Entrance Deficiencies

All entrance deficiencies must be removed before graduation from the University.

High School Subject Deficiencies

Foreign Language
A student deficient in one or two foreign language units may be admitted. If admitted, the student must remove the deficiency prior to the completion of 60 semester hours or become ineligible to continue at UNCG until the deficiencies are removed. A student transferring to UNCG as a junior or senior must remove the deficiencies prior to completion of 30 semester hours or become ineligible to continue. Deficiencies can be removed by completing the course in an approved secondary school, or by completing the appropriate college-level course in the area of the deficiency. Removal of a two-unit foreign language deficiency requires successful completion of two college-level courses in the same language. Removal of a one-unit language deficiency requires the successful completion of one college-level course at the 102 level. Students admitted with a one-unit deficiency in French or Spanish (and who wish to continue with the same language) must take the Language Placement Test to determine the level at which they will be allowed to begin their study of the language at UNCG.

Appeal of Foreign Language Admission Deficiencies.
A student with circumstances that may interfere with his/her ability to successfully remove foreign language admission deficiencies by completing beginning-level foreign language courses (through the 102 level) may appeal to remove the deficiencies by completing alternate courses. A written appeal and any supporting documentation should be submitted to Student Academic Services. In such cases, after consultation with appropriate University faculty and staff, Student Academic Services may approve alternate foreign language courses that are translated into English or courses in the history and traditions of non-English speaking cultures.

If a student with a major within the College of Arts and Sciences submits a foreign language admission deficiencies appeal, it will be considered by Student Academic Services in conjunction with the College of Arts and Sciences because the College requires intermediate-level proficiency in one foreign language (through course number 204). The College may approve alternate courses to fulfill both the College foreign language requirement and to remove the foreign language admission deficiencies.

Students who graduated from high school in or after the Spring of 1988 and who are deficient in any high school unit except foreign language must complete a minimum of six semester hours (or nine quarter hours) with grades of "C-" or better in each of the following subject areas English, mathematics, natural sciences, and social sciences BEFORE they can be admitted to UNCG. These courses must be taken at an accredited institution of higher education and must be creditable towards a degree at UNCG.