The Deferred Scholars Program is an invitation-only opportunity for students who have demonstrated an ability to succeed at the University of North Texas, but who have not met all of the initial admissions requirements.

Deferred Scholars participants enroll in college level coursework at another institution for fall and complete a series of Student Success Activities, designed to help them with their transition to college. In addition, they have direct access to UNT resources to ease their transition.

Students who maintain a 2.5 GPA and complete the Student Success Activities the during fall semester will be automatically admitted to UNT for spring semester.

The Deferred Scholars program is designed not only so you can enroll at UNT in the spring, but will help connect you to the people and resources that will help you be successful throughout your career at UNT.

What are the program requirements?

In order to participate in the Deferred Scholars Program and be accepted for admission to UNT in spring, you must agree to and complete the following requirements:

• Receive an official invitation to participate in the Deferred Scholars Program.
• Complete the information form to enroll in the Deferred Scholars Program and return it no later than July 15, 2011.
• Complete 12 hours of transferable core-course hours at another institution with a 2.5 grade point average between the time you graduate high school and the end of the fall semester.
• Attend the Deferred Scholars Orientation Program August 13, 2011.  Details to follow this summer.
• Participate in at least 3 Student Success Activities during the fall semester. You must complete at least one activity from the categories Academic Success, Personal Development, and Social Success, which will equal a total of three altogether. Activities may be completed at UNT or the school you intend to complete your 12 credits. Please click on the following links to view some examples of activities you might participate to complete this requirement:
  • Academic Success
  • Personal Development
  • Social Success
• Complete a monthly progress report with the Office of Orientation & Transition Programs.
• Attend University Orientation in January.
• Enroll in the University of North Texas for the spring semester.

Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)

Click here (pdf) if you were invited to participate in UNT's Residential Deferred Scholars Program.