MARTIAL is our short way of saying Motivated Alliance for a Rigorous, Transformative, and Interdisciplinary Approach to Learning! We are looking for incoming freshman who are committed to pursuing academic excellence here at UNT alongside their peers. A student who is accepted into this program will be known as a MARTIAL Eagle.
Interesting fact: the Martial Eagle also happens to be one of the largest eagles on the continent of Africa.
First-generation students are especially encouraged to apply as the program is designed to offer intensive support to assist students with their transition to UNT. For the purposes of this program, a first-generation student is defined as one whose parent(s) have not completed a bachelor’s degree.
While there is no GPA requirement to participate in MARTIAL Eagles, the first-year program is designed to help students perform at their highest potential and to establish a solid UNT GPA on which to build. Many leadership opportunities on campus will require that students earn and maintain a strong GPA. You'll also need a good GPA in order to apply for continuing student scholarships.
We administer grade checks, facilitate mandatory weekly study sessions, and share resources to help you throughout your academic career here at UNT. All MARTIAL Eagles are expected to participate in these activities.