Admissions Process.  Applications for admission are reviewed when all required credentials are received.  The review focuses on the academic history of the applicant and considers all relevant factors.  The intent of the University is to offer admission to applicants whose credentials indicate a strong likelihood for success in their selected curricula.  It is not always possible to accommodate all the applicants who meet the minimum criteria, and some programs select the best qualified from those meeting the minimum requirements.  The Admissions Advisory Committee may make exceptions to the minimum criteria for applicants who are judged to have potential or talent not revealed by test scores and academic performance.  Notification of the admissions decision is mailed as soon as the decision is made.  For programs that have a special admissions process, such as Architecture and Nursing, notification will be later than for other programs. 

Application forms and information about undergraduate programs are available from: 

Applicants are advised to file their applications for admission well in advance of the schedule below which is based on the amount of time generally required to process an application and inform the applicant of the admission decision. Early application is especially advantageous during periods of rapid enrollment growth and for programs with limits on the number of new students that can be accepted.

NOTE:  Deadlines for international students are earlier. Contact the Office of International Admissions for further details. 

The University may alter the dates for acceptance of applications without further notice in accordance with available resources and the enrollment limitation established by the North Carolina General Assembly.

The applicant is responsible for supplying all required credentials. Nondisclosure of an applicant's complete academic history will result in rejection of the application and immediate dismissal from the University. 

For Freshman Admission, the application includes: 

1.   A completed online Application for Undergraduate Admission form.

2.   Application fee of $50 (nonrefundable and nondeductible).

3.   Official high school transcript showing rank in class, GPA computed on a 4.0 scale, senior courses in progress, and SAT or ACT scores.  (A high school equivalency certificate or G.E.D. may be submitted in lieu of a high school diploma.)

4.   Official Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) and/or American College Testing Program (ACT) scores.

5.   Additional credentials, specified below, for international applications.

For Transfer Admission, the application includes: 

1.   A completed online Application for Undergraduate Admission form.

2.   Application fee of $50 (nonrefundable and nondeductible).

3.   Official high school transcript.  (This may be waived for applicants who present the A.A., A.S., or A.F.A. degree.)

4.   Two official transcripts from every college attended, including summer sessions.

5.   Additional credentials, specified below, for international applications.

1.       Official scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB), if the applicant is from a non-English speaking country.  Required is either a minimum score of 180 on the new computer based TOEFL or a minimum score of 75% on the MELAB.

2.       A Statement of Financial Responsibility showing the applicant's financial resources while in the United States. 

1.     Submit a completed application for admission.

2.     Have graduated from an approved or accredited high school or have earned a high school equivalency certificate or G.E.D.

3.     Present the following High School Course Units: 4   units in English, emphasizing grammar, composition and literature; 3 units in mathematics, including Algebra I, Algebra II and geometry, or a higher level mathematics course for which Algebra II is a prerequisite (4 units of mathematics are required in 2006 and beyond); 2 units in social studies, including one unit in U.S. history; and 3 units in science, including at least one unit in a life or biological science (e.g., biology), at least one unit in a physical science (e.g., physical science, chemistry, physics), and at least one laboratory course, and 2 units of the same foreign language.  It is recommended that the candidate for admission also complete a third unit of the same foreign language and a fourth unit of mathematics.  Seniors should select a challenging academic schedule that includes English, math, science, social studies (history), and foreign language. (Course units as defined in these requirements may include high school level courses taken and passed after graduating from high school as well as those taken while enrolled as a high school student.)

4.     Present a satisfactory combination of high school grades and SAT or ACT scores.

5.     Present all college-level work completed in high school by submitting two official copies from any college or university attended.

6.     Request official Advanced Placement (AP) test results to be sent directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions (Code 5105) if advanced placement course credit is to be considered for addition to the UNC Charlotte transcript.

1.     Submit a completed application for admission.

2.     Satisfy the requirements for freshman admission if they do not present at least 24 hours of transferred credit accepted by UNC Charlotte.

