2008-2009 Academic Calendar
Dates subject to change at any time by official action of UNT.
See essc.unt.edu/registrar for final dates and times. Register online at my.unt.edu.
The fall semester begins the 2008-09 academic year. Summer dates below are for 2009.
| Classes | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classes begin. | Aug. 25 | Jan. 20 | May 18 | May 18 | May 18 | June 8 | June 8 | July 13 |
| Session ends. | Dec. 12 | May 15 | Aug. 14 | June 4 | July 10 | July 10 | Aug. 14 | Aug. 14 |
During the summer term/semester, classes meet four days a week, Monday through Thursday, with Fridays free, unless otherwise indicated. Evening and weekend classes are also available.
Admissions
| Undergraduate | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last day for all undergraduate students new to UNT to submit undergraduate admission application for regular registration.¹ | June 16 | Dec. 1 | May 14 | May 14 | May 14 | May 21 | May 21 | July 6 |
| No applications for undergraduate admission will be accepted after this date. | Aug. 18 | Jan. 12 | May 15 | May 15 | May 15 | June 5 | June 5 | July 10 |
¹Any undergraduate applications received after this deadline must be accompanied by all official transcripts and test scores. These students must meet the stated admission requirements and will register during late registration and pay a late registration fee. Individual exceptions to the stated undergraduate admission requirements cannot be considered after this date.
| Graduate | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last day for all graduate students new to UNT and all former graduate students (those who have not been enrolled at least once during the 12 consecutive months prior to the semester for which they are seeking admission and/or who have received a degree from UNT since their last enrollment) to submit graduate admission application for regular registration.² | July 15 | Nov. 15 | May 1 | May 1 | May 1 | May 15 | May 15 | June 15 |
| No applications for graduate admission will be accepted after this date. | Aug. 15 | Jan. 9 | May 13 | May 13 | May 13 | May 29 | May 29 | July 3 |
²Graduate applications received after this deadline must be accompanied by all official transcripts. Graduate students who submit applications after this date, if accepted, will register during late registration and pay a late registration fee. All graduate applicants to the Department of Biological Sciences; Department of English; Department of Psychology; Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences; College of Business Administration; Department of Counseling and Higher Education; Department of Educational Psychology; Department of Computer Science and Engineering; School of Library and Information Sciences and the College of Visual Arts and Design should refer to college/departmental information in the Graduate Catalog for additional admission deadlines.
Graduate Change of Major
| GRADUATE | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last day for graduate students to request change of major in the graduate dean’s office prior to registration. | July 15 | Nov. 15 | May 1 | May 1 | May 1 | May 15 | May 15 | June 15 |
Registration and Tuition
Beginning freshmen new to UNT register during new student orientation.
| Registration | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early registration. See Schedule of Classes for details. | Mar. 31- July 28 |
Oct. 20- Dec. 8 |
Mar. 30- Apr. 27 |
Mar. 30- Apr. 27 |
Mar. 30- Apr. 27 |
Mar. 30- Apr. 27 |
Marr. 30- Apr. 27 |
Mar. 30- June 22 |
| Payment deadline for early registration. | July 29 | Dec. 9 | Apr. 28 | Apr. 28 | Apr. 28 | Apr. 28 | Apr. 28 | June 23 |
| Schedule revision for all early-registered students who completed payment arrangements. | Aug. 11- Aug. 21 |
Jan. 5- Jan. 15 |
May 13- May 15 |
May 13- May 15 |
May 13- May 15 |
May 13- June 5 |
May 13- June 5 |
July 2- July 10 |
| Orientation registration for all undergraduate students new to UNT who attended orientation. | Aug. 20 | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| Registration for continuing students, any undergraduate students who missed new and transfer registration, and for new graduate students. | Aug. 18- Aug. 21 |
Jan. 12- Jan. 15 |
May 14- May 15 |
May 14- May 15 |
May 14- May 15 |
June 3- June 5 |
June3- June 5 |
July 8- July 10 |
| Late registration. Fee required. See Schedule of Classes for details. | Aug. 22, Aug. 25- Aug. 27 |
Jan. 16, Jan. 19- Jan. 21 |
May 16- May 18 |
May 16- May 18 |
May 16- May 18 |
June 6 - June 8 |
June 6 - June 8 |
July 11 - July 13 |
| Second installment of tuition due. | Sept. 26 | Feb. 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Final installment of tuition due. | Oct. 31 | Mar. 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
New Undergraduate Student Orientation
Orientation is required for beginning freshmen new to UNT. Pre-orientation sign-up and fee required. Those students who do not attend Orientation may not be allowed to enroll. For additional information about orientations listed below, see www.unt.edu/orientation or contact the Office of New Student Programs at (940) 565-4198.
