Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Welcome to the quick-read summer edition of UNT Weekly! Every Wednesday between now and Aug. 5, you’ll receive a shortened newsletter with important items and sometimes content that’s just for fun!

DESIGN DEDICATION

For the fifth consecutive year, Graphic Design USA named UNT a top design school, recognizing the strength of CVAD's communication design program. Two CVAD students, Sophia Bryant and Rebecca Dugan, were named GDUSA Students to Watch.

Also, another student earned recognition at the highest level of competition. Christina Pearson Cross received a 2026 National Gold ADDY Award and the Special Judges' Choice Award in the American Advertising Federation's Student Division for her campaign concept, "Escape Your Habitat." Her work advanced through local, regional and national judging, and she became the sole UNT student recognized at the national level in this year’s competition.

HAPPY JUNETEENTH

Friday, June 19, is Juneteenth, commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Although the Emancipation Proclamation was issued Jan. 1, 1863, enslaved African Americans in Texas didn’t learn they were free until June 19, 1865. Today, the holiday is celebrated across the country.

The UNT campus will be closed that day and will reopen Saturday, June 20.

SUMMER DEGREES

If you are completing degree requirements during the summer, then you are eligible to apply for degree conferral. The application deadline for undergraduate students is Friday, June 19, and for graduate students is Friday, June 26. Don’t wait to apply!

Students who complete their degrees in the summer are eligible to participate in Fall 2026 commencement ceremonies. Check out the schedule and plan ahead.

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING

Your search for off-campus housing starts here! UNT’s Off-Campus Housing Source helps you find the perfect place to live in Denton. Create a profile, browse listings and connect with potential roommates all in one place.

After you do that, apply for the Commuter Care award for your chance to win a free parking permit for the 2026-27 school year. The deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, June 26 (or when they reach the maximum number of submissions). After verifying your eligibility, submit your application.

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.

June 17 – Last Regular Class Meeting — Summer 5W1
June 17 – Summer 5W1 SPOT Evaluations Close
June 17-18 – Book Arts Week noon-4 p.m. in University Union 214
June 18 – Final Exams — Summer 5W1
June 18 – Regular Registration Ends — Summer 5W2
June 18 – Build Your Own Mindfulness Toolkit 1-2 p.m. Virtual Event
June 19 – Midpoint — Summer 10W
June 19 – Last Day to Change to Pass/No Pass — Summer 8W
June 21 – Last Day to Withdraw from Entire Term — Summer 5W2
June 22 – Classes Begin — Summer 5W2

COMING UP AT DISCOVERY PARK

June 23 – Paleta Paradise 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in CG130

NATIONAL MASCOT DAY

Today, we celebrate our beloved mascot Scrappy on National Mascot Day! With the selection of the Eagle as our mascot in 1922, Scrappy has existed in many shapes and forms, including as a live eagle! His name may have changed over the years, but the bird will always be a vital part of UNT’s culture.