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Admission

The University of North Carolina at Asheville welcomes applications from those interested in post-secondary education and academic enrichment. To accommodate the diverse needs of the population served by UNC Asheville, five admission classifications have been established: beginning freshmen, transfer students, visiting students, post-baccalaureate students and non-degree students. The requirements and procedures for admission to each of these classifications are explained below. These classifications, and the procedures for admission appropriate to each, apply to all students, whether full time or part time, day or evening. Students whose applications to UNC Asheville contain false statements or who fail to disclose all post-secondary institutions attended are subject to disciplinary action that may include dismissal from the university.

Inquiries by mail, telephone or in person are welcome at the Office of Admissions, University of North Carolina at Asheville, 117 Lipinsky Hall, CPO #2210, One University Heights, Asheville, NC 28804-8510, 828/251-6481 or 800/531-9842. Visit the UNC Asheville home page at http://www.unca.edu. Assistance is also available via e-mail: admissions@unca.edu.

Requirements and Procedures

Beginning Freshmen

Admission to UNC Asheville is competitive. Applicants are reviewed individually to evaluate how well their goals and strengths match the university's educational mission. We place the majority of the admissions decision on the high school record, i.e., close attention to the college preparatory courses such as advanced and honors, trend in grades, overall grade-point average and rank in class, if provided by the high school, in combination with an SAT I or ACT score. Other factors taken into consideration are special interests and talents, honors received and participation in clubs and athletics. Volunteer and leadership activities, international studies and other experiences that support academic achievement are also important to the application. Minimum Admission Requirements (MAR) for the UNC system, beginning in the spring of 1988 and thereafter:

1. High school diploma from an accredited secondary school.
2. Four units of college preparatory English.
3. Three units of mathematics, including Algebra I, Algebra II and Geometry (one unit recommended in the 12th grade).
4. Three units of science, including one unit of biological science and one unit of physical science such as Chemistry or Physics, and one laboratory course.
5. Two units of social studies to include at least one unit of U.S. History.
6. Two units of a foreign language (one unit recommended in the 12th grade) strongly recommended.

Applicants who do not meet admissions requirements may elect to attend another regionally accredited institution of higher education and successfully complete either 24 transferable semester hours/36 transferable quarter hours (six transferable semester hours/nine transferable quarter hours in each of the following subject areas: English composition, mathematics, social sciences and natural sciences) or successfully complete an associates degree with a minimum grade-point average of 2.5 or higher. They may then reapply as a transfer applicant and be reviewed for admissions consideration.

The Office of Admissions has a series of deadline and notification dates starting in mid-October and ending in March for the Fall semester. Early applications are encouraged, especially if students are applying for scholarships and other financial aid. Please check with the Office of Admissions regarding deadline dates for the Spring and Summer semesters.

Each applicant for admission as a beginning freshman must submit:

1. A completed application for admission.
2. An application fee of $50. This is a non-refundable processing charge and does not apply to any other university fee.
3. An official high school transcript (to be mailed directly by the school). This transcript should show all the applicant's high school studies through the date of application and include the grade-point average (4.0 scale) and class rank. After graduation, the applicant must provide a final high school transcript showing the date of graduation, final class rank and grade-point average (4.0 scale). It is strongly recommended that all application materials be submitted together. This includes the application, application fee and high school transcript.
4. Official SAT I or ACT scores. These scores are to be sent directly from the College Entrance Examination Board or the American College Testing Program to the Office of Admissions of the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Information and applications for the tests are available from: College Entrance Examination Board, Box 592, Princeton, NJ 09540, telephone 609/771-7600 (code #5013 for UNCA); or American College Testing Program, 2201 N. Dodge St., P.O. Box 168, Iowa City, IA 52343-0168, telephone 319/337-1000 (code #3064 for UNCA).
5. Official Advanced Placement (AP) scores (only if AP classes were taken). These scores must be sent directly by the College Board. Write to: AP Exams, P. O. Box 6671, Princeton, NJ 08541-6671, telephone 609/771-7300.
6. Official International Baccalaureate (IB) Transcript of Grades (if IB classes were taken) must be forwarded directly to the Office of Admissions. Write to: International Baccalaureate, 200 Madison Ave., Suite 2301, New York, NY 10016, telephone 212/696-4464.
7. Official transcripts for any classes taken while in high school that earned college credit. The applicant must contact the Registrar at each college and request that two official transcripts be sent directly to the Office of Admissions, UNCA, 117 Lipinsky Hall, CPO #2210, One University Heights, Asheville, NC 28804-8510.
8. A completed UNCA health form, including immunization data required by North Carolina law, sent directly to UNCA Health Services after official notification of acceptance. (See Student Health Services section for details.)

