Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find a typist for my thesis/ dissertation?

A simple one! Just click here for a list of typists.

Back to the Required Formatting page.

When do I get info on commencement, including the schedule?

Commencement information is sent out by the Registrar's Office three weeks prior to graduation. You may call the Registrar's Office at 940/565-2369. Check here for the Spring 2008 Commencement Schedule.

When will I receive my diploma?

Diplomas are mailed out approximately eight weeks after graduation.

I'm not attending commencement. Will my diploma be mailed?

All diplomas are mailed regardless of whether or not you attend the ceremony. The address used for mailing is the one you indicate on your graduation application on the "mailing address for diploma" line.

What happens to my diploma if I move?

If you relocate, you should immediately go to my.unt.edu and update your mailing address in your personal bio/demo data.

If your diploma is not deliverable due to incorrect address, it will be your responsibility to order a duplicate through the Registrar's Office. (There is no fee for a duplicate diploma; processing time is approximately eight weeks.)

When will my degree be posted?

Degrees are posted by the Registrar's Office, usually within 3 weeks of the graduation ceremony.

Will my major appear on my diploma?

Yes, indeed! (Students who graduated prior to Fall 2004 and whose majors did not appear on their diplomas can request a new diploma through the Registrar's Office. Turn around time remains approximately 6-8 weeks.)

Where do I get regalia for commencement?

Regalia/Announcements should be ordered from the University Store in the UNT Union early in the semester. Give them a call at 940-565-2592.

How do I get bound copies of my thesis or dissertation for my personal use?

You can use this binding company (from the Texas A&M site), for example!

If my GPA is really high, can I receive my graduate degree with honors?

Graduating with honors is a distinction reserved only for undergraduate degrees.

How do I handle section breaks (and related formatting matters) in Word?

Oh, not too hard! Just check here (courtesy of West Virginia University!)

Can I register for more classes after I graduate?

Upon Graduating: You will be blocked from further registration unless you reapply for admission through the Graduate School.

What about courses that I'm completing at another university for my degree?

Policy on Students Attempting Final Course(s) at Another Institution: Students who complete graduate work at another institution to be applied toward a UNT graduate degree must furnish a complete official transcript of transfer work to the Graduate School. No commitment can be made by UNT concerning the applicability of such work until official records have been received and evaluated. Due to the time required for receipt and evaluation of transcripts, students who are completing their last course(s) elsewhere will not graduate during the same semester, but will be processed for the next graduation term.

How do I cite on-line sources?

Not terribly difficult! A variety of sources provide reliable information on this matter and others. Check our writing page for details!

Does the grad school offer word processing templates or any support for them?

The only template that the Graduate School makes available to students is only for use on the Thesis or Dissertation Abstract. This template is available for download on the Required Formatting page.

Do creative ETDs follow the same guidelines as other theses and dissertations? Yes, there some different guidelines that you should follow. Click here to access these guidelines.

Does the grad school have any typesetting format files for theses/dissertations?

We supply various formatting files for the popular LaTeX typesetting system! Click here to go to the LaTeX files page.

Does the grad school offer any help on creating PDF files for my thesis or dissertation?

We can offer some general help here; see our PDF page for more information. You might also take the Adobe's step-by-step tutorial on creating PDF files.