First Flight Week at Frisco is our official welcome to students. The events throughout the week will prepare students as they gear up for the fall semester. From programs that prepare you for the upcoming educational opportunities to programs where you get to let loose and meet fellow peers, there is something for everyone!

Our Student Services team, Advising team, and Faculty will be hosting workshops (focused on engagement, academics, and career readiness) and events throughout the week. Before or after attending any of our events you can receive a tour of Frisco Landing as well as get your photo taken for your student ID. This week is packed full of the resources you need to begin your college experience on the right foot.

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Discover UNT at Frisco  - All Week (My Prep)

Taking a class in Frisco this semester? Live close to our Frisco campus and want to learn more about what it has to offer? Whether you will be taking a class in Frisco, or just happen to be in the area it's time to introduce you to UNT at Frisco's campus. Learn about majors, available courses, student organizations, parking, and much more! This is a self-paced virtual event, you can join any time!

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Getting Comfy at Frisco

Drop in anytime during First Flight Week to get your bearings at UNT Frisco. Find where your classes are, grab a snack, take a tour, and participate in a Eagle Egg Hunt for some Frisco swag. Ease the anxieties of starting classes at a new location by discovering all our campus has to offer you! We cannot wait to meet you! 
Drop-in any day from 8 A.M. - 5 P.M. at Frisco Landing.

Event Categories

Make First Flight Week your own by attending the programs that interest you. These categories can help you to pick a balanced set of programs and make sure you are prepared for Fall 2023!

My Prep

Prepare yourself for college-level work and receive all the information and resources necessary (aimed to suit your individual needs) to have a successful academic year.

My Life

Take time to connect with peers, figure out how to be involved on campus, and get immersed in the spirit and traditions of all things Mean Green!

My Health and Wellness

We want to help you be the best version of yourself possible. Learn amazing ways to develop healthy habits while in college!

My Future

Although graduation may seem far away, the actions you make today will impact your future. Chart your path during college to help guide and achieve your goals.

Our Community

Learn what it means to be a part of the caring Mean Green community!

Monday, August 14th

Event Description Time Location
Frisco Engage Bingo (My Life)

Play Bingo with us and learn about Frisco Engage, a way for Frisco students to get involved on campus and earn graduation honors along the way! Win prizes and start working towards being Frisco Engaged! 

12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. Frisco Landing, Room 180C
Calm & Conquer: Stress Relief & Academic Success Workshop (My Prep)

Learn how to create your very own stress relief putty, customized to melt away tension and boost focus. B But that's not all - we'll also show you a wide range of academic resources that can support your success, such as coaching and tutoring services. We'll help you discover practical strategies to excel in your studies and overcome challenges. Don't let stress hold you back!

2:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Frisco Landing, Academic Success Center
Float Into Flight Class (Our Community)

All first semester Frisco students are invited to join Flight Class, where you can meet other new students, learn about campus resources, and get involved on campus! Stop by the Student Organization Lounge and make an ice cream float and stick around for games, activities, and more!

3:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Frisco Landing, Room 320
Mindful Moves: Games for Wellness (My Health and Wellness)

Level up your wellness game at our Mindful Moves workshop! Join us for an evening of fun where we'll introduce you to our selection of large outdoor games like cornhole and Spike ball! Unwind and connect with fellow students as we unveil our treasure trove of indoor board games and tabletop sets, including a miniature pool table and more! Mark your calendars and get ready to play your way to a healthier and happier college life!

5:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. Frisco Landing, Room 320

Tuesday, August 15th

Event Description Time Location
Write Your Way to Success: Unleash Your Writing Potential! (My Prep)

This general session is to provide you with guidelines about the writing skills you are going to develop through your time here at UNT and beyond. Writing is an extremely important skill. To clearly state your ideas either for a speech or an executive report, you must know some of the strategies to develop a coherent writing process.

10:00 A.M. - 10:55 A.M. Frisco Landing, Room 300
Connect, Engage, Inspire: The Power of Effective Communication (My Prep)

Communication skills are key to facilitating successful relationships with your peers, professors, and anyone involved in your career. How to collaborate, resolve conflicts, networking, or problem-solving are fundamental aspects of thriving in various areas of life. Join us for a session to strengthen and leverage your communication skills!

11:00 A.M. - 11:55 A.M. Frisco Landing, Room 300
Charting Your Course: Insights on Career Planning (My Future)

Get ready to embark on a transformative journey at our career planning workshop. Discover the secrets to mapping out your future, navigating the job market, and unleashing your full potential. Gain insider tips and explore resources designed to propel you toward your dream career. Join us and be prepared to take charge of your future!

