Admissions

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 UNCG seeks men and women with ability, character, motivation, and the intellectual potential to meet UNCG standards of performance. UNCG's admission decision is based upon an evaluation of the applicant's secondary school record and/or college record, including the overall grade point average and SAT I or ACT scores. These factors are used to determine the applicant's probability of success at UNCG.

This policy applies to the admission of freshmen and transfer students. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is fully committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or handicap. This commitment is in keeping with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and Section 504, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the ADA of 1990, and other applicable federal and state laws. The Affirmative Action Officer, UNCG, PO Box 26170, Greensboro, NC 27402-6170, (336/334-5009), is responsible for coordinating compliance and investigating complaints.

For traditional freshman and transfer applicants, interviews are not used as criteria for admission. Individual appointments for information purposes may be arranged by contacting the Office of Admissions, 336/334-5243, at least two weeks in advance of the date a campus visit is planned. Nontraditional Adult Students applying through the Adult Continuing and Evening Students (ACES) Office are required to schedule an interview with an ACES advisor, 336/334-5757.

Adult students who do not meet regular admission requirements may seek admission through the Adult Continuing and Evening Students (ACES) program (see p. 11).

Over enrollment or state budgetary constraints may require the restriction of admission during a given year or the adjustment of minimum requirements or application deadlines.

A freshman is defined as a student who is a high school graduate and who has not attended college. Admission into the freshman class implies that the student will eventually become a candidate for a bachelor's degree. A student who has college credit totaling fewer than 30 semester hours from a regionally accredited institution is designated as a "freshman-transfer" and must meet requirements under both transfer and freshman admissions programs.

Secondary School Preparation

Candidates for admission to the freshman class must submit a secondary school diploma (or its equivalent) and at least 15 acceptable units of credit from an accredited secondary school. (A unit is defined as credit given for a course which meets for one period daily during the entire school year or its equivalent.) Students must present the units described at the bottom of this page.

It is recommended that prospective students take one foreign language unit and one mathematics unit in the twelfth grade.

Nonaccredited Secondary Schools

Applicants from nonaccredited secondary schools must meet the same requirements for secondary school courses as applicants from accredited secondary schools. In addition, applicants from nonaccredited secondary schools must submit results from the SAT I or ACT and an application portfolio.

Application Procedure for Freshmen

1. Complete the UNCG application forms. A $35.00 application fee must accompany the application. This fee covers the cost of processing the application, and is subject to change. It is not refundable and is not applicable toward tuition or other costs.
2. Early application for admission is recommended; however, the priority deadline for submitting the application is March 1 for the fall and November 1 for the spring semester. The final deadlines are August 1 for fall and December 1 for spring.
3. Submit an official transcript of secondary school work. Applicants must request that their guidance counselors forward their transcripts, including courses in progress, cumulative grade point average, and rank in class, directly to the Office of Admissions. Students currently enrolled in secondary school should request that the courses in progress and cumulative grade point average be listed on the transcript.
4. Take the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT I) administered by the College Board. This test should be taken in the spring of the junior year and in the fall of the senior year of secondary school if possible. Test scores must be sent directly from the College Board to the Office of Admissions. UNCG's College Board code number is 5913. For information about the SAT I, write or call College Board SAT Program, Princeton, NJ 08541, 609/771-7600. You might also visit the ETS website at www.ets.org/.

American College Test (ACT) scores are acceptable in lieu of SAT I scores. Test scores should be sent directly from The American College Testing Program, P.O. Box 168, Iowa City, IA 52240. UNCG's ACT code number is 3166. You might also visit the ACT website at www.act.org/.

Additional admissions requirements for selected majors and programs are listed on this page and p. 11.

Well-qualified students with 30 academic semester hours or more of college credit from a regionally accredited institution are encouraged to transfer to UNCG to continue their studies. A student who has college credit totaling fewer than 30 semester hours from a regionally accredited institution is designated a "freshman-transfer"and must meet requirements under both transfer and freshman admissions programs. Applicants who are 2 + Articulation students, Returning (former) UNCG students, or Nontraditional Adult students should refer to p. 12.

