A GUIDE FOR PARENTS AND FAMILIES
Welcome
to the
Spartan Family!
Vice Chancellor’s
Welcome
I am delighted to welcome you to UNCG.
I believe you’ll find UNCG to be an
outstanding academic community within
an exceptionally beautiful and vibrant
campus. We are committed to cultivating
a diverse and inclusive university that
promotes student success, provides access
to a variety of opportunities, fosters
a passion for discovery, and prepares
students to pursue meaningful and
successful lives.
We have prepared this Spartan Family
Guide to give you information about
academic and campus life at UNCG. The
University is an exciting and supportive
place, which offers its students intellectual
challenges, encouragement in their
personal and social interests, and the
opportunity to develop new leadership
skills through a variety of campus
organizations and activities.
At UNCG, student success is our number
one priority. Here, learning often
takes place in small settings inside and
outside the classroom. The University’s
nationally respected faculty members are
enthusiastic mentors who work closely
with students in support of their goals. As
UNCG’s impressive research and service
enterprise continues to expand, professors
regularly invite undergraduates to work
alongside them in the lab and in our
communities. I encourage your student to
take advantage of these and other special
academic experiences such as the honors
program, study abroad, and internships.
Students often tell us that the
opportunities to get involved here are far
greater than at many other colleges and
universities. As students develop individual
talents and interests, there will be plenty
of opportunities to enjoy athletics,
leadership roles, social organizations, arts
and events, outdoor adventures, and much
more. Experienced and well-qualified
professionals are available to help guide
your student by offering information,
counsel, and support.
Throughout your student’s time here,
remember that we are here for you
and support an inspiring environment
committed to your student’s success.
Regardless of how your student wants
to make an impact, both at UNCG and
in the world beyond college, let us know
how we can jointly support your student’s
endeavors.
Best wishes,
Dr. Cherry Callahan
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs
Parent & Family
Advisory Council (PFAC)
The Parent & Family Advisory
Council (PFAC) provides you with an
opportunity to get involved at UNCG.
The PFAC is comprised of parents and
family members of current UNCG
undergraduate students and charged
with serving as an advisory council to
the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.
The PFAC meets biannually to discuss
current issues and ideas concerning the
UNCG community. They also provide
input and feedback to the University,
philanthropically support the Spartan
Families Fund, recruit new members to
the PFAC, and serve as volunteers at
SOAR and other UNCG events.
Please visit spartanfamily.uncg.edu/pfac
for more information or to apply. We
hope that you will take advantage of this
opportunity to contribute to the UNCG
community!
Spartan Family Programs
New Student & Spartan Family
Programs is here to support you as
your student transitions into the
UNCG community. We are here to
answer your questions, assist you
as your student acclimates to the
University, and keep you informed
about campus resources, news, and
events.
We know that navigating the University
can be challenging and we are here to help
connect you with the resources that can
answer your questions.
Parent & Family Welcome
Dear Parents and Family Members,
On behalf of New Student & Spartan
Family Programs and the Parent & Family
Advisory Council, it is my pleasure to
welcome you as new members of the
Spartan Family! Because you are so vital
to the success of your student, I want
you to know you are a valued member
of this community. We are dedicated to
the well-being, education, and growth
of your student; we hope to achieve this
by working together with you through
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keeping you connected to the University
and informed of opportunities for your
student.
Again, welcome to UNCG. I know that both
you and your student will find your time as
part of this community rewarding!
Our office is here to help you and
your student navigate the University
experience. We are happy to serve as a
point of connection for you by answering
your questions or putting you in touch
with those who can. Please do not hesitate
to contact us with any questions you may
have by emailing us at SpartanFamily@
uncg.edu or calling (336) 334-5231.
Additionally, there are numerous
resources and tips available on our
website, spartanfamily.uncg.edu.
Sincerely,
Brian D. Ford
Assistant Director, New Student & Spartan
Family Programs
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
In addition to being a point of connection
for you, our office provides several services
and programs specifically for parents and
family members.
We hope that you will take
advantage of the following
opportunities:
Spartan Family Network
As a parent or family member of a
UNCG student, we invite you to become
a member of the UNCG Spartan Family
Network. Spartan Family Network
membership is a free service provided to
all UNCG parents and family members.
Family Weekend
Family Weekend is a great opportunity
to enjoy UNCG in the fall and hear how
the first few weeks of college have been
for your favorite Spartan. Mark your
calendar now for Family Weekend 2015,
September 25–27.
Detailed information regarding the
weekend and registration is available at
spartanfamily.uncg.edu/events/familyweekend. You will not want to miss this
opportunity to reconnect with your
student and enjoy this UNCG tradition!
Blue & Gold Birthdays
Want to give your student a birthday
they will remember for a lifetime? A Blue
& Gold Birthday is the way to go! If your
student is away from home for the first
time or if you just want to show your
student that you are thinking of them on
their big day, a Blue & Gold Birthday will
be an unforgettable celebration.
Blue & Gold Birthdays are $20, must be
ordered two weeks in advance of your
student’s birthday, and payment must be
received prior to the requested delivery
date. To order your student’s Blue &
Gold Birthday, please visit spartanfamily.
uncg.edu/blue-gold-birthdays.
Office Information
245 Elliott University Center
spartanfamily.uncg.edu
SpartanFamily@uncg.edu
(336) 334-5231
www.universityparent.com/uncg
If you ever have questions,
we can help! Here are
all the ways to connect
with us:
• Visit our website:
spartanfamily.uncg.edu. The
website includes valuable
information, tips, and helpful
resources.
• Email the Spartan
Family Programs staff at
SpartanFamily@uncg.edu.
We check this email account
on a regular basis and are
happy to respond to any
questions you may have.
• Call our office at
(336) 334-5231. Our office
is open Monday through
Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Text us at 1 (336) 937-0732
(must use 1-336 even if you
are local).
• Like us on Facebook at
“UNCG Spartan Family
Programs.”
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Family Educational
Rights and Privacy
Act of 1974 (FERPA)
Access to student’s records
UNCG Students are protected by The
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
of 1974 (FERPA). This federal government
policy guarantees certain rights for
students and eligible parents regarding
access to, confidentiality of, and correction
of the student’s educational record.
Students may access some information
about their educational record online
through UNCGenie by using their student
ID number and PIN.
An education record refers to records
(written, printed, taped, filmed, etc.)
maintained by The University of North
Carolina at Greensboro that is directly
related to a student.
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The University may allow access to
educational records to qualified parents
of a student if written consent is provided
to the record custodian by the student. A
student written consent form can be found
on the University Counsel’s web page at
www.uncg.edu/ucn/forms/ferpa_consent.
pdf. To establish the parent’s eligibility to
receive such a disclosure, UNCG must be
provided a copy of the most recent 1040
series income tax form filed with the IRS
showing that the student is claimed as a
dependent, or a written acknowledgement
from the student that the student is, in fact
the parent’s dependent for tax purposes.
Student conduct records generally are
protected under FERPA. The University
may disclose information to a parent
without consent of a student for serious
misconduct involving the student’s
violation of any Federal, State or local
law, any rule or policy of the instruction
governing the use or possession of alcohol
or controlled substances if: (A) resulting
in a finding of ‘responsibility’ during
a disciplinary proceeding; and (B) the
student is under the age of 21 at the time
of the disclosure to the parent.
The University may disclose the final
results of a disciplinary proceeding
against a student whom the institution has
determined violated an institutional rule
or policy in connection with alleged acts
that would constitute a crime of violence
or non-forcible sex offense.
Additional Information About FERPA
sa.uncg.edu/handbook/policies
Dean of Students
(336) 334-5514
Academic Advising
SOAR Academic Advising
& Registration
During their SOAR advising, students learn
about the major they’ve chosen, or, if they
haven’t yet chosen a major, they learn
about their major options. SOAR Advising
focuses primarily on helping students build
a strong class schedule that addresses
major requirements (where appropriate)
and General Education Curriculum
requirements. SOAR advisors understand
the requirements, the policies, and the
course offerings, so they are well qualified
to help students build a good first semester
class schedule. As space is limited and as
we expect students to take ownership
of their academic choices, parents are
not allowed to accompany students to
advising.
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Academic Advising after SOAR
Earning a college degree requires a student
to make a clear, strong academic plan
and to follow it over the course of several
years. Your student will be responsible for
following academic rules, policies, course
prerequisites and course sequencing that
he or she never had to navigate in high
school. It sounds daunting, but advisors are
here to help.
