ADMISSION TO THE UNIVERSITY

Admissions Process  |  When to Apply  |  The Application  |  Admission Requirements
Placement/Proficiency  |  Additional Requirements for Specific Programs  |  Certificate Programs
Immunization Requirements  |  Adult Students  |  2nd Baccalaureate Degree
Former Students  |  Others Eligible for Admission  |  New Student Orientation

The University considers applications for admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability. It reserves the right to withhold the admission of applicants who fail to meet any of the requirements for admission and to restrict enrollments as required by budgetary or other constraints.

The Division of Enrollment Management actively identifies, counsels, recruits, and enrolls a qualified and diverse population of undergraduate students and offers services that promote student retention and success. The Offices of Undergraduate Admissions, Student Financial Aid, University Registrar, Adult Students and Evening Services and Enrollment Technologies report to the Associate Provost for Enrollment Management. These offices, in collaboration with faculty and staff in other administrative units, work to provide a seamless transition from admission to enrollment to graduation and beyond.

The Enrollment Management units interface with most campus entities, particularly the faculty, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Alumni Affairs, Academic Services, and Business Affairs. Additionally, these offices work regularly with external entities such as high schools, community colleges, government agencies, community groups, and relevant professional organizations. Visit the Enrollment Management website at http://enrollment.uncc.edu for more information.

Admissions Process. Applications for admission are reviewed when all required credentials are received. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Official transcripts must be received for the application to be reviewed. 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.

Students planning to live on campus should complete the online housing form at www.housing.uncc.edu after they receive confirmation of their acceptance in the mail.

Information about undergraduate programs is available from:

Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Cato Hall
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
9201 University City Boulevard
Charlotte, North Carolina 28223-0001
Telephone: (704) 687-2213
Fax: (704) 687-6483
E-mail: unccadm@uncc.edu
Web: http://admissions.uncc.edu 

International students should contact the Office of International Admissions by telephone at (704) 687-3366, by fax at (704) 687-3279, or by email at intnladm@uncc.edu. International Admissions is responsible for marketing UNC Charlotte to the world. The primary focus is the admission of students on non-immigrant visas. IA processes applications, evaluates credentials, makes admissions decisions, and serves as consultant to prospective students, academic advisors, sponsors, and agencies representing international students, departments, and the Graduate School. When students are admitted, IA provides documentation to the International Student/Scholar Office for Immigration purposes. Application forms and additional information are available online at www.intladm.uncc.edu.

WHEN TO APPLY

Applicants are advised to submit their applications for admission well in advance of the schedule below. The suggested deadline dates are based on the amount of time generally required to process an application and inform the applicant of the admission decision. Early application is generally advantageous and particularly for programs with limits on the number of new students that can be accepted.

Freshman Deadline Dates

Freshman students whose applications are completed after the March 30 date will be considered on a space available basis.

Transfer Deadline Dates

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 APPLICATION

The applicant is responsible for supplying all required credentials. Credentials must be official documents and not student copies. Nondisclosure of an applicant's complete academic history will result in rejection of the application and/or 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, and senior courses in progress. (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, with writing section, required.
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 have already completed a B.A., B.S., B.F.A., A.A., A.S., or A.F.A. degree.)
4) One official transcript from every college attended, including summer sessions and any dual enrollment courses taken while enrolled in high school.
5) Additional credentials, specified below, for international applications.

For Admission of International Applicants, the application also includes:

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.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Freshman Admission Requirements. Candidates for admission to freshman standing, including transfer applicants who present fewer than 24 hours of transferred credit, must:

1) Submit a completed application for admission. A completed application is defined as the application, test scores, and the official documents from all schools attended.
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; 4 units in mathematics, including Algebra I, Algebra II and geometry, and a higher level mathematics course for which Algebra II is a prerequisite; 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., chemistry, physics, physical science), 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. Seniors should select a challenging academic schedule that includes English, math, science, social studies (history), and a foreign language.
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 one official copy from any college or university attended.
6) Request official Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) test results to be sent directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions (Code 5105).
7) Satisfy any additional requirements for acceptance into their chosen major (if any). For more information concerning selective major requirements, please consult the Admissions website at www.admissions.uncc.edu. 
8) Present verification of specific immunizations required by North Carolina state law described later in this section of the Catalog. An Immunizations Form is available to download online at www.studenthealth.uncc.edu.

Transfer Admission Requirements. Candidates for admission as transfer students must:

1) Submit a completed application for admission. A completed application is defined as the application, test scores, and the official documents from all schools attended, including summer sessions and dual enrollment courses from high school.
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, as calculated by the UNC Charlotte Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
5) Be in good standing at the last college or university attended.
6) Satisfy any additional requirements for acceptance into their chosen major (if any). For more information concerning selective major requirements, please consult the Admissions website at www.admissions.uncc.edu. 
7) Present verification of specific immunizations required by North Carolina state law described later in this section of the Catalog. An Immunizations Form is available to download online at www.studenthealth.uncc.edu.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Failure to indicate all institutions of higher education attended on any application for admission or readmission to UNC Charlotte is considered falsification of the application and will result in forfeiture of the transfer of all credits from those institutions attended, as well as possible disciplinary action.

