Pre-Orientation

All new students starting in the summer or fall semester are encouraged to complete online modules through Canvas. Log on to Canvas at learn.unt.edu with your EUID (example: abc1234) and password. On the left menu bar, select "courses" and then your course should be visible.

Freshman Pre-Orientation Homework

Available starting May 1

Prior to attending orientation, all new freshmen are asked to complete pre-orientation homework to explore personality traits, interests, and skills, and select a major. Although we realize some of you have already selected a major, this process can also help confirm your choice.

Students are uploaded to the Pre-Orientation Homework site on a weekly basis starting May 1. Your homework is due before your orientation session.

Transfer Toolkit

Available starting May 1

Prior to attending orientation, all new transfer students are asked to complete online modules through Canvas called the Transfer Toolkit. This course is designed to start building connections, but also help you begin orientation with some of your questions and concerns already addressed. These modules will help you explore personal interests and skills, and feel confident in your major selection. Although we realize that transfer students are entering UNT with some college experience, we want to make sure your transition to our university is seamless.

It is recommended that you complete the Transfer Toolkit modules before your orientation session.

Spring Jump-Start

Available starting December 1

All new students starting in a spring semester are encouraged to complete online modules through Canvas called the Spring Jump-Start. These modules will help you explore personal interests and skills, and feel confident in your major selection. We want to make sure your transition to our university is seamless.

It is recommended that you complete the Spring Jump-Start modules before the first class day of the semester.

Texas Success Initiative — State Requirements

The Texas Success Initiative (TSI) is a state statute requiring all undergraduate students - new students, transfer students, and international students - who enter a Texas public institution of higher education to either: (A) Demonstrate readiness for college-level reading, writing, and mathematics before enrolling in college-level academic coursework by achieving the statutory threshold(s) on the state-approved readiness assessment or (B) Meet one of the conditions for exemption from the testing requirement. Students must satisfy all TSI requirements before receiving a baccalaureate degree. Students who do not meet TSI requirements must complete developmental coursework to attain TSI compliance.

All first-year and transfer students coming into the University of North Texas must have completed TSI testing or have a documented exemption before registering for classes. Your registration will be delayed if TSI status cannot be determined before your orientation session.

Exemptions: Students are exempt from readiness testing if any of these TSI exemption categories apply. If you are TSI Exempt, please send appropriate documentation to the Office of Advising Services.

If Not Exempt: UNT only accepts scores from the TSI Assessment for assessment purposes. The state-approved TSI Assessment measures college-level readiness in mathematics and English language arts and reading (ELAR). Minimum score thresholds required to demonstrate college readiness in each subject area.

Students needing to take the TSI Assessment should test prior to attending their scheduled orientation session. Please visit the Office of Advising Services website for testing options and study tools to help you prepare for the assessment.