Application    Application
                               Should Be     
Term of Entry         Filed By                Completed By


First Summer Term              May 1               May 15
Second Summer Term             June 1              June 15
Fall Semester                 July 1              July 15
Spring Semester                November 15         December 1

THE APPLICATION

For Freshman Admission, the application includes:

1. A completed Application for Undergraduate Admission form.
2. Application fee of $35 (nonrefundable and not deductible).
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 AmericanCollege Testing Program (ACT) scores.
5. Additional credentials, specified below, for international applications.

For Transfer Admission, the application includes:

1. A completed Application for Undergraduate Admission form.
2. Application fee of $35 (nonrefundable and not deductible).
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.

For Admission of International Applicants, the application also includes:

1. Official scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language or the Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (M.E.L.A.B), if the applicant is from a non-English speaking country.
2. A Certificate of Financial Responsibility showing the applicant's financial resources while in the United States.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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; 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 (for example, biology), at least one unit in a physical science (for example, physical science, chemistry, physics), and at least one laboratory course; and 2 units in one foreign language. It is recommended that the candidate for admission also complete one unit of world history and one-half unit of health education and that one unit of foreign language and one unit of mathematics be completed in the twelfth grade. Enrollment in the recommended units, the difficulty of courses selected, and the academic courses taken in the twelfth grade will be considered in the admissions decision. (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.) Transfer applicants who did not complete the required course units in high school may earn an Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, or Associate of 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.
4. Present a satisfactory combination of high school class rank and SAT or ACT scores as indicated by the predicted college grade point average (PGA) calculated by UNC Charlotte. (The PGA is a combination of high school class rank and test scores in which class rank is weighted approximately twice as important as the test scores.) Specific minimum SAT scores required by some programs refer to recentered scores acquired after March, 1995.
5. 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.
6. Satisfy any additional requirements for acceptance into their chosen major (if any).
7. Present evidence of good physical and mental health and verification of specific immunizations required by North Carolina state law described elsewhere in this Catalog. (A Report of Medical History form provided with the notification of admission may be used for this purpose.)

Early (Freshman) Admission Requirements. Candidates for early admission to freshman standing must:

1. Have completed the eleventh grade (achieved bona fide senior status as defined by their school systems).
2. Demonstrate outstanding ability in their overall academic performance.
3. Be recommended for early admission by their high school principal.
4. Satisfy the other requirements for admission to freshman standing.

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 specified in the Freshman Admission Requirements.
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.
6. Satisfy any additional requirements for acceptance into their chosen major (if any).
7. Present evidence of good physical and mental health and verification of specific immunizations required by North Carolina state law described elsewhere in this Catalog. (A Report of Medical History form provided with the notification of admission may be used for this purpose.)

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE INTO SPECIFIED PROGRAMS

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 required. Freshmen must present a Math score of at least 440 (recentered) on the SAT or 20 on the ACT.

Art. Freshmen and transfers seeking admission to the B.F.A. degree program must present an art portfolio and have a personal interview. Students unable to present a portfolio at the time of admission may be admitted to the B.A. degree program in Art. Instructions for preparation of the portfolio and scheduling the interview are available from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Admitted students seeking a change of major into the BFA program should contact the Art Department for information.

Business Administration (B.S.B.A. degree programs). Freshmen must present a Math score of at least 440 (recentered) on the SAT or 20 on the ACT and a PGA of at least 2.1 to be admitted to the College. Transfers may be admitted either to Prebusiness or to an upper division major as follows. To be accepted into an upper division major, transfers must have: (1) junior standing; (2) completed ACCT 2121 and 2122, ECON 2101 and 2102, MATH 1120, and STAT 1220 with at least a "C" in each course; and (3) a GPA of at least 2.0 on all previous college work. These students must pass the College Microcomputer Proficiency Test during their first semester to be eligible to enroll in upper division courses in the College. Transfers who do not qualify for acceptance into an upper division major may be admitted to the lower division Prebusiness program. Those who transfer fewer than 24 hours must meet the criteria for admission of freshmen and present a GPA of at least 2.0. Those who transfer at least 24 hours must have a GPA of at least 2.0 in all college work and have a "C" or better in all the following courses attempted:
MATH 1120; STAT 1220; ACCT 2121, 2122; and ECON 2101, 2102.

