How do I become an MRTS/CBCM/ major?

New students declare their major when applying for admission to UNT. Continuing students make an appointment with the CLASS Advising office to change their major; either by scheduling in Navigate or calling the CLASS Advising office at (940) 565-2051.

Who is my advisor?

MRTS/CBCM students have two sets of advising teams. CLASS Advisors work for the College and will assist students with ALL degree requirements. Faculty Advisors teach in the major and will assist students with major/career advising needs.

Faculty Advisors

  • Javier Carmora (MRTS - Production)
  • Travis Sutton (MRTS)
  • Phyllis Slocum (CBCM)
  • Gabriel Olsen (GMSD)
What is a degree audit and how do I find mine?

A degree audit is a document listing all requirements to complete a degree. Students can access their degree audit through MyUNT or by going to https:///mydegreeaudit.unt.edu. CLASS Advisors prepare an official degree audit at Orientation or after the first advising session. A video explaining how to read the degree audit can be found here: https://class.unt.edu/advising/ (Scroll down and click on the Online Degree Audit tab.)

May I take MRTS 1330 and 2010 together?

Yes, you may take them together or in any order.

I need a degree plan for my VA benefits. What do I do?

You need to see a College Liberal of Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) adviser during walk-in advising times.

A class I want to take requires a permission code. How do I get that?

An instructor/department can set a permission code for a class for a variety of reasons. The enrollment notes for the class will detail who to contact to get the permission code. Some classes may require an interview or application before receiving the code.

Can I take classes in transfer to satisfy requirements?

Students may take classes in transfer to apply to the degree. There are specific rules regarding transfer classes so students should always consult an advisor before enrolling. For core/elective classes, they should have them approved by a CLASS Advisor. For major classes, a faculty advisor in Media Arts has to approve them.

What classes may I take to satisfy my core?

Either check the handout, catalog or other publications, OR go to the CLASS Advising Office.

Where is the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences (CLASS) Advising Office?

It is in GAB Room 220.

I am a transfer student and was told that I need to speak to an adviser. With whom do I talk?

If you are a transfer student, then you are required to attend orientation. All questions will be answered at orientation.

What orientation do I attend?

In your letter of acceptance to UNT, there was a memo detailing the schedule of orientations. You were specifically assigned a date and time. The instructions are in the letter.

How do I read my degree plan?

Check with the CLASS Advising Office.

How do I know what transferred in as what?

If this was not clear during orientation, then see the correct adviser about his or her decision. For example, if you have a question concerning a core class, see the CLASS Advising Office. If you have a question concerning an MRTS class, see a Media Arts adviser.

What do I take next semester?

That question is for you to answer. Plan your enrollment needs by consulting your online audit through the Student Service Center at my.unt.edu or schedule an appointment to meet with your academic adviser.

It has been a long time since my degree plan came out. How do I update it?

Go to the CLASS Advising office and ask for a degree audit.

I want to add a minor/second major/certificate to my degree plan. How do I do that?

First, meet with a CLASS Advisor to talk about what you want to add. CLASS Advisors will add the desired program or connect you to the appropriate office to add the desired program.

I think I am ready to graduate! How do I confirm that and what steps do I take to graduate?

Students should see a CLASS Advisor when they think they are close to completing requirements. An advisor will confirm remaining requirements and explain the graduation application process.

What is a graduation check and when do I need to schedule an appointment for one?

A graduation check is to be completed the semester preceding the one in which you plan to graduate (i.e.: file in Fall if you plan to graduate at the end of Spring). A graduation check reviews your degree plan and provides you with a list of courses that you still need to complete to graduate.

When and where do I need to file for graduation?

The deadline for filing for graduation is at the beginning of the semester in which you plan to graduate. The application is submitted to the CLASS Advising Office. If this is done on time, the application is free. If you miss the deadline, there is a $25 late fee.