University of North Texas

University of North Texas, We are a community of dreamers and doers. Talented students define their path to greatness. Alumni lead the way as they shape the world. Dedicated faculty create and share knowledge from the frontiers of discovery. Passionate staff help students succeed.

University of North Texas :

As one of the nation’s largest universities, we offer 112 bachelor’s, 94 master’s and 38 doctoral degree programs. By providing access, welcoming diversity and strengthening our collaborations with our many educational, business and community partners, as well as building new partnerships across the globe, UNT’s faculty and staff work each day to prepare students for the challenges they will meet in our changing world.

University of North Texas Founded :

The University of North Texas was founded in 1890 as the Texas Normal College and Teacher Training Institute by President Joshua C. Chilton, who was known as a good teacher and “ardent promoter and go-getter”. He was a teacher and principal in Indiana before coming to Texas with his dream of establishing a normal college using the most modern principles of education to train teachers. He found the citizens of Denton ready to help.

First class mate:

While awaiting a campus and building, President Chilton began classes on September 16, 1890, with about 70 students in a hardware store on Denton Town Square. In his opening address, he said: “It shall be our object to be a leader in the education of Texas young men and women, fitting them to fill the most important positions in business and professional circles.”

BUILDING CONSTRUCTED (1891) :

The Syndicate, a group of 10 Denton businessmen, donated 10 acres of land for a permanent campus on the prairie west of town. At the time, it was so far out of town, city leaders narrowly approved it over the next most popular location — near the graveyard. The Normal Building was constructed and the future Spirit Bell was brought to Denton to signal curfew and class changes from its tower. The building was struck by lightning in 1907 and burned to the ground, but the bell had been removed to a wooden platform in 1904 and escaped the blaze. It rang from the roof of the Power Plant for many years until the Talons brought it down in 1962 to ring at football games. After a crack was discovered, the original bell was retired to the University Union.

DIPLOMAS RECOGNIZED AS STATE TEACHER CERTIFICATES.(1893) :

Under President J.J. Crumley, the school’s diplomas were recognized as state teacher certificates, saving the institution from financial ruin. Once students knew they would be certified to teach when they completed their studies, enrollment increased enough to keep the school afloat. Decades later, President J.C. Matthews wrote to Crumley’s son: “For every institution which lives, several die in infancy. This would have been the fate of this institution if it had not been for your father. That fact we intend to keep before the minds of the people throughout the generations as this institution becomes greater and greater, as we assume that it will.”

NAME CHANGED TO NORTH TEXAS NORMAL COLLEGE. (1894) :

Our name changed to North Texas Normal College when the word “North” was introduced by a clerical error in the legislation that recognized our diplomas as teacher certificates. President Crumley was required to get a new charter under the new name, and the words “North Texas” became the common refrain in all of our future names.

LEGISLATION SIGNED TO MAKE PRIVATE NORMAL A STATE COLLEGE (1899) :

The bill that made the private normal college a state college was signed. However, no money was appropriated for the support of the school. Denton citizens celebrated the signing of the bill with a “Jolification Meeting” at the courthouse that included resolutions, speeches and entertainment. “One of the most pleasant features of the meeting was the excellent music furnished by the Normal orchestra and a hearty vote of thanks was extended to the musicians for their services.” — April 6, 1899, Denton County News

NAME CHANGED TO NORTH TEXAS STATE NORMAL COLLEGE (1901) :

Our name officially became North Texas State Normal College, and the first state appropriations began.

MAIN BUILDING CONSTRUCTED. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION, FINE ARTS SERIES BEGAN (1903) :

Construction began on the second major campus building, the Main Building, which served as an administration building until it was torn down in 1923. The earliest reference to an alumni association appeared in The North Texas State Normal Journal. And the Lyceum Series — today’s Fine Arts Series — began, bringing entertainers and lecturers from around the country to campus.

FIRST YEARBOOK PRINTED (1906)

The first yearbook, The Cotton-tail, was printed. Organizations included literature and music clubs, debating societies and sports.

GREEN AND WHITE LISTED AS OFFICIAL COLORS (1907) :

The first yearbook, The Cotton-tail, became the Yucca yearbook and officially listed college colors as green and white. A former student later recalled that the colors were selected in 1902-03. She said, after some debate, green was chosen as a way to gain Mother Nature’s favor.

ENROLLMENT BROKE 1,000. FIRST LIBRARY BUILDING OPENED. FOOTBALL OFFICIALLY BEGAN (1913) :

Enrollment broke 1,000 and the first library building opened — now named Curry Hall, the oldest building still on campus. Intercollegiate football officially began.

