First Flight 2023 begins Sunday, August 13, 2023 and goes through Sunday, August 20,
2023. Students will be in required scheduled sessions Monday, August 14, 2023 through
Wednesday, August 16, 2023. Students will have flexibility throughout the week to
build their own schedule to meet their First Flight Expectations and explore their
interests. Please refer to the First Flight 2023 Schedule at a Glance for more details.
First Flight 2023 Schedule at a Glance
Yes, First Flight is a required program for all new freshmen as it is an integral
part to your transition to the University. First Flight is UNT's official welcome
week program. Attendance will be taken at all First Flight events throughout the
week.
First Flight Leaders will take attendance for the students in their group at all of
their required scheduled sessions (Small Group Meetings, Our Community, and Convocation).
For Special Interest Sessions, College Day, and First Flight Programs students will
check in to each program during the scheduled time.
For online programs, students should complete all of the activities (knowledge check
quiz , reflection, etc.) in the module and their attendance will be automatically
recorded in the Canvas gradebook.
If you will be absent or miss a program, that is okay. First Flight is unlike New
Student Orientation in that you get to make your own schedule for the week. There
are things we are asking you to do, but for the most part you can choose when you
complete them. Please visit with your First Flight Leader or RA if you have questions
about your attendance.
We understand that some students may have conflicts during First Flight and may wish
to be excused from some or all programming. On occasion, Orientation and Transition
Programs may grant exemptions to students who demonstrate conflicts that are deemed
sufficient to warrant an exemption. You will receive a response from an Orientation
and Transition Programs staff member before First Flight Week begins on if your exemption
was approved.
Examples of potentially warranted exemptions include, but are not limited to, medical
need, dependent child care, severe illness, unexpected family emergencies, or active
military duty.
First Flight 2023 Exemption Request Form
Students who do not meet their First Flight Program expectations will be enrolled
in an online make-up module after classes start so they can get important information
about UNT policies, resources, and academic deadlines.
Please visit housing.unt.edu for complete details on the residence hall move-in process.
Students living on-campus can start using their meal-plan during First Flight Week.
Visit dining.unt.edu for more information about meal plans. Commuter students can request a meal ticket
each day they are in required sessions from their First Flight Leader.