Requirements and Procedures

Transfer students must have a 2.0 or better average on a 4.0 scale on all previous work attempted and on all transferable course work from a regionally accredited college or university. Grade point averages are recalculated to determine admissibility. Transfer students must be in good standing and eligible to return to their last attended institution.

The priority deadline for submitting the application is March 1 for the fall and November 1 for the spring semester. Final deadlines are August 1 for fall and December 1 for Spring. Students must submit the following:

1. UNCG application forms showing true and complete information.
2. Official transcript from the secondary school attended. Transfer students must present 15 acceptable units of credit from an accredited secondary school. (See specific course units listed in "Freshmen" section, p. 9). Transfer students not meeting this requirement should refer to the section on entrance deficiencies, p. 13.
3. Official transcripts from each post secondary institution previously attended (including summer school and extension).
4. A list of courses in progress including course number, course name, and semester/quarter hours of credit.
5. An application fee, currently $35, not refundable and not applicable toward tuition and other costs.

After receipt of the above credentials, the UNCG admissions staff reviews the application to determine admissibility. The number of semester hours of credit for previous college-level work which can be transferred to UNCG and applied toward a bachelor's degree will be determined by the University Registrar after formal admission. Transfer credit to be awarded is determined by the quality as well as the quantity of the student's previous college work. Course work completed with a grade of D+, D or D- will not transfer hours of credit but may be used to fulfill course requirements.

Selected majors and programs have special admission and progression requirements in addition to admission to the University.

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 and 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; Media Studies Majors must have grades of C or better in all courses in the major.

Classical Studies majors: must have a 2.0 GPA in all courses in the major.

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.

Bryan School of Business and Economics

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 ISOM courses at UNCG for admission to and retention in the program.

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.

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 is by application only. A grade of C- or better must be earned in all dance courses.

Exercise and Sports Science majors: a minimum GPA of 2.3 is required for enrollment in 500-level Exercise and Sports Science courses. Exercise and Sports Science majors in the Physical Education Teacher Education concentration must meet the 2.5 GPA required for admission to the Teacher's Academy.

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 and Foodservice majors: must earn grades of C or better in all required 400-level or higher FNS courses

Interior Design majors: admission is by interview only and 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. Preschool 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, 107 Brown Building, UNCG, Greensboro, NC 27412-5001, for information.

Music Education majors: must have a 2.5 GPA for admission into the Teacher's Academy.

School of Nursing

A minimum GPA above 2.0 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.

After all required information is in the Office of Admissions, applicants are notified by letter of their acceptance, rejection, or other action taken on their applications.

Candidate's Reply Card

Students admitted before April 1 for fall semester must return this card by May 1. Students admitted after April 1 for fall semester and all students admitted for spring semester must return this card within 4 weeks from the date on their letter of admission. If this form is not received, the student's application is subject to cancellation. Students must also submit a completed immunization form prior to enrolling.

International applicants must complete the special international application and return all required documents on or before the international deadline as specified in the international application. International applicants should present Scholastic Assessment Test results along with all applicable transcripts from secondary and post secondary schools. International applicants whose native language is not English should also present TOEFL results in support of their application.

Prior to admission, applicants must submit evidence of adequate financial support to cover their expenses for their first year of study at the University as specified on page 18 of this catalog. The University will issue the necessary visa documentation only to those students who are formally admitted to the University. International students should not leave their native countries intending to enroll at the University until they have received a formal letter of acceptance and all appropriate visa documentation. You might also visit the ETS website at www.ets.org/.

College Level

A student who is currently working towards a degree at another institution but wishes to take courses at UNCG during the regular term is classified as a "visiting" student.

To be considered for admission as a visiting student, an applicant must:

1. Submit the regular application forms and the application fee.
2. Have the dean of the home institution send the Office of Admissions written permission to take the specific courses here which will be acceptable for transfer credit at that institution. Written permission must be submitted for each semester that the applicant wishes to attend UNCG. Visiting students may not continue beyond one semester without providing additional permission from the dean of the home institution.
3. Have an official transcript from that institution forwarded to the Office of Admissions.

