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A Parent Programs and Parent Association Publication |
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Happy Spring!
The Spring 2014 semester is in full swing! We are happy to have our UNT students back on campus.
Some of the important dates for the spring semester are listed below, but continue to look for important information in upcoming newsletters. |
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Spring Social
Saturday, February 15, 2014 - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. - UNT Coliseum
Join your fellow UNT Parent Association members for dinner, refreshments, and great conversation during the Mean Green Men's Basketball Game!
This event is for both parents and family members, and we encourage your students to join you for some Men's basketball.
Dinner will be served at 6:00 p.m. and the Mean Green Men's basketball game will tip-off against the East Carolina Pirates at 7:00 p.m. in the Super Pit.
The Parent Association has reserved a special seating section for our members.Tickets are included as part of your Parent Association member fees. All you have to do is RSVP!
Student admittance is free if you would like your student to meet you at the game.
Please complete this survey to RSVP by Friday, February 7. Please include in your RSVP the names of all who will be attending the Spring Social Event. This will allow us to ensure accurate numbers for catering and tickets.
**PLEASE NOTE: If you RSVP for this event and choose not to attend you will be charged a fee. This is done to keep the cost of attendance down.
We look forward to showing support for Mean Green Men's Basketball!
Go Mean Green!
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Important Spring Dates
| January 13, 2014 |
First Class Day | January 20, 2014
| UNIVERSITY CLOSED, MLK Day
| March 10-16, 2014
| Spring Break
| May 1, 2014
| Last Class Day
| May 2, 2014
| University Reading Day
| May 3-9, 2014
| Final Exams
| May 9, 2014
| Doctoral/Masters Commencement
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May 10, 2014
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Undergraduate Commencement
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Sibling Weekend
February 14-15, 2014
The Office of Orientation and Transition Programs is excited to announce the second annual Sibling Weekend! Have your student be part of this emerging tradition at UNT by attending this event. Sibling Weekend allows UNT students and their siblings to attend activities hosted by the university, together! The schedule includes meals, entertainment, spirit and traditions.
Click here for more information about Sibling Weekend and to register your student and their sibling for the event. |
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Opportunities for Student Involvement
Parent Orientation Leader
The Office of Orientation and Transition Programs is hiring enthusiastic undergraduate students to serve as Parent Orientation Leaders for the 2014 summer orientation season. Ideal candidates should be willing to serve as university ambassadors to our parents and family members, have strong written and verbal communication skills, value team work, maintain good academic standing, including a 2.5 GPA, and be available to serve throughout the summer orientation season. Housing is not provided for Parent Orientation leaders.
Applications will be available January 21, 2014! Visit the Parent Orientation website to apply once they are available. Applicants will be able to apply through the Eagle Network or pick up an application packet in the Orientation and Transition Programs Office in Stovall Hall (STUB), Suite 155.
***A notification and link will be posted on Facebook once the application becomes available.***
Eagle Camp Leader
Eagle Camp Leaders are imperative to the implementation of Eagle Camp. Leaders are upper class students trained to lead and connect students during their Eagle Camp experience. Eagle Camp Leaders are able to impact incoming students and help them connect with UNT. If you appreciate a diverse yet inclusive atmosphere, working as a team, and leading others while having fun, you should apply to be an Eagle Camp Leader!
Applications will be available soon! Visit the Eagle Camp website to apply once they are available.
***A notification and link will be posted on Facebook once the application becomes available.***
Homecoming Crew Leader
The function of the Homecoming Crew is to provide direct support and success to Homecoming 2014 through the direction and supervision of the Homecoming Crew Advisors and Student Director. The Homecoming Crew will gain an understanding of event planning, student life at UNT, and the mission of Student Activities, and will be able to articulate this through the hosted Homecoming events at the University of North Texas. The Homecoming Crew will also represent the diverse interests of students and participate in several programs and events as a student leader.
Applications will be available beginning January 13. For application requirements, materials and additional details, visit the Student Activities website. |
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Parent Association "Draw" Scholarship
The UNT Parent Association awards scholarships in the spring semester each academic year. Two different types of scholarships are awarded-the Scholastic Scholarship and the Draw, or External Scholarship. The number of scholarships given in each category depends on the availability of funds with a minimum of five $500 scholarships awarded in the Draw category. For each recipient, the amount awarded is split evenly between the following fall and spring semesters. The scholarships are given to an undergraduate or graduate student who has attended one full semester at UNT. Summer sessions are not considered full semesters. Students may re-apply for the scholarships annually and students can receive a Parent Association scholarship multiple times during their collegiate experience at UNT. The student may submit an application for both or just one as long as the requirements listed below are met.
The deadline for the Parent Association "Draw" Scholarship is April 1, 2014. Click Here to download the scholarship application. |
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What if a Student Disagrees With a Course Grade?
"Sometimes a student expects the grade he receives in a class, and sometimes he may be taken by surprise. Sometimes a student knows that a particular grade is coming, but he is not satisfied with the grade. Grades are intended to reflect the work produced and the student's understanding of the material in the class."
- College Parents of America
Click Here to continue reading about what to do if your student disagrees with a grade they have received.
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UNT: A Great Summer Destination
Making plans for summer 2014?
Please invite your student to consider attending classes at UNT. Summer session offers many advantages over regular long semesters:
- Staying on track for an early or on-time graduation
- Catching up if a student dropped or did not pass a class during fall or spring semesters
- Completing pre-requisites for fall classes
- Attending smaller classes with more one-on-one interaction with professors
- Taking unique classes that are only offered at this time of year
- Avoiding tuition and fee increases in future semesters
- Participating in study abroad, internships, and fun student activities
Students should consult with their advisor or follow the registrar's webpage for more information about summer course offerings and registration deadlines. |
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