3.     Present the High School Course Units (required of all students under the age of 24) specified in the Freshman Admission Requirements.  Transfer applicants who did not complete the required course units in high school may earn an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, or Associate in Fine Arts degree OR complete six semester hours (or 9 quarter hours) that are transferable to UNC Charlotte in each of the following subject areas:  Mathematics, English, social science, and natural science.  Students who graduated from high school in June 2004 and beyond must have, in addition to the requirements above, an additional 6 semester hours of foreign language for a total of 30 semester hours of credit.

4.   Present an academic average of at least C (a grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale) on all post-secondary courses attempted.

5.   Be in good standing at the last college or university attended.

      Architecture.  Applications for the fall semester are accepted through January 31 each year.  Freshmen and transfers must present algebra, trigonometry, plane and solid geometry, or the equivalent in integrated courses from high school or college.  A personal interview and letter of intent are also required. 

      Business Administration (B.S.B.A. degree programs).  Freshman admission is competitive.  Transfers may be admitted to a pre-business major if they present at least a 2.5 GPA in college transferable coursework as calculated by UNC Charlotte Admissions.  Students will work with the Belk College of Business to apply for an upper-division Business Administration major. 

Computer Science.  Freshman admission is competitive.  Transfers must present an overall GPA of at least 2.5 with no grade less than C in computer science courses. 

Economics.  Transfers from other institutions must present a GPA of at least 2.5, as calculated by UNC Charlotte Admissions, and a minimum grade of C in each of the progression courses (ACCT 2121, ACCT 2122, ECON 2101, ECON 2102, INFO 2130, MATH 1120, and STAT 1220), to be admitted into a pre-economics major.  Students will work with the Belk College of Business to apply for an upper-division Economics major. 

Education.  Freshmen interested in teacher education may be classified as Pre-Education students and should declare their interest to receive appropriate advising services.  Admission to a Teacher Education program typically occurs at the end of the sophomore year and requires:  (1) a GPA of at least 2.5 in courses taken and/or accepted on transfer by UNC Charlotte; (2) a grade of C or better in both EDUC 2100 and SPED 2100; and (3) test scores at or above North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) cut-score levels on Praxis I:  Pre-Professional Skills Tests in Reading, Mathematics, and Writing. Transfers must meet the same requirements. 

Engineering.  Freshman admission is competitive.  Based upon an overall evaluation of high school record with particular emphasis on advanced courses in math and science and test scores, freshmen may be admitted directly to a department or to the Freshman Engineering Program.  Transfers must present a GPA of at least 2.5 and meet the same mathematics requirements as engineering freshmen using either high school or college mathematics courses.  All transfers will be admitted to the lower division of a department, and evaluation of transfer credits to a program by the department chair will follow the guidelines of the North Carolina Engineering Transfer Board.  Transfers from an ABET accredited engineering program who do not have a 2.5 GPA may be admitted upon the recommendation of the chair of the major department. 

Engineering Technology.  Freshmen have to meet regular freshman admission requirements.  Transfers who are not interested in the distance education program must meet regular transfer admission requirements.  Transfers are only accepted into the distance education program with the following requirements:  (1) an Associate in Applied Science degree, or its equivalent, in a field appropriate to the option they plan to enter; (2) an overall GPA of at least 2.2 on all courses taken toward the two-year degree (exceptions to this requirement will be considered on the basis of individual merit.); and (3) satisfactory completion of the prerequisite background courses for the option they plan to enter.  Acceptance of the A.A.S. degree indicates the acceptance of up to 64 hours toward the Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology degree only.  These hours are not valid toward any other degree program at the University. 

Music.  An audition is required and will be scheduled by the Music Department after it is determined that the applicant is qualified for admission to the University. 