Academic Advisors help students focus
their goals and build a step-by-step plan to
achieve those goals. Because the goals and
the plans to enact them are closely related
to the many majors offered at UNCG,
students are assigned to advisors who
specialize in a particular field of study. If
students change majors, they are assigned
a new advisor. Students can look up their
advisor in their UNCGenie Registration
Menu [“Look Up Advisor.”] Students who
double-major are usually assigned an
advisor in each area, and some students
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also have advisors who help them navigate
their minors or co-curricular programs.
Advisors are responsible for listening
carefully to students’ questions,
asking students serious and important
questions about their goals, and using
that information to help them learn
about major and General Education
requirements, policies or procedures that
might affect them, and to direct them to
campus resources from which they can
benefit.
Students should be honest with their
advisor, and trust that their advisor wants
them to succeed. Students should ask their
advisors questions. When students listen
carefully and critically to their advisors,
they find the answers they need to take
full responsibility for their education. Your
student has worked hard to get to UNCG,
and his or her advisor can help him or her
make the most of it!
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Career Services
Career Services Center
The Career Services Center (CSC) provides
a variety of services that can assist your
student with career planning, gaining
career-related experience, and taking the
steps to attain a full-time job opportunity
or graduate school admission. The CSC is
located in #1 Elliott University Center and
is open from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., Monday
through Friday.
Career Planning Assistance
Professional Career Advisors can discuss
career options as well as choosing or
changing a major.
College or School
Advising Center
College of Arts & Sciences
CASA
www.uncg.edu/casa
Bryan School of Business & Economics
Bryan Student Services
bae.uncg.edu/advise
School of Education
Office of Student Services
oss.uncg.edu
School of Health & Human Sciences
HHS Student Advising Center
uncg.edu/hhs/student-advising-center.html
School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Student Resources
performingarts.uncg.edu/advising
School of Nursing
Advising Center
nursing.uncg.edu/undergraduate/advising
Exploratory Majors/Undecided Students
Students First
studentsfirst.uncg.edu
Academic Policies
for Your Student’s
Academic Success
Withdrawal Policy
While there may be times when a student
wants or needs to withdraw from one
or more classes or from the University,
it is very important to understand the
potential academic and financial impacts
of withdrawing. Undergraduate, degreeseeking students enrolling in Fall 2014
or later will be limited to withdrawing
from a maximum of 16 semester hours
throughout their undergraduate career.
Academic Standing
Students must be in Academic Good
Standing to graduate from UNCG. It
is important for students, as well as
parents and families, to understand the
University’s academic standing policy.
For undergraduate, degree-seeking
students enrolling in Fall 2014 or later,
academic standing is based on both grade
point average (GPA) and Satisfactory
Academic Progress (percentage of hours
completed each term).
Students must continually meet the
following requirements to remain in
Academic Good Standing:
• Maintain a minimum cumulative
GPA of 2.00
• Earn a minimum 67% of their
semester hours each term
You can learn more about the Academic
Standing policy at UNCG by visiting
studentsfirst.uncg.edu/standing or the
Undergraduate Bulletin.
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Web Site
This 16-hour limitation does not include
the following:
• Course withdrawals that take place
during the schedule adjustment
period each term (within the first
five days in fall and spring terms and
within the first one or two days in
summer sessions)
• Total withdrawal from all courses
prior to the last day to withdraw
without academic penalty
• Approved course withdrawal
requests
You can learn more about UNCG’s
Withdrawal Policy by visiting
studentsfirst.uncg.edu/withdrawal or the
Undergraduate Bulletin.
Parents and families, along with students,
are welcome to contact the Students First
Office with any questions about these
policies.
061 McIver Building
studentsfirst.uncg.edu
students@uncg.edu
(336) 334-5730
It is important
for students, as
well as parents
and families,
to understand
the University’s
academic standing
policy.
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Career Assessments are available to
students seeking assistance with career
decision-making.
The Career Resource Center, located
within the CSC, contains materials about
majors and related career options. A guide
sheet for each UNCG major contains
career ideas, possible work settings,
related books, and web sites.
Internships
Internships are listed through
SpartanCareers at csc.dept.uncg.edu/
spartancareers.
Career advising and consultation services
are available for students with interests in
local, national, or international internship
sites.
The Fall Career Fair and The Spring Career
Fair provide students with the opportunity
to speak with employers about possible
internship prospects.
Graduate School Assistance
Career advisors are available to discuss
graduate school options and provide
critiques of personal statements for
graduate school applications.
The Career Resource Center contains
information about graduate school
programs and the application process.
Job Search Assistance
Career advisors are available to assist
students with resume development,
interviewing, and job search strategies.
Job listings for UNCG students and alumni
are available on the Career Services
web site, www.uncg.edu/csc. Click on
SpartanCareers.
SpartanCareers online registration
process allows students’ resumes to be
reviewed by employers electronically.
Office Information
#1 Elliott University Center
www.uncg.edu/csc
career_services@uncg.edu
(336) 334-5454
Resume critiques are available by
appointment and during drop-in hours.
Practice interviews enable students
to develop interviewing skills through
simulation of a real interview.
The Career Resource Center contains
computer resources for research on
employers. Books and handouts are
available on resume and cover letter
development, interviewing skills, and the
job search.
Career Fairs are held annually to assist
students with their post-graduation plans.
Campus-wide Career Fairs, held in the fall
and spring, focus on business, government,
and non-profit opportunities for all
students. Education Career Fairs are held
for targeted majors.
On-Campus interviews are conducted
during the academic year for career
positions and some internships.
The Career Services web site,
www.uncg.edu/csc, provides information
and links to assist students with job
searches.
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Computing and
Information
Technology Services
Information Technology Services (ITS) is
UNCG’s central technology organization,
providing computing, communications,
and data services. Client Services, which
is an area within ITS, oversees student
computing on campus and maintains the
open-access computer labs and technology
support center.
Computer Labs
UNCG has 12 ITS-managed computer
labs open to students, faculty, and
staff. In these labs, many of which are
used for conducting classes, there are
approximately 400 Windows-based
computers and approximately 14
Macintosh computers, which are regularly
upgraded to ensure an up-to-date
computing environment for the campus.
There are well over 100 pieces of software
currently available on the UNCG network,
including standard programs and many
specialized software packages that are
used in various classes on campus.
All enrolled students are given a UNCG
computing account that provides them
with email and other on-line services
through iSpartan and access to the on-line
Blackboard learning system, lab software,
personal network file space, space to
create and store web pages, and the
campus wireless network. Details
about account access can be found at
accounts.uncg.edu.
Help and Training
Residential Computing
Each fall and spring, ITS holds orientation
sessions and workshops during which
students can learn more about email, the
campus network, creating web pages,
data analysis software, and more.
Workshop descriptions can be found at
its.uncg.edu/Training.
Students can access the Internet and email
from the residence halls. All residence
hall rooms have wired network access
provided by Time Warner Cable, and
every student has his or her own “port” to
which he or she can connect a computer.
Residential students also have wireless
Internet access in their residence hall
rooms (hrl.uncg.edu/services/computercable-help). Students may contact Housing
& Residence Life for assistance with
residential computing questions.
For help with computing questions or
problems, students should call 6-TECH,
the ITS Service Desk ((336) 256-8324), or
visit the SuperLab in Jackson Library, the
location for the Student Help Center. For
more information please visit 6tech.uncg.
edu. The SuperLab is open and the 6-TECH
call system is available whenever Jackson
Library is open (see lab hours at
its.uncg.edu/Labs/Hours).
UNCG Student Email
(Powered by Google)
iSpartan is UNCG’s implementation
of Google Apps for Education (GAFE).
iSpartan services at UNCG include:
Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sites, Talk, and the
Personal Start Page. Students can login to
iSpartan at ispartan.uncg.edu. Students
must create their UNCG computer account
before they can use iSpartan. Students may
have done this as part of the application
for housing. Account creation and iSpartan
login instructions are provided in the
student’s SOAR resource guide. iSpartan
is available over the Internet and students
are encouraged to use it between SOAR
and the start of classes to check their
UNCG email for important Universityrelated information. For more information
about iSpartan and email at UNCG, please
visit its.uncg.edu/Email.
