The University of North Carolina System includes all of North Carolina’s public universities and the nation’s first public residential high school for gifted students.
16 UNIVERSITIES
from the mountains to the coast have their own unique setting, programs, and student experience.
FIRST-YEAR ADMISSION BASICS Students must meet both the Minimum Eligibility Requirements and Minimum Course Requirements. Admission criteria, review processes, and deadlines may vary by institution and academic program.
Minimum Eligibility Requirements High School GPA: Minimum weighted 2.5 GPA Standardized Test Scores
17+ ACT
930+ SAT
SCAN FOR ADMISSIONS INFO
Minimum Course Requirements 4 English courses 4 Math* courses go.northcarolina.edu/admissions 3 Science* courses 2 Social Studies* courses 2 additional academic courses from the list above, world languages, or computer science
Meeting the minimums establishes eligibility. It does not guarantee admission. *Students should review current UNC System guidance for approved courses as well as individual institution and academic program requirements before applying.