12:30 P.M. - 1:30 P.M. Frisco Landing, Room 380
Semester Mastermind: Syllabus Strategies & Time Management (My Prep)

Learn how to get the most out of your time this semester. In this workshop, you will learn different ways to manage your time to fit in studying, working, and having fun! We will also review syllabi and show you where to locate important information to be on top of your assignments!

1:25 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. Frisco Landing, Room 380
Inspire Park (My Prep)

Learn everything there is to know about UNT at Frisco's Inspire Park location. This workshop will teach you what the building is used for, what classes are held there, parking information, room types, where to print, and more!

2:30 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Frisco Landing, Room 380
Where's My Class? (My Prep)

Join the UNT at Frisco Academic Success and Retention team in learning how to find your class! They will also inform you about the various resources and amenities available at Frisco Landing, talk about drive times between campus locations, and more!

3:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Frisco Landing, Room 380
Frisco Fitness Challenge! (My Health and Wellness)

Come try out a variety of fitness equipment and learn more about the Frisco Fitness Center! Test your strength, power, and endurance with some of our favorite challenges, and walk away with awesome prizes! 

4:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. Frisco Landing, Fitness Center
Frisco Fest (My Life)

Fly to Frisco Landing for Frisco Fest, an evening filled with food, fun, and Mean Green Spirit! Get to know the Frisco campus and all its resources, take a spin in our Fitness Center, make something new in our Makerspace, and much more! Round-trip transportation from Denton to Frisco will be provided. Register for Transportation from Denton here: https://forms.gle/aRsPSpQ4PM1N5nhd7 

5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. Frisco Landing
Write Your Way to Success: Unleash Your Writing Potential! (My Prep)

This general session provides guidelines about the writing skills you will develop through your time here at UNT and beyond. Writing is an extremely important skill. To clearly state your ideas for a speech or an executive report, you must know some strategies to develop a coherent writing process. 

6:00 P.M. - 6:55 P.M. Frisco Landing, Room 300
Connect, Engage, Inspire: The Power of Effective Communication (My Prep)

Communication skills are key to facilitating successful relationships with your peers, professors, and anyone involved in your career. How to collaborate, resolve conflicts, network, or problem-solve are fundamental aspects of thriving in various areas of life. Join us for a session to strengthen and leverage your communication skills! 

7:00 P.M. - 7:55 P.M. Frisco Landing, Room 300
Semester Mastermind: Syllabus Strategies & Time Management (My Prep)

Learn how to get the most out of your time this semester. In this workshop, you will learn different ways to manage your time to fit in studying, working, and having fun! We will also review syllabi and show you where to locate important information to be on top of your assignments!  

8:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Frisco Landing, Room 380

Wednesday, August 16th

Event Description Time Location
Connect, Engage, Inspire: The Power of Effective Communication (My Prep)

Communication skills are key to facilitating successful relationships with your peers, professors and anyone involved in your career. How to collaborate, resolve conflicts, networking or problem solving are fundamental aspects of thriving in various areas of life. Join us for a session to strengthen and leverage your communication skills! 

9:00 A.M. - 9:55 A.M. Frisco Landing, Room 300
Frisco Inspire Park Tour (My Prep)

Explore UNT at Frisco's Inspire Park location! Be prepared for success by going on a tour through the classrooms, science labs, student lounges, and more!

10:00 A.M. - 10:45 A.M. Inspire Park
The Quantitative Advantage: From Data to Insights (My Prep)

While quantitative analysis involves math, the most important fact is that it helps to make informed decisions based on evidence. It allows you to evaluate information, identify patterns, make predictions, and draw conclusions. It also encourages analytical reasoning and enhances problem-solving abilities. Stop by and refresh your math with an analytical eye!

10:00 A.M. - 11:55 A.M. Frisco Landing, Room 300
Resume Revamp: Crafting Your Success Story (My Future)

Whether you have never created a resume or have one, but it needs sprucing up, join us for Resume Review. We will be diving into the dos and don'ts of putting a concise and well-organized resume together.  We will look at the different forms of resumes for different majors and careers. Learn more about resources from the Career Center that will help get you career ready. 

11:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Frisco Landing, Room 180C
Glow & Grow: Counseling Connections with Glitter Sensory Jars (My Health and Wellness)

Meet UNT at Frisco's counselor, Dr. Sze Sze Tong, and learn what resources Counseling and Testing can offer you while making a DIY sensory toy to take home with you!

12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. Frisco Landing, Room 180C
Introducing: The Spark Makerspace! (My Life)

Get an inside look at The Spark Makerspace which is equipped with the latest tools and technologies that you might need such as our laptop lending service! Whether you're an aspiring artist, engineer, or entrepreneur, this is your chance to transform your ideas into a masterpiece. Visit our Makerspace and let your imagination soar!

12:30 P.M. - 1:30 P.M. Frisco Landing, Room 150
Unlocking Academic Success (My Prep)

Learn how to adapt your study habits to be college-level ready. College level courses can be quite different from high-school and we want to help you develop effective study habits for college courses!