MODEL TRAINING SCHOOL OPENED (1914) :

Later known as the Demonstration School or Lab School, the school provided the opportunity for student teachers to receive practical training. It eventually spanned kindergarten through 12th grade.

THE CAMPUS CHAT BEGAN PUBLICATION (1916) :

The student newspaper, The Campus Chat, began publication, first weekly and later semi-weekly. In 1970, it became the North Texas Daily, publishing four days a week.

AVESTA FIRST PUBLISHED (1917) :

The literary magazine Avesta was first published. It took a hiatus during World War I, then resumed publication from 1924 to 1965. The magazine featured poems, short stories and nonfiction pieces by students.

WORLD WAR I ENDED (1918) :

On Nov. 11, 1918, the curfew bell rang all day and into the night to celebrate the signing of the Armistice, declaring the end of World War I. The American Expeditionary Force and Silver Stripers clubs were among the first veterans groups formed on campus.

FIRST FOUR-YEAR BACHELOR’S DEGREES AWARDED (1919) :

The first official four-year degrees were granted: a B.A. in education, requiring foreign language courses, and a B.S. in education, with no language requirement.

ALMA MATER COMPOSED. EAGLE CHOSEN AS MASCOT (1922) :

“Glory to the Green and White,” by students Julia Smith and Charles Langford, became the Alma Mater, and students chose the eagle as mascot. “The keen eye, the speed and endurance, the aggressiveness, the beauty, the strength, and the independence of the Eagle typify similar qualities found in our teams and in our school.” — 1922 Yucca yearbook.

NAME CHANGED TO NORTH TEXAS STATE TEACHERS COLLEGE (1923)

A movement to change the name of normal colleges to teachers colleges resulted in North Texas State Normal College becoming North Texas State Teachers College. Gov. Pat Neff signed the bill on April 9, 1923.

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING CONSTRUCTED (1923) :

The first official administration building (today’s Auditorium Building) was constructed in the 1923-24 school year. It included administrative and academic offices, classrooms and an auditorium that soon became a popular venue.

COLLEGE ADMITTED TO SACSS. RECREATION PROGRAM BEGAN (1925) :

The college was admitted to the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. A recreation program that became the largest at a U.S. college was developed by President R.L. Marquis and Theron J. Fouts, a coach of all sports who later served as athletic director and dean of men.

The 20-acre recreation park became a draw for students, especially for teachers who worked on their degrees during the summers. In addition to a track and football field, the park grew to include volleyball, badminton, ping-pong, miniature golf, a slab for skating and dancing, outdoor movies and concerts, and a swimming pool filled with artesian water.

FIRST SATURDAY NIGHT STAGE SHOW PERFORMED (1927) :

’Fessor Floyd Graham presented the first Saturday Night Stage Shows — variety acts followed by a movie — a tradition that continued into the 1960s. Featuring the Aces of Collegeland band, the show through the years brought recognition for students such as actresses Joan Blondell and Ann Sheridan and crooner Pat Boone, and helped spread the fame of the music program.

MEN’S TRACK TEAM WON FIRST CONFERENCE TITLE (1932) :

Coached by former Eagle Choc Sportsman, the men’s track team won the first Lone Star Conference title. It was the first of nine the team garnered over 12 seasons. Sportsman’s 1938 season included a world record set by Delmer and Elmer Brown and Wayne and Blaine Rideout at the Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden. The famous twin twins ran 7:27.5 in the mile and seven-eighths relay.

FUNDED WATER QUALITY RESEARCH BEGAN. FIRST GRADUATE WORK OFFERED (1935) :

The first funded faculty research on water quality began with the work of biologist J.K.G. Silvey, who researched the microorganisms responsible for changes in the taste and odor of city water supplies. The first graduate majors were offered, in biology, chemistry, economics, home economics, physical and health education, English, government, history, mathematics, Spanish, elementary education, secondary education and school administration.

FIRST MASTER’S DEGREES AWARDED. FIRST DORMITORY OPENED (1936) :

The first master’s degrees were awarded in the summer of 1936 — 22 Master of Science degrees and five Master of Arts degrees. The first dormitory, Marquis Hall, was built with Public Works Administration funds and opened in September 1936. The women’s dorm included the Crystal Room, a community reception and dining site known for its chandelier and good food. The dorm was named in memory of President R.L. Marquis, who died after construction began.

FIGHT SONG ADOPTED (1939)

Francis Stroup, a 1929 graduate, wrote the fight song, “Fight, North Texas.” He was at a Saturday Night Stage Show when ‘Fessor Floyd Graham announced a contest for a school marching song. Stroup added lyrics to a tune he’d composed some years before and won the contest.

