Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026

SPRING TOWARD REGISTRATION

The wait is over. The Spring 2027 Schedule of Classes is now available! Get registration ready by browsing courses, checking class availability and building your spring schedule.

Registration opens for continuing students on Monday, Oct. 5! Make sure you clear any holds and check the schedule to learn when registration opens for you.

TECHNOLOGY UPDATES

When logging in to the myUNT portal on Friday, Oct. 2, you’ll notice a different look that’s designed to get you to important information more quickly. Here are a few things you can expect to find:

Key items on the homepage for quick access. These include outstanding tasks, new messages, daily class schedules, account balances and financial aid information.

Frequently used resources accessible directly from the homepage, such as uAchieve Degree Audit, Navigate EAB, Canvas, UNT email and student support services.
Messages from UNT in your tasks, and copies of important admissions and enrollment emails previously sent to your email address.

It’s all to bring you a simpler, more personalized experience so you can spend less time searching and more time focusing on the information and resources you need to succeed.

Also, it’s time for a little digital fall cleaning! All UNT students are asked too review and clean up their Microsoft OneDrive — deleting files they no longer need — by Saturday, Oct. 31, as part of an effort to manage Microsoft 365 storage. Make sure not to delete records that are subject to legal hold or other preservation obligations.

RING AWARD

The UNT Alumni Association is awarding class rings to two seniors graduating this fall. Applications are due Monday, Oct. 5, and interviews will be held Thursday, Oct 8, and Friday, Oct. 9. Award recipients will be notified Monday, Oct. 12, via email.

See who won the award last semester.

COMPLETE YOUR FAFSA

Did you know financial aid recipients must apply for financial aid each year? The FAFSA application period is now open for the 2027-28 academic year. For priority consideration, submit your application by Jan. 15, 2027. Start your application, and if you need guidance, join the First Generation Success Center’s FAFSA/TASFA Workshop from 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, in the University Union, Room 377.

BIKE SURVEY

UNT is renewing its Bicycle Friendly University designation, and campus community feedback is an important part of the process. Students are encouraged to share their experiences and perspectives on bicycling at UNT by completing the 2026 Bicycle Friendly University Campus Reviewer Survey. The survey is open now through Thursday, Oct. 15.

BIRTHDAY BIRD

It’s time to celebrate a very special eagle!

Scrappy’s Birthday celebration is from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, on the Library Mall. Come hang out and wish Scrappy a happy birthday with pictures, music and Kona Ice. The Eagle has been UNT’s mascot for 104 years and counting. Check out the history of the beloved bird.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

If you are looking for ways to help the community while gaining volunteer hours, sign up for Make a Difference Day set for 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 17. The deadline to sign up is Sunday, Oct. 4. When you register, you can pick the kind of work you’d like to do. Whether it’s outdoor work, neighborhood support, animal care or youth engagement, there is a volunteer service activity for everyone! So, register today and be the difference.

EXTRAORDINARY EXHIBITIONS

It’s officially Halloween season here in Denton, and the UNT CoLab has all the exhibitions you need to get in the mood for scary season! From 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, enjoy two events: The opening reception for the Creature Feature exhibition, showcasing 35 works of creepy critters from artists all around the country, and the opening reception for The Legend of Eppy and Other Artifacts of Lore exhibition, where you can learn the bizarre story of UNT’s misplaced mascot.

Both exhibitions are on display until the end of October. Stay tuned for more Halloween events around campus and in Denton.

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.

Sept. 30 – UPCinema: Michael 4-6 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. in the University Union Lyceum
Oct. 1 – Deadline for Halloweentown, TX, T-shirt Design Contest
Oct. 1 – University Research Day 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in the University Union Emerald Ballroom
Oct. 1 – Mini Fairy Wings 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. in University Union 214
Oct. 1 – UNT Center for Young Children Fall Open House 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. in the Mean Green Village B
Oct. 1 – Reset and Recharge Yoga 4-5 p.m. on the University Union South Lawn
Oct. 1 – Oktoberfest 6-8 p.m. in The Syndicate at the University Union
Oct. 2 – Fairytale Finger Puppets 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in University Union 214
Oct. 2 – Discover Vietnam 3 p.m. in Marquis Hall 130
Oct. 2 – Stuff-a-Plush: Minecraft Mobs 4-6 p.m. in the University Union Emerald Ballroom
Oct. 2 – The Making of 9 to 5: Stories of the Working Women Who Inspired the Film (followed by a free screening) 6-9 p.m. in the Theatre Denton Annex at Golden Triangle Mall
Oct. 5 – Candle Making with Candle Ghoul noon-3 p.m. in University Union 214
Oct. 5 – Open Mic Rooftop Night 6:30-9 p.m. on Bruzzy’s Patio in the University Union

COMING UP AT DISCOVERY PARK

Oct. 6 – Data Science Professional Development Day 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on the First Floor B-Corridor Hallway
Oct. 6 – College of Engineering Open House 5-8 p.m. in the CoENG Dean’s Office A140
Oct. 7 – Interview Best Practices 2-3 p.m. in G165

COMING UP AT FRISCO LANDING

Sept. 30 – Professional Headshots 3-5 p.m. in the Gupta Career Center
Oct. 5 – Career Pit Stop #4 1:30-3 p.m. Outside the Lobby
Oct. 6 – Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace 1-2 p.m. in the Gupta Career Center
Oct. 6 – Game Night Bingo 5-6 p.m. in the Lobby

NINE TO FIVE

The G. Brint Ryan College of Business took 9-2-5 Day pretty seriously! Watch this reel to see students and faculty get their groove on to the late great Dolly Parton.

#HFNT

Tune in to the most recent episode of the Happy Friday, North Texas! podcast. Hear from a UNT freshman about her experience getting ready for college life.

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