Take Flight: CLASS First Year Advising

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• How we help: see the What We Do tab.
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• What's ahead: view your First Year Milestones.
• Have a question? browse our FAQs.

Welcome CLASS-y Take Flight scholars

The Take Flight: CLASS First Year Advising program is for all students in their first year at UNT after high school graduation. If you graduated high school in the last academic year, you are a member of Take Flight!

The Take Flight Academic Counselors look forward to getting to know you, advising you for classes in your first year, and helping you to be successful during your first year at UNT!

Your First Week Checklist

• Download the UNT Go and Navigate apps.
• Check your UNT email daily. It's the official way we reach you.
• Schedule your first advising appointment in Navigate.
• Bookmark succeed.unt.edu for campus resources whenever you need support.

You've got what it takes, and we're here to help you get there.

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What We Do

Take Flight Counselors support you through every part of your first year. Here is what that looks like across the year.

Academic Advising Appointments

Every first-year CLASS student meets with a Take Flight Counselor for academic advising. We help you choose the right classes, understand your degree, and stay on track.

Advising 101: Degree Planning (Fall only)

Advising 101 is a group session that gets you ready for your first one-on-one advising appointment. In it, you will:

• Learn how to read your degree audit so you can track your major and degree requirements.
• Find out what to expect at your Fall advising appointment and how to come prepared.
• Meet other first-year students in your major as you start college.
• Explore the academic opportunities, organizations, and support resources in your major.

Watch your UNT email in August. You will get a link to Navigate to choose your Advising 101 session.

EDGE Group: Academic Success Workshops (Spring only)

If you are on academic alert or probation after your first Fall semester, you will attend an EDGE Group. This is a supportive session that helps you reflect on what happened, understand what did not work, and build a plan to move forward with confidence. In an EDGE Group, you will:

• Learn time management, study strategies, and motivation techniques that fit your learning style.
• Explore campus resources that support your academic and personal well-being.
• Connect with other students who are also working toward a stronger semester.
• Get access to the EDGE Canvas course, where you will complete guided reflections and set goals for Spring.

EDGE stands for Embrace the past, Don't give up, Grow from your experience, and Elevate your performance. You've got what it takes, and we're here to help you get there.

First Year Milestones

As you begin and progress through your first year at UNT, several key academic milestones will help you succeed and stay on track for graduation. The milestones page below walks you through what to do each month to build a strong foundation in your first year and make a smooth transition into your second year. To stay organized, mark these dates on your calendar, print the list, or save it somewhere easy to access. We will also add you to a Canvas course designed for first-year students that walks you through these milestones throughout the year. If you have any questions, your Take Flight Counselor is always here to help.

View First Year Milestones

View Upperclassman Milestones

Frequently Asked Questions

Find quick answers to the questions we hear most from first-year students and their families, covering registration and holds, worries about a class, academic standing, working with your advisors, and campus resources.

View the Take Flight FAQs

Still Have Questions?

We're here to help.

• Email: TakeFlight@unt.edu
• Schedule an appointment: Navigate
• Visit us: Take Flight Advising Suite, GAB 207

Visit the Connect With Us tab to meet your Take Flight Counselors.