OPERA CYNTHIA PARKER PREMIERED (1939) :

The opera Cynthia Parker, by alumna Julia Smith (’24), celebrated its world premiere in the Auditorium on campus. Leonora Corona, a former Metropolitan Opera star, sang the part of Parker, the famous Texan kidnapped at the age of 9 by Comanche and recaptured and unwillingly returned to her family years later.

Audience members included descendants of Parker and relatives of the Texas Rangers who recaptured her. It was the first opera for Smith, who was nationally known as a composer and concert pianist and was an advocate for female composers. On campus she also was known as the composer of the alma mater.

U.S. ENTERED WORLD WAR II (1941) :

On Dec. 8, 1941, the campus community gathered in the auditorium to hear the radio broadcast of President Franklin D. Roosevelt asking Congress for a declaration of war. The generation of students who would forever remember where they were when Pearl Harbor was bombed the previous day began mobilizing for the war effort, in the military and on the homefront.

Enrollment fell as students and faculty left for military service. The college welcomed military groups who trained on campus and also offered a civilian pilot training course, prepared women for factory jobs, and provided entertainment for soldiers in the area and around the state.

FIRST COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS ESTABLISHED (1945) :

The first colleges and schools were established — a college of arts and sciences, a graduate school and schools of business, education, home economics and music. Today, they are the College of Arts and Sciences; the Toulouse Graduate School; the College of Business; the College of Education; the College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism; and the College of Music. They make up six of the 12 schools and colleges now at UNT.

FIRST BOWL GAME PLAYED (1946) :

In December 1946, the football team — coached by last-minute hire Odus Mitchell in his first year of coaching at the college level — played in its first bowl game, the Optimist Bowl. The Eagles beat College of the Pacific 14-13 in the final seconds, and Mitchell went on to become the winningest coach in school history.

NAME CHANGED TO NORTH TEXAS STATE COLLEGE (1949) :

The bill changing North Texas State Teachers College to North Texas State College was signed by Gov. Beauford Jester May 23, 1949. A separate board of regents was created for NTSC, chaired by Ben H. Wooten.

FIRST PERMANENT UNION DEDICATED. NORTH TEXAN PUBLISHED (1949) :

The Memorial Student Union, the first permanent Union building on campus, was dedicated as a memorial to former students who died in the world wars — 147 names were on the bronze plaque. The building was dedicated on the 50th anniversary of the act that established the school as a state institution, March 31, 1899. The first issue of The North Texan alumni publication was printed in November, announcing Homecoming plans and a record enrollment. Attending that fall were 5,282 students.

SCRAPPY DEBUTED. HONORS DAY TRADITION BEGAN (1950) :

The first live bird appeared as a mascot, named “Scrappy.” The Meritum chapter of the Mortar Board honor society held the first academic convocation, beginning the Honors Day tradition, which recognizes students and other members of the university community for excellence in their work.

FOUTS FIELD OPENED. MEN’S GOLF WON FOURTH NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP (1952) :

The Eagles celebrated the first football game in the new stadium with a 55-0 win over the University of North Dakota. The stadium was named Fouts Field in 1954, following the death of longtime athletic director Theron J. Fouts. The men’s golf team won its fourth consecutive NCAA Championship, putting golf on the map for North Texas. Among the members of the four championship teams were future pro Don January and fellow Texas Golf Hall of Fame

FIRST JAZZ STUDIES DEGREE GOT ITS START (1946) :

The first laboratory band was formed to try out the music from a dance band arranging class, part of a curriculum proposed in the master’s thesis of Gene Hall, who would direct the program. Later called jazz studies, it was the first program of its kind in the nation and was soon to make a name for itself around the world.

FIRST DOCTORAL DEGREES AWARDED (1953) :

Harold Hitt earned the first doctoral degree at North Texas. His Doctor of Education in administrative leadership was awarded at the summer commencement ceremony.

DOCTORAL STUDENT BECAME FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDENT TO ATTEND (1954) :

Because no similar graduate program was available at a black college, A. Tennyson Miller was admitted to educational administration doctoral classes in the summer of 1954. While waiting to learn of his acceptance, Miller, a high school principal, wrote to President J.C. Matthews: “It is my conviction that my entrance now would contribute much to the successful, inevitable integration of Negroes into the school. … Knowing even in my own work the burdened seriousness of making an unusual decision, I understand why any caution may be yours. Yet there are decisions to be made, and we cannot be without the courage to make them.”

