University of North Texas 
About Transfer Parent & Guest Orientation
Parents and family members are an important part of the UNT family and their support and interest are critical to a student's successful adjustment to university life. See below for information about the 2025 Parent & Guest Orientation program and how you can participate.
Summer/Fall 2027
These sessions are in-person orientations held on our campus. To see available dates and the schedule at a glance, click on the appropriate tabs on this page.
Transfer & Guest Orientation Registration FormTransfer Parent & Guest Orientation Fee 2027
The orientation fee includes orientation program expenses, Mean Green Family t-shirt, participant materials, administrative costs, and meals during the program. The fee does not cover housing.
| Guest Registration | Ages 5+ | $45.00 |
| Child Registration | Ages 0-4 | no charge |
NOTE: Orientation Fees are non-refundable. To view our policy, visit the Cancellations and Refunds tab.
Summer/Fall 2027
| Transfer Orientation 1 | Friday, April 30, 2027 | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Transfer Orientation 2 | Friday, May 14, 2027 | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Transfer Orientation 3 | Thursday, May 27, 2027 | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Transfer Orientation 4 | Friday, June 18, 2027 | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Transfer Orientation 5 | Friday, July 9, 2027 | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Transfer Orientation 6 | Friday, July 23, 2027 | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Transfer Orientation 7 | Tuesday, August 3, 2027 | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Final Orientation | Thursday, August 12, 2027 | 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Orientation check-in | University Union, 2nd floor (1155 Union Circle) |
| 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. | Resource Fair | see printed schedule |
| 8:20 a.m. & 8:40 a.m. | Morning College Success Sessions | University Union various rooms |
| 9:00 a.m. | Orientation Welcome | University Union Ballroom |
| 10:00 a.m. | Parent & Guest Orientation Welcome | see printed schedule |
| 10:30 a.m. | Academic Expectations at UNT | see printed schedule |
| 11:30 a.m. | Grab and Go Lunch | see printed schedule |
| 12:10 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. | College Success Sessions | University Union various rooms |
| 1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | Student Services Sessions | see printed schedule |
Disability Accommodations
Parents or guests who require accommodations to participate in the orientation program should contact the Parent Programs office at least two-weeks prior to their scheduled orientation session.
Parking and Transportation
A parking permit will be emailed to you one week prior to your scheduled orientation date. Please make sure that the primary registrant checks their email for important program updates.
Cancellations
If you are unable to attend your orientation session, you can request to cancel at least 5 business days prior to your scheduled orientation date and be eligible for a full refund.
Orientation Cancellation Request Form
Refunds
After your orientation date has passed, all orientation fees are non-refundable. If you missed the cancellation deadline, but feel you have an extenuating circumstance, please complete the refund request form below. Your student's decision to attend another college or university is NOT an extenuating circumstance.
If you have duplicate payments for orientation, you are eligible for a refund. Please complete the refund request form and our staff will reach out to you with more information about your payment status.