1:25 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. Frisco Landing, Room 300
Inspire Park (My Prep)

Learn everything there is to know about UNT at Frisco's Inspire Park location. This workshop will teach you what the building is used for, what classes are held there, parking information, room types, where to print, and more!

2:30 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Frisco Landing, Room 380
Where's My Class? (My Prep)

Join the UNT at Frisco Academic Success and Retention team in learning how to find your class! They will also inform you about the various resources and amenities available at Frisco Landing, talk about drive times between campus locations, and more!

3:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Frisco Landing, Room 380
Library Liftoff: Launching into a World of Resources! (My Prep)

Learn how you can get the most out of the services available to students at UNT Libraries. This session will cover services available at the Frisco Landing Library and the basics of using library resources for your coursework. It will also cover how you can access library services for fun, such as popular reading and streaming media!

3:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. Frisco Landing, Room 206
Found the Future of Frisco: Frisco Student Union (My Life)

Want to have a voice in what programs, resources, and activities are at Frisco? Join the Frisco Student Union in developing the future of Frisco. The Frisco Student Union is an opportunity for students to get engaged with other students, through social activities and events. Union members help guide Frisco resources, and programming through their input and feedback. Light snacks provided.

4:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Frisco Landing, Room 320
Connect, Engage, Inspire: The Power of Effective Communication (My Prep)

Communication skills are key to facilitating successful relationships with your peers, professors and anyone involved in your career. How to collaborate, resolve conflicts, networking or problem solving are fundamental aspects of thriving in various areas of life. Join us for a session to strengthen and leverage your communication skills! 

 

5:00 P.M. - 5:55 P.M. Frisco Landing, Room 300
The Quantitative Advantage: From Data to Insights (My Life)

While quantitative analysis involves math, the most important fact is that it helps to make informed decisions based on evidence. It allows you to evaluate information, identify patterns, make predictions, and draw conclusions. It also encourages analytical reasoning and enhances problem-solving abilities. Stop by and refresh your math with an analytical eye!

6:00 P.M. - 7:55 P.M. Frisco Landing, Room 300
Unlocking Academic Success (My Prep)

Learn how to adapt your study habits to be college-level ready. College level courses can be quite different from high-school and we want to help you develop effective study habits for college courses!

8:00 P.M. - 8:30 P.M. Frisco Landing, Room 380

Thursday, August 17th

Event Description Time Location
Envision Yourself at Frisco! (My Future)

Learn how to set goals that you are sure to keep with help from the student services team! Whether you're thinking about your academic goals, your dream career, or what you want out of your campus experience we want you to dream big and bring your ideas to life using different materials to create a vision board that represents you!

11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Frisco Landing, Room 320
Frisco Inspire Park Tour (My Prep)

Explore UNT at Frisco's Inspire Park location! Be prepared for success by going on a tour through the classrooms, science labs, student lounges, and more!

12:00 P.M. - 12:45 P.M. Inspire Park
Found the Future of Frisco: Frisco Student Union (My Life)

Want to have a voice in what programs, resources, and activities are at Frisco? Join the Frisco Student Union in developing the future of Frisco. The Frisco Student Union is an opportunity for students to get engaged with other students, through social activities and events. Union members help guide Frisco resources, and programming through their input and feedback. Light snacks provided.

12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. Frisco Landing, Room 320
Inspire Park (My Prep)

Learn everything there is to know about UNT at Frisco's Inspire Park location. This workshop will teach you what the building is used for, what classes are held there, parking information, room types, where to print, and more!

1:30 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. Frisco Landing, Room 380
Where's My Class? (My Prep)

Join the UNT at Frisco Academic Success and Retention team in learning how to find your class! They will also inform you about the various resources and amenities available at Frisco Landing, talk about drive times between campus locations, and more!

3:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M. Frisco Landing, Room 380
Making A's and Catching Z's (My Health and Wellness)

Getting good sleep directly impacts learning and memory, cognition, and creativity, and much more! Learn how to create a sleep routine that works for you, and some tips and tricks for falling asleep!  

3:00 P.M. - 3:45 P.M. Frisco Landing, Room 180C

Friday, August 18th

Event Description Time Location
Semester Sprint: Last Minute Prep (My Prep)

Get ready for the fall semester! Locate your classes, try out the Market, pick out your favorite parking or study spot and more! Fine tune your fall semester before it starts- resources and a light lunch will be available at this come and go event.

11:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. Frisco Landing Lobby
Frisco Inspire Park Tour (My Prep)

Explore UNT at Frisco's Inspire Park location! Be prepared for success by going on a tour through the classrooms, science labs, student lounges, and more!

2:00 P.M. - 2:45 P.M. Inspire Park