in college. Dont wait until after
graduation. Find out now what to do while in school to make yourself marketable to employers.
The Bottom Line: Affording Your First Year at College
University Union, Golden Eagle Suite
Presented by: Student Financial Aid & Scholarships and the Student Money Management Center
Increasing college and living costs have forced a growing number of UNT students to accrue greater student
loan and personal debt during their college years. This joint presentation will help get you thinking about how
to plan and afford your college and living expenses without falling victim to unmanageable debt by the time
you graduate. Presenters will discuss important money management skills and provide strategies on how to use
financial aid to your advantage.
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM Check-Out
Maple Hall
You will check out with the Orientation Leader on your floor starting at 12:15 PM.
Please do not plan to check out of Maple Hall early; staff is
unavailable to assist you.
You will need the following to check out:
A copy of your fall schedule
The key to your room - $75 if lost
Your plastic name tag - $1.00 if lost
Linens - bring whites to lobby, leave
blankets/mattress pad on bed
Your completed orientation evaluation
Your completed CIRP Survey (if not already given to
Orientation Leader)
Your passport; turn it in to your floor leader to be
eligible for great prizes
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Housing Housing Housing REAL Communities
(University Union 409)
(University Union 417)
UNT Housing
(University Union 411)
(University Union 412)
Campus Involvement
(University Union 413)
Fraternity & Sorority Life
Study Abroad &
National Student Exchange
(University Union 415)
Student Employment &
Career Preparation
(University Union 418)
Success toward 2012
(University Union 413)
The Bottom Line
(University Union,
Golden Eagle Suite)
College Success Session Schedule
Circle the time you will go to registration & payment then choose three (3) additional sessions to attend.
Place an X (one for each time slot) next to your choice.
Note: You will not attend every session. If the room is full when you get to the session, feel free to attend a different session.
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Guided Residence Hall Tours
You must check out of Maple Hall BEFORE attending hall tours!
Residence Hall Tours will be available between 1:00 PM and 5:00 PM (20-minute
tour intervals). Housing Hall Ambassadors will greet new incoming residents in the
lobby areas and will be able to answer any questions that new residents may have.
We apologize but Kerr Hall will not be available for tours.
EXTENDED ORIENTATION ACTIVITIES
Eagle Camp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 16 18, 2008
Sunday FunDay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 17, 2008
First Flight Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 17 23, 2008
New Student Convocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 24, 2008
Welcome Week . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 24 29, 2008
Mean Green Fling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 24, 2008
First Day of Classes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 25, 2008
Family Weekend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . October 10 12, 2008
ORIENTATION LEADERS
Michael Brown (1)
Houston, TX
Film
Paul Carter (2)
Austin, TX
Speech Language Pathology
Brittany Crawford (3)
Chicago, IL
Finance and Marketing
Lauren Dean (4)
Sherman, TX
Visual Arts Studies
Matthew Decuir (5)
Houston, TX
Business & Merchandising
Liz Engle (6)
Dallas, TX
Kinesiology
Rebecca Finberg (7)
Dallas, TX
Political Science
Kayla Ketcham (8)
Fort Worth, TX
Interdisciplinary Studies
Jessie Lewis (9)
Mansfield, TX
Elementary Education
Preston Liddell (10)
Dallas, TX
Kinesiology
Michael Luster (11)
Mesquite, TX
RTVF
Edith Marshall (12)
Austin, TX
Psychology
Ethan Mitchell (13)
Sulphur Springs, TX
Business
Zayra Molina(14)
Mesquite, TX
Music Education
Britney NeSmith (15)
Grand Prairie, TX
Elementary Education
Ryan Nguyen (16)
Richardson, TX
Finance
Daberechi Nwabah (17)
Dallas, TX
Early Childhood Education
Julio Polanco (18)
Irving, TX
Social Work
Rachel Rachel (19)
Richardson, TX
Undeclared
Brandon Reynolds (20)
Comanche, TX
Marketing
Megan Rieck (21)
Mesquite, TX
Political Science
Audrey Shivers (22)
Ennis, TX
Applied Behavior Analysis
Reba Stahr (23)
Bryson, TX
Interior Design
Johnny Villarreal (24)
Houston, TX
Social Work
Allison Brown
Azle, TX
App Behav
Analy/Sociology
Joel Gomez
Los Fresnos, TX
RTVF & History
Jennifer Heinson
The Woodlands, TX
Psychology
LaTess Miles
Houston, TX
Kinesiology
Max Rodriguez
Houston, TX
Theater Arts
2008 ORIENTATION STAFF
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
UNT
BOOKSTORE
University Union
940-565-2592
www.unt.bkstr.com
Kent Marshall
Director
New Student Programs
Laurel Dube
Coordinator
New Student Orientation
Scott Geer
Coordinator
Eagle Camp
Mildred Bynum
Coordinator
Transfer & Transitions Center
Karen Moore
Administrative Assistant
Raissa Miller
Graduate Assistant
Brad Popiolek
NODA Intern
Courtney Wright (25)
San Antonio, TX
Elementary Education
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