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

Simultaneous Baccalaureate Degrees Residency Hours

31 - Minimum number of credits in residence a student must complete beyond requirements for the first degree in order to receive a second, simultaneous baccalaureate degree.