PLACEMENT/PROFICIENCY PROCEDURES

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.

Foreign Language Proficiency Procedures. There are no foreign language requirements associated with the General Education Program. Students are required to take foreign language only if it is a requirement of their college or major department. The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the College of Arts + Architecture, and the College of Health and Human Services all have a foreign language requirement.

All students within these colleges are required to demonstrate proficiency in a foreign language of their choice by completing coursework through at least the 1202 level. In order to meet this proficiency requirement, a student may: (1) complete the coursework at UNC Charlotte; (2) complete three years of the same language in high school through level three; (3) achieve a satisfactory score on the foreign language placement exam; (4) transfer in the equivalent courses from another institution; or (5) place out of or earn transfer or transient credit for 1201 and complete the 1202 course, or complete 1201 and place out of or earn transfer or transient credit for 1202. Additionally, students in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and College of Health & Human Services may demonstrate proficiency by transferring in with an AA, AS, or AFA degree.

Although all students in the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, College of Arts + Architecture, and College of Health & Human Services are subject to the 1202 proficiency requirement, students in select departments will additionally have to satisfy a proficiency requirement through the intermediate (2000) level. Students should consult with their major department to determine whether or not they are required to complete the intermediate proficiency requirement.

Continuing students, who enrolled prior to fall 2003 and successfully completed three units of the same foreign language in high school, are exempt from taking the language proficiency test and are considered proficient in that language for General Education; however, certain majors require additional foreign language coursework. Students who do not present three units of the same foreign language in high school must comply with the policy below.

Freshmen and transfers of all majors who entered UNC Charlotte before fall 2003, are required to pass or place out of the 1102 or 1202 course level of a foreign language. Students who continue study of a language taken in high school must take a UNC Charlotte Foreign Language Placement Exam. These placement exams are offered in French, German, and Spanish during new student orientations and on a regular basis through the school year. Contact the Department of Languages and Culture Studies for additional information.

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.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE INTO SPECIFIED PROGRAMS

Accounting. Freshman admission is competitive. Transfers may be admitted to a pre-accounting major if they present at least a 2.5 GPA in college transferable coursework as calculated by the UNC Charlotte Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Students will work with the Belk College of Business to apply for an upper-division Accounting major.

Architecture. The School of Architecture admits applicants for the fall semester only. Applications for the fall semester are accepted through January 31st of each year. The application process for the School of Architecture is a two-step process. If admissible to the university, students are initially admitted as Pre-Architecture majors and sent an Architecture Application Packet with their acceptance letter. Students complete the second application process and return it directly to the School of Architecture. From those applicants, the School of Architecture selects some students to invite to a personal interview and portfolio review. The School of Architecture will select students to admit directly to Architecture from those interviewed. Students who are not approved as Architecture majors after their interview, are asked to choose another major before enrollment.

Art. Any student seeking admission to the BA or BFA degree program, with or without K-12 Art Teacher Licensure, must present an admissions application to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, as well as an art portfolio to the Department of Art and Art History. These submissions are accepted on an ongoing basis. Students unable to present a portfolio at the time of admission will be listed as a pre-art major.

Business Administration (BSBA degree programs). Freshman admission is competitive and if admissible, freshmen are admitted as Pre-Business majors. 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 the UNC Charlotte Office of Undergraduate 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. Freshman admission is competitive and if admissible, freshmen are admitted as Pre-Economic majors. Transfers from other institutions must present a GPA of at least 2.5, as calculated by the UNC Charlotte Office of Undergraduate Admissions, 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) 45 semester hours of completed work (3) a grade of C or better in both EDUC 2100 and SPED 2100 or MDSK 2100 for secondary majors; and (4) 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 an engineering major or to engineering undecided. Transfers must present a GPA of at least 2.5  and have completed a pre-calculus course equivalent to MATH 1103.  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. Admission is competitive for both freshman and transfer applicants based on an audition interview. All applicants must first apply to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. If students are admissible based on applicable freshman admission or transfer admission standards, they will be admitted as Pre-Music majors. Their admission letter will detail for the accepted student audition dates and information for the audition. If the student is approved for acceptance after the audition, their major will be changed to Music or Music Performance. If the student is not accepted into music after the audition, they will be asked to choose another major at the university.

Nursing. Applicants are admitted to the Nursing major only at the upper-division or junior year. Freshmen who meet University requirements may be admitted as Pre-Nursing. Admission as 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 as 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 BSN 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 by August 31 to be considered for admission 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 2.0 but have not completed all General Education courses, prerequisites, and foreign language requirements may be admitted as Pre-RN/BSN. 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.

