Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences

DuoLingo score of at least 100/160. TOEFL score of 79 or above. IELTS score of 6.0 or above. PTE score of 53 or above. ‎

The degree is completely online so earning the degree does not make students eligible for a student visa. ‎

International students who attend and graduate from high schools overseas are not required to submit SAT/ACT test scores for admission.

UNT Admissions does not accept Developmental or English Language classes as credit.

International Official Transcripts must be sent to UNT in Native Language and English. The English translation must be certified.

The only transcript evaluations accepted by UNT are from WES (World Education Services).

UNT Admissions needs Full Marksheet (credentials/transcript), not a consolidated version.

International Official Transcripts MUST be mailed to UNT Admissions for an admissions decision: Mailing Address: University of North Texas Office of Undergraduate Admissions 1155 Union Circle #311277 Denton, TX 76203-5017 Electronic copies are not considered to be official.

Physical Address for Courier Services (FedEx, UPS, etc.): University of North Texas Office of Undergraduate Admissions Eagle Student Services Center Room 305 1147 Union Circle Denton, TX 76203

The International transfer student application on ApplyTexas.org is $85. Students are responsible for this payment.

UNT Admissions will only accept international vocational/technical credit from a university level technical program.‎

Yes, many students in the B.A.A.S. program work full-time or part-time while attending UNT. However, remember the need to balance school with work and your personal life when determining how many courses to take each semester. Students can expect 15 hours of study time per class per week. ‎

You may take core classes at an accredited community college, another accredited college or university, or at UNT. Core courses taken at a community college or another Texas university may be transferred to UNT. Sometimes it is advisable to take an upper division core course (those numbered 3000 or higher) from UNT. Doing so may maximize the number of credits you are able to transfer from a community college. Your UNT advisor will help you decide what makes the most sense for you. You should always consult with your UNT advisor before taking classes at the community college. ‎

No, the Professional Foundations courses are required upper division courses that can only be completed at UNT.‎

Any former or returning UNT student should contact B.A.A.S. advising at BAASCoursera@unt.edu to review program requirements and receive help walking through the readmission process.‎

The time it takes to complete a B.A.A.S. degree depends on how many hours you need to satisfy the degree requirements, the number of hours you take each semester, and your academic performance. Typically, students take between 6 and 12 hours each semester and complete their degree within 2 to 3 years. Some students take longer, while others finish faster. If a student is receiving financial aid, full-time is considered 12 hours, or two classes each 8 weeks and part-time is considered 6 hours or one class each 8 weeks. ‎

You are required to take at least 30 hours of coursework from UNT to meet the university residency hour requirement. You are also required to complete 36 hours of upper division coursework. Of those 36 hours, at least 24 hours must be from courses taken at UNT.‎

Upper division courses are typically offered at four-year colleges and universities in students’ junior and senior years. Upper division courses are numbered 3000 and 4000 at UNT. Upper-division courses are also called advanced level courses.‎

$990 ($330 x 3 Credit Hours). This does not include the cost of books. ‎

There are a number of types of financial aid and scholarship opportunities for UNT students. Learn more about UNT’s Financial Aid and Scholarships. Applications for UNT scholarships have to be processed by March 1. In order to apply for scholarships you have to already have been admitted to UNT.‎

You can begin taking classes once you've been admitted to UNT, have met with a UNT academic advisor, and have completed the B.A.A.S. online orientation course. The B.A.A.S. program has two cohorts per year; one that begins in August and one that begins in January. Though there is no summer admission, once students are in the program they can take summer courses. ‎

After you register for your courses, you can find required textbooks and even order them online at the UNT Bookstore. You can also check with other local bookstores and online retailers. Prices will vary by site and the types of books required. UNT Faculty work hard to provide the most cost effective class resources, many of which are free to students. ‎

University of North Texas handles all financial information. Learn more here.‎

Yes.‎

A concentration is a set of four courses that give students deeper knowledge into necessary career skills. Students typically graduate with 2-3 concentration areas, depending on the credit hours they transferred in. Students select concentrations that, along with their other B.A.A.S. coursework, prepare them for future career aspirations or educational objectives.‎

Your certificate will show that you have successfully completed the Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences. It will also show that the awarding body is the University of North Texas. Your degree will not mention “online” nor Coursera.‎

You will receive an email from UNT asking you to login to your my.unt account. This account will be your hub for all things UNT - Financial Aid, Bill payment, Admissions decisions, and more.‎

UNT can accept U.S. Military credit as academic credit for the B.A.A.S. degree. Please send your:

• DD-214 to earn 4 credit hours of Physical Education
• Joint Service Transcript (JST from https://jst.doded.mil/) for credit review‎

To check the status of your application, please visit my.unt.edu‎

Your admission decision will come first through your my.unt.edu account. You will also receive an email. ‎

Once you have been admitted by UNT, you will be registered for the degree. Once available, you will be given access to the degree on the Coursera site and to a required orientation course before the first day of the class term.‎

There's no applicaiton fee required for the Spring 2023 cohort.‎

Yes, you will work alongside other students in online discussion forums, group projects, and optional live sessions.‎

Please reach out to a UNT enrollment counselor at UNT-BAAS@coursera.org with any questions.‎