Programs
From COCI
Student Retention
Multicultural Scholastic Award Program (click for Application) Deadline Extended to March 24
Scholarship Application packet now available for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Scholarship and student retention program targeting academically talented students from diverse backgrounds. Scholarships range from $1000 per year for undergraduate students to $1500 per year for graduate students.
The MSA Program was selected as one of the "Top 10 Recruitment and Retention Program in Texas."
Outreach Programs
G-Force and Go Centers
UNT's Collegiate G-Force is a higher education partner with a group of high schools in the Denton-Dallas-Fort Worth area. The purpose of this program is to assist with the implementation of Go Centers at these institutions. UNT students volunteer at each school to help students with the college application process and discuss college access. The Center for Outreach and Community Involvement and the College of Education currently support 14 Go Centers in the DFW area.
Champions of Equity and Diversity
Champions are a select group of students chosen to represent the Center for Outreach and Community Involvement at outreach and recruitment oriented events and activities.
Campus Visits and ExPOs
Each year COCI hosts thousands of students in grades K-10 during visits to the UNT campus for college enrollment workshops and college awareness workshops. Each visit consists of a motivational presentation by the Champions of Equity and Diversity student outreach leaders, a tour of our campus and information about college admissions, financial aid, scholarships and transitions into college. Lunch can be arranged.
Visits generally are scheduled between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and can be adapted to fit your interests. To register for a campus visit you must complete the on-line request at http://www.unt.edu/tour.
Mock University Experience
High school students brought to UNT for a day of mock college related activities.
Academic Kick Off
Event targeting high school students from around the region that encourages them to attend college.