UNCG’S Student Technology
Purchase Opportunities
Students may purchase appropriatelyequipped, high-quality laptops at a
reasonable cost through one of UNCG’s
vendor partners (Lenovo Thinkpad or
Apple). For more information, visit
its.uncg.edu/Laptop. For students who
purchase a laptop through the UNCG
student laptop program, ITS provides
comprehensive technical support from
UNCG’s Technology Support Center,
located in 101 Forney Building, for four
years from purchase date. Students who
own an appropriately equipped laptop will
benefit from use of the University’s robust
and expansive wireless computing network.
Many non-program laptops will work with
the campus wireless network; however,
we cannot guarantee their functionality.
Also, be aware that only program laptops
will receive comprehensive hardware
and software support from UNCG’s
Technology Support Center. For those
with non-program laptops, ITS supports
use of the UNCG wireless network as
long as those laptops meet recommended
minimum specifications. To see current
University minimum specifications, visit its.
uncg.edu/Laptop/Minimum_Requirements.
Although there is no University-wide
requirement for student laptop ownership,
some academic departments continue
to require laptop ownership. Those
departments will communicate this
requirement to their students.
In addition to the laptop purchase
opportunity, UNCG students are able
to purchase select software packages
through the University at substantial
discounts. For information about this
and other discounted software
purchase opportunities, visit
its.uncg.edu/Software/Purchase.
Office Information
Forney Building
its.uncg.edu
(336) 256-TECH (8324)
Lloyd International
Honors College
The Honors College provides outstanding
undergraduate students with a nationally
recognized, transforming, and practical
honors education that gives students the
skills, knowledge, and global perspective
necessary to enter competitive graduate
schools, to pursue successful careers, and
to lead fulfilling personal and civic lives.
The International Honors Program is
offered for incoming freshmen and
transfer students who are immersed
in general education studies, and the
Disciplinary Honors Program is designed
for students who are second semester
sophomore students or higher who seek
to deepen their work in their major fields.
International Honors Students choose
from a variety of Honors Seminars and
Honors sections, become conversant in
a foreign language, and study abroad.
Disciplinary Honors students work
with professors in their majors to craft
individualized courses and complete an
Honors research or creative project. The
emphasis of the Honors College is on small
classes where students and faculty pursue
subjects more deeply than in regular
classes.
Office Information
205 Foust Building
honorscollege.uncg.edu
askhonors@uncg.edu
(336) 334-5538
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The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Student Success Center
The Student Success Center (SSC) is
composed of three different but closely
related academic support programs:
Special Support Services (SSS),
Supplemental Instruction Program (SIP),
and the Tutoring and Academic Skills
Programs (TASP).
SSS is available to first-generation college
students and students with disabilities.
Academic support services include:
individualized tutoring; study skills, writing
and research writing skills instruction;
counseling; financial literacy instruction;
and graduate/professional school
guidance.
The SIP Program offers a series of weekly
discussion/review sessions for students
taking courses that have been historically
challenging. It is available for all students
enrolled in specific course sections who
want to improve their grades.
TASP serves the entire undergraduate
student body. Support services include
individual and small group tutoring;
academic skills instruction; academic
skills enhancement; test preparation
for graduate/professional schools; and
academic skills workshops annually.
Each program serves the individual
needs of students as they work toward
undergraduate degrees and develop into
lifelong learners. All of the academic
support services offered are FREE. Based
upon semester survey results, students
report that they achieve higher grades
because of the academic support provided
by the various Student Success Center
programs.
Office Information
110 McIver Building
success.uncg.edu
(336) 334-7533
All of the
academic
support
services offered
are FREE.
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The University
Speaking Center
provides consultation
support and
instructional
workshop services
for UNCG students,
faculty, employees,
and members of
the Greensboro
community.
Support is designed to
help speakers develop oral
communication confidence
and competence. The Speaking
Center provides peer-to-peer
feedback, guidance, and other
support in the areas of public
speaking preparation and delivery,
interpersonal communication, and
group or team communication.
Office Information
3211 Moore Humanities and
Research Administration Building
speakingcenter.uncg.edu
(336) 256-1346
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Students First Office
The Students First Office (SFO) fosters
a learner-centered experience for
undergraduate success by serving as one
of the first lines of response in helping
UNCG students address any number of
academic issues they may experience at
the University. The office coordinates
intervention processes across different
academic and administrative units to help
students determine the best possible
success strategies for addressing academic
concerns. In collaboration with other
support services across campus, SFO
serves as an academic one-stop-shop for
assisting students with academic advising,
academic recovery, academic transition,
appeals, and graduation planning.
New UNCG students are encouraged to
connect with the Students First Office by
enrolling in the Foundations for Learning
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(FFL) program, which includes transition
courses designed to foster students’
academic and personal success, holistic
development, and a seamless transition
throughout the undergraduate experience
at UNCG. FFL 100 is required for all firstyear, Exploratory Majors and is highly
encouraged for other majors. FFL 250 is
open to all transfer and adult students
during their first semester of enrollment
at UNCG. Both FFL 100 and FFL 250
are facilitated by UNCG faculty/staff
instructors and an undergraduate Peer
Academic Leader (PAL). The FFL courses
are designed to support your student’s
successful undergraduate experience at
UNCG!
Office Information
061 McIver Building
studentsfirst.uncg.edu
students@uncg.edu
(336) 334-5730
Undergraduate Research
University Digital ACT Studio
The Undergraduate Research, Scholarship
and Creativity Office (URSCO) is
dedicated to promoting and supporting
student success through facultymentored undergraduate research,
creative expressions, and other scholarly
experiences for the UNCG community.
Such experiences can manifest in many
ways, including co- or extracurricular
projects involving one or more students
mentored by UNCG faculty. Scholarship is
achieved by using the tools of an academic
discipline to answer questions that
enhance knowledge and understanding.
We seek to highlight the diversity of
disciplinary scholarship for and through
our students in order to help cultivate a
culture of life-long inquiry.
The Digital ACT Studio supports students,
faculty, and staff in the creation of stronger,
more rhetorically and aesthetically effective
digital media projects by offering collaborative
consultations and feedback during any stage
of the project.
Office Information
136 McIver Building
ursco.uncg.edu
ursco@uncg.edu
(336) 334-4776
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Office Information
Lower Level, Jackson Library
digitalactstudio.uncg.edu
digitalacts@uncg.edu
University Writing Center
The University Writing Center strives to
enhance the confidence and competence of
writers by providing free, individual assistance
at any stage of a writing project. Peer
consultants are experienced writers and alert
readers who are prepared to offer feedback,
help writers find answers to questions about
writing, and provide one-on-one instruction as
needed.