Visiting students must have a 2.0 GPA or better average on a 4.0 scale on all previous work attempted. They must be in good standing and eligible to return to their last attended institution.

Secondary School Level

The University provides secondary school students who have strong academic records the opportunity to begin their college studies early and to supplement their secondary school curriculum. Secondary school juniors or seniors can be considered for enrollment in courses as visiting students by submitting an application, the application fee, a high school transcript, and a letter of permission from their parent(s) and from their principal. Enrollment as a visiting secondary school student does not imply regular admission to UNCG.

The Adult Continuing and Evening Students (ACES) program provides expanded opportunities for non-traditional adult and returning UNCG students who qualify. Several evening degree programs are available for such individuals on a part-time or full-time basis. Many other programs are available during the day. The Office of Adult Continuing and Evening Students offers assistance in the form of admissions advising and support services. The ACES Office is open 8am to 8pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8am to 5pm on Friday. The phone number for the ACES Office is 336/334-5757.

UNCG encourages qualified adult students to complete their undergraduate degree with support from the Office of Adult and Continuing Students (ACES).

Persons who have been away from formal school for at least 12 consecutive months may apply as nontraditional adult students. They must have completed high school or earned a GED. If their graduation from high school occurred in 1988 or later, they must fulfill Minimum Admissions Requirements as listed on p. 9. Additionally, an interview with an ACES advisor is required.

If admitted as a nontraditional adult student, they must successfully complete 15 semester hours with a 2.0 GPA at UNCG and must remove mathematics deficiencies before they may request reclassification as freshman through senior status (depending upon the number of credit hours completed). See Part 4, "Academic Regulations."

To apply for acceptance as a nontraditional adult student, an applicant should do the following:

1. Complete the UNCG ACES application form and return it to the Office of Adult Continuing and Evening Students with the application fee.
2. Submit official transcripts from the secondary school attended (and/or General Educational Development equivalency scores) and from any post-secondary institutions attended, including summer school and extension.
3. Submit discharge papers (DD 214) from the armed services if applicable.
4. Schedule a preadmissions conference with an admissions advisor in the Office of Adult Continuing and Evening Students.

Applicants will be notified of action taken as soon as possible. Admitted students should confirm their intention to enroll by completing the "intent to enroll" card and returning it to the Office of Adult Continuing and Evening Students within four weeks from the date of acceptance if possible. Confirmation of late acceptance must be made by the deadline for registration. Before enrolling, students must submit a medical report form (found in the UNCG Enrollment Handbook) to the UNCG Student Health Services in Gove Health Center.

UNCG students who leave in good standing, having completed at least 15 hours at UNCG, are eligible to return in good standing irrespective of transfer credit and grades made elsewhere. Returning students should follow one of the procedures outlined below.

Returning UNCG students who have not attended any other post-secondary institution during the interim are eligible to continue their enrollment at the University after discontinuing their studies for one or more semesters. These students should contact the University Registrar's Office, 180 Mossman Building, UNCG, PO Box 26179, Greensboro, NC 27402-6179, 336/334-5946, to obtain reactivation information and materials.

Deadlines for submitting Reactivation Forms

for Students with Holds (academic/financial/other)

For Fall '98 Wednesday, Aug. 12

For Spring '99 Wednesday, Jan. 6

for Students without Holds

the first day of class for each semester

For Fall '98 Monday, Aug. 17

For Spring '99 Monday, Jan. 11

Returning UNCG students who have attended another post-secondary institution since leaving the University are required to submit official transcripts to the ACES Office for evaluation of transfer credit. These students are also required to submit new applications. Please contact the ACES Office, 336/334-5757, to obtain application materials.

UNCG is proud to be one of the first institutions in North Carolina to enter into 2 + Articulation Agreements with community colleges statewide for students transferring from specific Associate in Applied Science degrees into accredited Bachelor of Science programs.

Agreements currently exist with with many North Carolina Community Colleges. Specific details of each agreement may be obtained from the UNCG ACES Office or the community college involved.

