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First Year Programs
- Aim Seminar
- First Year Programs
- First Year Passport
- Second Year Programs
- Faculty Involvement
- Graduating Year Experience
- Registration Revisited
First Year Programs
Get connected your first year!
First Year Programs offers programs to help new students form connections and make UNT their home! Programs are led by First Year Programs Leaders and are a way for students to meet others and learn about how UNT will support them.
Fall 2026
Ambitious, Involved, and Motivated (AIM) Leadership Seminar Informational Session
Looking to jump start your leadership development? Want to learn more about yourself, your leadership philosophy, and ways to get involved on campus? Students who have participated in AIM have gone to be Orientation Leaders, and even the Student Body President! Join us for an information session about our AIM course or register for the classes here.
Monday, August 10, 2026
1:00 PM
Union 339
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
1:00 PM
Union 339
Curious about the projected Fall 2026 AIM Class Times?
We will offer 3 sections in the Fall.
Mondays at 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Tuesdays at 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Thursdays at 2:30 PM -4:30 PM
Complete the interest form above to be sent the link to sign-up for the course. The sign-up link will be sent starting Monday, August 10 and will continue to be sent out periodically until Wednesday, September 2.
The Aim course will begin the week of September 7-11, 2026.
Class Schedule Tours
Want to walk through your classes and where they will be? Join us for the Class Schedule Tours! OTP's First Year Program Leaders will be ready to help you find and plan your route to classes.
Monday, August 10, 2026
2:30 PM
Union Library Mall
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
1:00 PM
Union South Lawn
First Day of School Photos
Come take a first day of school photo to commemorate your first day at UNT and your new journey in college!
Monday, August 17, 2026
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Union Library Mall
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Union Library Mall
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Library Mall
First Year Mixer
Wanting to make new friends but not sure where to start? Join us for the First Year Mixer! It will be a fun-filled evening desgined to help you break the ice and build your campus community. Whether you're extroverted, introverted, or somewhere in between, we have something for you!
Thursday, August 20, 2026
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Union 382
Orientation Reunion
Come reunite with your orientation leader and catch up with them! We will have snakcs, and your orientation leader will tell you all the ways to make the most of your first year at UNT!
Thursday, August 27, 2026
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Union 314
First Year Connections
Interested in being surrounded by students who have common interests like you? Join a First Year Connections Community! First Year Connections (FYC) communities are small, themed communities designed to help first-year students build meaningful connections around shared interests. FYCs support student belonging, engagement, and retention by pairing social connection with campus involvement during the critical first year transition.
2026 -2027 First Year Connections Communities
| Athletics |
Show your school spirit and build friendships by attending exciting campus athletic events, staying active, and cheering on UNT teams together. |
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Campus Traditions |
Discover UNT’s rich traditions, unforgettable events, and school spirit while making lasting memories and celebrating what it means to be part of the Mean Green community. |
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Creative |
Unleash your imagination through craft nights, artistic projects, and inspiring campus events that encourage creativity, collaboration, and self-expression. |
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Gaming |
Team up with students who share your passions for video games, card games, and board games through fun competitions, game nights, and community events. |
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Leadership |
Grow as a leader alongside motivated students who are passionate about making an impact on campus through involvement, teamwork, and personal development. |
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Music |
Connect with fellow music lovers through live performances, music-related activities, and exciting on-campus events that celebrate creativity and sound. |
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Service |
Make a difference on campus and in the community through meaningful volunteer opportunities, service projects, and activities that give back |
Ready to sign-up? Fill out this form and we will get you connected! Join us for our First Year Connections Kick-off event where you will get a chance to hear from all the different communities and learn how to join them!
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
6:00 PM
Union 333
First Year Tailgate
College Football is a different ball game! Come hang out with us at our first tailgate of the year! We will have lawn games, food, among other fun things for you to engage in!
Saturday, September 12, 2026
12:00 PM - 2:00PM
Clark Park
Registration Revisited
Don't remember how to register, ran into a weird issue while registering for classes, or didn't meet with an advisor in time? First Year Program Leaders will be in different residence ehalls, the union and on Zoom to assist you!
Monday, November 2, 2026
7:00 AM
Kerr, Joe Greene, Clark, West, Union 394, Zoom
Spring 2027
Party in the Park
We're inviting all first year students to join us to celebrate the ending of their first year in college with infatalbles, lawn games, snacks and more!
Thursday, April 22
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Clark Park