Office Information
3211 Moore Humanities and Research
Administration Building
writingcenter.uncg.edu
askthewc@uncg.edu
(336) 334-3125
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School of Education
(Degree is BS unless otherwise indicated)
Elementary Education K–6 (Lic)
Middle Grades Education 6-9 (Lic)
Special Education K–12 (Lic)
Dual – Elementary K–6 (Lic) and
Special Education K–12 (Lic)
Advocacy & Services for the Deaf*
Interpreter Preparation*
Deaf & Hard of Hearing B–12 (Lic)
Deaf & Hard of Hearing B–12 (Lic) and
Special Education K–12 (Lic)
School of Health & Human Sciences
(Degree is BS unless otherwise indicated)
Undergraduate Majors and
Concentrations
English
English (High Sch Lic)*
Psychology
Psychology (High Sch Lic)*
Environmental Studies*
Religious Studies
College of Arts & Sciences
French
French (K–12 Lic)*
Sociology
Criminology*
Sociology (High Sch Lic)*
Social Problems in a Global Society*
(Degree is BA unless otherwise indicated)
African American and African
Diaspora Studies
Cultural Arts*
Anthropology
Anthropology (High Sch Lic)*
Archaeology
Art
Art Education (BFA) (K–12 Lic)*
Art History*
New Media & Design (BFA)*
Painting (BFA)*
Photography (BFA)*
Printmaking & Drawing (BFA)*
Sculpture (BFA)*
Studio Art*
Biology
Biology (BA or BS)
Biology (BA or BS) (High Sch Lic)*
Biotechnology (BS)*
Environmental Biology (BS)*
Human Biology (BS)*
Spanish
Spanish (K–12 Lic)*
Women’s & Gender Studies
German
History
History (High Sch Lic)*
Integrated Science*
Integrated Science (High Sch Lic)*
Bryan School of
Business & Economics
(Degree is BS unless otherwise indicated)
Interior Architecture (BFA)
International and Global Studies
Asian Studies*
International & Global Affairs &
Development*
International & Global Arts & Belief
Systems*
International & Global Human Rights*
Latin American & Caribbean Studies*
Russian Studies*
Latin (see Classical Studies)
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Biochemistry (BS)
Chemistry (BA or BS)
Chemistry (BS) (Biochemistry)*
Chemistry (BA or BS) (High Sch Lic)*
Chemistry Research (BS)*
Mathematics & Statistics
Mathematics (BA or BS)
Mathematics (High Sch Lic)*
Statistics (BS)*
Classical Studies
Classical Archaeology*
Classical Civilization*
Classical Language & Literature*
Latin (High Sch Lic)*
Philosophy
Pre-Law*
Communication Studies
Political Science
Political Science (High Sch Lic)*
Pre-Law*
Computer Science (BS)
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Geography
Earth Science/Environmental Studies*
Geographic Information Science*
Geography (High Sch Lic)*
Urban Planning*
Media Studies
Physics & Astronomy
Physics (BA or BS)
Physics (BA or BS) (High Sch Lic)*
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Department of Accounting and Finance
Accounting
Finance
Department of Management
Business Studies*
Human Resources*
Department of Consumer, Apparel, and
Retail Studies
Apparel Product Design*
Retailing & Consumer Studies*
Global Apparel & Related Industries*
Human Development & Family Studies
Birth through Kindergarten Teacher
Licensure*
Child, Youth, & Family Development *
Early Care & Education*
Kinesiology
Fitness Leadership*
Physical Ed./Health Teacher Ed. K–12
(Lic)*
Sports Medicine*
Nutrition
Human Nutrition & Dietetics*
Nutrition & Wellness*
Nutrition Science*
Peace and Conflict Studies
Pre-Health Studies
Public Health Education
Community Health Education
Health Studies* (online)
School of Music, Theatre & Dance
Dance (BA or BFA)
Dance (BA or BFA) K–12 (Lic)*
Theatre
Drama (BA)
Acting (BFA)*
Design/Technical Theatre (BFA)*
Technical Production (BFA)*
Theatre Education K–12 (BFA) (Lic)*
Music (unless noted, degree is a BM)
General Music (BA)*
Music Education K–12
Choral/General Music Education (Lic)*
Instrumental/General Music
Education (Lic)*
Performance
Brass & Percussion*
Composition*
Jazz *
Keyboard *
Strings*
Voice *
Woodwinds*
School of Nursing
(Degree is BSN)
Nursing
Nursing RN to BSN
“Lic” Indicates a teacher education program
* Concentration within a major
** Pre-professional programs are not majors
but rather a core of courses that are required
for admission to professional schools.
Recreation & Parks Management
Community Recreation & Event
Planning*
Therapeutic Recreation*
Social Work (BSW)
School Social Work (licensure) (BSW)
Speech Pathology & Audiology
Department of Economics
Economics (BA or BS)
Economics (BA or BS) (High Sch Lic)*
Marketing, Entrepreneurship,
Hospitality, and Tourism (BA)
Marketing
Entrepreneurship
Sustainable Tourism and Hospitality
Information Systems & Supply Chain
Management
Information Systems*
Supply Chain Management*
International Business Studies
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• Type in “User ID” and “PIN”
(a 6-digit code given by the
University), and click on “Login.”
• Click on “Student Services &
Financial Aid.”
• Click on “Payment Confirmation.”
• Select the appropriate term from
the pull-down menu, and click on
“Submit.”
• The “Term Payment Confirmation”
will be displayed.
A “Not Confirmed” status does not mean
that registration has been cancelled.
The courses for which your student is
registered will continue to be held in his
or her schedule until the Final Payment
Deadline for the term. If payment has not
been received by that date, then courses
will be removed from your student’s
schedule and his or her enrollment will be
cancelled.
Good to Know!
• The Cashiers and Student Accounts
Office website will include each
term’s most updated tuition and
fee rates.
• A Title IV Authorization Form must
be completed by each student
receiving federal financial aid. The
online form may be found under the
Student tab in the secure area of
UNCGenie.
• All students must complete a W-9S
with the Cashiers and Student
Accounts Office. This is used for
obtaining the student’s SSN or ITIN
for tax reporting.
Office Information
151 Mossman Building
csh.uncg.edu
cashier@uncg.edu
(877) 286-8250 (Toll-Free) or
(336) 334-5831
Financial Aid
Students who have been admitted to the
University can check their financial aid
status via the Internet using UNCGenie.
To access UNCGenie, visit the University
homepage at www.uncg.edu and click on
the Genie button, located in the upper
right-hand corner. Your student will need
his or her Student ID number and UNCG
PIN to access the information.
Disbursement Requirements
Students should complete the following to
ensure their aid posts as payment to their
bill:
• complete all required paperwork
• submit loan request forms and
master promissory notes
• complete the University
immunization requirements
• submit final transcript to
Admissions Office
Satisfactory Academic
Progress (SAP) Policy
Students must comply with the
Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP)
Policy for Financial Aid Eligibility in order
to continue receiving financial aid. Please
read the policy in the award notification
packet or on the Financial Aid Office
website at fia.uncg.edu.
Cashiers and
Student Accounts
Payment Information
The Cashiers and Student Accounts Office
is comprised of the following four areas:
Cashiers, Student Accounts Receivable,
Student Loan Collections, and Accounting
and Reconciliation.
Student Credit Policy
Tuition and fees for all University students
are due and payable on or before the
payment deadline established by the
Cashiers and Student Accounts Office.
North Carolina law requires the University
to charge and collect tuition, fees, and
an amount sufficient to pay all other
direct expenses, such as room and board,
incurred for the term from each student
at the beginning of each academic term.
Students may be granted deferments
(credit) only if they meet specific criteria. A
full list of criteria for deferment is available
online at csh.uncg.edu/student-creditpolicy.
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payments can be made with no
charge. Credit card payments
can be made online with a 2.75%
convenience fee. The convenience
fee minimum is $3.00.
Payments are made to the Cashiers and
Student Accounts Office, 151 Mossman
Building.
• Payment in Person: Cash, check,
and money orders are accepted
in the office. If you arrive outside
normal business hours, a secured
payment box is located outside the
Mossman Building and is available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Payments received at this location
should be made payable to UNCG
and must include the student’s ID
number.
A University-approved payment plan is
also available for the fall and spring terms.
This interest-free plan, which allows up
to five equal monthly payments per term,
may be set up with TuitionPay. Further
information regarding this plan is available
online at csh.uncg.edu/payment-planinformation.
• Payment by Mail: Check or money
orders are accepted by mail. All
mailed payments should be made
payable to UNCG and must include
the student’s ID number.
If your student has registered for classes
for the current term and would like to
verify if the courses have been “confirmed”
(payment arrangements are complete),
please follow these instructions:
A “Not Confirmed”
status does not mean
that registration
has been cancelled.
The courses for
which your student
is registered will
continue to be held
in his or her schedule
until the Final
Payment Deadline for
the term.
Payment Confirmation
• Payments by Internet: WebCheck
and credit card (Visa, MasterCard,
Discover, and American Express)
payments may be made online
via the Student Account Center
through UNCGenie. WebCheck
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
• Access the UNCGenie link located
in the top right corner of the UNCG
homepage www.uncg.edu.
• Click on “Enter Secure Area.”
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Outside Scholarships
As soon as your student knows that he or
she will receive an outside scholarship (an
award from a high school, local civic club or
church, educational foundations, etc.), your
student must provide the Financial Aid
Office with a copy of the scholarship letter.
To expedite processing of outside
scholarships, please instruct the donor(s)
to send scholarship checks to the UNCG
Financial Aid Office.
The University Registrar’s Office (URO)
oversees adherence to academic policy
and data integrity and is responsible for
the following functions and services:
Address Updates: A student can update
his or her address by accessing UNCGenie
through the UNCG homepage.
The donor must include with the check:
• the student’s complete legal name
• the Student ID Number
• the name of the scholarship
• the semester(s) for which the award
is made
If donors do not provide instructions to
the contrary, scholarship check amounts
will be divided equally between the fall
and spring terms. If donors require a billing
statement, please provide them with a
copy of your student’s bill.