Fall 2008
- June 18-20, Wed.-Fri., Session 1
- June 22-24, Sun.-Tues., Session 2
- June 29-July 1, Sun.-Tues., Session 3
- July 7-9, Mon.-Wed., Session 4
- July 16-18, Wed.-Fri., Session 5
- July 20-22, Sun.-Tues., Session 6
- July 27-29, Sun.-Tue., Session 7
- July 30-Aug. 1, Wed.-Fri., Session 8
- Aug 18-19 Mon.-Tue., Session 9
Spring 2009
- Jan. 13, Tues., 8 a.m., Main Auditorium, or
- Jan. 14, Wed., 8 a.m., Main Auditorium
Summer 2009: SUM, 3WK1, 8WK1
- May 8 , 8 a.m.
Summer 2008: 5WK1, 10WK
- June 5, 8 a.m.
Summer 2008: 5WK2
- July 10, 8 a.m.
New Undergraduate Transfer Orientation
Early Eagle Transfer Orientation
For transfer students new to UNT for fall 2008. Pre-orientation sign-up and fee required. Pre-orientation sign-up and fee required. Students who do not attend Orientation may not be allowed to enroll. See www.unt.edu/orientation.
Fall 2008
- May 2 , Fri.
Spring 2009
- Dec. 5, Fri.
Transfer Experience
For transfers with fewer than 30 hours. Pre-orientation sign-up and fee required. Students who do not attend Orientation may not be allowed to enroll. See www.unt.edu/orientation.
Fall 2008
- June 22-24, Sun.-Tues.
- July 16-18, Wed.-Fri.
Transfer Orientation
For transfer students new to UNT for fall 2008. Pre-orientation sign-up and fee required. Students who do not attend Orientation may not be allowed to enroll. See www.unt.edu/orientation.
Fall 2008
- May 30, Fri., Session 1
- June 6, Fri., Session 2
- June 13, Fri., Session 3
- June 27, Fri., Session 4
- July 11, Fri., Session 5
- July 25, Fri., Session 6
- Aug. 4, Mon., Session 7
- Aug. 20, Wed., Session 8
New Graduate Student Orientation
Orientation for new graduate students in all degree programs and new non-degree students.
Fall 2008
- Aug. 21, Thurs., 4-6 p.m., Silver Eagle Suite, University Union
Spring 2009
- Jan. 15, Thurs., 4-6 p.m., Silver Eagle Suite, University Union
New Undergraduate International Student Orientation
Orientation program for all new undergraduate international students. Mandatory online orientation and document check in.
Fall 2008
- Aug. 18, Mon., 8:30 a.m., Eagle Student Services Center, Room 255.
Spring 2009
- Jan. 12, Mon., 1:00 p.m., Eagle Student Services Center, Room 255.
Summer 2009: SUM, 3WK1, 8WK1
- May 14-15, Thurs.-Fri., 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Location TBA.
Summer 2009: 5WK1, 10WK
- June 4-5, Thurs.-Fri., 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Location TBA.
Summer 2009: 5WK2
- July 8-10, Wed.-Fri., 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Location TBA.
New Graduate International Student Orientation
Orientation program for all new graduate international students. Mandatory online orientation and document check in.
Fall 2008
- Aug. 18, Mon., 1:30 p.m., Eagle Student Services Center, Room 255.
Spring 2009
- Jan. 12, Mon., 1:00 p.m., Eagle Student Services Center, Room 255.
Summer 2009: SUM, 3WK1, 8WK1
- May 14-15, Thurs.-Fri., 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Location TBA.
Summer 2009: 5WK1, 10WK
- June 4-5, Thurs.-Fri., 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Location TBA.
Summer 2009: 5WK2
- July 8-10, Wed.-Fri., 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Location TBA.
New Faculty Orientation
Orientation for new faculty. Departmental and divisional meetings should not be scheduled at this time.
Fall 2008
- TBA., 12 noon, University Union and continues TBA., 9 a.m., University Union
Teaching Assistants and Teaching Fellows Orientation
Orientation program for all Teaching Assistants (TA) and Teaching Fellows (TF). New TAs and TFs must attend.
Fall 2008
- Aug. 21-22, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday; 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday, Lyceum, University Union; and Curry Hall.
Spring 2009
- Jan. 15-16, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thursday; 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Friday, Lyceum, University Union; and Curry Hall.
