Certain majors and programs have special admission and progression
requirements in addition to admission to the University. See departmental
listings for complete details.
College
of Arts and Sciences
Biology majors: must maintain a 2.0 GPA in all biology
courses taken at UNCG; teacher licensure in biology requires a 2.5
in all biology courses taken at UNCG.
Broadcasting & Cinema majors: must have a minimum
overall GPA of 2.2 for admission to and continuance in the Media Studies
major, and must have grades of C or better in all courses in the major.
Classical Studies majors: must have a 2.0 GPA or
better in all courses in the major. Students pursuing Secondary Subject
Area Teacher Licensure in Latin must have a 2.5 overall GPA for admission
to the Teachers Academy, and a minimum 3.0 in Latin courses.
Communication Studies majors: must have grades of
C- or better in all courses in the major.
English majors: must have grades of C- or better
in all courses in the major. Admission to teacher education and student
teaching in English requires a minimum GPA of 2.75.
German majors: must maintain a GPA of 2.0 in all
German courses.
History majors: must maintain a 2.0 GPA in all history
courses.
Mathematics and Computer Science majors: must maintain
a 2.0 GPA in all mathematical science courses.
Physics majors: must maintain a 2.0 GPA in all required
physics and mathematics courses.
Theatre majors: Drama Majors (BA and BFA) must have
grades of C- or better in all courses in the major; Drama Majors (BFA)
with a concentration in Theatre Education must have an overall GPA
of 2.7.
Bryan
School of Business and Economics
Enrollment in Bryan School Courses: Students must
have a minimum overall 2.0 GPA to enroll in Bryan School courses,
effective Fall 1999.
International Business Studies Program: requires
a 2.5 GPA for admission to and retention in the program.
Information Systems & Operations Management major:
requires a 2.5 GPA, with at least six credit hours earned in ISM courses
at UNCG, for admission to and retention in the program.
Other Bryan School Programs: A 2.0 GPA is required
for admission to and retention in all other programs and majors in
the Bryan School.
School
of Education
Elementary or Middle Grades Education majors: a GPA of 2.75
is required for admission to these teacher education programs. Transfer
students planning to pursue those majors should contact the School
of Education Student Information & Advising Office.
Education of the Deaf majors: must have an overall
GPA of 2.7.
Special Education majors: must have an overall GPA
of 2.7.
Admission to teacher education at the secondary level requires a minimum
GPA of 2.5, except where higher GPA requirements are noted. Applications
for admission should be filed in the Teacher's Academy (319 Curry)
during the second semester of the sophomore year. Transfer students
must apply after they have completed 12 semester hours in residency.
School
of Health and Human Performance
Dance majors: admission to all majors is by application
and audition only. A grade of C- or better must be earned in all dance
courses; higher grades are required for certain courses. BS in Dance
Education majors must have a 2.5 GPA for admission to the Teachers
Academy. BFA Dance majors must maintain an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher
with at least a B (3.0) average in all DCE courses; continuance in
the BFA program is subject to faculty evaluation and approval.
Exercise and Sports Science majors: all majors must achieve a grade
of C or better in all required ESS courses. A minimum GPA of 2.3 is
required for enrollment in 500-level ESS courses.
Physical Education Teacher Education majors must
have a 2.5 GPA for admission to the Teacher's Academy. Admission to
the Sports Medicine concentration requires a 3.0 GPA. Fitness Leadership
majors must have a 2.3 GPA before registering for theirinternship
course. Aquatics Leadership majors must have a 2.5 GPA before registering
for their internship course. Community Youth Sport Development majors
must have a 2.5 GPA before registering for their internship course.
Health Education majors: must have a 2.2 cumulative
GPA and at least a C in all health courses for admission into the
professional program.
Speech Pathology and Audiology majors: must have
an overall GPA of 2.7.
School of Human Environmental Sciences
Nutrition majors: must earn grades of C or better in all
required 200-level or higher NTR courses.
Interior Architecture majors: admission is by interview
only. Transfers must have a 2.5 GPA for admission. A GPA of 2.0 must
be maintained to continue in the program.
Human Development and Family Studies majors: requires
a 2.2 GPA for admission to the major. B-K Education majors must have
a 2.5 GPA before taking methods courses.
Social Work majors: admission to field instruction
occurs only after achieving 84 hours with a 2.3 GPA.
School of Music
All prospective music majors and minors must audition for members
of the music faculty for acceptance into the School of Music. Such
auditions should be arranged in advance through the School of Music.
Students should write the School of Music, 220 Music Building, UNCG,
PO Box 26167, Greensboro, NC 27402-6167, for information.
Music Education majors must have a 2.5 GPA for admission
into the Teachers Academy.
School of Nursing
A minimum GPA above 2.7 is required for admission. Students transferring
into the School of Nursing from another baccalaureate nursing program
must have a letter of reference from the administrative head of that
nursing program. This reference should be sent directly to the Dean
of the School of Nursing. Credits with a nursing designation do not
transfer. The application deadline for upper division is February
1.