Office Information
723 Kenilworth Street
www.fia.uncg.edu
finaid@uncg.edu
Phone: (336) 334-5702
Fax: (336) 334-3010
University
Registrar’s Office
Certifications/Verifications: A student
can request a certification/verification
of enrollment by accessing UNCGenie
through the UNCG homepage.
Commencement: The URO coordinates
the printing of diplomas and certificates,
publication of the Commencement
Program, and planning and coordination
of the Commencement ceremonies in May
and December of each year.
Please note that regalia and invitations are
ordered through the University Bookstore.
Grades and GPA: Grades and GPA
information are available to the student
by accessing UNCGenie through the
UNCG homepage. Grades and grade
point averages (GPA) are not released to
agencies or persons outside the University
without the written consent of the student.
Grades and GPA information are never
given out over the telephone.
Graduation: The URO manages CAPP and
DegreeWorks, the automated degree audit
systems that monitor student progress
toward degree completion, and oversees
the graduation application process and
graduation clearance for undergraduates.
Undergraduate students must apply to the
URO by the semester deadline published in
the University Academic Calendar in order
to be certified for graduation.
Name Changes: A student can update his
or her name in person at the URO, 180
Mossman. Presentation of a photo ID and
legal documentation is required to process
a name change.
Transcripts: The URO will provide an
official UNCG transcript to students and
alumni upon online secure request. In
person, mailing, Web, and fax services are
available. There is a fee for the issuance
of a transcript. Call (336) 334-5945 or
visit the University Registrar’s Web site,
reg.uncg.edu/transcripts, for complete
instructions about obtaining UNCG
transcripts.
types of information to the public without
the student’s consent: name; mailing,
permanent, and e-mail address; telephone
number; date of birth; dates of attendance;
class (junior, senior, etc.); enrollment
status (full-time or part-time); major;
anticipated date of graduation; UNCG
degree(s), honors, and awards; county,
state, and or U.S. territory from which the
student originally enrolled; participation in
officially recognized activities and sports;
weight and height of members of athletic
teams; most recent previous educational
agency or institution attended.
Suppression of Student
Directory Information
Under FERPA, the student has the right to
request, in writing, that the disclosure of
student directory information be withheld
from persons outside the University.
Please note that this information can only
be suppressed from the public, NOT from
University officials. A request to suppress
information must be filed while the student
is still enrolled at the University.
Once a student’s information is
suppressed, it will not be released to any
outside agency, made available through the
University’s online directory, or printed
in the Commencement Program upon the
student’s graduation, without the student’s
written consent. The suppression of
information remains in effect until revoked
in writing by the student, even after
the student is no longer enrolled at the
University. Former students may request
in writing that earlier suppression requests
be revoked.
Parent or Guardian Information
Information concerning parents or
guardians of students (names, addresses,
phone numbers, etc.) is not made available
to the public, as it is not considered
directory information.
Office Information
180 Mossman Building
reg.uncg.edu
Phone: (336) 334-5946
Fax: (336) 334-3649
Transfer Credit: The URO provides
transfer credit evaluations for students
transferring into the University. The Office
also provides summer session credit
approval for UNCG students. All UNCG
students who want to transfer in credit
from another institution, regardless of
semester or term, should request prior
approval using the form provided on the
University Registrar’s Office Web site
at reg.uncg.edu/transfer-articulation/
transfer-credit-form.
As soon as your
student knows
that he or she will
receive an outside
scholarship (an award
from a high school,
local civic club or
church, educational
foundations, etc.),
your student must
provide the Financial
Aid Office with a copy
of the scholarship
letter.
Undergraduate Residency (for tuition
purposes): The URO receives and
processes undergraduate student requests
for residency reclassification in accordance
with state law. More information is
available at reg.uncg.edu/residencyreclassification.
VA Certification: Veteran enrollment
certification is handled by the University
Registrar’s Office. Call (336) 334-5946 for
more information.
The URO also manages student academic
data in accordance with federal and state
laws and University policy.
Release of Student
Directory Information
Unless a student requests in writing to
the contrary, the Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) permits
the University to release the following
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Additional Information
Public Safety and Police:
police.uncg.edu
Office of Emergency Management:
emg.uncg.edu
Dean of Students Office:
deanofstudents.uncg.edu
Student Health Services
The mission of Student Health Services
is to provide collaborative health care
designed to empower students to develop
lifelong skills that enhance their physical,
psychological, and wellness status in an
inclusive and affirming environment.
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center provides a wide
range of counseling and psychological
services to currently enrolled UNCG
students. Our goal is to support and
challenge students’ development in ways
that enable them to take advantage of the
personal, professional, and educational
opportunities at UNCG. Counseling
services are available to currently enrolled
UNCG students at no additional charge.
Our professional staff includes licensed
Campus Safety and
Emergency Preparedness
Keeping Our Campus Safe:
A Guide to Safety Measures
at UNCG
No one likes to imagine a disturbance to
the peace and safety of our University.
While we hope that a crisis or emergency
will never occur at UNCG, the University
has made safety and emergency
preparedness a priority. UNCG maintains
an Emergency Operation Plan, which can
be activated during emergencies that
require a coordinated effort between
University departments and community
partners. The University also has in place
a Chancellor’s Crisis Policy Group and
Emergency Planning and Response Team
(EPART) to help coordinate planning
efforts and respond to urgent situations
when they arise.
Emergency Notification
UNCG’s emergency notification network
helps alert campus community members
to situations that may immediately impact
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their health and safety while on campus. By
using multiple communication systems, the
University can provide rapid notification to
our more than 18,000 students and 2,500
faculty and staff. Emergency alerts are
designed to provide pertinent information
to help individuals make informed
decisions on how to respond to the crisis.
To learn more about the emergency
notification systems at UNCG and how to
register, visit: spartanalert.uncg.edu.
Actions to Take
• Encourage your student to add
these important numbers to their
cell phone:
On-Campus Emergency
(336) 334-4444
Campus Safety Escort
(336) 334-5963
• Encourage your student to register
for emergency text messages
through UNCGenie.
Psychologists, Counselors, and Clinical
Social Workers as well as Graduate
Trainees. We are committed to meeting
the needs of people of diverse racial,
ethnic and national backgrounds, gender,
sexual or affection orientations, mental
and physical abilities, religious or spiritual
beliefs, and socioeconomic backgrounds,
as well as other types of diversity.
Health Insurance
UNCG students in degree programs, who
are taking six or more main campus credit
hours, must be able to demonstrate proof
of health insurance to avoid a required
health insurance premium being charged
to their student account. Students already
covered by their own or their family’s
plan will simply verify the policy through
the Blue Cross Blue Shield secure on-line
system by providing a current valid health
insurance policy number. Please visit
bcbsnc.com/uncg for more information.
Medical Services
Student Health Services provides a
full range of medical services including
primary health care, gynecological exams,
laboratory services, x-ray, immunizations,
sports and performing arts medicine,
Wellness Center
The Wellness Center, on the ground
level of the Gove Health Center,
provides programs and resources to
increase student awareness of wellness
issues. Program topic areas include
alcohol and drugs, body image, eating
disorders, sexual assault and rape, stress
management, STDs, HIV and AIDS, safer
sex, contraception, nutrition, and general
wellness. Massage therapy, acupuncture,
and nutrition education are provided by
the Wellness Center. The Wellness
Center provides programs and resources
to increase student awareness of
wellness issues.
Department Information
Anna M. Gove Student Health Center
107 Gray Drive
www.uncg.edu/shs
UNCG Police
UNCG has its own University law
enforcement agency to provide police
services and protection to the University
community. The women and men of the
UNCG Police Department are fully trained
law enforcement professionals certified
by the State, just like any other law
enforcement agency in North Carolina. The
department’s goal is to support the mission
of UNCG by working to create a safe and
secure environment for the educational
process. Although the department is
similar to other law enforcement and
public safety organizations in appearance,
its main emphasis is one of anticipation
and prevention of crime rather than mere
reaction to criminal incidents.
• Talk with your student about your
expectations in the event of a
campus emergency. Discuss when
and who to call/text/email, how you
will communicate, and how they can
prepare for an emergency.
• Remember, following many
emergencies, it may be impossible
to make or receive phone calls.
UNCG has partnered with the
American Red Cross to utilize
a service called Safe and Well
(emg.uncg.edu/SafeandWell.php).
