Academic Requirements and Limits for Undergraduates
Baccalaureate Degree Requirements and Limits
120 - Minimum number of credit hours required for an undergraduate degree
36 - Minimum number of credits required toward the degree at or above the 300 course level
31 - Minimum required credits in residence at UNC Greensboro
31 - Minimum required credits in residence at UNC Greensboro beyond the first degree for a second undergraduate degree
2.0 - Minimum cumulative GPA required for graduation
Credit Hour Regulations and Limits
12 - Minimum number of credits in which undergraduates must enroll per semester to qualify for full-time status
18 - Maximum number of credits per semester in which an undergraduate may enroll without special permission
64 - Maximum number of credits allowed for 2-year transfer credit
12 - Maximum number of credits allowed for physical education credit
Dean's List Qualifications
6 - Minimum number of credits a student must have completed at UNC Greensboro to be eligible for Dean's List
6 - Minimum number of credits in which a student must be enrolled for a given semester
3.50 - Minimum required GPA for the semester
B- - Minimum grade earned for the semester (no grade may be lower than B-)
Chancellor’s List Qualifications
30 - Minimum number of credits a student must have completed at UNC Greensboro to be eligible for Chancellor’s List
12 - Minimum number of credits in which a student must be enrolled for a given semester at UNC Greensboro
3.65 - Minimum required cumulative GPA
Transfer students must be enrolled for at least one semester at UNC Greensboro to be eligible for the Chancellor’s List.
Graduation With Honors Requirements
45 - Minimum number of credits a student must complete in residence at UNC Greensboro by end of senior year to be eligible for graduation with honors
3.90 - Minimum required GPA for Summa cum laude
3.70 - Minimum required GPA for Magna cum laude
3.50 - Minimum required GPA for Cum laude
Second Degree Honors Required Hours
45 - Minimum number of credits a second degree candidate must complete toward the second degree in residence at UNC Greensboro, with the required GPA, to be eligible for graduation with honors