University of North Texas

University of North Texas Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

University of North Texas has the Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of North Texas include Residence Hall Association, Panhellenic Association, Interfraternity Council and Black Student Union.

University of North Texas students' favorite campus traditions are Homecoming, University Day and Mean Green Spring Fling.

University of North Texas Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of North Texas.

University of North Texas offers housing for students. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most University of North Texas students live off campus. In 2023, 15% of undergrads at University of North Texas lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 85% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of North Texas. There are 6,180 spots available in on-campus housing for all 32,450 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 6,180 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 60% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of North Texas offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of North Texas Athletics

At University of North Texas there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of North Texas:

Is University of North Texas Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of North Texas is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The UNT campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

UNT offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to University of North Texas

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of North Texas, take Interstate 35 to Denton, TX. If you need to fly, book your flight to Dallas-Fort Worth International airport.

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