2 + Articulation students are transfer students with several unique requirements and procedures. All details governing their enrollment are provided for in the Articulation Agreements. The decision for admission is based on successful completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree and other specific factors outlined in the 2 + Articulation Agreement. These applicants must complete all procedures listed above under Nontraditional Students except for #2 and apply through the ACES Office.

2 + Articulation Program students must meet the GPA requirements of the UNCG School of their major as designated in the Articulation Agreement.

No combination of 2+ and transfer/extension credit may exceed 64 semester hours on the student's statement of credit.

An applicant who holds a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution and who wishes to take undergraduate work toward a second baccalaureate degree in a different field should follow the instructions below:

1. Complete the application forms and return them to the Office of Adult Continuing and Evening Students with the application fee.
2. Submit official transcripts from each post secondary institution previously attended (including summer school and extension).

An applicant holding a baccalaureate degree and taking work for credit for other purposes must apply through the Graduate School. Exception I: second-degree applicants to Preprofessional Programs, including the Pre-Medical Program, should apply through the Office of Adult Continuing and Evening Students. Exception II: All students seeking Initial "A" Teacher's Licensure in the same major as their degree should contact the ACES Office.

Students who do not currently wish to pursue an undergraduate degree but who desire to take undergraduate courses for personal interest may consider registering through the Express Registration process. Information about Express Registration and Express Registration forms may be obtained from the ACES Office (336/334-5757) or the University Registrar's Office (336/334-5946).

Returning (former) UNCG students are not eligible for this process but must apply as Returning UNCG students (see "Returning UNCG Students" ).

A undergraduate who registers through the Express process will be permitted to take no more than 7 semester hours of credit per term, and must meet prerequisites for any courses or program. Additionally, Express students are not eligible for any kind of University financial aid. An Express student who has previously attended another college must be eligible to return to that institution.

If the student desires to be considered for degree-seeking status, an official application and records must be submitted to the Office of Adult Continuing and Evening Students. At that time the records will be reviewed to determine if the student is eligible to become degree-seeking according to admissions policies.

All students are required to meet the University's continuing-in-education requirements as defined in the Undergraduate Bulletin to be able to continue their academic endeavors.

All students, including those registering through Express, are required to submit a medical report form (in the Enrollment Handbook) with appropriate verification of immunizations. This form must be completed under the conditions established for all admitted students (see "Immunization Clearance").

Students who plan to enroll on a part-time basis, but who wish to work toward a degree, are considered "part-time degree students" and should follow the standard admissions procedures. Part-time students are those who enroll in less than 12 semester hours. Tuition and fees are determined by the number of semester hours taken and by in-state or out-of-state residency.

Students who have been admitted to UNCG are required by North Carolina State law to submit an immunization form with appropriate verification of immunizations. This form is supplied by the admitting office and must be satisfactorily completed and returned to Gove Student Health Center. Failure to comply with this requirement within thirty calendar days from the first day of registration will result in the student's being administratively withdrawn from the University. Once dropped from the University, the student must re-apply for admission should he or she wish to return the following semester or any time thereafter. This requirement applies to all students, regardless of whether they are part-time or full-time. Students subjected to an administrative withdrawal for failure to comply with medical clearance requirements are entitled to a refund, subject to the guidelines of the University's Refund Policy. This policy is published on pp. 22-23 of the Undergraduate Bulletin.

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 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.

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.

Postsecondary Course Deficiencies

2 + Articulation Program Deficiencies. Students who have not completed the A.A.S. degree with all articulation requirements met are admitted to UNCG as candidates for formal admission to the School of the 2 + Program with a deficiency. The deficiency(s) must be removed before these students can be formally admitted to the School of the major program.

Advanced placement credit or exemption from specific degree requirements may be granted by UNCG. Students should contact their secondary school counselors regarding dates and local test centers.

College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program

Secondary school students enrolled in AP courses may receive college credit by taking AP examinations upon completion of the courses and forwarding the results to the Office of Admissions for evaluation. You might also visit the ETS website at www.ets.org/.