University of North Carolina Greensboro

UNC Greensboro was founded in 1891 and is one of the original three UNC system institutions. With more than 17,000 students from 44 states and 71 countries, UNCG is among N.C.’s most diverse universities. A focus on research and more than 150 undergraduate majors and concentrations and 100 graduate degree options earn UNCG recognition nationally among top universities for value and academic excellence. Spartans are at the center of their own academic journey and enjoy a warm, supportive community and professors who know them and challenge them to exceed their own expectations.

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Academic programs

Design
Research
Science
Technology
Liberal Arts
Business
Education
Nursing
Communication
Music
Art & Design
Economics
Finance/Accounting
Government/Political Science
Health Science
Performing Arts
Social Science
Visual Arts

Student experience

Athletics
Co-op/Internship Opportunities
Disability Services
Greek Life
Intramural/Club Sports
LGBTQIA Services
Military/Veteran Services
Night Class Offerings
On-Campus Housing
ROTC Program
Study Abroad
Undergraduate Research
Distance/online learning

Application information

First-year

Application opens Aug. 1. A complete application includes official high school transcript; official scores* from the SAT (code 5913) or ACT (code 3166); official transcripts from any post-secondary institutions; essay (required for scholarship consideration); and $65 or fee waiver.

*Fall 2023 first year applicants are not required to submit SAT or ACT scores.

Fall applicants must apply by:

Nov. 1 for a decision by Jan.1 (Early Action I)

Must apply by Jan. 15 for automatic consideration for merit-based scholarship eligibility. Applications received Nov. 1 - March 1 are reviewed as they are received. After March 1, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Transfer

Application opens Aug. 1. Students with 24 or more college credit hour who are eligible to return to the last institution they attended are classified transfers at UNCG. A complete application includes an official transcript from each institution you have attended and $65 nonrefundable fee. Note: students with fewer than 24 credit hours must meet transfer and first-year admission requirements, including SAT (code 5913) or ACT (code 3166) scores. Transfers applying for fall semester are encouraged to apply by March 1 and no later than August 1. The deadline for spring enrollment is Dec. 1.

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Additional information

UNCG’s Financial Aid Office (spartancentral.uncg.edu/financial-aid) is an excellent resource for students and families at any stage of the college application and financial aid process. UNCG’s priority filing period for FAFSA submission (code 002976) is Oct. 1- Mar. 1. An option to pay bills in installments over the course of the semester is available to students and families.

UNCG offers academically talented students a variety of merit-based scholarships. First-year students who apply by Jan. 15 are automatically considered for scholarships. Learn more about these and other scholarships at https://www.uncg.edu/costs-aid-scholarships/financial-aid/scholarships/

Visit us

UNCG welcomes those currently enrolled in another college or high school seniors wishing to supplement their curriculum as visiting students. College-level students may apply through our student portal. The visiting student application fee is $65. High school seniors with superior academic credentials can determine their eligibility by contacting UNCG Undergraduate Admissions directly at 336.334.5243.

One of the things that I really like about UNCG and the culture here is that people genuinely want to help students. I love being able to work in an environment where everybody has the same goal in mind—we all want to see our students succeed.