Application Process
UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is 1 of only 40 doctoral
institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both high research activity and
community engagement. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC System institutions,
UNC Greensboro is one of the most diverse universities in the state with 20,000+ students, and
3,000+ faculty and staff members representing 90+ nationalities. UNC Greensboro is consistently
recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted
strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, education, and more.
UNC Greensboro
Fact Sheet | Incoming Exchange Program
Application Requirements
Official Transcript
Proof of English Proficiency (if
applicable)
Questionnaires
Signature Documents
2 Letters of Recommendation (if
applying for post graduate
exchange)
Personal statement
The online application includes:
Application Period
Application opens: July 1
Nominations due: Sept 20
Deadline: October 4
Application opens: December 3
Nominations due: March 29
Deadline: April 12
Spring/Calendar Year
Fall/Academic Year
Eligibility
GPA: Minimum 2.75/4.0
English Language Proficiency:
TOEFL: 78 ibt
IELTS: 6.0 (6.5 for post graduate)
Duolingo English Test DET 110
How to Apply
Once nominated, you will
receive an email with step
by step instructions.
Academic Calendar 2024-2025
Fall Semester* Spring Semester*
Orientation
First day of class
Fall Break
Thanksgiving
Break
Last Day of classes
Exams
early August
August 20, 2024
Oct 12-15, 2024
Nov. 27- Dec 1, 2024
Dec 4 2024
Arrival
Dec 6-Dec 12, 2024
Arrival
early January
Orientation
Jan 8-10, 2025
First day of class
Jan 13, 2025
Spring Break
Mar 8-16, 2025
Spring Holiday
April 15, 2025
Last Day of classes
Apr 30, 2025
Exams
May 2- 8, 2025
Academic Information
Exchange students can take courses in any department **. Enrollment will be
subject to availability and will be dependent upon students having met any
course pre-requisites. Please refer to the UNC Greensboro catalog for course
descriptions, except the following: https://catalog.uncg.edu/courses/
**Departments not available to exchange students: Communication Sciences and
Disorders, Nursing, Liberal Studies, Counseling and Educational Development,
Elementary Education, Middle Grades Education, Speech Pathology & Audiology,
graduate level courses in the English Department, graduate level courses in
Psychology, graduate level Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies, graduate level
Accounting**
**we recommend students to come as MBA to take Accounting classes
Aug 12- 16, 2024
On-Campus Housing: International students can select from the
campus residence hall. Most students choose Tower Village, home to
the International House (I-house). Learn more about the residence
halls and rates at hrl.uncg.edu
Students living on campus are required to purchase a campus meal
plan. Several meal plan options are available that can meet a student's
dining habits. Learn more about the various meal plan options and rates
at https://spartancard.uncg.edu/using-your-card/meal-plans-flex/
Housing/Meals
Housing
Off-Campus Housing: International students can reside off-campus.
Students who choose to live off-campus are responsible for their own
housing.
Meals
Grading
Full Time Course Load
Course Registration
A (94-100)/ A-(90-93)/B+ (87-89)/ B
(84-86)/ B- (80-83)/ C+ (77-79)/ C
(74-76)/ C- (70-73)/ D+ (67-69)/ D
(60-66)/ F (0-59)
Course Offerings Available: February
Course Registration: early April
Course Offerings Available: October
Course Registration: early November
Fall/Academic Year
Spring/Calendar Year
Undergraduate-12 credit
hours minimum per semester
Graduate-9 credit hours
minimum per semester
*classes must be face to face
Transcripts
Digitally sent and physically mailed out 30
days after last day of exams
Immunizations & Health Insurance
Transportation
Greensboro Transit Authority (GTA) provides fare-free bus service around UNC
Greensboro and the greater Greensboro area. For more information, please visit
https://parking.uncg.edu/transportation/bus/
Immunizations
Students will be responsible for providing proof of
immunizations upon their arrival to campus, no later than 30
days from the start of classes. Visit
https://shs.uncg.edu/immunizations for information on
required immunizations. Step-by-step instructions on how to
complete the medical history and immunization form will be
available to exchange students post-acceptance.
Estimated Expenses per semester 2024-25
Meal Plan
Health Insurance
Books and Supplies
Travel and Personal
$3800 per semester
$1950-$2150,
depends on meal plan selected
$1392.40 (possible to waive)
$400-$700, varies
Housing (Tower Village)
$300-$800, varies
Health Insurance
Minimum total benefit/coverage of $100,000 (USD) per accident or
illness
Plan deductible of no more than $500 (USD)
Minimum of $50,000 (USD) for medical evacuation
Minimum of $25,000 (USD) for repatriation
Policy must be active for the entire duration of the academic
semester
All students are required to have health insurance coverage.
International students can enroll in the university insurance program,
Student Blue. Exchange students can waive the Student Blue
insurance and substitue it for a preferred insurance policy. Preferred
policies must meet the following requirements:
Students cannot start the process of waiving out of the mandatory
insurance until after acceptance to the exchange program. More
details about the specific waiver process will be provided post-
acceptance.
