Entrance
Deficiencies
All 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 AcademicServices. In such cases, after consultation
with appropriate University faculty and staff, Student AcademicServices
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.
Other 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.
