Talons Up (UNT Student Organization Point System)

Verb. A rallying cry such as a word or phrase, an event, or a belief which encourages people to unite and to act in support of a particular group or idea.

Talons Up! Ensures Registered Student Organizations are Provided:

  • Official activities for recruitment, increasing overall campus visibility
  • Engagement opportunities supporting student success through formal and informal learning experiences
  • Opportunities to develop leadership, planning, teamwork, and organization skills
  • An ability to become aware and participate in service-learning opportunities
  • A foundation to become a viable and integral part of UNT's campus community
How it Works

Registered Student Organizations earn points as they engage in designated engagement activities.

  1. Student Orgs must follow activity sign-up procedures as specified by the hosting entity. Sign-up/send as many org representatives as you like, but points will be issued once per activity.
  2. Upon activity check-in, scan the Talons Up! QR Code to verity your attendance.

Important:
Student Activities will only issue points verified by QR code collected data.

Success Tiers

In addition to privileges established by Policy 07.019 Student Organizations, new benefits are unlocked as student orgs achieve point levels:

  • Bronze Organization 10 Points
    • Eligible for SOAR Funding
  • Silver Organization 50 Points
    • Priority Registration for
      Homecoming Picnic (If by Oct. 1)
  • Gold Organization 150 Points
    • Preferred Location at Mean Green
      Spring Fling (If by the end of Fall)
    • Priority Registration for University Day
      Tabling
  • Platinum Organization 240 Points
    • Priority 2025-2026 Student Org
      Registration
    • Auto Sign-Up and Preferred Location at
      Assigned Mean Green Fling Area
    • Head Start on Fall 2025 Event App
      Submissions

Point Opportunities 2025-2026

*MUST FOLLOW SIGN-UP PROCEDURES AS SPECIFIED BY THE HOSTING ENTITY*

Fall 2025

OUTREACH (TABLING)

 

DEVELOPMENT
  • Attend SOLD Workshop | 10 pts./attendance
    • GreenLIT: Navigating Event App Procedures and Event Safety (August 28th)

    • Leading to Last: Creating Legacy in Student Orgs (September 11th)
    • All Synced Up: Navigating OrgSync Like a Pro (September 25th)
    • Next Up: Smart Student Org Succession  (October 9th)
    • Self-Aware, Others Aware: Leadership Beyond Logic (November 6th)
    • Beyond the Org: From Campus to Career (November 20th)
  • Non-SOFFA Event Consultation | 5 pts.
    • Awarded once/semester
CAMPUS LEADERSHIP & ENGAGEMENT
  • Register by Priority Deadline | 10 pts. (August 29th)
  • Presidents' Mixer | 10 pts. (August 26th)
  • Attend UNT Football Game | 5 pts.
  • CEO Prep | 20 pts. (October 21st - November 18th)
  • Fall Finals De-Stress Event | 5 pts.
CAMPUS SERVICE

Spring 2026

OUTREACH (TABLING)
DEVELOPMENT
  • Attend SOLD Workshop | 10 pts./attendance
    • Let’s Collab!: Fostering Partnerships Across Campus (January 22nd)
    • Talk That Talk: Communication Tactics for Officer–Member Communication (February 12th)

    • Marketing Matters: Establishing a Healthy Online and In-Person Presence (February 26th)

    • Find Your Balance: Managing Being a Student and a Student Leader (March 19th)
    • The Friendship Factor: Managing Relationships in Leadership Roles (Date TBD)

    • Summer Success Strategies: Setting Your Organization Up for a Strong Return (Date TBD)

  • Non-SOFFA Event Consultation | 5 pts.
    • Awarded once/semester
CAMPUS LEADERSHIP & ENGAGEMENT
CAMPUS SERVICE

BONUS POINTS:

Participate in all 3 Homecoming Team Competitions | 15 pts.

New Org Bootcamp | 10 pts. Student Org of the Month | 5 pts. Eagle Award Recipient | 10 pts.