Schedule Changes
| Schedule Change | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student-requested schedule changes may be made during add/drop. | Aug. 25- Aug. 29 |
Jan. 19- Jan. 23 |
May 18 | May 18 | May 18 | June 8 | June 8 | July 13 |
| Last day for change of schedule other than a drop. | Aug. 29 | Jan. 23 | May 18 | May 18 | May 18 | June 8 | June 8 | July 13 |
| Payment deadline for additional tuition and fees resulting from add/drop. | Aug.29 | Jan. 23 | May 19 | May 19 | May 19 | June 11 | June 11 | July 16 |
| Last day for refund for any course dropped. Note: If all courses for the semester are dropped, see Schedule of Withdrawal Refunds. | Sept. 8 | Feb. 2 | May 21 | May 19 | May 21 | June 11 | June 11 | July 16 |
| Beginning this date a student who wishes to drop a course must first receive written consent of the instructor. | Sept. 9 | Feb. 3 | June 4 | May 20 | May 27 | June 12 | June 18 | July 17 |
| Last day for change in pass/no pass status. | Oct. 3 | Feb. 27 | June 26 | May 21 | June 9 | June 18 | July 1 | July 23 |
| Last day to drop a course or withdraw from the university with a grade of W for courses a student is not passing. After this date a grade of WF may be recorded. | Oct. 3 | Feb. 27 | June 26 | May 21 | June 9 | June 18 | July 1 | July 23 |
| Beginning this date instructors may drop students with a grade of WF for nonattendance. | Oct. 6 | Mar. 2 | June 29 | May 22 | June 10 | June 19 | July 2 | July 24 |
| Last day for a student to drop a course with consent of the instructor. | Oct. 28 | Mar. 31 | July 17 | May 29 | June 18 | July 1 | July 21 | Aug. 5 |
| Last day for an instructor to drop a student with a grade of WF for nonattendance. | Nov. 19 | Apr. 24 | Aug. 5 | May 29 | June 18 | July 1 | July 21 | Aug. 5 |
| Last day to withdraw from the semester. Process must be completed by 5 p.m. in the Registrar’s Office. | Nov. 19 | Apr. 24 | Aug. 5 | May 29 | June 18 | July 1 | July 21 | Aug. 5 |
| Beginning this date a student who qualifies may request a grade of I, incomplete. See “Grading System” in the Academics section of the appropriate catalog. | Nov. 10 | Apr. 13 | July 29 | June 1 | June 19 | July 2 | July 28 | Aug. 6 |
Schedule of Withdrawal Refunds
Dates are subject to change. See essc.unt.edu/saucs for current information.
| Refund | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last day for refund for any course dropped. | Sept. 8 | Feb. 2 | May 21 | May 19 | May 21 | June 11 | June 11 | July 16 |
| Last day for 100 percent refund. | Aug. 23 | Jan. 17 | May 16 | May 16 | May 16 | June 6 | June 6 | July 11 |
| Last day for 80 percent refund. | Sept. 1 | Jan. 26 | May 26 | May 18 | May 20 | June 8 | June 15 | July 13 |
| Last day for 70 percent refund. | Sept. 8 | Feb. 2 | June 3 | — | — | — | June 23 | — |
| Last day for 50 percent refund. | Sept. 15 | Feb. 9 | June 11 | May 19 | May 27 | June 9 | July 1 | July 14 |
| Last day for 25 percent refund. | Sept. 22 | Feb. 16 | June 22 | — | — | — | July 9 | — |
| Last day for any partial refund or tuition upon withdrawal. | Sept. 22 | Feb. 16 | June 22 | May 19 | May 27 | June 9 | July 9 | July 14 |
Housing
| Housing | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residence halls open. Check in day. (Check with Housing for opening times.) | Aug. 17 | Jan. 14 | May 16 | May 16 | May 16 | June 6 | June 6 | July 11 |
| Housing payment due. | Sept. 1 Oct. 1 Nov. 1 Dec. 1 |
Jan. 15 Feb. 15 Mar. 15 Apr. 15 |
May 18 | May 18 | May 18 | June 8 | June 8 | July 13 |
| Residence halls close. Check out day. | Dec. 12 | May 15 | Aug. 14 | June 5 | July 10 | July 10 | Aug. 14 | Aug. 14 |
Important Dates
| Important Date | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Session starts. | Aug. 25 | Jan. 20 | May 18 | May 18 | May 18 | June 8 | June 8 | July 13 |
| 12th class day (for fall/spring), or equivalent for summer sessions. | Sept. 8 | Feb. 2 | June 3 | May 19 | May 26 | June 11 | June 17 | July 16 |
| Midsemester. | Oct. 14 | Mar. 11 | June 25 | May 26 | June 15 | June 23 | July 9 | July 28 |
| Pre-Final Week. | Nov. 29- Dec. 5 |
May 2- May 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — |
| Final Examinations. | Dec. 6- Dec. 12 |
May 9- May 15 |
Aug. 14 | June 4 | July 10 | July 10 | Aug. 14 | Aug. 14 |
| Session ends. | Dec. 12 | May 15 | Aug. 14 | June 4 | July 10 | July 10 | Aug. 14 | Aug. 14 |
| Term/semester ends. | Dec. 12 | May 15 | Aug. 14 | Aug. 14 | Aug. 14 | Aug. 14 | Aug.14 | Aug. 14 |
| Undergraduate Commencement. | Dec. 13 | May 16 | Aug. 15 | Aug. 15 | Aug. 15 | Aug. 15 | Aug. 15 | Aug. 15 |
| Master's Commencement and Doctoral Hooding and Commencement. | Dec. 12 | May 15 | Aug. 14 | Aug. 14 | Aug. 14 | Aug. 14 | Aug. 14 | Aug. 14 |
Undergraduate Graduation Application Deadline
Note: Degree plans should be checked prior to the semester of graduation.
