Other Students
Others interested in attending classes at UNC Asheville may also apply for admission. The requirements vary depending upon the type of admission desired. In all cases students must provide verification of compliance with the North Carolina immunization requirement. Please see the links below and the applications to the right (important forms) for more information.
Non-Degree Students
Applicants who wish to take college courses but have no clear intention of obtaining a degree may be admitted to the university as non-degree students. Non-degree students may take up to nine credit hours each semester. Students who have been denied admission for reasons of academic deficiency, or previously enrolled students who have been dismissed, may not then be enrolled as non-degree students. A $20 non-refundable application fee is required. For more information, review the advising website's information for new students.
Apply online as a Non-Degree Student
Application Dates:
Summer 2013 - May 1, 2013
Fall 2013 - July 1, 2013
Teacher Licensure
Applicants holding baccalaureate degrees who wish to pursue teacher licensure will be considered transfer students for admissions purposes. (Those who wish to take college courses to renew their licensure may be admitted to the university as non-degree students.) Applicants must have a 2.0 minimum cumulative grade-point average in their baccalaureate degree in order to be considered for the teacher licensure program. It is recommended that prospective students interested in Teacher Licensure contact UNC Asheville's Department of Education at 828.251.6420.
Apply online
Download Degree-Seeking Application
Application Dates:
Spring 2013 - October 15, 2012
Fall 2013 - June 2, 2013
Post-Baccalaureate Students
Students who already hold baccalaureate degrees from UNC Asheville or other regionally accredited institutions and are interested in additional undergraduate study have four choices: they may take individual courses; they may pursue a second degree; they may choose to complete a post-baccalaureate certificate of major; or they may enroll in the teacher licensure program (see below) where they may or may not choose to pursue a second degree. Since the admission procedure is slightly different for each case, we encourage you to contact one of our admissions counselors for more information.
Apply Online
Download Degree-Seeking Application
Application Dates:
Spring 2013 - October 15, 2012
Fall 2013 - June 2, 2013
Visiting Students
Students from other colleges or universities may attend UNC Asheville as visitors, provided they are in good academic standing (2.0 on all previous credits) at the institution they have been attending. A visiting student acquire a signed statement (on application) from the appropriate official of his or her institution specifically listing and approving the courses to be taken. Written approval must be submitted separately for each semester. Verification that credit will transfer to the sponsoring institution is the responsibility of the student. Visiting enrollment does not constitute regular admission to the UNC Asheville. There is a $20, one-time-only, non-refundable application fee for the first visiting student application. Upon completion of classes the student must file a transcript request to have records forwarded to the sponsoring institution.
Apply online as a Visiting Student
Application Dates:
Summer 2013 - May 1, 2013
Fall 2013 - July 1, 2013
Returning Students
Any UNC Asheville student who interrupts his or her educational program by not registering for one or more regular terms of course work must be approved by the Registrar. Students who have attended another school since leaving UNC Asheville should complete the Transfer Student admission application.
Returning Students Apply Online
Application Dates:
Spring 2013 - January 5, 2013
Application Update
A student who has deferred their application for up to two semesters and has not attended another university may fill out an application update rather than completing a new application.
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