ADMISSION FOR UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

The University offers the following undergraduate certificates:

• Certificate in Business Languages
• Certificate in International Public Relations
• Certificate in Translating
• Certificate in Computer Programming
• Certificate in Computer Architecture
• Certificate in Game Design and Development (GDD)
• Professional Training Certificate in Dance

Students who wish to apply for these certificate programs should consult the Office of Undergraduate Admissions web site at www.admissions.uncc.edu.  If a student has already received a bachelor’s degree, they must meet second baccalaureate degree admissions requirements. Students who have not received a bachelor’s degree and have attended a college or university must meet transfer admissions requirements. Students with a high school diploma who have not attended a college or university must meet freshman requirements.

Please note: computer science undergraduate certificate programs have additional admissions requirements. In order for a student to be admitted to a computer science undergraduate certificate program, 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.

IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS

North Carolina state law requires proof of immunizations to protect you and others while you are in attendance. Under North Carolina regulations, a student must be dropped from classes if the immunization requirements are not met. Upon learning of your admission to the University you should submit your immunization records immediately. Although a health physical is not required for admission to the university you are strongly encouraged to contact your healthcare provider or local health department to discuss additional recommendations for vaccinations. Further details regarding the immunization requirements including exemptions are available online at www.studenthealth.uncc.edu.  Please consult the website before submitting records to the University.

FOOTNOTE 1 – DTP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis), DTaP (Diphtheria, Tetanus, acellular Pertussis), Td (Tetanus, Diphteria), Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis): 3 doses of tetanus/diphtheria toxoid of which one must have been within the past 10 years.

Those individuals enrolling in college or university for the first time on or after July 1, 2008 must have had three doses of tetanus/diphtheria toxoid and a booster dose of tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis vaccine if a tetanus/diphtheria toxoid or tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis vaccine has not been administered with the past 10 years.

FOOTNOTE 2 – An individual attending school who has attained his or her 18th birthday is not required to receive polio vaccine.

FOOTNOTE 3 – Measles vaccines are not required if any of the following occur: Diagnoses of disease prior to January 1, 1994; An individual who has been documented by serological testing to have a protective antibody titer against measles; or An individual born prior to 1957. An individual who enrolled in college or university for the first time before July 1, 1994 is not required to have a second dose of measles vaccine.

FOOTNOTE 4 – Mumps vaccine is not required if any of the following occur: An individual who has been documented by serological testing to have a protective antibody titer against mumps; An individual born prior to 1957; or Enrolled in college or university for the first time before July 1, 1994. An individual entering college or university prior to July 1, 2008 is not required to receive a second dose of mumps vaccine.

FOOTNOTE 5 – Rubella vaccine is not required if any of the following occur: 50 years of age or older; Enrolled in college or university before February 1, 1989 and after their 30th birthday; An individual who has been documented by serological testing to have a protective antibody titer against rubella.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: Vaccines are required as noted above. Additionally, International students are required to have a TB skin test and negative result within the 12 months preceding the first day of classes (chest x-ray required if test is positive)

FRESHMAN/TRANSFER STUDENTS: Immunization records are not sent with other admission records from your previous school. You must request your immunization records be sent directly to the Student Health Center.

Questions regarding this mandatory requirement may be directed to the Student Health Center Immunizations Department. at 704-687-7424. Please mail your records to:

UNC Charlotte Student Health Center
Attn: Immunization Department
9201 University City Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28223

ADULT STUDENTS ADMISSION PROGRAM (ASAP)

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 Office of Undergraduate Admissions. 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.

ADMISSION FOR SECOND BACCALAUREATE DEGREE

Students who have earned a bachelor’s degree from UNC Charlotte and wish to earn a second bachelor’s degree apply for admission through the Office of the Registrar. Students who have earned a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, other than UNC Charlotte should apply through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The Office of Undergraduate Admissions does not provide a transfer credit report for second degree students. The university automatically waives the General Education requirements for each second degree student. Students 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 Office of Undergraduate Admissions 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.

READMISSION OF FORMER STUDENTS

For details on readmission of former students, please see the “Academic Regulations” section of this Catalog.

OTHERS ELIGIBLE FOR ADMISSION

Escrow Program Participants. The Escrow Program provides an opportunity for highly qualified students over the age of 15 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. The program is designed for those students who have exhausted their course offerings at their high school and need to supplement their high school curriculum with college courses. The program is not designed for students who wish to take courses to fulfill high school requirements.

Applicants recommended for participation in the program usually have shown very advanced 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.

Non-degree Students. Non-degree students are those who are not seeking a degree at UNC Charlotte. On very rare occasions, 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. Students who did not gain admission to a degree-seeking program will not be admitted as a non-degree student. Admission as a non-degree student is up to the discretion of the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. 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 and must submit a new application for each term they would like to attend as a visiting student.

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION/REGISTRATION

New undergraduate students are encouraged to participate in one of the Student Orientation, Advising, and Registration (SOAR) sessions scheduled in June, July, 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.

International Student Orientation. An orientation, held at the beginning of every semester, is required for non-resident (F-1 & J-1 visas) students. Orientation topics include immigration, academics, cultural adjustment, and program opportunities. Contact the International Student/Scholar Office or visit their website online at www.isso.uncc.edu for more information.

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