      Nursing.  A revised curriculum in Nursing was implemented beginning with freshmen entering the University in Fall 2003.  (This may also affect students that have entered the University before Fall 2003 and are planning to apply for upper-division admission after 2003).  See the School of Nursing web site for announcements and information regarding the revised curriculum.  Applicants are admitted to the Nursing major at the upper-division or junior year only.  Freshmen who meet University requirements may be admitted to Pre-Nursing. Acceptance into Pre-Nursing does not automatically qualify an applicant for acceptance into the upper-division Nursing major. Transfers who have an overall GPA of at least 2.5 but have not completed all prerequisites may be admitted into Pre-Nursing; however, this does not automatically qualify the applicant for acceptance into the upper-division Nursing major.  Admission to the upper-division Nursing major is competitive and not all applicants can be accommodated.  Only the best qualified applicants are accepted for the limited spaces available.  Applications for the upper-division B.S.N. major must be received in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, including all supporting documentation and transcripts, by January 31 in order to be considered for admission into the fall semester and August 31 to be considered for the spring semester.   

      Transfer students who hold a current license as a registered nurse (RN) in North Carolina are eligible to apply for the RN/BSN completion program.  Students who have an overall GPA of at least 2.5 but have not completed all prerequisites may be admitted into the Pre-RN/BSN program.  Admission into the upper-division RN/BSN program is competitive.  Applications for the upper-division RN/BSN program, along with all required transcripts, must be received in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by March 15 to be considered for the fall semester and by September 15 to be considered for the spring semester.

      New students are encouraged to participate in one of the Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) sessions scheduled in June and at the beginning of each semester.  Separate programs are offered for Freshmen, their parents, and for Transfers.  Activities include academic advising, placement tests in mathematics, and foreign language proficiency tests; introduction to academic support services, student organizations, and campus life; and registration for classes.  Placement and proficiency examinations are given to determine the appropriate courses for all new students to take in mathematics and foreign language and for non-native speakers of English to take in English. 

Mathematics Placement Procedures.  Freshmen and transfers who have not completed all Mathematics courses required for their program of study must take a placement examination to determine the appropriate entry-level Mathematics course for them.  All students entering the College of Engineering must take this placement examination. Contact the Department of Mathematics and Statistics for additional information. 

English Placement Procedures for Non-Native Speakers of English.  All undergraduate degree students who are non-native speakers of English are required to take the UNC Charlotte English 1100 Placement Test to determine whether or not they must enroll in ENGL 1100 along with ENGL 1101.  The test must be taken at the beginning of their first semester at UNC Charlotte.  Students who pass the English 1100 Placement Test do not have to register for ENGL 1100, but they must register for a specially designated section of ENGL 1101 for non-native speakers of English.  Students who do not pass the Placement Test must register for both ENGL 1100 (which is taught as a support class for ENGL 1101) and a specially designated section of ENGL 1101 during the same semester.  Contact the English Department or the Office of International Programs for additional information.   

A student who has been suspended or has not attended UNC Charlotte for 24 consecutive months must make application for readmission to the University prior to the semester or summer term for which registration is sought.  Application should be filed at the Registrar's Office in accordance with the published dates.  Such students must meet the GPA and departmental progression requirements of the major in which they will return.  Official transcripts from any institution attended during the student’s absence from the University must be submitted prior to enrollment. 

For information on readmission after suspension for academic reasons, see the Academic Regulations section of this Catalog. 

Associate Degree Rule.  Students who leave UNC Charlotte and subsequently earn an Associate of Arts (A.A.), an Associate of Science (A.S.), or an Associate of Fine Arts (A.F.A.) degree may apply for admission as transfer students and transfer a maximum of 64 semester hours, including hours from UNC Charlotte or other four-year institutions applied to the Associate degree.  Students may be readmitted one time under either this Associate Degree Rule or the Two-Year Rule but not both. 

Two-Year Rule for Undergraduate Students.  Any undergraduate student who has not been enrolled at UNC Charlotte for a minimum period of 24 consecutive months is eligible for one readmission under the "Two-Year Rule." Students may be readmitted one time under either the Associate Degree Rule or the “Two-Year Rule” but not both.  The “Two-Year Rule” will be applied automatically if the student is eligible.  (Students electing not to have it applied may exercise this option by filing a form with the Registrar after consulting with their advisor.)  Colleges and departments which have published admission or continued enrollment standards that are more restrictive than general University requirements retain the right to admit or to deny admission to a specific program. 