LAWSUIT OPENED COLLEGE TO AFRICAN AMERICAN UNDERGRADUATES (1955):

Prospective student Joe Atkins won a lawsuit to open the college to African American undergraduates. He began attending another college while the case was decided, but later earned his master’s degree from North Texas.

FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN UNDERGRADUATES ATTENDED (1956) :

In the spring, Irma E.L. Sephas became the first African American undergraduate to attend. In the fall, Abner Haynes and Leon King, members of the first freshman class to include African American students, integrated the freshman football team — a decade before many other colleges integrated their athletics programs.

ADMINISTRATION BUILDING COMPLETED (1956 ):

The Administration Building was completed and its carillon and tower dedicated to the memory of President Emeritus W.J. McConnell, under whose administration more than two dozen major buildings were added to the campus. In 2002, the building was named the Hurley Administration Building in honor of retiring Chancellor and President Alfred F. Hurley and his wife, Johanna.

NAME CHANGED TO NORTH TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY. FIRST UNIVERSITY DAY CELEBRATED (1961) :

“Additional dollars, additional buildings, additional students alone do not ensure greatness,” said President J.C. Matthews in a speech he recorded for a 1962 time capsule commemorating the institution’s first full year as a university. “The task of a university is to weld together imagination and experience and enthusiasm and wisdom. … The educated man is the goal. All else are but means.”

NAME CHANGED TO UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS (1988) :

North Texas State University became the University of North Texas, reflecting UNT’s role as a significant graduate and research university.

CENTENNIAL CELEBRATED. EAGLE STATUE INSTALLED (1990) :

UNT celebrated 100 years with convocations, exhibits, concerts, a re-enactment of the first classes on the Denton square, a musical and a Centennial Extravaganza. In honor of the occasion, Gerald Balciar’s eagle sculpture, “In High Places,” was installed near the Administration Building.

Location :

A metropolitan area offers a wealth of job opportunities, plus entertainment, culture, shopping and professional sports. A college town offers a peaceful haven for study and research. UNT has the advantages of both. The university is located in Denton, a town of about 136,000 people only 36 miles north of Dallas-Fort Worth, the country’s fourth-largest metropolitan area.

Location :

A metropolitan area offers a wealth of job opportunities, plus entertainment, culture, shopping and professional sports. A college town offers a peaceful haven for study and research. UNT has the advantages of both. The university is located in Denton, a town of about 136,000 people only 36 miles north of Dallas-Fort Worth, the Mission and plans

Mission and plans :

UNT’s Mission

At the University of North Texas, our caring and creative community empowers our students to thrive in a rapidly changing world.

UNT’s Purpose

Our students will be the innovative leaders of tomorrow.

UNT’s Vision

We will become globally known for collaborative and imaginative educational innovation and scholarly activity that transforms our students and benefits the world around us.country’s fourth-largest metropolitan area.

UNT governance and administration :

• Office of the President
• Executive Cabinet (UNT vice presidents and their divisions)
• UNT System Board of Regents
• UNT System Chancellor
• Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

Academic leadership :

• Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
• Vice Provosts and Associate Vice Provost of Academic Affairs
• Deans and Associate Deans
• Department Chairs

Faculty :

At the heart of our efforts to carry out UNT’s mission is the faculty. Faculty leadership in teaching, research, creative activities, performance and service activities has created national and international reputations for excellence for a number of academic programs within the university’s 14 schools and colleges.

Faculty by college or school :

• G. Brint Ryan College of Business
• College of Education
• College of Engineering
• College of Health and Public Service
• College of Information
• College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences
• College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism
• College of Music faculty
• College of Science
• College of Visual Arts and Design faculty
• Honors College
• Mayborn School of Journalism
• Toulouse Graduate School

Reports and facts :

• University of North Texas overview (All About University of North Texas)
• Fact Book
• Annual financial reports
• UNT’s rankings and recognitions
• University of North Texas Accreditations
• The Office of Data, Analytics and Institutional Research

Research :

Faculty and students engage in innovative research and creative activities that consistently break new ground. The exciting scholarship at University of North Texas is broad based and far reaching, incorporating research in the humanities, social sciences and the arts, as well as the sciences, technology, engineering and mathematics.

• Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development
• Centers and Institutes
• Institutes of Research Excellence
• University-managed research facilities

Global partnerships :

Fostering global understanding and promoting cultural appreciation are central to preparing tomorrow’s successful global leaders. Our strategic international partnerships seek to improve quality of life, facilitate the exchange of ideas and culture, and allow for important research addressing global issues. University of North Texas hosts visiting scholars and faculty from more than 50 countries and offers global learning and experience programs in more than 37 nations. UNT’s campus also benefits from a rich diversity of international students.

