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GIVE BACK TO THE PLANET

Think green. Be green. Buy green.

Clean Well All-Natural • hand sanitizer bottle & wipesLaundry Detergent• Paper towels•

Green Books• Recycled Paper/index • cardsBinders/notebooks• Pens •

Sport Bottles• Used Books• Burt’s Bees• Elephant Poo Paper• Divine Chocolate•

Pick up sustainable products at the UNT Bookstore.

GET ALL THE HARDWARE YOU NEED AT THE UNT BOOKSTORE

Before you get to school pick up an Apple® or Dell® computer with your academic discount!

Don’t forget you also get discounted prices on software.

Get a reusable bag for 99¢ at the Bookstore

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1155 Union Circle #311274 940.565.4198 TEL 940.369.8652 TTY Denton, Texas 76203-5017 940.369.7849 FA X www.unt.edu/nsp

Hello New North Texans!

On behalf of the Office of New Student and Student Success Programs, Welcome to

the University of North Texas. You have made a wonderful decision to attend UNT and

become part of our growing community. As you transition to UNT, know our office exists to

provide you with the necessary tools to acclimate you to the University, ensuring a smooth

transition. It may help to consider Orientation the first step our office takes to help you succeed,

but our efforts continue beyond this session.

Through our other programs, like Eagle Camp and First-Year Experience (FYE), you will continue to make new friends, discover UNT traditions and learn how to make the most

out of your college experience. We also have the Transfer Center which is distinctively designed

to support the specific needs of transfer students. To learn more about or office and what we

have to offer you, check out our section on pages 23-29.

The Office of New Student and Student Success Programs is only one of many members

of the University community that is here to help you succeed. This magazine is designed to

highlight some of the offices, departments and companies so you are more aware of the resources

they offer you as a new North Texan. From academic success tools, to involvement opportunities

and banks that can do more than just hold your money, this publication should serve as a guide to

the University and the surrounding Denton community. As you begin to make North Texas your

home, we encourage you to take advantage of and use these resources… they will help to ensure

a thriving and rewarding UNT experience.

We are confident that you will enjoy the time you spend at UNT and we look forward to

welcoming you back to campus soon.

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT Office of New Student and Student Success Programs

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Academic & Student Services p.6

Campus Life p.18

New Student Programs p.22

Eagle Camp AJune 30 - July 2

Eagle Camp BAugust 21-23

An Eagle’sFirst Flight

Eagle Camp

meet friends • learn UNT traditions • make s’moressee a comedian • early residence hall check-in

get connected • play games • meet faculty & stafflearn about yourself • relax by the campfire

to sign up, go towww.unt.edu/eaglecamp

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1. Log on to my.unt.edu on the left-side menu

6 Easy Steps to Paying OnlineFor check payments, MasterCard, Visa, Discover, and American Express:

2. Select “Make a Payment”, then “Make Payment by Credit Card or eCheck”. 3. Click on “Pay Bill”, then “Make a Payment”. 4. Enter the dollar amount without any commas or dollar signs. 5. Select a payment method then click on “Continue”. 6. Wait for your confirmation number to confirm the transaction.

Payment must be completed by your designated due dates listed under your account summary at my.unt.edu. Remember to make payment on the same day for classes added during the add/drop or revision period. Additional information and answers to frequently asked questions are available online at essc.unt.edu/saucs.

Refunds

The University of North Texas has partnered with Higher One, Inc., a financial services company focused solely on higher education to bring this new method of refund disbursement to our students. Founded in 2000, Higher One provides higher education institutions with efficient, convenient and easy to use solutions to handle financial disbursements.

Students can select one of three options to receive their refund. "Easy Refund" a co-branded Higher One/MasterCard debit account for the card; ACH, whereby the student may have the funds sent directly to their personal bank account, or paper check which will be mailed to the student's designated mailing address on their myUNT account. Students will receive their UNT Debit Card in the mail. Do not throw the card away! You will need it to select your refund preference.

1. When you receive your UNT Debit Card, log on to www.untdebitcard.com. 2. Enter your 16 digit debit card number in the spaces provided. 3. Select your refund option.

For detailed information about Higher One including a frequently asked questions page please log on to www.learnaboutone.com

Contact Information:

Location: Eagle Student Services Center, Room 105 in Denton; Student Services Suite in Dallas.

Mailing Address:1155 Union Circle #310620, Denton, TX 76203-5017

University of North Texas, Student Accounting, Eagle Student Services Center – Room 105

Phone: (940) 565-3225 Fax: (940) 565-3877

Website: essc.unt.edu/saucs Online Answers: www.unt.edu/askunt

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Call toll-free 866-387-8585or visit us online at

www.datcu.org today.

With DATCU,Everyone Wins!

Eight locations to serve you, including:225 W. Mulberry Street906 W. University Drive

3210 Teasley Lane

DATCU can do:Free CheckingOnline ServicesIRAs and CDs All Types of LoansInsurance ServicesInvestment Services

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As a new semester begins, hope springs eternal, and you’re ready to spring into the academic action. But you can’t do that without books. New, used (sold at a discount), digital or downloadable. If your classes require them, we carry them. And if you really want to go the extra mile, we have all the books not required, but recommended by your professors.