If a student is readmitted under the provisions of the two-year rule, then only those courses for which the student has received a grade of C or better (or H or P) can be used for academic credit.  His or her GPA will be based only on the courses that return with them and the work attempted after readmission.  Eligibility for continued enrollment is determined as in the case of transfer students.  To qualify for graduation with honors, a student must have a GPA computed on at least 48 hours taken in residence on which the UNC Charlotte GPA is based. 

Second Baccalaureate Major/Additional Minor. Students who have earned a bachelor's degree from UNC Charlotte may apply for readmission into a program leading to a second major or to an additional minor.  See requirements which follow. 

      Adult students, 24 years of age or older who have been out of school for five or more years and present appropriate educational credentials, are encouraged to make application through the Undergraduate Admissions Office.  This unique program offers adults the opportunity for special admissions status, an academic advisor through the Office of Adult Students and Evening Services (OASES), and adult transitional support services throughout the first two years of their enrollment.  Students who declare a major are advised through their major department.

 Students who have earned a bachelor's degree from UNC Charlotte or another accredited institution may apply for admission to a program leading to a second degree of the same level if the following requirements are met: 

1.   A completed application must be sent to the Undergraduate Admissions Office in accordance with the published application dates.

2.   The major field selected must be different from that of the first degree.

3.   The degree sought must be different from the first when that degree was granted by UNC Charlotte.

4.   The applicant must meet the requirements for acceptance into the selected field. 

      At press time of the printing of this Catalog, the University offers the following undergraduate certificates: 

·      Certificate in Business Languages

·      Certificate in Translating

·      Certificate in Computer Programming

·      Certificate in Computer Architecture

·      Professional Training Certificate in Dance

·      Certificate in International Public Relations 

      In order for a student to be admitted to any of the computer science undergraduate certificate programs, students must have earned a bachelor’s degree in an academic field other than computer science.  These students must also present at least one semester of a college level calculus course with a grade of D or above.

Escrow Program Participants.  The Escrow Program provides an opportunity for highly qualified students to take college credit courses while enrolled in secondary school. Records of credit earned will be maintained for use at the University or at another institution of higher learning. 

Applicants recommended for participation in the program usually have shown great ability in particular academic areas. The recommendations are normally made by the secondary school principal. 

Requests for additional information and application forms should be directed to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at UNC Charlotte. 

Senior Citizens.  Residents of North Carolina who have attained the age of 65 and who meet applicable admission standards may enroll tuition‑free on a space available basis. Senior citizens are obligated to pay any special fees or service charges that are assessed all students.  Interested persons should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. 

Certain programs that are not supported by state funds follow different tuition regulations, and the tuition waiver for residents over the age of 65 does not apply to these programs.  Examples of programs that set their own costs for which the senior citizen tuition waiver does not apply include Education Abroad, some non-credit courses, and other specialized programs.  

Non‑degree Students. Non‑degree students are those who are not seeking a degree at UNC Charlotte.  If space is available, they may enroll in undergraduate courses at the University until they have attempted a total of 18 semester hours with grade evaluation.  Regular degree students will have preference for places in classes.  Non‑degree students are expected to conform to the standards required of all students.  After reaching the 18‑hour limit, non‑degree students must be reviewed and be acceptable for regular degree status before continuing at the University. 

Non‑degree students who have done previous college work (including UNC Charlotte) must be eligible to return to the institution last attended. 

The student must be 18 years of age or over and must understand at the time of his/her registration that the work completed in non‑degree student status will be evaluated in terms of major department and degree requirements only after the student's formal admission to a degree program. 

Visiting Students.  Students enrolled at other colleges and universities who have written permission from their institutions to take specified courses at the University in a given semester or term may be admitted as visiting students. They register on a space available basis after UNC Charlotte degree-seeking students.