• University of North Texas-International website
• Global Learning and Experience opportunities for students
• Global engagement

Student access and success :

As a public university, we bear a special responsibility to advance and improve society. Our faculty, staff and students take seriously this obligation to do more to make a difference.

University of North Texas Emerald Eagle Scholars program :

Gives academically talented undergraduates who have high financial need the best chance at success.

UNT’s G-Force program :

Supports Texas’ Closing the Gaps initiative by staffing Go Centers in high schools, where students can get information from current college students about college life and details about aid and admissions.

New Student Orientation and Transition Programs :

Connects new students to campus resources and plugs them into UNT’s academic and social community so they are more likely to graduate.

Succeed atUniversity of North Texas :

Helps students start their college career off strong, define their future and take control of their success.

Diversity :

We have a history of maintaining an unpretentious and accepting atmosphere that welcomes anyone who strives to achieve his or her personal best. University of North Texas possesses and values an increasing diversity among the individuals who make up its community. This is one of our greatest strengths.

• Multicultural Center

Provides resources, information, educational opportunities and events that build inclusion by focusing on five areas of diversity: race/ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, interfaith and disability.

• Institutional Equity and Diversity
• Disability Access
• Equal Opportunity

Sustainability :

University of North Texas continues to build on its legacy of conservation and environmentalism, where we teach green, research green, and simply are green in everything we do. University of North Texas offers more than 50 courses with a sustainable focus, faculty are searching for ways to reduce society’s impact, and in its daily operations University of North Texas treads lightly. The campus has a robust recycling program, fuels its vehicles with biodiesel, and is retrofitting buildings for greater energy efficiency while constructing new structures to meet the highest green building standards.

• University of North Texas Sustainability

Serves as the central point for information collection, organization and dissemination, and coordination of activities related to sustainability.

• Institute of Applied Science

Fine arts :

University of North Texas offers more than 1,000 music concerts, art exhibitions and dance and theatre productions annually.

• The College of Visual Arts and Design

Among the country’s largest and most comprehensive public arts schools, CVAD offers lectures and artists’ talks as well as rotating art exhibitions in four primary galleries.

• The Murchison Performing Arts Center

Features two venues — Winspear Hall and the Lyric Theater — that showcase student talent. The outstanding acoustics in Winspear Hall are on par with the Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas and the Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth as premier music halls in the North Texas region.

• The university’s nationally recognized College of Music

Offers more than 1,000 concerts per year, most of them free. Concerts range from intimate solo and chamber music concerts to large-scale choral, orchestral, jazz and operatic productions.

• The Department of Dance and Theatre

Provides an eclectic mix of drama, comedy and dance concerts each year.

University of North Texas history and tradition :

• UNT’s History
• Spirit and traditions
• University of North Texas Athletics

2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog:

University of North Texas Bulletin : 2022-2023 Undergraduate Catalog

Official release date is July 1, 2022
Catalog goes into effect at the beginning of the 2022 fall semester
The information in this catalog is subject to necessary corrections

If you have questions about catalog content or how to use the catalog, contact the Office of Catalog and Curriculum Support at [email protected]

This catalog is an official bulletin of the University of North Texas and is intended to provide general information. It includes policies, procedures and fees in effect at the time of release. UNT reserves the right to make changes at any time to reflect current rules of the UNT System Board of Regents, university policies and procedures, changes in federal or state law, and fee changes. Information provided in this catalog is subject to change without notice and does not constitute a contract between the University of North Texas and a student, an applicant for admission, or other individual. Updated policies and procedures can be found on departmental or university websites.

This catalog does not include all university policies and procedures for which students are responsible. In addition to reading this catalog carefully, students should consult other publications, such as the Student Handbook, the Code of Student Conduct, Parking Regulations, Housing Handbook and specific contracts. This catalog becomes effective on the first day of the fall semester, 2022.

Non-Discrimination Policy :

The University of North Texas prohibits discrimination and harassment because of race, color, national origin, religion, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law in its application and admission processes; educational programs and activities; employment policies, procedures, and processes; and university facilities. The university takes active measures to prevent such conduct and investigates and takes remedial action when appropriate.

Equal Opportunity and Title IX coordinates and monitors the University’s compliance with the requirements of federal and state non-discrimination laws. Direct questions or concerns to Equal Opportunity and Title IX at 940-565-2759, TTY access: 940-369-8652 or 800-735-2989. You may contact Equal Opportunity and Title IX by email at [email protected]

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