Transfer Students

Transfer students reviewed for admission are admitted on the basis of records from all previous institutions attended, including those attended on a correspondence or extension basis. Applicants must have a 2.5 minimum cumulative grade-point average on all college-level academic work (as computed by UNCA) and 24 transferable semester hours (36 quarter hours) in order to be reviewed for transfer admission. Transferable work is defined as courses completed with a grade of C (2.0 or better) taken at regionally accredited institutions and compatible with UNCA's curriculum.

Transfer students who have fewer than 24 semester hours (or 36 quarter hours) of transferable credit must meet freshman admission requirements and have a 2.5 minimum cumulative grade-point average on all college-level academic work (as computed by UNCA). Please note: Students who graduated from high school in the spring of 1988 or later and who have not been awarded an A.A., A.F.A. or A.S. degree at the time of application or have not completed six semester hours or nine quarter hours in English, mathematics, natural science and social science must have forwarded directly to the Office of Admissions official copies of their high school transcripts showing grade-point average, class rank, graduation date and SAT I/ACT scores.

All transfer applicants must be eligible to return to the institutions they last attended.

Each applicant for admission as a transfer student must submit:

1. A completed application for admission.
2. A $50 application fee. This is a non-refundable processing charge and does not apply to any other university fee.
3. Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended, including those attended on a correspondence, extension or distance learning basis. The applicant must contact the Registrar at each institution attended and request that two copies of an official transcript be sent directly to the Office of Admissions, UNCA, 117 Lipinsky Hall, CPO #2210, One University Heights, Asheville, NC 28804-8510.
4. If you have not been awarded an A.A., A.S., B.A. or B.S. degree at time of application, you must have your high school forward an official copy of your high school transcript showing your grade-point average, class rank, date of graduation and SAT I/ACT scores directly to the UNCA Office of Admissions.
5. Official College Level Examination Program (CLEP) scores (only if CLEP exams were taken). To request CLEP scores, write to CLEP Transcript Service, P.O. Box 6600, Princeton, NJ 08541-6600, telephone 609/951-1026.
6. A completed UNCA health form, including immunization data required by North Carolina law, sent directly to UNCA Health Services after official notification of acceptance. (See Student Health Services section for details.)

Visiting Students

Students from other colleges or universities may attend the university 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 may register upon presentation of a signed statement 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 of immunization compliance must also be provided.

Credit will be transferred to the sponsoring institution. Visiting enrollment does not constitute regular admission to the University of North Carolina at Asheville. There is a $20, one-time-only, non-refundable application fee for the first visiting student application.

Post-Baccalaureate Students

Students who already hold baccalaureate degrees from UNCA 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 where they may or may not choose to pursue a second degree (see Education section of catalog). The admission procedure is slightly different for each case. All students must provide verification of compliance with the North Carolina immunization requirement.

Applicants holding baccalaureate degrees who wish to take undergraduate courses at the University of North Carolina at Asheville without pursuing a second degree must submit an application form and request that an official transcript from the degree-granting institution be mailed to the Office of Admissions indicating that they hold a baccalaureate or higher degree and documenting graduation and degree conferral dates. A $50 application processing fee is required.

Those holding baccalaureate degrees who wish to pursue a second degree and/or enroll in the teacher licensure program will be considered transfer students for admission purposes.

Each applicant for admission as a post-baccalaureate student must submit:

1. A completed application for admission.
2. A $50 application fee. This is a non-refundable processing charge and does not apply to any other university fee.
3. Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended, including those attended on a correspondence, extension or distance learning basis. The applicant must contact the Registrar at each institution attended and request that two copies of an official transcript be sent directly to the Office of Admissions, 117 Lipinsky Hall, CPO #2210, UNCA, One University Heights, Asheville, NC 28804-8510.
4. Official College Level Examination Program (CLEP) scores (only if CLEP exams were taken). To request CLEP scores, write to CLEP Transcript Service, P.O. Box 6600, Princeton, NJ 08541-6600, telephone 609/951-1026.
5. A completed UNCA health form, including immunization data required by North Carolina law, sent directly to UNCA Health Services after official notification of acceptance. (See Student Health Services section for details.)

