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