Students will be encouraged to
register on this site following
any significant emergency. Once
registered, family and friends can
search for their loved ones and
determine if they are safe. Make
sure you and your student are
familiar with this site before an
emergency occurs.
At the UNCG Police Department, we strive
to make each student’s time at UNCG
the safest possible. Our police officers
are professional and willing to assist
in whatever the need may be — even if
it’s just someone to talk to. The current
department is comprised of 34 police
officers and 23 civilian employees.
Department Information
1200 West Lee Street
police.uncg.edu
(336) 334-4444 Emergency
(336) 334-5963 Non-Emergency
(336) 447-3898 Text Message
• Review the student emergency
guide with your student (emg.uncg.
edu/EmergencyPrep/index.php)
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
psychiatry, nursing, a full-service
pharmacy, over the counter medicines
including emergency contraception, STD
and HIV screenings, and allergy injections.
Our professional staff includes board
certified physicians, nurse practitioners
and physician assistants.
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From more than 240 student groups, to
Fall Kickoff, Homecoming, and Weekend
Life, the activity never stops! Is your
student looking for a great way to meet
other students, have fun, find a part
time job, and complete his or her UNCG
experience? Browse our web site at
cap.uncg.edu and learn about the
different ways your student can become
involved outside the classroom.
The Office of Campus Activities &
Programs is open Monday through Friday,
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Students can stop
by Elliott University Center, Room 221,
to obtain information about the student
groups, committees, and programs our
department has to offer. Annual programs
and events sponsored by CAP include:
Fall Kick-Off, Homecoming, Greek Treats,
Luminaries, Winter Welcome, Spring Fling,
events sponsored by the Campus Activities
Board, and Weekend Life activities. CAP
is also involved in developing Daytime
programming which focuses on nontraditional students such as commuters,
but is open to all! Daytime programs fall
between 11 a.m.–3 p.m. and include food
trucks, caricature artists, stuff-a-plush
activities and many others.
Athletics
UNCG enters its 25th year of NCAA
Division I affiliation and its 17th year in the
Southern Conference. UNCG sponsors 17
intercollegiate athletic sports:
Women’s Teams
Basketball*, Cross Country, Indoor Track,
Golf*, Outdoor Track*, Soccer*, Softball,
Tennis* & Volleyball*
Men’s Teams
Baseball, Basketball*, Cross Country,
Indoor Track, Golf*, Outdoor Track*,
Soccer* & Tennis*
*Indicates Olympic sport
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Students are admitted FREE to all regularseason contests (with the exception of
some postseason contests) for all sports,
including men’s basketball games at the
Greensboro Coliseum, when they present
a valid UNCG ID. All fans receive FREE
admission to all Olympic sports’ regularseason home contests. The University also
supports a pep band, mascot, dance team,
and co-ed cheerleading squad.
Office Information
337 Coleman Building (Formerly HHP)
www.uncgspartans.com
(336) 334-5952
Campus Activities and
Programs
Programs
The Fitness Program offers group fitness
classes, fitness orientations, and fitness
assessments, appropriate for all exercise
levels. The Personal Training Program,
available for a nominal fee, offers oneon-one and partner instruction that
incorporates a specialized workout
designed for each individual’s
specific goals.
Club Sports are recognized student
organizations serving students’ individual
interests in a variety of sporting activities
that are competitive, recreational, social,
and instructional. The Club Sports program
currently has nineteen active clubs.
Additionally, more than 240 recognized
student groups on UNCG’s campus
receive administrative support from the
Office of Campus Activities & Programs
including leadership and general
training, development, and fundraising/
merchandising assistance. Special interest
groups, fraternities and sororities,
honorary societies, student media
groups, multicultural groups, professional
groups, academic clubs, religious/beliefbased groups, leadership and service
organizations, club sports, and many more
continue to thrive at UNCG. For more
information about CAP, visit our website at
cap.uncg.edu.
In addition to Club Sports, the Intramural
Sports programs offer leagues for men,
women, and co-rec teams in the following
sports: flag football, sand volleyball,
dodgeball, outdoor soccer, indoor
volleyball, basketball, indoor soccer,
kickball, battle canoes, table tennis, and
racquetball.
The Outdoor Adventures Program,
located on the first floor of the Student
Recreation Center, offers outdoor trips
and activities as well as an outdoor
equipment rental center. Team QUEST
is an experientially based leadership and
team building program that facilitates
group development for students and the
UNCG Community.
The Department of Campus Recreation
hires graduate assistants and
approximately 150 undergraduate and
graduate-level students to assist in the
operation of programs and services.
For more information about student
employment opportunities, please visit
http:/campusrec.uncg.edu/employment.
Department Information
412 Student Recreation Center
campusrec.uncg.edu
campusrec@uncg.edu
(336) 334-5924
Campus Recreation
The University and all its resources are
organized to offer students an exceptional
experience. Self-realization and growth
in individual competencies is achieved
through student participation in a variety
of co-curricular experiences including
social, cultural, intellectual, recreational,
spiritual, and governance programs.
Living a healthy lifestyle is extremely
important to a student’s academic and
social experiences at the University.
The Department of Campus Recreation,
located in the Student Recreation Center,
provides students with programs, services
and facilities to begin and maintain a
healthy lifestyle.
The Office of Campus Activities &
Programs (CAP) offers students a diverse
array of programs and services designed
to intentionally foster interaction between
students and the University community.
Facilities
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
elevated running track, The Edge indoor
climbing wall, racquetball courts, saunas in
the men’s and women’s locker rooms, and
televisions for workout entertainment.
Students must have a valid UNCG ID
card to access all recreation facilities and
programs. Additional Campus Recreation
facilities include the Recreation Field,
North Field, Rosenthal Pool, outdoor
basketball and sand volleyball courts, Irwin
Belk Recreation Track, and Piney Lake
outdoor recreation area.
The Student Recreation Center includes a
3-court gymnasium, weight room, cardio
machines, fitness, TRX and cycle studios,
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Employees’ Credit Union) automated teller
machines (ATMs) are also located near the
Information Desk. For more information,
please visit euc.uncg.edu.
Department Information
euc.uncg.edu
(336) 334-5800 Main Office
(336) 334-5510 Information Desk
(336) 334-5378 Reservations Office
Leadership and
Service-Learning
Dean of Students
The mission of the Dean of Students Office
is to initiate learner-centered programs
and services that foster a culture of care
conducive to academic and personal
development.
The Dean of Students Office serves
students, parents, families, faculty,
and staff in a number of ways:
Student Support
When students, parents and families
have questions about University policy
or process, the Dean of Students Office is
able to offer support and guidance. We can
assist community members in exploring
options, and identifying resources to assist
with a myriad of challenges or concerns.
UNCG Cares
The University-wide UNCG Cares Program
aims to educate faculty and staff across
campus to identify students who may be
experiencing distress. Through a 2-hour
interactive training, participants learn
about types of distress, signs that one may
be in distress, available campus resources,
and how to appropriately refer a student
to a resource for assistance.
Support of University Values
Members of the UNCG community
respect fundamental principles for
ensuring a campus environment conducive
to peaceful and productive living and
learning. These principles include five core
values: honesty, trust, fairness, respect,
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and responsibility. This office coordinates
policies such as the Student Code of
Conduct, which primarily sets expectations
for in/out of class behavior, and the
Academic Integrity Policy, which primarily
sets expectations for maintaining academic
excellence. When members of the
community fail to observe these principles,
the Code and the Policy are used to affirm
the minimum requirements for conduct in
the University community.
Student Leadership Opportunities
Students have the opportunity to serve
in three roles with this office: Case
Coordinators, who present cases on
behalf of the University in conduct and
academic integrity hearings; Student
Conduct Advisors, who work with accused
students to ensure they understand their
fundamental rights, responsibilities and
the process; and Panelists, who work with
faculty and staff members in determining
the question of responsibility during
hearings.
Office Information
210 Elliott University Center
deanofstudents.uncg.edu
deanofstudentsoffice@uncg.edu
(336) 334-5514
Elliott University Center
The Elliott University Center (EUC) has
been literally and symbolically identified as
UNCG’s center since it opened in 1953.
It is a familiar home base for students,
faculty, and staff; a meeting place for
activities, events, and ceremonies; and a
greeting place for campus visitors. Located
at a key pedestrian crossroads on campus,
the EUC is convenient for members of the
UNCG community at some time each day.
