University of North Texas 
About Freshman Parent & Family Orientation
Parents and family members are an important part of the UNT family and their support and interest are critical to a student's successful adjustment to university life. See below for information about Parent & Family Orientation and how you can participate.
Summer/Fall 2026
To register for an orientation session, click on the button below. Registration for Parent & Family Orientation is separate from the student orientation registration process. When a student signs up for orientation, they can provide parent contact information in the event of an emergency. This does not sign you up for Parent Orientation. If you would like to participate in Freshman Parent Orientation, click on the link below and complete the registration form and payment. Payment arrangements for the orientation fee must be made at the time of registering for the session to secure your spot.
NOTE: If you are a freshman parent/family member and your student is signed up to attend Late Orientation, please click on the Transfer Family & Guest page for registration information. Late Orientation is open to both new freshman and new transfer students.
Summer/Fall 2026
Housing is available for families and guests participating in the Parent & Family Orientation sessions 1-11 for an additional fee. Housing is not provided during sessions 12 or 13. Session 12 is intended for commuter students. Session 13 is the early move-in session where students can move in to their fall residence hall home early.
2-Day Orientation Sessions (sessions 1-11)
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Freshman Parent Orientation 1
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Tuesday, June 2 – Wednesday, June 3, 2026
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Freshman Parent Orientation 2
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Monday, June 8 – Tuesday, June 9, 2026
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Freshman Parent Orientation 3
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Thursday, June 11 – Friday, June 12, 2026
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Freshman Parent Orientation 4
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Monday, June 15 – Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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Freshman Parent Orientation 5
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Tuesday, June 23 – Wednesday, June 24, 2026
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Freshman Parent Orientation 6
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Thursday, June 25 – Friday, June 26, 2026
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Freshman Parent Orientation 7
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Wednesday, July 8 – Thursday, July 9, 2026
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Freshman Parent Orientation 8
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Monday, July 13 – Tuesday, July 14, 2026
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Freshman Parent Orientation 9
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Thursday, July 16 – Friday, July 17, 2026
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Freshman Parent Orientation 10
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Monday, July 20– Tuesday, July 21, 2026
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Freshman Parent Orientation 11
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Thursday, July 23 – Friday, July 24, 2026
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1-Day Orientation Sessions (sessions 12 & 13)
Registration for sessions 12 and 13 will be available in mid-July. Overight housing accommodations are not available during sessions 12-13.
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Freshman Orientation 12
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Thursday, July 30, 2026
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Freshman Orientation 13
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Thursday, August 6, 2026
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Parent Orientation is a concurrent orientation program to the student schedule. Students and families will be together for some sessions (noted below), but separate for the majority of orientation.
If students and families are traveling to campus together, families should be aware that the student schedule is longer than the parent orientation schedule. Students are required to stay the night in the orientation residence hall (for sessions 1-11) to help them meet friends but also because the student event does not end until after 10 p.m. on the first day of orientation. Even if a student is commuting to campus for the fall semester, they should plan to stay the night in the orientation residence hall (for sessions 1-11). Families should plan accordingly.
2-Day Orientation Sessions
| Day 1 | Day 2 |
| 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Check in and Registration (UNT Coliseum, Gate A) | 8:30 a.m. - Breakfast |
| Lunch* |
College Success Sessions*
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| Orientation Welcome* |
Career Readiness Presentation
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| Parent Orientation Welcome |
Student Panel
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Academic Expectations
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Farewell Luncheon
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Academic Deans Session
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Student Services Presentations |
| Parent Breakout Sessions |
Students do not complete advising and course registration until 5:00 p.m. on the second
day of orientation. Please plan accordingly.
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Life on Campus Presentation & Dinner*
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7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Evening Reception (optional)
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The student schedule does not end until 10:00 p.m.
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* Indicates sessions where students and families are together during orientation. Students and families are separate for most of the program, but some sessions are combined.
1-Day Orientation Sessions
| Day 1 |
| 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. - Check in and Registration (UNT Union, 2nd floor) |
| Orientation Welcome* |
| Parent Orientation Welcome |
| Academic Expectations |
| Academic Deans Session |
| Parent Luncheon |
| Student Services Presentations |
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College Success Sessions*
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Dinner*
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Life on Campus Presentation*
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7:00 - 8:00 p.m. - Evening Reception (optional)
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Both the parent and student schedules end at 8:00 p.m.
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Freshman Parent Orientation Fee
The orientation fee includes orientation program expenses, Mean Green Family t-shirt, participant materials, administrative costs, and meals during the program. The fee does not cover housing. If you would like to stay on-campus during Freshman Parent Orientation, an additional housing fee is required.
| Adult Registrant (sessions 1-11) | Adult Registration | $115 |
| Adult Registrant (sessions 12-13) | Adult Registration | $70 |
| Child Registration | Ages 5-17 | $60 |
| Child Registration | Ages 0-4 | no charge |
NOTE: Parent Orientation Fees are non-refundable. To view our policy, visit the Cancellations and Refunds tab.
Freshman Parent & Family Orientation Registration Form - Sessions 1 - 11
Freshman Parent & Family Orientation Registration Form - sessions 12 & 13
Meals Provided During Orientation
Registered guests will receive meals during the orientation program. The following meals will be provided:
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LunchPulled chicken sandwich, kettle chips, brownie, and soft drinks or water
Gluten Free option: Signature Salad Lunch (Fresh Greens grown on campus at Mean Green Acres, Pickled
Red Onions, Shredded Carrots, Heirloom Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Shredded Radishes and
Feta with Aged Balsamic Herb Dressing)
Vegetarian and Vegan Option: Grilled portabella mushroom on a vegan bun, house chips,
and fruit cup
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BreakfastScrambled eggs, bacon, biscuits, omlet station, fresh fruit, coffee and tea
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DinnerRegistered guests will eat at Eagle Landing dining hall
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LunchBuild your own sandwich or lettuce wrap - turkey, ham, roast beef, tuna salad, Tomato
soup, kettle chips, and dessert
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Guests requiring dietary accommodations should indicate that on their registration form.
Disability Accommodations
Guests who need accommodations to participate in the orientation program should contact the Parent Programs department at least two-weeks prior to their scheduled orientation session.
Parking and Transportation
Cancellations
If you are unable to attend your orientation session, you can request to cancel at least 5 business days prior to your scheduled orientation date and be eligible for a full refund.
Orientation Cancellation Request Form
Refunds
After your orientation date has passed, all orientation fees are non-refundable. If you missed the cancellation deadline, but feel you have an extenuating circumstance, please complete the refund request form below. Your student's decision to attend another college or university is NOT an extenuating circumstance.
If you have duplicate payments for orientation, you are eligible for a refund. Please complete the refund request form and our staff will reach out to you with more information about your payment status.
Orientation Refund Request Form