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Frisco Orientation

Congratulations on your acceptance to the University of North Texas!

In order to assist you with your transition to UNT, all new students are required to attend an orientation session, including transfer students. During Frisco Orientation, you will have the chance to visit the campus you will take classes on, connect with other new students, become familiar with campus resources and student support programs, and  receive academic advising in preparation for registering for classes. You will leave orientation understanding our university's spirit and traditions, as well as what to expect as you embark on your college experience.

How to Register

Students intending to take classes on the UNT Frisco campus should plan to attend a Frisco Orientation. To register for an orientation session, please complete the Frisco Orientation Request Form below:

Frisco Orientation Request Form

Once your request has been approved, Frisco Orientation sessions will be available on your my.unt.edu portal for you to register. 

NOTE: Payment arrangements for the orientation fee must be made at the time of registering for the session to secure your spot.

Orientation Fee

The orientation fee includes orientation program expenses, UNT t-shirt, participant materials, administrative costs, and year-long orientation activities.

Spring 2026
Frisco Orientation Fee $63.00
 
Summer/Fall 2026
Frisco Orientation Fee $75.00

 

Orientation Dates

For the most up-to-date list of available orientation sessions, log on to your MyUNT student portal. Only sessions with open spaces will be available. Each orientation session has a limited capacity for general registration and for major colleges.

Spring 2026
Frisco Orientation 1
Monday, December 8, 2025
Frisco Orientation 2
Wednesday, January 7, 2026

 

Summer/Fall 2026
Frisco Orientation 1
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Frisco Orientation 2
Thursday, May 28, 2026
Frisco Orientation 3
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Frisco Orientation 4
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Frisco Orientation 5
Friday, July 31, 2026
Frisco Orientation 6
Tuesday, August 11, 2026

 

Schedule at a Glance

Students attending a Frisco Orientation session should plan to be on campus from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on their orientation day.

Time
Activity
Location
8:30 - 9:00 a.m.
Orientation Check In
UNT Frisco Landing (12995 Preston Road, Frisco, TX)
 
Resource Fair
 
9:15 a.m.
Orientation Welcome
 
9:45 a.m.
Small Group Meeting
 
 
Parent & Guest Informational Session
 
10:15 a.m.
Frisco Student Services Presentation
 
10:45 a.m.
Introduction to Academic Planning
various classroom locations
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lunch
 
 
Frisco Engage Activities
  
1:00 p.m.
Academic Advising
  
1:30 p.m.
Course Registration
  

 

Accommodations
Parking

Parking information is included in your confirmation email sent the week leading up to your orientation date. For information about parking permits for the spring semester, please visit transportation.unt.edu.

Directions

Students driving to campus should refer to Google Maps for driving directions. The office of Orientation and Transition Programs does not provide shuttles to and from the airport.

Disability Accommodations

Students who intend to register with the Office of Disability Access (ODA) under the terms of ADA/504, or who request accommodations during their orientation session, should check the appropriate boxes on their orientation registration materials. In addition, please contact ODA two weeks prior to your orientation date by calling 940-565-4323, TTY callers 1-800-RELAY TX. Visit the ODA website at /office-disability-access.