Mentor and Mentoring opportunities at UNT 

- There are peer to peer programs and more. Requirements for enrollment as mentor or mentee depend on the program, so please consult their website and contact for that specific opportunity. Colleges may have their own programs as well. 

• Example: ACCESS Mentoring: " The ACCESS (Advocates Creating Conversations that Engage and Support Students) Mentoring Program connects new students to the UNT community, encourages the use of campus resources and promotes four-year graduation" 

Welcome, Transfer Students 

Did you know Transfer Students are considered first year students since they are new to UNT/it's their first year here? There is a community and center to help! 

Transfer Center: 

Visit the UNT Transfer Center, in the University Union, room 314. 

Transfer Tuesdays 

"Looking for a place to connect, relax, or recharge on campus? Join us for Transfer Tuesdays in Union 341 every week! This is a space for transfer students to hang out, meet new people, and make the most of your UNT experience." Transfer Tuesdays event calendar. 

UNT Student Success

Academic Advising

• You can make an appointment, build or find your degree, or find your GPA.
  • Undecided about your major, there's specialized advising for that too.  
  • Sage Hall, 110  Phone: 940.565.3633 Email: UNTAdvising@unt.edu 
• Texas Success Initiative (TSI) 
  The Texas Success Initiative, TSI, is a state law that requires all Texas public institutions to determine college readiness in reading, writing, and mathematics for all degree-seeking undergraduates, including incoming freshman and transfer students, for both on-campus and online courses. The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) Explained page from HPS also includes general information including a video. 
• Related source: Pre-Orientation website from UNT Orientation and Transition Programs 

Academic Support: The Learning Center  

Learning Center

• Call:(940) 369-7006  Email: Learning.Center@unt.edu  Location: Sage Hall 107
• Visit the UNT Learning Center page for details.

Tutoring

• The UNT Learning Center offers four types of tutoring 1) Volunteer Tutoring  2) Drop-In Tutoring 3) Supplemental Instruction 4) Online Tutoring  5) E² Tutoring.

Support Services

• Learning 101 Series  Topics include: Time Management, Note Taking, Test Taking & more!

• Academic Coaching for one-on-one assistance. Fill out the form. 

There are services and Student Affairs departments that you might find useful in your time at UNT.

Examples include:

• Career Center
  The Career Center sponsors the First Year Seminar at UNT. They have programs and services from career advising, internships, free business cards and much more. Use Handshake program to search and apply for student jobs, including at UNT Libraries.

  • Note: FYE Library Guide Career page on this guide

• Counseling and Testing Services

  • Student Counseling homepage has links to options like individual counseling and more. Review the schedule an appointment webpage carefully to review your options

  • Togetherall (login) Join the peer-to-peer online community focused on mental health support.

  • Browse UNT calendar events by Student Counseling

• Dean of Students

• Dining Services

• First Generation Success Center 

  • FGSC is a frequent collaborator who supports first generation-identifying students through programs, events and mentoring. Visit: First Gen page on this First year Library guide. 

• Off-Campus Student Services

• Office of Disability Access

• Orientation and Transition Programs 

  • With Transfer Center

• Recreational Sports

• Student Activities 

  • With Student Organizations

• Student Government Association  

• Student Health and Wellness [website] 

  • Call: (940) 565-2333 | Email: askSHWC@unt.edu

  • Located in Chestnut Hall on the 2nd Floor 

• Student Money Management Center

• Student Veteran Services 

Are you a transfer student? 

• "The UNT Transfer Center is designed to help transfer students successfully transition to UNT."

• Orientation and Transition Programs | Transfer Center website