Fall 2008
- Last day to file undergraduate degree application for December 13, 2008 graduation is September 15, 2008.
Spring 2009
- Last day to file undergraduate degree application for May 16, 2009 graduation is February 9, 2009.
Summer 2009
- Last day to file undergraduate degree application for August 15, 2009 graduation without a late fee is June 1, 2009.
- Last day to file undergraduate degree application for August 15, 2009 graduation with a late fee is July 1, 2009.
Graduate Graduation Deadlines
Note: See appropriate registration dates. Graduate students must be enrolled in thesis/dissertation the semester the thesis/dissertation is filed in the graduate school.
| Graduate Deadline | Fall | Spring | SUM | 3WK1 | 8WK1 | 5WK1 | 10WK | 5WK2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last day to file graduate degree application for graduation without a late fee. | Sept. 19 | Feb 20 | May 29 | May 29 | May 29 | May 29 | May 29 | May 29 |
| Foreign Language Proficiency Examination administered to graduate students. Applicants must make arrangements in the foreign language department office at least one month prior to scheduled exam. | Oct. 9 | Feb. 26 | — | — | — | June 11 | — | July 16 |
| Last day to file graduate degree application with late fee. No applications will be accepted after this date. | Oct. 10 | Mar. 13 | June 12 | June 12 | June 12 | June 12 | June 12 | June 12 |
| Last day for master’s and doctoral candidates to complete foreign language requirement for degree. | Oct. 24 | Apr. 3 | July 6 | July 6 | July 6 | July 6 | July 6 | July 6 |
| Last day for master’s and doctoral degree applicants graduation to file original defended copy of thesis or dissertation in graduate dean’s office and deliver DMA tapes. | Oct. 24 | Apr. 3 | June 22 | June 22 | June 22 | June 22 | June 22 | June 22 |
| Last day for departments to report to the graduate dean's office the results of final comprehensive examinations for graduating master’s students and remove grades of I in all required courses for graduate degree. | Oct. 24 | Apr. 3 | July 6 | July 6 | July 6 | July 6 | July 6 | July 6 |
| Last day for master’s and doctoral degree applicants for graduation to return the final corrected copy of previously filed thesis or dissertation based on the changes required by the graduate reader after the initial submission of the defended paper. | Dec. 5 | May 8 | Aug. 7 | Aug. 7 | Aug. 7 | Aug. 7 | Aug. 7 | Aug. 7 |
| Applicants who have filed for graduation, but did not meet the current semester filing deadline, may submit thesis or dissertation by this date to graduate in the subsequent semester. No further enrollment will be required. | Dec. 5 | May 8 | Aug. 7 | Aug. 7 | Aug. 7 | Aug. 7 | Aug. 7 | Aug. 7 |
Events and Holidays
Fall 2008
- August 24, 2008 — 4 p.m. — New Student Convocation, UNT Coliseum
- August 25, 2008 — Classes begin
- September 1, 2008 — Labor Day – Classes do not meet
- September 9, 2008 — 8:00 a.m. — General faculty/staff convocation, Silver Eagle Suite, University Union.
- October 10-12, 2008 — Family Weekend
- Oct. 25, 2008 — Homecoming
- November 27-28, 2008 — Thanksgiving – University closed
- December 12, 2008 — Master's Commencement; Doctoral Hooding and Commencement
- December 13, 2008 — Undergraduate Commencement
Spring 2009
- January 19, 2009 — Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – University closed
- January 20, 2009 — Classes begin
- March 16-22, 2009 — Spring Vacation – classes do not meet
- April 3, 2009 — University Day (North Texas Day)
- April 3, 2009 — Honors Day
- May 15, 2009 — Master's Commencement; Doctoral Hooding and Commencement
- May 16, 2009 — Undergraduate Commencement
Summer 2009
- May 18, 2009 — Classes begin, SUM, 3W1, 8W1
- May 25, 2009 — Memorial Day – University closed
- June 8, 2009 — Classes begin, 5W1, 10W
- July 4, 2009 — Independence Day – University closed
- July 13, 2009 — Classes begin, 5W2
- Aug. 14, 2009 — Master's Commencement; Doctoral Hooding and Commencement
- Aug. 15, 2009 — Undergraduate Commencement
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