The EUC is home to a 480 seat auditorium;
the Multicultural Resource Center; a
meditation room; meeting rooms with
state-of-the-art technology; open
lounge areas; meeting and office spaces
for student groups; and departments
including the Office of Campus Activities
& Programs, the Career Services Center,
Office of Accessibility Resources &
Services, New Student & Spartan Family
Programs, Multicultural Affairs, Dean
of Students Office, and the Office of
Leadership and Service-Learning. The
UNCG SpartanCard Center, and the UNCG
Bookstore are also housed within the EUC.
The Office of Leadership and ServiceLearning at The University of North
Carolina at Greensboro serves as a
catalyst for experiential curricular and
co-curricular leadership development, and
service-learning initiatives that empower
students to effect positive change
and serve as citizen leaders in a global
community. Through civic engagement,
integrated learning, and reflective practice
we equip students to develop a personal,
professional, and civic identity. For more
information, please visit our website at
olsl.uncg.edu.
Leadership Programs
Leadership Challenge
Leadership Challenge Program is an
institution-wide commitment to offer all
UNCG students leadership education,
training, and development through
curricular and co-curricular experiences
that assist students in the development of
leadership skills, gaining varied leadership
experiences, prepare students to serve
as citizen-leaders in a global community,
and engage in the process of leadership
through leadership-service-learning. Learn
more at olsl.uncg.edu/students/leadership/
leadership-challenge/
The LeaderShape Institute® at UNCG
UNCG is proud to offer this six-day
nationally known institute based on
discovering the essentials of leadership
with integrity. Learn more at olsl.uncg.edu/
students/leadershape
Student Leadership Conferences
The Office of Leadership and ServiceLearning offers two one-day conferences
each year. These programs allow students
to engage with other students through
intensive leadership training. Students
will develop knowledge, skills, and
abilities that will assist in creating strong
student groups, teams, and develop
useful skills for the future. Learn more at
olsl.uncg.edu/on-campus-conferences
Service Programs
Explore Service Opportunities –
My Service Database
Encourage your student to take advantage
of our extensive database of service
opportunities. Your student can browse
by focus, population, and activity to find
a service site that is right for him or her.
Learn more at olsl.uncg.edu/my-servicedatabase
Make a Difference House
The Make A Difference House is a UNCG
living-learning community that brings
together students who are passionate
about volunteering and social activism.
Programs and service projects focus on
social justice issues. Learn more at
hrl.uncg.edu/living-campus/sih/madh
Service-Learning Courses
Service-Learning is a teaching method that
links academic content and community
service to fulfill course objectives. By
integrating a service experience into
their class requirements, students are
able to connect their studies to personal
goals, professional development, and civic
education. Learn more atolsl.uncg.edu/
service-learning/courses.
Service Trips
OLSL sponsors student-organized and
student-led Service Trips each year during
school breaks and over some weekends.
These trips offer students an opportunity
to positively impact communities outside
of the Greensboro area. Learn more at
olsl.uncg.edu/students/communityservice/service-trips.
Office Information
Suite 217, Elliott University Center
olsl.uncg.edu
lead@uncg.edu
(336) 256-0538
Through civic
engagement,
integrated
learning, and
reflective practice
we equip students
to develop
a personal,
professional, and
civic identity.
There are numerous dining options
available in the Elliott University Center.
Located on the first floor is the Barnes &
Noble Café. Also on the first floor is The
Marketplace convenience store and the
EUC Food Court, offering Chick-fil-A,
Salsarita’s, Papa John’s and more. Spartan’s
Place @ EUC is located on the ground floor
with options such as Subway, Jamba Juice,
and Wild Greens.
Retail space is maintained by the UNCG
Bookstore. Wells Fargo, Bank of America,
PNC Bank and Cash Points (State
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Office of Accessibility
Resources and Services
Students admitted to UNCG with
documented disabilities are strongly
encouraged to inquire about registration
with the UNCG Office of Accessibility
Resources and Services (OARS). In keeping
with Section 504 of The Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 and The Americans with
Disabilities Act, the Office of Accessibility
Resources and Services, located in 215
Elliott University Center, provides a full
range of academic accommodations
to qualified students with disabilities.
Students desiring further information
may complete a ‘Voluntary Disability
Disclosure’ form located in the ‘Register
with OARS’ section of the OARS website
(oars.uncg.edu), or the Office may be
contacted directly at (336) 334-5440 or at
oars@uncg.edu. Information submitted to
or obtained by the Office of Accessibility
Resources and Services is confidential.
exploration of our multicultural world. The
MRC provides a cultural library featuring
books, videos, DVDs, and magazines as
well as a collection of activities designed
to help highlight diversity education.
Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged
to visit the Multicultural Resource Center,
located in 62 Elliott University Center
(EUC), Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m.
to 7 p.m., Wednesday and Thursday from
8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Friday from 9 a.m. to
5 p.m.
For information on how your student
can get involved with Intercultural
Engagement at UNCG, visit our website,
call, or come directly to the office. Our
office, located in 62 EUC, is open Monday
through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Office Information
Room 062, Elliott University Center
oma.uncg.edu
(336) 334-5090
Religious Life Council
Office Information
215 Elliott University Center
oars.uncg.edu
oars@uncg.edu
(336) 334-5440
The Religious Life Council (RLC) is a
group of full time ministers assigned
to the UNCG campus by their local
denominations.
Office of Intercultural
Engagement
Ten religious organizations are currently
part of the Religious Life Council: Baptist
Campus Ministry, Campus Outreach,
Catholic Campus Ministry, Friends Campus
Ministry (Evangelical Friends), InterVarsity
Christian Fellowship (Interdenominational
Evangelical), North Carolina Hillel,
Presbyterian Campus Ministry, St. Mary’s
House (Episcopal/Anglican Ministry),
Wesley-Luther Campus Ministry (United
Methodist and Lutheran), and Young
Life College. Each of these organizations
sponsors a schedule of activities that are
open to the entire University community.
Campus Ministers serve as advisors for
their respective organizations and are
also available for personal counseling or
as resource persons for other groups or
organizations.
The Associated Campus Ministries (ACM)
is home to several of the UNCG campus
ministries and is open to UNCG students
and staff of all backgrounds and faiths.
The facility includes a large meeting
room, kitchen and quiet space, as well
as offices and lounges for each of the
ministries. Students are invited to meet
with any of the groups for studies, service
opportunities, fellowship, weekly meals,
and more. The building is open
9 a.m.–10 p.m.
The Office of Intercultural Engagement
(OIE) bases its philosophy on inclusion
through fostering recognition and respect
for the voices of all students. OIE’s mission
is to focus on the interaction, exchange,
and mutuality between cultures.
The office contributes to the University’s
academic mission by providing studentcentered programs that promote
awareness of and respect for cultural
diversity, and offer opportunities to
provoke thought and expand cross-cultural
and inter-cultural knowledge. The office
strives to contribute to a community in
which all students are empowered to
recognize and act with social responsibility
in relation to domestic and global
issues. The office also offers advocacy,
programming, and support systems to
encourage students to realize the highest
level of their potential, particularly as it
pertains to the University’s retention and
graduation efforts of underrepresented
student populations.
In addition, there is also a Meditation
Space in the Elliott University Center
(EUC). It is a tranquil space available to the
UNCG community for quiet meditation,
prayer, and reflection. The Meditation
Room is open and available during normal
EUC operating hours.
There are several religious student
organizations active at UNCG. For a
full list, please refer to the student
organization listing on the Campus
Activities & Programs website at
cap.uncg.edu.
Office Information
500 Stirling Street
www.uncg.edu/min
(336) 334-4266
acmcenter@yahoo.com
Residential Colleges
Learning together is just the beginning. It’s
so much more. Half of all student learning
happens outside the classroom.
When there’s so much to learn, so many
distractions and so little time, why go it
alone? Encourage your student to join
one of UNCG’s renowned Residential
Colleges. Students who are part of these
cutting-edge experimental living-learning
colleges enjoy the benefits of close ties
to faculty, staff and fellow students in a
climate that challenges them to teach and
learn in innovative ways. All this and more
is available to your student when he or she
joins a UNCG Residential College.
