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International applicants are defined as those who currently hold or are seeking an F1 visa or other non-immigrant visa category authorized to engage in full-time or part-time academic studies. U.S. citizens, U.S. dual citizenship, lawful permanent residents (LPR), pending LPR (with approval notice), DACA, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), political asylees, refugees, or undocumented individuals, should apply as a domestic applicant.

Application Requirements

International Applicants must complete UNC Greensboro’s online application for their student type and fulfill any additional requirements outlined below for Undergraduate or Graduate admissions. In addition applicants will need to submit the following to UNC Greensboro:

  • Submit $65 application fee.
  • Official English language proficiency score report. (If you do not meet English language proficiency, you may opt to attend our English Language Institute, INTERLINK, on campus before reapplying for full admission to UNCG.)
  • Copy of valid passport (photo/signature page only).
  • Official transcripts from each college/university attended (View the requirements below based on your student type to see if transcripts are required).

NOTICE: Additional requirements for International Applicants are outlined below. The requirements for Undergraduate Admissions and Graduate Admissions are not the same. Ensure you are reviewing the requirements under the correct heading to avoid any errors with your application.

Undergraduate Requirements

In addition to meeting Undergraduate Application Requirements, international applicants should meet a minimum GPA:

  • Freshmen: GPA 2.5 minimum on 4.0 U.S or equivalent scale (weighted, U.S. high school only). Students with a weighted high school GPA between 2.50 and 2.79 are required to submit a minimum score of 17 on the ACT or 930 on the SAT. (SAT/ACT test scores are optional for students with a weighted GPA of 2.80 or higher.)
  • Transfer: GPA 2.0 minimum on 4.0 U.S. or equivalent scale.

Note: Some majors have additional admission criteria and specific deadlines.

Freshman applicants are also subject to meeting UNCG and North Carolina state’s U.S. high school equivalency minimum course guidelines. For transfer students coming from a U.S. institution, copy of valid F1 visa (photo/signature page only), or copy of other valid visa types (ex: H4, E2, L2) is required.

For Freshman Applicants and Transfer Applicants with less than 24 credit hours:

  • Official secondary education/high school transcripts or GED certificate, in English.

For all transcripts, please follow the normal protocol from your institution when ordering official transcripts. We must receive transcripts directly from your institution. Please have your transcripts emailed to admissions@uncg.edu or mailed directly to:

UNCG Undergraduate Admissions
Attn: International Recruitment & Admissions Office
P.O. Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170 USA

Students with non-U.S. transcripts are required to submit a course-by-course evaluation report in addition to their official transcripts. The purpose of the credential evaluation report is to authenticate your academic credentials and ensure course credit and U.S. grade equivalency are completed accurately. 

You do not need the report if you have any of the following: IB Diploma or IB Track, Standard XII Certificate or equivalent (India only), School Leaving Certificate & Mark Sheets for all exams (Nepal only), a GCSE/IGCSE Statement of Results, or a WASSCE/WAEC score report.  All non-U.S. secondary education credentials, whether externally or in-house evaluated, must meet U.S. high school diploma equivalency.

Your official course-by-course evaluation report must be sent directly to UNCG from an official service provider. UNCG’s preferred partner for course-by-course evaluation reports is SpanTran for Undergraduates.

UNCG also accepts academic evaluation reports from any of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services® (NACES) members or the Association of International Credential Evaluators® (AICE) endorsed member, Scholaro, Inc.

UNCG Accepts the Following English Language Proficiency scores for direct entry into its Baccalaureate Programs:

The English Language Proficiency score is waived by one of the following:

  • You are a graduate of a U.S. high school or academy.
  • You are a graduate of an International School/Academy or IB school where the entire curriculum is taught entirely in English.
  • An English Composition grade of C minimum from an accredited U.S. college/university.
  • Obtained the highest level of English language training certificate from a qualified English Academic Program (US or non-US) – submitted for review and approval by the International Admissions Office.
  • You have graduated from a school or are from: Australia, Canada (English curriculum only), Bahamas, Cayman Islands, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, United Kingdom.

UNCG offers conditional admission for score reports less than the above for otherwise qualified applicants. Students that enter the INTERLINK intensive English program on the UNCG campus can enjoy the many benefits of being a Spartan with full access to all facilities, residential housing, fitness center, and dining center.

