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 UNCA, 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 UNCA 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 (toll-free in North Carolina).
Admission to the University of North Carolina at Asheville is based on the applicant's demonstration of academic potential. The University considers the transcript from a regionally accredited secondary school showing the college preparatory courses taken, grade-point average, high school class rank, and the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or the American College Test (ACT) in judging academic potential.
All applicants for admission as beginning freshmen must submit:
The Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina has adopted minimum standards for admission. These requirements apply to students graduating from secondary schools beginning in the spring of 1988 and thereafter. The minimum undergraduate admission requirements for these applicants are:
Strong preference will be given to prospective students who complete at least two course units in one foreign language. One of these units should be taken in the 12th grade. Additionally, it is recommended that students take one unit of mathematics in the senior year.
High school seniors may apply any time after Sept. 1, and early application is encouraged.
Transfer students 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 2.3 minimum cumulative grade-point average on all college-level academic work (as computed by UNCA) and 24 transferable semester hours in order to be considered for transfer admission. Transferable work is defined as courses completed with a grade of (C) 2.0 or better taken at a regionally accredited institution and compatible with UNCA's curriculum.
Transfer students who have less than 24 semester hours (or 36 quarter hours) of transferable credit must meet freshman admission requirements and have a 2.3 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 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 each of the following subject areas: English, mathematics, natural science, social science must have forwarded directly to the Office of Admissions an official copy of their high school transcript showing grade-point average, class rank, graduation date and SAT/ACT scores.
All transfer applicants must be eligible to return to the institution last attended.
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.
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 major; or they may enroll in the teacher education 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 $35 application processing fee is required.
Those holding a baccalaureate degree who wish to pursue a second degree and/or enroll in the Teacher Education program, will be considered transfer students for admission purposes.
All applicants for admission as post-baccalaureate students must submit:
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 $35 will be required only in those cases where the student has enrolled elsewhere since being enrolled at UNCA. (Please see section pertaining to Transfer Students or Post-Baccalaureate Students). Returning students must comply with immunization requirements.
Applicants holding a baccalaureate degree who wish to pursue teacher education 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 a non-degree student.)
All applicants for admission as teacher education students must submit:
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 for credit. Effective in summer 1990, all non-degree applicants who graduated from high school in the spring of 1988 or after must contact their high school to request that an official copy of transcripts be mailed to the Office of Admissions as part of the application process. 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. Non-degree students in good standing (2.0 grade-point average) who have accumulated 24 semester hours of credit must submit a completed application and any additional credentials for 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.
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 under standards in place for transfer students. 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; however, as with transfer students, hours will be applied toward the degree, but grades in these courses will not factor into a student's grade-point average. Students may utilize this policy one time. Students may not utilize replacement of D and F grades policy. Students who are readmitted to UNCA under this policy are not eligible for Universitywide honors.
All applicants will be informed by the Office of Admissions of their admission status per a schedule printed on the 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 Enrollment Services Office 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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| Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate |
In-State Residents | Out-of-State Residents |
| 12 or more semester hours (full time) |
$923 | $4,207 |
| 9, 10 or 11 semester hours (3/4 time) |
$692 | $3,155 |
| 6, 7 or 8 semester hours (1/2 time) |
$462 | $2,104 |
| 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 semester hours | $231 | $1,052 |
| Residence Hall Rooms | ||
| Double-Governors Village | $ 675 | $ 675 |
| Double-Founders Hall | $ 825 | $ 825 |
| Double-Mills Hall | $ 920 | $ 920 |
| Double-South Ridge | $ 980 | $ 980 |
| Single-Governors Village | $1,100 | $1,100 |
| Single-Sevier Street Apartments | $1,170 | $1,170 |
| Board Plan | ||
| 19-meal plan | $1,005 | $1,005 |
| 15-meal plan | $ 980 | $ 980 |
| 12-meal plan | $ 965 | $ 965 |
| Late Registration | ||
| One course | $ 5 | $ 5 |
| Two or more courses | $10 | $10 |
Note: These are estimated expenses. Final expenses may differ from these estimates. Students should request a current tuition and fee schedule. An optional sickness and accident insurance policy is available to students at an estimated $400 per academic year.
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.
There is a one-time orientation fee of $40 charged to all new freshmen and transfer students.
Graduating seniors must pay a $50 commencement fee and approximately $25 for cap and gown.
An advance deposit of $50 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 or 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 June 1 (or Dec. 15 for Spring semester), the deposit shall be refunded. Advance tuition deposits should be sent to the Enrollment Services Office.
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.
A $100 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. Applicants with financial hardships concerning the deposit should call the Director of Housing.
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-meal-per-week board plan.
The required fees represent charges made to support student activities, athletic and recreational facilities, bond issue requirements and auxiliary services including health services.
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 $200 per semester but will vary with courses selected. North Carolina charges a fee for the processing and issuance of the initial licensure to teach in the state school system, as well as 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. See the chair of the Education Department for information on procedures and current charges. A fee of $15 is charged for any check returned to the University by the bank for any reason.
The North Carolina General Assembly imposed a 25 percent tuition surcharge on undergraduates entering The University of North Carolina system beginning in the Fall semester 1994 who take more than 140 degree credit hours (or more than 110 percent of degree requirements) to complete a baccalaureate degree program. No surcharge shall be imposed on any student who exceeds the degree 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.
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The following policies apply to refunds:
| 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.
5 1/ 2-Week Summer Session
8-Week Summer Session
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