Second Degree Student
If you previously earned an undergraduate degree from a college or university that is a Regionally Accredited Institution and would like to pursue a second degree at UNC Greensboro, we welcome your application.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SECOND-DEGREE SEEKING STUDENTS
- Students must select a different major from their first degree. (“Undecided” is not an option).
- Students must have earned their first degree from a college or university accredited by one of the agencies listed above.
- Students must complete courses required for their second major (both in the department and cognate areas) but are not required to complete general education core requirements.
- Students must meet the UNCG residency requirement of 31 campus hours (online courses are applicable). Courses from a first degree can apply to the second degree but may not be used to satisfy the UNCG residency requirement.
- Students who earned a previous degree from UNCG are required to apply for admission as a former student. If you are currently enrolled at UNCG finishing your degree, your graduation date must be before the first day of classes for the semester you want to reenroll.
APPLICATION DEADLINES
If you would like to pursue a second degree at UNCG, follow our posted admission deadlines. Applications will be considered, space permitting, on a rolling basis.
| DEADLINE | APPLICATION DUE | DECISION AVAILABLE |
|---|---|---|
| Fall (Regular) | March 1st | 4-6 Weeks, Ongoing |
| Fall (Rolling) | August 1st | Limited, As Space Allows |
| Spring | December 1st | 4-6 Weeks, Ongoing |
| Summer I | May 1st | 4-6 Weeks, Ongoing |
| Summer II | June 1st | 4-6 Weeks, Ongoing |
Second Degree students applying for the Spring Semester should submit their application by December 1st. Second Degree students applying for Summer Courses should submit their application for Summer Session 1: May 1st; for Summer Session 2 – June 1st.
After reviewing your application, we will let you know if we require additional information. We must receive any requested items by our application deadlines. Because we typically require four to six weeks to review all applications, we strongly encourage you to apply well in advance of the deadline.
APPLICATION MATERIALS
- Completed application via Student Application Portal.
- $65 nonrefundable fee.
- Community standards questionnaire. The UNC system requires all applicants to complete this form.
- Official transcripts sent directly from the registrar of each institution you have attended (including summer session or extension work) to the UNCG Office of Undergraduate Admissions. High school and/or GED transcripts are not required.
- Note: Several programs have a secondary admissions process.
