Visions
Visions is a program offered to visiting and non-degree students who already hold a bachelor’s degree.
To see a list of recommended courses for Visions Students, click here.
Prospective Visions students may want to take one or more courses for a variety of reasons including personal enrichment, professional knowledge, or renewal of teacher licensure. Visions permits students to register for classes without being admitted to a particular program of study.
Visions students are not admitted to the University, The Graduate School, or to a specific degree or certificate program. However, credits earned at UNCG through Visions are recorded in the University Registrar’s Office on an official transcript. Students enrolled through Visions need to complete an enrollment form every semester. There is a $20 non-refundable enrollment fee each time.
Visions Enrollment Form
Visions students are required to submit a Visions Enrollment Form each semester they would like to participate in Visions along with the $20 enrollment fee. The Visions Enrollment Form is located at grs.uncg.edu/forms/visionsform.pdf.
The Enrollment Form can also be filled out online. When selecting application type, be sure to select Visions - Graduate.
Visions Eligibility
To be eligible to enroll, you must:
- Have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited College or University.
- Not be currently enrolled as a degree student at UNCG.
- Do not have an application for admission to The Graduate School under review for the same semester.
- Check with the department of interest (e.g., Art, Business Administration) and meet special requirements that may exist for that department.
Questions about eligibility should be directed to The Graduate School (336-334-5596).
Submitting the Enrollment Fee
Registration information (student identification number, PIN, advising code, and dates for registration) will be emailed with permission to Visions students through the last day of late registration, Friday, August 29, 2008.
To receive registration information by postal mail the Visions enrollment form must be received in The Graduate School by Friday, August 22, 2008.
Students who submit the Visions enrollment form after August 22 and do not wish to receive registration information by email will be required to pick up their registration information at The Graduate School.
Visions enrollment forms will be processed in the order received until the final day of late registration on Friday, August 29, 2008.
Submitted Visions forms will be reviewed in The Graduate School and a decision made quickly about the student’s eligibility. When a student is deemed eligible to register through Visions, data will be entered into the UNCG student information system.
Students deemed ineligible to register for courses through the Visions program will be contacted by The Graduate School.
Courses
The Graduate School Bulletin (catalog) is available in The Graduate School at no cost, or it can be mailed for $2.00. The Bulletin may also be found on-line at grs.uncg.edu/bulletin .
To see a list of recommended courses for Visions Students, click here.
Advising
Students considering later enrollment in a degree program are strongly encouraged to present academic credentials to the department’s graduate director in order to determine whether course credit earned through Visions will apply toward the degree.
- No courses below the 500-level will count toward a graduate degree.
- A maximum of 9 hours in courses numbered 749 and below may be taken through Visions and applied to a graduate degree or 3 hours for a certificate.
- Individuals who have questions about enrolling as non-degree students are welcome to call The Graduate School (336-334-5596).
Registration
Visions students may register for any unrestricted courses as class space permits. To complete registration please access the UNCGenie web registration system from any computer equipped with a web browser.
Registration opens 24 hours a day, 7 days a week from Monday, April 28, 2008 until Friday, August 29, 2008. The UNCGenie system requires use of the student’s Personal Identification Number (PIN). All UNCG students are assigned a permanent PIN, and forgotten PIN’s can be reset through UNCGenie. Students needing assistance with course registration may go to the Information Station in the Mossman Building.
Course Availability and Restrictions
Not all courses are available to Visions students, and many other courses reach peak enrollment during early registration. Some courses have prerequisites or co-requisites, which are noted in the current Bulletin. These requirements must be met before students are allowed to register unless the instructor gives permission for individual students to enroll.
Special Written Permission
Written permission from the instructor and/or department is required for enrollment in a closed or restricted course. Students must obtain such permission on a Drop/Add Permission Form, which is obtained from and returned to the University Registrar’s Office (180 Mossman Building).
Immunization
Students registering for more than four credit hours of course work in a semester must obtain immunization clearance as required by the State of North Carolina. To obtain additional information about completing this requirement, please see the Student Health Service website at: studenthealth.uncg.edu.
Paying Tuition & Fees
Tuition and fees are due at Registration. Registration will NOT be confirmed until tuition and fees are paid in full. Visions students pay the same tuition and fees as graduate degree students at UNCG.
There are two ways to pay:
- Online via UNCGenie with a credit card.
- In person at the UNCG Cashier’s & Student Accounts Office in 151 Mossman with a personal check or credit card.
To pay for tuition and fees in person please obtain a course schedule and fees assessment at registration.
Questions regarding tuition, fees, and refunds should be directed to the: Cashiers & Student Accounts Office, 151 Mossman Building, (336-334-5831).
2008-2009 Preliminary Cost of Tuition & Fees
For one course with 3-credit hours the cost of tuition and fees is as follows:
In-state Graduate student.............................$900.01
Out-of-state Graduate student.....................$3717.76
Payment Deadline
The deadline for payment of tuition and fees is Friday, August 29, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. Failure to pay by this deadline will result in the cancellation of your registration.
Residency Status
Residency status is determined prior to registration. For more information please contact the Provost’s Office, 201 Mossman Building (336-334- 5494) prior to registration.
Financial Aid Eligibility
Students entering UNCG through the Visions program are not eligible for financial aid. Only recognized University degree programs are considered for financial aid.
FirstCard ID, Parking Permits & Textbooks
The UNCG FirstCard ID is acquired in Elliott University Center, Room 121. A FirstCard ID allows access to library materials and other facilities such as the dining hall, computer labs, and the student recreation center. For more information, please call 336-334-5651 or go to firstcard.uncg.edu.
For parking information, please call 336-334-5861 or go to parking.uncg.edu.
When registration is complete, textbooks and supplies may be purchased in the University Bookstore, located in Elliot University Center.
Withdrawal from the University
Please complete the "Graduate Student Withdrawal Form," obtained in The Graduate School, 241 Mossman to withdraw from the Visions program. Failing to follow this procedure may result in a permanent failing grade on the transcript.
Fall 2008 Classes
Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, August 25, 2008. The current Schedule of Courses, available online at the UNCG website or in the University Registrar’s Office (180 Mossman), gives the exact location and meeting day and time of all courses.