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The Dean of Students Office is here to help students resolve University related issues. We are also here to help students and their families with personal, academic, financial or social concerns. If you have a question or concern about how to navigate the campus, identify resources or have general questions about the University of North Texas then Dean of Students (DOS) is here to assist you.

Feel free to use the following resources for your specific needs.

Seeking Options and Solutions (SOS)

Seeking Options and Solutions (SOS) is integral to how the Dean of Students Office serves our students; this intervention program was designed specifically for students experiencing challenges at UNT. The SOS program allows us to connect with students at critical moments and assist them with making important decisions regarding their academic career.

SOS was created to serve as an intervention program to help students connect with resources and to stay in school. If you are experiences challenges or thinking about leaving the University stop by the Dean of Students Office located in the University Union, Suite 320 or call (940) 565-2648.

Authorized Class Absence/Field Trips

All travel by students off the campus for the purpose of participation in athletics, music groups, AFROTC activity, dramatics, exhibitions, debate, student government, conventions and field trips must be authorized by the dean of the school or college of the sponsoring department. Absence lists must be approved by the department chair and sent to the office of the dean in advance of the travel date. Sponsors must report to the Dean of Students Office all students listed who did not make the trip.

Within three days after the absence, students must obtain authorized absence cards from the Dean of Students Office for presentation to instructors of classes missed. Students with authorized absence cards may make up the work missed when practicable or be given special allowance so that they are not penalized for the absence. Additional information regarding Authorized Class Absences may be found in the Faculty Handbook.

Absence Verification

Students are expected to attend classes regularly and to abide by the attendance policy established by the professor. However, the University is aware that there will be times when a student is unable to attend class due to emergency situations, health or the death of a loved one. The Dean of Students Office is also available to assist you with documenting your absence. Students must provide the Dean of Students with official and verifiable documentation related to the reason for absence. Once the absences have been verified the decision to allow a student to make up course work is left to the discretion of the professor and or the department.

Medical Withdrawal

Students needing to leave the University of North Texas due to medical conditions may contact the Dean of Students Office for assistance. A request as well as verifiable documentation related to their condition will be required. Students may contact the Dean of Students Office directly for assistance. For information on the withdrawal process and deadlines contact the Registrar's Office at (940) 565-2111 or visit them online.

Temporary Disability

Students experiencing a temporary disability such as broken bones, injuries, restricted mobility or challenges related to health issues or recovery should contact the Dean of Students Office for assistance.

In most cases the office will work with the student to provide professors with documentation related to their condition and help to identify solutions to temporary accommodation issues.

University Policy

As the Dean of Students Office staff works with students to resolve issues and to identify solutions often questions related to University policy will arise. The Dean of Students Office is here to assist students and members of the community with interpreting current policy and procedures.