Returning Students

Any University of North Carolina at Asheville student who interrupts his or her educational program by not registering for one or more regular terms of course work must reapply to the university through the Office of Admissions and be approved by the Registrar. An application fee of $50 will be required only in those cases where the student has enrolled elsewhere since being enrolled at UNCA. (See section pertaining to Transfer Students or Post-Baccalaureate Students.) Returning students must comply with immunization requirements.

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 2.5 minimum cumulative grade-point average in their baccalaureate degree in order to be considered for the teacher licensure program.

Each applicant for admission as a teacher licensure student must submit:

1. A completed application for admission.
2. A $50 application fee. This is a non-refundable processing charge and does not apply to any other university fee.
3. Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended, including those attended on a correspondence, extension or distance learning basis. The applicant must contact the registrar at each institution attended and request that two copies of an official transcript be sent directly to the Office of Admissions, UNCA, 117 Lipinsky Hall, CPO #2210, One University Heights, Asheville, NC 28804-8510.
4. Official College Level Examination Program (CLEP) scores (only if CLEP exams were taken). To request CLEP scores, write to CLEP Transcript Service, P.O. Box 6600, Princeton, NJ 08541-6600, telephone 609/951-1026.
5. A completed UNCA health form, including immunization data required by North Carolina law, sent directly to UNCA Health Services after official notification of acceptance. (See Student Health Services section for details.)

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. Effective in summer 1990, each non-degree applicant who graduated from high school in the spring of 1988 or after must contact his/her high school to request that an official copy of transcripts be mailed to the Office of Admissions as part of the application process. (Applicants who have already earned an A.A., A.A.S., B.A., B.S. or advanced degree at the time of their application may not have to submit a high school transcript.) All students must provide verification of compliance with the North Carolina immunization requirement. 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. Admission as a non-degree student does not of itself constitute regular admission to the university. Any non-degree student in good standing (2.5 grade-point average) who has accumulated 24 semester hours of credit must submit a completed application and any additional credentials required to be eligible to take additional courses. Students who wish to continue as non-degree students beyond 24 hours may apply for exemption to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management. Rules on academic eligibility apply to non-degree students. A $20 non-refundable application fee is required.

Conditional Readmission Policy

Degree-seeking students who left UNCA not in good standing (grade-point average below 2.0) may apply for readmission to UNCA under the Conditional Readmission Policy. To be considered under this policy, a student must not have been enrolled at UNCA for a period of at least three years and must show evidence that the conditions which caused the initial failure at UNCA are no longer present.

Applicants shall be reviewed by the Enrollment Services Advisory Committee. Those approved shall be conditionally admitted and allowed to take 24 semester hours under this status. At the completion of 24 semester hours, students will be re-reviewed for full admission to UNCA. Academic work attempted prior to the Conditional Readmission shall be re-evaluated at this point, and only courses with grades of C or better will be applied to the student's present degree program. The student's historical transcript will remain intact, but grades in these courses will not be factored into the student's grade-point average. Students may utilize this policy one time. Students may not utilize the D and F and U grade replacement policy. Students who are readmitted to UNCA under this policy are not eligible for universitywide honors. Once accepted into the Conditional Readmission program, students may not request to be removed from the program.

Notice of Admission

All applicants will be informed by the Office of Admissions of their admission status according to the schedule printed on the current application.

Housing Application

Submitting an application for admission does not reserve a room in a campus residence hall. A separate application for housing must be submitted along with an advanced tuition deposit and residence hall room deposit to the Office of Enrollment Services immediately following notice of admission to the university. Additional information may be found in the Student Life section of this catalog.

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Estimated Expenses 2002­03 (Per Semester)

Residence Hall Rooms

Board Plan

Late Registration

Note: These are estimated expenses. Final expenses may differ from these estimates. Students should request a current tuition and fee schedule.

