Chinese Students and Scholar Association
University of North Texas

Resources You might Need



Chinese Embassy (中国驻美大使馆及休斯敦总领事馆)

Consulate General Of the People's Republic of China in Houston


Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the USA


 


Textbooks and other Books

UNT Bookstore

It can also sell some software especially of MS for special prices under certain agreements if you are TA/RAs of UNT.

Voertmans at Denton

It has a store close to the UNT campus.

Half at Ebay

Computer Book Reviews

Bookpool.com



The School and the Local Newspapers

Univerity Student Newspaper, NT Daily   

It is free for students.

Dallas Morning News 

It is the biggest newspaper in DFW metroplex. You can take it from Kendall Hall or Wooden Hall sometimes for free.

美中晚报 

You can take it and other Chinese newspapers from the two Chinese Supermarkets in Richardson most for free.  1 hour trip from Denton.  You could find Dallas Chinese Yellow Pages there some time in a year.

Denton Local Newspaper: Denton Record-Chronicle


Food and Regular Use

Food and Regular Use:

Sack'n Save,close to UNT, Denton.

Wal-mart,15-minute trip from UNT, Denton.

Kroger10-minute  trip from UNT, Denton.   

Chinese Food and Regular Use:

香港综合超级市场 Hong Kong Market Place, 9780 Walnut St. #360, Dallas TX 75243.  1-hour trip.

侨冠超级市场 Asia World Supermarket, 400 N. Green ville Ave #1, Richardson TX 75081.  1-hour trip.

越美超级市场 Vietnam Plaza Market, 1103 S. Josey Ln. #112 Carrollton, TX 75006.  30-minute trip.

美华超级市场 Supermaket, Plano, 30 minute trip.

香港综合超级市场 Hong Kong Market Place, 1816 E Pioneer Pkwy, Arlington TX 76010

Computers and Consuming Electronics

Best-buy,15-minute trip from UNT, Denton.


Phone Service and Intenet Connection

Verizon               Local telephone service, long distance service

                         High-speed DSL                      

                         Service Phone Number: 1-800 483 4000

Charter              Cable TV

                         Cable modem high-speed Internet

Joi Dial-up          Dial-up Internet

                         UNT has stoped its free/premium dial-up services.

Firstphonecard   Prepaid phone cards for long distance


TAX Return Forms

IRS Forms


Car Insurance and Health Insurance

Insurance Search


Research Materials: Freely Available for UNT Students

IEEE Xplore

ACM Portal

Only can access the materials within the campus networks.


Info about Getting SSN Card and Driver License

FYI about SSN & DL



Texas Online Service:

Driver License, Texas ID Card, Vehicle Registration

www.TexasOnline.com

Phone Directory Online


New Car and Used Car

KBB - Evaluation and buying a new or a used car

Classifieds.DallasNews.com


Job Hunting 

UNT SECS Erecruiting and Campus Job

UNT Coop and Intern Service

Job Search Web Sites


Local Banking, Hospital, Medical Services, Preschool, Shipping, Moving, Chinese Restaurants ...

Wells Fargo Banking Texas

Free checking, online service, has a branch at UNT union.

UNT Employee Health Service Provider

Most of TA/RA participate this plan.

UNT Student Health and Wellness Center

International students must participate this international health insurance plan unless they already have other health insurance.

Denton County WIC Service

It includes immunization clinic, child health clinic.

Denton Regional Hospital

It is the biggest hospital in Denton. Several miles away.

Denton Community Hospital

Close to UNT campus.  The most of services of the hospitals need the referrals of your family doctor. 

UNT Child Development Lab

Submit application earlier for your child if you need such service. The waiting list is always long.

UPS: United Parcel Service 

UPS CENTER
UPS CC DENTON
1709 SHADY OAKS DR
DENTON, TX 76205
800-742-5877

Mon-Fri: 4:30pm-6:30pm;
Sat, Sun: Closed
 

Main Office: 101 E Mckinney St, Denton, TX 76201. It has a branch at Union.
 
 
 

 



Disclaimer:   The businesses appearing on this web page have no connections with CSSA-UNT right now.  We list them due to our experiences. In addition, We are seeking some businesses as our sponsors those are closely related to our working and studing. We will recommend them in our CSSA member booklet.

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