Official test results should be sent directly from test centers to UNCG

UNCG Test Codes: TOEFL, SAT: 5913, ACT: 3166

IELTS (and IELTS indicator) – Select Account Name: UNC Greensboro Undergraduate Admissions

All other materials should be mailed directly to:

UNCG Undergraduate Admissions
Attn: International Recruitment & Admissions Office
P.O. Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402-6170 USA

Graduate Requirements

The Graduate School requires a course-by-course evaluation report showing completion of a bachelor’s and a graduate degree (if required by the program) that is equivalent to a U.S. degree from an international college or university recognized and approved by the Ministry of Education or Commission responsible for higher education in the country where the degree is earned.

A course-by-course evaluation from a National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES®) member, is an official report showing proof of in-process status of U.S. equivalency of a non-U.S. bachelor’s and/or a graduate degree (if required by the program), credit hours, and current GPA. The purpose of the credential evaluation report is to authenticate your academic credentials and ensure course credit and U.S. grade equivalency are completed accurately. This also eliminates the need to obtain official, translated transcripts from your school(s) being sent to UNCG.

Exception – A credential evaluation is not required for the applicant’s international undergraduate degree if the applicant earned or is in the process of earning an advanced degree from an accredited U.S. institution.

Graduate Admissions accepts academic evaluation reports from any of the following National Association of Credential Evaluation Services® (NACES) members:

For international students with a U.S. college/university transcript, a final, official transcript must be sent from the institution(s) directly to The Graduate School as part of the application.  Unofficial copies may be uploaded for review purposes only by logging into your student portal.

  • Government or Non-Profit funded applicants (i.e. SACM, Fulbright, AMIDEAST, Laspau, or USAID) may upload an unofficial copy of their transcripts in English via their application portal.  Sponsored program offices will submit original transcripts on behalf of the applicant, if an offer of admission is extended.
  • India:  Some NAAC, A-rated, Div I (or Class I), three-year Bachelor’s degrees from India may be considered equivalent to a U.S. bachelor’s degree. A WES® course evaluation is highly recommended in this case (i.e., for BA, BCOM, BCA, BSc degrees). Evaluation by WES® does not guarantee that your degree will be equal to a U.S. bachelor’s degree but that WES® is the leading authority on such matters and the best choice for evaluation of your three-year diploma in this category.

In addition to meeting The Graduate School’s General Application Requirements, international applicants must provide evidence of English Language Proficiency (ELP).

**ELPs must not be more than 2 years old from the date of application submission.

Exemptions from the ELP include:

  • Successful completion of INTERLINK Level 6.
    • Saudi Arabian students: INTERLINK is a SACM approved ESL program.
  • Successful completion of the Mentora College’s Intensive English Program.
  • The applicant is from a country where English is recognized as the primary, official language.
  • The applicant is or will be a graduate of a degree from a U.S. regionally accredited university.
  • The applicant is or will be a graduate of a non-U.S. college/university where English is the primary language of instruction.

The deadline for receipt of application and all supporting documents varies by department. Please check the Graduate Program Search Portal page for deadlines.

International applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their application early, at least 30 days prior to the posted departmental deadline to allow for additional processing time.

For I-20 and DS 2019 issuance, as required by USCIS, international applicants must show evidence of sufficient funds, for a minimum of one year, to support one’s education and living expenses while at UNCG. Financial forms may be downloaded from within the graduate application or on The Global Engagement Office (GEO) webpage regarding visa information.

Funding Your U.S. Education & Resources

EducationUSA offices worldwide serve international students in a variety of capacities which include preparing for your F1 visa, sourcing out external funding/financial planning, tips on applying to a university, and logistical planning for your U.S. educational journey.

Assistantships
Applicants will be asked within the application if they would like to be considered for a Graduate Assistantship (GA) by their academic department.  Only direct admitted students are eligible for assistantships.  Questions regarding assistantships should be directed to the respective academic department.

All supporting documents must be in English. For mailing purposes, please use the following address:

UNC Greensboro
The Graduate School
Attn: Graduate Admissions
270 Mossman Building
1202 Spring Garden Street
Greensboro, NC 27412 USA

gradinquiry@uncg.edu

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