Senior Citizens Tuition Waiver

Senior citizens (North Carolina residents who are age 65 or older) may receive a tuition waiver and register on a space-available basis only. To receive this waiver, senior citizens must register on the day of Late Registration as published in the Schedule of Classes. Senior citizens are required to pay UNCA fees.

Orientation Fee

There is a one-time orientation fee of $75 charged to all new freshmen and transfer students.

Graduation

Graduating seniors must pay a $50 commencement fee and approximately $30 for cap and gown.

Advance Tuition Deposit

An advance deposit of $75 to be applied against the student's tuition and fees must be remitted by each degree-seeking applicant for admission by May 1 (or within three weeks of notice of acceptance by UNCA if admitted after May 1 for Fall semester or Dec. 15 for Spring semester). Failure to remit within this prescribed period will constitute withdrawal of application. If after remitting the deposit the applicant decides not to attend UNCA and gives notice of this decision by May 1 (or Dec. 15 for Spring semester), the deposit will be refunded. Advance tuition deposits should be directed to the Office of Enrollment Services.

Payment of Charges

All charges are payable in full at registration. Approved financial aid arrangements will be considered by the Cashier's Office for delayed payment. Fees are subject to change without notice. A student who is indebted to the university for any prior period is not allowed to register. Such indebtedness includes tuition and fees, fines, or amounts in arrears on loans including National Direct Student Loans. Transcripts will not be issued until all debts have been cleared.

Residence Hall Room Deposit

A $125 room reservation/damage deposit is required to reserve a room in a residence hall. This deposit will serve to reserve a room for each successive semester until graduation or until the student vacates the residence hall. It also serves as a damage deposit. Questions about financial hardships regarding the deposit should be directed to Housing and Residence Life.

Food Services

Food service is provided in the Dining Hall and several snack bars on campus. Students living in the residence halls are required to choose a 12-, 15- or 19-meals-per-week board plan.

Required Fees

The required fees represent charges made to support student activities, athletic and recreational facilities, bond issue requirements and auxiliary services including health services.

Miscellaneous Charges

A late registration fee of $5 per course (up to a maximum of $10) is charged if a student initially enrolls in a course(s) after the date set for registration. The cost of books or other institutional materials to be purchased by the student is approximately $300 per semester but will vary with courses selected. For students seeking teacher licensure, North Carolina charges a fee for the processing and issuance of the initial licensure to teach in the state school system, as well as a fee for the processing and issuance of the licensure for endorsement in a second area, change of name, duplication of a license and raising the licensure to a higher level. Consult the Education Department for details. A fee of $25 is charged for any check returned to the university by the bank for any reason.

Tuition Surcharge

Beginning in the 1994 Fall semester, the North Carolina General Assembly imposed a 25 percent tuition surcharge on those students initially entering the University of North Carolina system as undergraduates if they take more than 140 attempted hours to complete degree requirements. Students seeking a double major or second baccalaureate degree are allowed attempted hours to 110 percent of degree requirements before the surcharge is imposed. Students who exceed the attempted credit hour limits within the equivalent of four academic years of regular term enrollment, or within five academic years of regular term enrollment in a degree program officially designated by the Board of Governors as a five-year program, are not subject to the surcharge.

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Refunds

The following policies apply to refunds:

1. A student who leaves school without officially withdrawing from the university forfeits all rights to a refund or to a reduction in his or her account.
2. Refunds for tuition and fees for the Fall and Spring semesters (except the application fee and course fees, which are non-refundable) will be on the following basis, provided the student officially withdraws from all courses (exits from the university during that semester).

   Date of Withdrawal	Amount of Refund (percentage)
   Through first week of classes		100
   After 1 week of classes		90
   After 2 weeks of classes		70
   After 3 weeks of classes		50
   After 4 weeks of classes		30
   After 5 weeks of classes		15
   After 6 weeks of classes		None

   All refunds will be based upon the date shown on the official withdrawal form.

3. Refunds for the summer terms will be made according to the refund schedule published in the schedule of summer classes.
4. Refunds for residence hall rental will be made from a schedule on file with the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Financial Affairs, who may make a pro rata refund due to extenuating circumstances.
5. Refunds for the board plan will be made from a schedule on file with the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Financial Affairs. No refunds will be made if a student moves out of the residence hall but remains in school. The refund is based on the end of the weekly board period after the meal ticket is returned.

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