Welcome! If you're a prospective UNCG student, you're in the right place! Everything you need, from academic information to our online application, is right at your fingertips.
Freshmen are students who plan to enter UNCG directly from high school or adult students who have never attended college.
One of the first questions you might ask is "Why UNCG?" There are a lot of reasons why You Fit Here, but we've narrowed them down to the top ten. Check it out!
We're looking forward to letting you know about the great things happening here at UNCG. When you create your page we'll mail you information about the University as well as invitations to campus events.
UNCG is known for its beautiful campus and outstanding facilities. But don’t just take our word for it – visit! UNCG offers daily tours, open houses, and other events for prospective students. And we are always on the road visiting schools and college fairs around the country, so be sure to check out our schedule.
Admission to UNCG for traditional freshmen is competitive based on a combination of your overall high school and/or college record as well as SAT or ACT scores. In addition, in-state and out-of-state applicants must meet the following minimum high school course requirements:
All UNC-system schools require a weighted GPA of at least 2.0. UNCG does not have an additional minimum; however, the average GPA is a 3.58.
The goal of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is to provide you with an admissions decision as quickly as possible. Freshman admission is competitive. It is in your best interest to start this process in the fall of your senior year. Students must complete their applications by the specified deadline to qualify for the notification date.
NOTE: A new process implemented by the UNC system requires us to request additional information regarding campus safety questions, if needed. If an application is received without reasonable time to collect this information, it may be deferred to the next application term.
All domestic applicants must supply the following:
International Students should visit the International Programs Center for additional requirements.
High school seniors with superior academic credentials may want to supplement their high school curriculum with courses at UNCG. To determine if you are eligible to enroll as a visiting student, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 336.334.5243.
Once you have been admitted you can follow the steps listed in our Admitted Student section. This will guide you through all the steps you need to complete to begin at UNC Greensboro.