Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026

REACH FOR REGALIA

It is time to order regalia for Fall 2026 Commencement. Check out the details below.

Doctoral candidates:

Order online directly from Jostens by Friday, Oct. 9, if you’re purchasing your regalia, or by Friday, Oct. 16, if you’re renting it.

Master’s candidates (including Master of Fine Arts) and bachelor's candidates:

Order online by Friday, Oct. 23, directly through Jostens.
Want to buy your regalia in person? Visit the UNT Barnes & Noble Bookstore Grad Fair from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, through Wednesday, Oct. 14, or from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15. You can continue to purchase regalia at the bookstore through Friday, Nov. 20, but purchase early for the best size selection.

FOLLOW THE HOCO CLUES

We are less than a month away from solving the Mean Green Mystery at UNT Homecoming. Here are some things you need to know:

Homecoming Royalty: There is still time to apply for the Homecoming Court. Check out the Royalty Packet for requirements and information before applying by the deadline at 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11.

Think your crew has what it takes to win the Scrappy Cup? Sign up for the Homecoming Team Competition to compete in events like the Spirit Boards, Yell Like Hell and Scrappy Games. Read the requirements and sign up by Sunday, Oct. 25.
Student orgs can sign up to table at the Homecoming Picnic, which is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, on the Library Mall. Applications close Sunday, Oct. 25.
If you’d like to volunteer to help with some of Homecoming’s major events, sign up by Sunday, Oct. 25.

Follow @unthomecoming on Instagram for updates.

HALLOWEENTOWN

Calling all student orgs! Sign up to host a table at Boo Bash from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, in the Emerald Ballroom at the University Union. The deadline to sign up is Monday, Oct. 12. Give back to the Denton community by hosting carnival games and handing out candy to kids.

Also, scary season is in full effect in Denton. Celebrate Halloween all month long with events, activities, art and culinary goodies around the city.

SAFETY FAIR

Learn more about campus safety programs and services at the annual UNT Police Department Safety Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, on the Library Mall. Co-hosted with Emergency Management and Safety Services, the event includes groups from around UNT sharing resources to keep you safe on and off campus. With booths, activities and expert advice, you'll get tips on how to stay prepared and aware.

FREE COLLEGE APPLICATION WEEK

UNT is waiving application fees for all undergraduate applicants until 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18. If you know someone interested in applying to UNT, share the news so they don’t have to pay the $75 application fee.

Applications can be submitted through ApplyTexas or via the Common App.

CHILD AND FAMILY RESOURCE CLINIC

Did you know UNT's Child and Family Resource Clinic offers counseling not only for children and families, but also for college students, teens, couples and adults of all ages?

It’s a training clinic for master's and doctoral interns and charges a reduced rate (from $10-$50, depending on income).

If you or someone you know is interested in individual or group services, call 940-565-2066 to schedule a free intake. The clinic is open from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday through Wednesday, and from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays, in the Matthews Hall Annex by the Union Parking Garage.

SEE Y'ALL AT THE FAIR

The State Fair of Texas is in full swing at Fair Park in Dallas! The fair brings weeks of fun, food and entertainment every fall and wraps up on Sunday, Oct. 18. Big Tex invites you to join in the fun and has a few discounts you may be able to take advantage of:

Tuesdays and Thursdays are Value Days, and admission is only $12 when you text BIGTEX to 877-724-4839 to receive a special promo code to enter at checkout.

On Wednesdays before 5 p.m., bring five canned good items to donate to the North Texas Food Bank and receive an admission ticket for $7. 
On any day, active military, retired military and veterans receive $5 off a ticket by showing valid documentation of military service at the gate or online.

On Sunday, Oct. 11, the Denton-formed band Deep Blue Something — whose founding members are UNT alumni — performs on the Chevrolet Main Stage.

MEAN GREEN MAGIC

Magic is in the air at UPC! Come and watch America’s Got Talent semifinalist Zak Mirz as he brings his “Kid at Heart” magic tour to UNT. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show is from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, in the Lyceum at the University Union.

Check out this video to see some highlights and reactions from his previous shows.

COMING UP

Here's a snapshot of campus happenings this week. Please check the UNT Calendar for updates and the status of all events or contact the event organizers for details.

Check out upcoming Athletics events.

Oct. 7 – UPCreations: Patchwork 6-8 p.m. in the University Union Emerald Ballroom
Oct. 8 – Regular Registration Ends — Fall 8W2
Oct. 8 – Risk Management and Insurance Career Fair 2-4 p.m. in the University Union Emerald Ballroom 314
Oct. 8 – Game Night Bingo 4-6 p.m. in the University Union Lyceum
Oct. 9 – Midpoint — Fall Full Term
Oct. 9 – Final Exams — Fall 8W1
Oct. 11 – Last Day to Withdraw from Entire Term — Fall 8W2
Oct. 12 – Classes Begin — Fall 8W2
Oct. 12 – Empanadas & Arepas, Presentation and Tasting noon-1:30 p.m. in Language Building 410
Oct. 12 – UPCinema: The Hunger Games 4-7 and 8-11 p.m. in the University Union Lyceum
Oct. 12-13 – Involvement On Demand 1-3 p.m. on the Library Mall
Oct. 13 – Pony Bead Tapestries 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. in University Union 214
Oct. 13-14 – All-Majors Mock Interviews 9 a.m.-4 p.m. in Sage Hall Suite 202
Oct. 14 – Veterans Career Fair 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Phil Miller VFW Post #2205
Oct. 14 – Self Care and Succulents 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the University Union South Lawn

COMING UP AT DISCOVERY PARK

Oct. 9 – AI Meets Quantum Symposium 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in K150

COMING UP AT FRISCO LANDING

Oct. 13 – Mosaic Mirrors noon-2 p.m. in Room 320
Oct. 13 – Flu Fighters noon- 2 p.m. in the Lobby

GO MEAN GREEN!

UNT defeated Tulsa last Thursday, 45-44, in an overtime thriller — and our first American Conference game of the season! Marvel at this reel, and make sure to secure your free student ticket as the Mean Green take on Charlotte at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10 (with a special guest at halftime).

#HFNT

Tune in to the most recent episode of the Happy Friday, North Texas! podcast. Hear from Department of Materials Science and Engineering chair Jincheng Du and associate chair Rick Reidy as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the department.

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