Computer Science. Freshmen must present a PGA of at least 2.5. 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 2.0 GPA overall and in the following 8 courses: ENGL 1101 and 1102; MATH 1100 and 1120; STAT 1220; INFO 2130; and ECON 2101 and 2102.

Engineering. Freshmen must present acceptable grades in algebra, trigonometry, plane and solid geometry, or the equivalent in integrated courses. Those presenting SAT MATH>520 (recentered), SAT VERBAL > 480 (recentered) (or ACT equivalents) and HS Rank > or SAT MATH > 520 (recentered), SAT VERBAL > 430 (recentered) (or ACT equivalents), PGA > 2.5 and HS Rank > may be admitted directly to the lower division of a department. (The lower division encompasses the first two years of Catalog-specified courses in a department.) Students not admitted to the lower division in a department who present SAT MATH >480 (recentered), SAT VERBAL> 430 (recentered), HS Rank> will be admitted 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. Transfers only are accepted into this program. They must: (1) Have an Associate in Applied Science degree, or its equivalent, in a field appropriate to the option they plan to enter; (2) Have an overall GPA of at least 2.2 (2.5 for entry into the Manufacturing Engineering Technology track) on all courses taken toward the two-year degree. (Exceptions to this requirement will be considered on the basis of individual merit.); and (3) Complete satisfactorily 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.

Mathematics. Freshmen must present a PGA of at least 2.5. Transfers must present an overall GPA of at least 2.5 with no grade less than C in mathematics.

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. Applicants are admitted to the Nursing major at the upper division 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 to Pre-Nursing or Pre-Pathways, 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 must be received in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, including all supporting documentation and transcripts, by January 15 in order to be consider for admission in the Fall.

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION/REGISTRATION

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, and 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.

Foreign Language Proficiency Procedures. Freshmen and transfers are required to pass or place out of the second college level course (e.g., French 1202) in a language studied for at least two years in high school, or to pass the second college level course in a new language not studied for two years in high school. Proficiency examinations are offered in French, German, Italian, Latin, and Spanish during SOAR. Contact the Department of Foreign Languages or Academic Assessment Services 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 Mathematics Department for additional information.

English Placement Procedures for Non-Native Speakers of English. All undergraduate students who are not native speakers of English are required to take the UNC Charlotte English Placement Test to determine whether they must enroll in ENGL 1100 (English for International Students) or ENGL 110l (English Composition). The test must be taken at the beginning of their first semester at UNC Charlotte. To receive transferred credits equivalent to ENGL 1101/1102, non-native speakers of English must first pass the placement test or successfully complete ENGL 1100. Contact the English Department or the Office of International Programs for additional information.

READMISSION OF FORMER STUDENTS

Former students who left the University in good standing AND who plan to return in less than 24 months, may contact the Registrar's office and complete a brief enrollment form in order to register. 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.

A.A. Degree Rule. Students who leave UNC Charlotte and subsequently earn an Associate of Arts (A.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 A.A. degree. Suspended students may be readmitted one time under either this A.A. 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," except suspended students may be readmitted one time under either the A.A. Rule or the Two-Year Rule but not both. 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 grade point average will be based only on 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 grade point average computed on at least 48 hours taken in residence after readmission to UNC Charlotte.

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.

ADMISSION FOR SECOND BACCALAUREATE DEGREE

1. Application in writing must be made 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. Applicant must meet the requirements for acceptance into the selected field.

OTHERS ELIGIBLE FOR ADMISSION

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 which are assessed all students. Interested persons should contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

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 limitation, 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. This classification is not open to foreign nationals who are on student visas.

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.