Why UNCG
Explore all that UNC Greensboro has to offer – more than 150 areas of undergraduate study and over 200 areas of graduate study, a picturesque campus, a thriving city, a welcoming environment, and much more.
Points of Pride
UNCG is consistently ranked among the top colleges in the nation by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Review. For six consecutive years, UNCG is ranked as a top institution in N.C. for social mobility.
History of UNCG
UNCG is one of the original three UNC System institutions. From 1891-1963, it was the only public college for women in North Carolina, and one of the premier institutions for women in the country.
Living in Greensboro
Greensboro is a thriving city with a revitalized downtown, an exciting arts and entertainment scene, and a wide variety of parks and recreational activities. And with seven colleges and universities, it’s the perfect place to be a college student.
Mission & Vision
UNCG aims to redefine the public research university for the 21st century.
Strategic Plan
UNC Greensboro’s new strategic plan — Forward Together — charts our path to 2030 with three pillars of focus: ensuring student success and upward mobility, enhancing research excellence and creative activity, and achieving operational excellence and responsible stewardship.
Access, Excellence, and Inclusion
UNC Greensboro’s mission is to provide access and opportunities to those from NC and beyond and to do so in an inclusive and welcoming environment. As a minority- serving institution, UNCG takes pride in providing access and opportunity to individuals from underrepresented and historically marginalized groups. UNCG is committed to both access and excellence, which reflects our mission and values.