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Mayborn Undergrad Advising

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WE ARE NOW BOOKING APPOINTMENTS FOR SPRING 2023 COURSE PLANNING

Our office in SYC 205 is open during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone calls for advising are also welcome at (940) 565-3365.

Digital Drop in Advising is available via this link during the launch of early registration and on published dates (see schedule as you scroll below):
https://unt.zoom.us/j/97729162562

30-minute appointments to meet with your advisor for future planning are available now, either in-person or online. You can call us at (940)565-3365 for booking assistance, or just use this link to sign in using your EUID and password to view available appointment times:
unt.navigate.eab.com

Upcoming Digital Drop-In Dates

Need immediate advising help? Use this link below to talk with our on-call advisor.
https://unt.zoom.us/j/97729162562

Digital Drop-Ins are available on all the dates and times published below. Just click on the link above and it will open up an instant zoom access link for you to talk with our advisor on call.
Early/Regular Registration Drop-in times:

Monday October 3, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday October 6, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday October 10, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday October 13, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday October 17, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday October 20, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday October 24, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday October 27, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday October 31, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday November 3, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday January 9, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday January 10, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday January 11, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Late Registration Drop-in times (Late registration fee of $75 will be charged to your account and you MUST pay the same day classes are submitted):
Friday January 13, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

UNT is closed Monday January 16, 2023 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Classes begin on Tuesday January 17 for the Spring 2023 Term.

Tuesday January 17, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday January 18, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday January 19, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday January 20, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and again from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Registration ends at 4:30 p.m. and Tuition and Fees are due by 5 p.m. on Friday January 20, 2023. After that, it is no longer possible to register for ANY courses for the Spring 2023 term.

Types of Advising

Email Advising

Prospective Students: Have questions about the application process or our majors? Email us by clicking here.

Currently enrolled UNT Students and Returning Students: Want to be advised via email? Click here to complete our Email Advising Request Form.

Appointments Required For Change of Major Advising: Click here to book your appointment time.

In-Person Advising

In-Person Advising for current students is available on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Click here to book your appointment.

Prospective Students wanting to meet with an advisor for help with the Admissions Application process, click here to request an appointment.

Online Advising

Online Advising Appointments for current students are administered via Zoom on Mondays and Tuesdays from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. Click here to book your appointment.

Prospective Students wanting a Zoom appointment with an advisor for help with the Admissions Application process, click here to request an appointment.

Meet the Advisors

Important Registration Dates and Deadlines

Click the links below to see enrollment deadlines, drop deadlines and payment deadlines.

Summer Registration Guide

Fall Registration Guide

Spring Regisitration Guide

Degree Plans

Looking for more information about our different degree plans? Click on a concentration below:

Advertising

Broadcast Journalism

Digital and Print Journalism

Photojournalism

Public Relations

Journalism Teacher Certification

Minor In Journalism

Want to know what our the requirements to minor in journalism? Click here.

Undergrad Certificates

Undergraduate Academic Certificates allow students to get additional certification in specialized industry skills. Click the links below to review our current certificate offerings:

Advertising Agency Leadership

Advertising Creative

Media Entreprenuership and Innovation

Sports Media

Transfer Guides

The UNT Registrar has a helpful transfer guide database. Just search "j" for "journalism" in the keyword box to see our transfer guides by major.

Grad-Track Pathway

For currently enrolled undergraduate students interested in graduate degree programs in journalism and mass communications, email Stephanie.Garza@unt.edu.

Journalism, BA with grad track option leading to Master of Arts in Journalism

Journalism, BA with grad track option leading to a Master of Journalism degree

Mayborn Tutoring

The Mayborn Graduate Scholars offers FREE tutoring to all Mayborn Undergrads. If you are in need of receiving tutoring, please contact Kara.Greene@unt.edu.

Admissions

Join a community of storytellers for the digital age at the Mayborn School of Journalism.

How to apply to the undergraduate program:

Apply for admission to UNT

How to apply to the graduate program:

Apply for admission to UNT's Toulouse Graduate School.

Paying for College

Estimating Tuition, Costs and Financial Aid

Students in the Mayborn School of Journalism can receive scholarships and financial aid from UNT, the Mayborn School and other Non-UNT financial services. The UNT Office of Admissions has provided a helpful tool for estimating your total cost of attendance. Visit them here for more infomation and resources.

Helpful Links and Resources

To receive first consideration, submit the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) before UNT's Feb. 1 priority deadline for scholarship consideration. The admission application deadline is March 1.

Resources for Students

Contact Information

Phone: 940-565-3365

Email: JOURAdvising@unt.edu

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Weekends: Closed