University of North Texas 
- The standard UNT arrival deadline for Spring 2026 is Tuesday, January 6, 2026.
- We strongly recommend that you plan to arrive before this date to find housing, finalize enrollment and payments, and orient yourself with Denton prior to the start of classes.
- If you cannot arrive prior to this date, you may be eligible for a late arrival.
- You can request permission to arrive after this date via iNorthTX. The late arrival e-form request will be available beginning Monday, December 8, 2025.
- Please note, while we recommend that you enroll in classes prior to arrival, you may have financial obligations if you enroll and are unable to enter the U.S. You can read about payment deadlines here.
The last date that you can arrive for Spring 2026 is Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
You must arrive in the U.S. prior to this date to complete orientation, TSI, and other requirements. All enrollment must be complete prior to the end of late registration on Friday, January 16, 2026.
You must complete the Late Arrival E-Form in iNorthTX to be approved for the updated arrival deadline.
If you have not received UNT funding, the last date that you can arrive for Spring 2026 is Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
You must complete the Late Arrival E-Form in iNorthTX to be approved for the updated arrival deadline. You must enroll in classes prior to the end of late registration on Friday, January 16, 2026.
If you have received UNT funding through a TA or GA position, the last date that you can arrive for Spring 2026 is determined by your academic department.
- You must receive a letter from your academic department on letterhead that indicates your approved late arrival date.
- After you have received this letter, complete the Late Arrival E-Form in iNorthTX to be approved for the updated arrival deadline.
- The Late Arrival E-Form will require that you upload your department's approval letter before submitting.
Graduate Student Department Support Letter Template
(Suggested language)
To Whom It May Concern:
DEPARTMENT NAME has approved a late arrival for STUDENT NAME. STUDENT NAME can arrive as late as MM/DD/YYYY and the department will guarantee full time enrollment at 9 credit hours with at least 6 credit hours of on-campus/face-to-face classes for STUDENT NAME.
Sincerely,
DEPARTMENT CHAIR