Getting Day One Ready
We're thrilled you are joining us this year. In preparation for this school year, please review each of the items below and make note of events and deadlines.
President Mong's Welcome Letter to Students/Estudiantes and Family Members/Miembros de la Familia
Early College High School "Now You're Admitted, So What?" Checklist and Presentation Slides
Helpful UNT Dallas Onboarding Resources
Project Wayfinder
Weekly, students meet to make meaning of their educational experiences and explore their calling and purpose through Project Wayfinder learning experiences. This series of year-long learning expeiences supports students to be change agents in their communities by equipping them with skills to navigate their lives with purpose.
Wayfinder Groups meet weekly in DAL 1 - 102.
- Tuesdays, 10-11am with Eronia King (Public Health B Schedule and Logistics)
- Wednesdays, 10-11am with Jessica Gilmore (Public Health A Schedule)
- Thursdays, 12-1pm with Jessica Gilmore (Teacher Education & Hospitality Management
Learning Support
We would expect all students to need learning support at some point in their academic experience at UNT Dallas. All ECHS students can access tutoring, free of charge through the UNT Dallas Learning Commons. The Learning Commons staffs professional tutors in Business, Science, Math, and Writing. Visit their site to see availbaility and make an appointment.
Students also have free access to Smarthinking, a free online tutoring program for other subjects or for when schedules don't work with on site tutors.
UNT Dallas also offers study sessions every other week for ECHS Business students:
ACCT 2220: Thursdays, 8:40-9:30 virtual (see canvas for link). Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14
BIOL 1710: Fridays, 2-3 virtual (see canvas for link). Weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14
Trailblazer Elite
The Trailblazer Elite Program is a unique and prestigious organization designed to ensure that first-generation college students are successful in meeting their academic, career, and personal goals. The program provides opportunities, resources, skills development, and connects students with a mentor to help prepare them for their future careers.
Eligible Early College High School students who opt-in to Trailblazer Elite will have twice monthly group mentoring sessions with program director, Dr. Sabrina Hodge, on the first and third Fridays each month at 2pm in DAL 1 - 102 (Fall 2021 Dates: 9/17, 10/1, 10/15, 11/5, 11/19, 12/3, 12/17)