For more information and help finding
the Residential College that’s right for
your student visit residentialcolleges.uncg.
edu, or contact the Residential Colleges
at (336) 256-1397 or residentialcolleges@
uncg.edu.
Students can expect to:
Student
Employment Office
working. If the student has Federal Work
Study as part of his or her financial aid
package, he or she can fill out an I-9 form
during SOAR. This process requires
original identification documents such
as a passport, social security card, or
birth certificate. Original documentation
must be presented in person at the SEO.
More details about the I-9 process are
available on the SEO web site’s ‘Student
Employee Frequently Asked Questions’
section at csc.uncg.edu/students/
studentemploymentoffice. Students are
also required to fill out state and federal
tax forms, as well as a direct deposit
authorization form; all of which are turned
in to the Payroll Office, located in 270
Mossman.
The Student Employment Office (SEO),
located in UNCG’s Career Services Center
(CSC), believes that part-time work
experience can be a valuable part of career
planning, skill building, and leadership
development.
Office Information
#1 Elliott University Center
csc.uncg.edu/students/
studentemploymentoffice
seo@uncg.edu
(336) 256-0403
• Connect to faculty who take
an interest in them beyond the
classroom
• Deepen what they know by linking
courses and topics in ways they’ll
never forget
• Surround themselves with faculty
who care about and know them by
name
• Share the ride with friends they
won’t meet anywhere else
The SEO offers resources and advice for
finding on-campus and off-campus work
and helps students make meaningful
decisions about part-time job choices.
The SEO also provides development
and training opportunities for students
through workshops and appointments.
Part-Time Job Fair
The SEO’s annual Part-Time Job Fair will
be held on campus on August 26, 2015
from 12:30–4 p.m. in the Elliott University
Center (EUC) Cone Ballroom. Both oncampus and off-campus employers are
represented and available to speak with
students about employment opportunities.
Employment Eligibility and Tax Forms
Students who accept an on-campus job
must complete employment eligibility
(I-9) verification in the SEO prior to
The Multicultural Resource Center (MRC)
is a unique space on campus that promotes
the celebration, understanding, and
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Study Abroad
With UNCG’s International
Programs Center
Study abroad is no longer a luxury item
for college students. It has become an
educational and occupational necessity in
this globally-interdependent world. The
study abroad staff in the International
Programs Center can help send your
student to one of our exchange partners
almost anywhere in the world at a
cost equivalent to a semester or year
in residence at UNCG. There are also
many short-term and summer programs
available.
Our programs are stunningly affordable!
Many of our programs are exchange
agreements that allow a student to enroll
in great universities overseas for the
approximate price of their education
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at UNCG. When our faculty develops
summer and short-term programs for
students, they keep affordability in mind
as well. In most cases, UNCG financial aid
can apply towards your student’s program,
as well as external scholarships and grants
that are just for studying abroad.
Please feel free to contact us at any time
about study abroad. To ensure we develop
the most suitable program, your student
should start planning soon — the earlier
the better!
Please be sure to note:
• Students can study abroad as
sophomores, juniors, or seniors.
• Study abroad is integrated into
the student’s curriculum at UNCG.
We work with the student and
academic advisors to ensure that
courses taken abroad will count
toward the UNCG degree.
Office Information:
International Programs Center
207 Foust Building
studyabroad.uncg.edu
(336) 334-5404
• Foreign language proficiency is NOT
required. While we are delighted to
send students with foreign language
ability to hone their language skills,
most of the students going abroad
next year will be enrolled in courses
taught in English — many in nonEnglish speaking countries.
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Fall 2015
Aug. 7, Friday
Undergraduate academic suspension appeals deadline
Aug. 10–14, Monday–Friday
Orientation, advising, and registration for all students based on student population and
classification
Aug. 10, Monday
Fall semester opens
Aug. 12, Wednesday
State of the Campus Address
Aug. 17, Monday
Classes begin, 8:00 a.m.
Aug. 17–21, Monday–Friday
Late registration and schedule adjustment
Aug. 21, Friday
Last day to change course(s) or course section(s) without special permission
Aug. 21, Friday
Financial aid satisfactory academic progress appeals deadline; hours locked for financial
aid purposes
Aug. 21, Friday
Last day to withdraw from a course for tuition and fees refund; course withdrawal policy in
effect after this date
Aug. 24, Monday
Deadline for graduate students to apply to graduate in Dec. 2015
Sept. 1–30
Undergraduate students declare or change major in Sept.
Sept. 4, Friday
Final deadline for undergraduates to apply to graduate in Dec. 2015
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Sept. 7, Monday
Labor Day holiday. Classes dismissed; offices closed
Oct. 5, Monday
Founders Day
Oct. 9, Friday
Last day to withdraw from a course without incurring a WF grade (withdraw failing)
Oct. 9, Friday
Instruction ends for Fall Break, 6:00 p.m.
Oct. 14, Wednesday
Classes resume after Fall Break, 8:00 a.m.
Oct. 14–Nov. 17, Wednesday–
Tuesday
Spring semester and summer session advising for continuing students, by appointment
Oct. 23, Friday
Final date for Dec. doctoral candidates' oral examinations
Oct. 26–Nov. 17, Monday–Tuesday
Spring and Summer 2016 registration for continuing students
Oct. 30, Friday
Deadline for undergraduates to apply to student teach during Fall 2016
Nov. 6, Friday
Deadline for filing dissertation and original signature pages with the Graduate School
Nov. 16, Monday
Deadline for filing thesis with the Graduate School
Nov. 24, Tuesday
Instruction ends for Thanksgiving holiday, 10:00 p.m.
Nov. 30, Monday
Classes resume, 8:00 a.m.
Nov. 30, Monday
Last day of classes
Dec. 1, Tuesday
Final date for complete clearance of Dec. graduate degree candidates. Deadline for final
submission of thesis or dissertation to the Graduate School
Dec. 1, Tuesday
Reading Day
Dec. 2–5, 7–9, Wednesday–Saturday,
Monday–Wednesday
Final examinations
Dec. 10–11, Thurs.–Friday
Final exam makeup days
Dec. 10, Thursday
Dec. Commencement, Greensboro Coliseum
Spring 2016
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Jan. 4–8, Monday–Friday
Orientation, advising, and registration for all students based on student population and
classification
Jan. 5, Tuesday
Undergraduate academic appeals deadline
Jan. 11, Monday
Classes begin, 8:00 a.m.
Jan. 11–15, Monday–Friday
Late registration and schedule adjustment
Jan. 15, Friday
Financial aid satisfactory academic progress appeals deadline; hours locked for financial
aid purposes
Jan. 15, Friday
Last day to change course(s) or course section(s) without special permission
Jan. 15, Friday
Last day to withdraw from a course for tuition and fees refund; course withdrawal policy in
effect after this date
Jan. 18, Monday
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. Classes dismissed; offices closed
Jan. 19, Tuesday
Deadline for graduate students to apply to graduate in May 2016
Jan. 29, Friday
Final deadline for undergraduates to apply to graduate in May 2016
Feb. 1–29
Undergraduate Students declare or change major in Feb.
Feb. 12, Friday
Deadline for undergraduates to apply to student teach during Spring 2017
March 1, Tuesday
Financial aid priority filing date for 2016–17 academic year
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March 4, Friday
Last day to withdraw from a course without incurring a WF grade (withdraw failing)
March 5, Saturday
Instruction ends for Spring Break, 1:00 p.m.
March 14, Monday
Classes resume after Spring Break, 8:00 a.m.
March 14–Apr. 20, Monday–
Wednesday
Fall advising for continuing students, by appointment
March 16, Wednesday
Final date for May doctoral candidates' oral examinations
March 23, Wednesday
Deadline for filing dissertation and original signature pages with the Graduate School
March 25, Friday
Spring holiday. Classes dismissed; offices closed
March 28–April 20, Monday–
Wednesday
Fall 2016 registration for continuing students
April 5, Tuesday
Deadline for filing thesis with the Graduate School
April 8, Friday
Student Excellence Day
April 26, Tuesday
University follows Friday schedule; last day of classes.
April 27, Wednesday
Final date for complete clearance of May candidates for graduate degrees. Deadline for
final submission of thesis or dissertation to the Graduate School.
April 27, Wednesday
Reading Day
April 28–30, May 2–4, Thurs.–
Saturday, Monday–Wednesday
Final examinations
May 6, Friday
May Commencement, Greensboro Coliseum
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