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Let’s say you enrolled in Advanced Swahili when Introductory Swahili is really more your speed. It won’t take you long to realize your mistake. And the good news is, we’ll generally accept returns on textbooks one week after the start of classes. We’ll print the last day for text returns on your receipt. Even after this date, we’ll gladly buy a book back from you See the buyback section for details.

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Follett publishes The Follett Blue Book of wholesale textbook values for all college bookstores. Why does this matter to you? Because it’s what ensures that you receive a fair price for the books you sell back. If an instructor on campus re-adopts a book, we’ll generally buy it back for half the new price. If not, we’ll try to sell it to another bookstore and give you the wholesale price. On the rare occasions when there is no longer any demand for a book, unfortunately, no bookstore will be able to buy it back.

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Prime book buyback time is during finals. That’s when we know the most about what we need for next semester, and have the least inventory. Which means you’re likely to get the best price on what you sell back. We have a big buyback event, and after you’ve breathed a sigh of relief over finishing finals, you can stop by and make a little money to celebrate in style.

the life of a textbook

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When a professor chooses the text-book for a class it’s called an adoption.They may decide to use the exact same textbooks you’re using now—after all, Shakespeare hasn’t changed much in 400 years. Or, to keep up with new in-formation and viewpoints, they may choose an updated edition or a brand new book. When they let the bookstore know of their plans, they “adopt” a book. A book that will soon be making an appearance on a syllabus near you.

where yourtextbook dollar goes:

a dazzling visual explanation

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Publisher’s Paper,Printing, Editorial Costs

Publisher’s Generaland Administrative

College Store Personnel

Publisher’sMarketing Costs

Author Income

Publisher’s Income12.8%

Miscellaneous Bookstore Expenses

*Information based on a study done by the National Association of College Stores.

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Student Computing Services at UNT

Everything you need to know at the click of a mouse!

* Special Student Pricing for Hardware and Software

* Wireless Networking * Personal Web Pages

* General Access Labs * Free Virus Protection

* CITC Helpdesk * EagleConnect

Take the Student Computing Services tour:

http://helpdesk.unt.edu/studenttour/

Academic Computing and User Services

Helpdesk: ISB 119 helpdesk@unt.edu Phone (940) 565-2324

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POHL RECREATION CENTERVisit the

JUST BRING YOUR STUDENT ID TO GET IN!

WEIGHT ROOM & CARDIO AREAPERSONAL TRAININGGROUP EXERCISE CLASSESBASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, BADMINTONINDOOR SOCCEROUTDOOR ADVENTURE TRIPS & CLINICSCLIMBING AND BOULDERING WALLLAP POOLLEISURE POOL WITH SPAINDOOR TRACKSMOOTHIE KINGLOCKER AND TOWEL SERVICE

AQUATICS + FACULTY & STAFF FITNESS + FITNESS & GROUP EXERICISE + INFORMAL RECREATION + INTRAMURAL SPORTS + OUTDOOR PURSUITS + SPORT CLUBS

FOR MORE INFORMATION STOP BY THE REC SPORTS OFFICE, CALL 940-565-2275 OR 940-369-8347, OR VISIT WWW.UNT.EDU/RECSPORTS

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Building a strong fraternity and sorority community through

leadership, scholarship, service, and brotherhood/sisterhood.

Office of Greek Life • Union 422 • 940.369.8463 • www.unt.edu/gl

Sorority Recruitment

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FYE Monthly Newsletter – A newsletter filled with tips and tricks to make your first year AMAZING!

FYE Facebook Group – Join the group so you can get updated with all of our FREE Programs!

FYE Leader Mentors – Contact our FYE leaders with any and all of your questions. We are past Orientation Leaders and we can help you be successful at UNT!

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Eagle Camp AJune 30 - July 2

Eagle Camp BAugust 21-23

An Eagle’sFirst Flight

Eagle Camp

meet friends • learn UNT traditions • make s’moressee a comedian • early residence hall check-in

get connected • play games • meet faculty & stafflearn about yourself • relax by the campfire

to sign up, go towww.unt.edu/eaglecamp

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For an more information or an application,

check out pg. 35 of the Parent Handbook

visit our website at: www.unt.edu/parents

or call us at: (940) 565-4373

UNT Parent Association Great Benefits for You and Your Student!

Exclusive benefits for members of UNT Parent Association include: Discounts at the UNT Bookstore Discount on Family Weekend Exclusive eligibility for Parent Association Scholarships Special Parties to meet other UNT parents And much more!

Join the Parent Association while at Parent Orientation and receive a 10% discount on your membership fee !

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Eagle Camp!

Got questions?Ask Your

Orientation Leader!

facts from freshmenOf everyone that went last year:

96% said it helped make friends

87% said it helped themget connected to UNT

Don’t Miss Out

Discover the Power of Musicwww.theMPAC.com

Murchison Performing Arts CenterTHE MPAC

most concerts free for students

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