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Admission

The University of North Carolina at Asheville welcomes applications from those interested in postsecondary 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 of the University of North Carolina at Asheville, 117 Lipinsky Hall, CPO #2210, One University Heights, Asheville, NC 28804-8510, 828/251-6481 or 1-800/531-9842. Visit the UNC Asheville home page at http://www.unca.edu. Assistance is also available via e-mail at 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. Factors taken into consideration include curriculum, grade point average, trend in grades, class rank if provided by the high school, and SAT I or ACT scores. The majority of the admissions decision is based on the high school record. Also considered are special interests and talents, honors received, participation in clubs and athletics, volunteer and leadership activities, international studies and other experiences that support academic achievement. Minimum Course Requirements (MCR) for the UNC system are as follows:

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, 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 the same foreign language.

Applicants who do not meet admissions requirements may elect to attend another regionally accredited institution of higher education and successfully complete either 30 transferable semester hours/40 transferable quarter hours (six transferable semester hours/nine transferable quarter hours in each of the following subject areas: English composition, mathematics, social sciences, natural sciences, and foreign language) or successfully complete an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science or Associate in Fine Arts 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.

Applications are reviewed on a deadline-based schedule. Fall applicants must apply by Dec. 3 for a non-binding early decision. The final priority deadline for fall applicants is March 1. Early application is encouraged. UNC Asheville merit-based scholarship applications require receipt of all admissions materials by Dec. 3.

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 other university fees.
3. An official high school transcript (to be mailed directly by the school to UNC Asheville). 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 request 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, http://www.collegeboard.com, telephone 609/771-7600 (code #5013 for UNC Asheville); or American College Testing Program, P.O. Box 168, Iowa City, IA 52343-0168, http://www.act.org, telephone 319/337-1000 (code #3064 for UNC Asheville).
5. Official Advanced Placement (AP) scores (only if AP classes were taken). These scores must be sent directly to the Office of Admissions of the University of North Carolina at Asheville 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 of the University of North Carolina at Asheville. Write to: International Baccalaureate, 475 Riverside Drive, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10015, 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 of the University of North Carolina at Asheville.
8. A completed UNC Asheville health form, including immunization data required by North Carolina law, sent directly to UNC Asheville Health Services after official notification of acceptance. (See Student Health Services section for details.)

Transfer Students

Transfer applications are reviewed based on high school and college records. No minimum GPA guarantees admission. A strong performance in a challenging college curriculum is preferred.

For consideration, a student must possess a minimum GPA of 2.0 on all college course work and be eligible to return to the last school attended. All students under the age of 24 must satisfy Minimum Course Requirements as set by the University of North Carolina system. A student deficient in one or more of these courses must complete 30 hours of specific course work on the college level or earn an AA, AS or AFA before becoming eligible for admission consideration.

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 of the University of North Carolina at Asheville .
4. If you have not been awarded an A.A., A.S., A.F.A., 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 (if not on transcript, please request scores from the appropriate testing service) directly to the Office of Admissions at the University of North Carolina at Asheville.
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 800/257-9558.
6. A completed UNC Asheville health form, including immunization data required by North Carolina law, sent directly to UNC Asheville 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. Visiting students must complete a Visiting Student Application signed by a dean or another responsible academic officer. Visiting applications must be submitted each semester. Verification of immunization compliance must also be provided.

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

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 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 earn a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate of Major at the University of North Carolina at Asheville must submit a degree application form and request that an official transcript from the degree-granting institution be mailed to the Office of Admissions of the University of North Carolina at Asheville, 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.
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 UNC Asheville. (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, University of North Carolina at Asheville, 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 9 credit hours each semester. Each non-degree applicant under the age of 24 must contact his/her high school to request that an official copy of transcripts be mailed to the Office of Admissions of the University of North Carolina at Asheville 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. Any non-degree student in good standing (2.5 grade-point average) who has accumulated 24 semester hours of credit must submit a degree 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 Director of Admissions and Financial Aid. 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 UNC Asheville in poor academic standing (grade-point average below 2.0) may apply for readmission to the university under the Conditional Readmission Policy. This program gives students who might otherwise be unable to complete their baccalaureate degree for academic reasons the opportunity to prove themselves. To be considered for this policy, a student must not have attended UNC Asheville for a minimum of three years, and must show evidence that the reasons for the initial failure at UNC Asheville are no longer present. The Enrollment Services Committee will review all applicants.

A student approved under the policy is readmitted on a probationary basis, and must then complete 24 semester hours. Academic performance is reviewed by the Enrollment Services Committee at the completion of the 24 semester hours. If the standards established by the Committee have been met, the student is fully readmitted to UNC Asheville.

Academic work attempted prior to acceptance under the Conditional Readmission Policy is reviewed at this point, and only the credit hours (not grades) associated with courses in which the student earned a grade of C or better are applied to the degree program. Neither the hours, nor the grades for courses in which a student earned a C-, D, F or U are applied toward graduation. Required courses in which a student earned a grade below a C must be repeated.

A student's academic transcript contains all attempted courses and grades earned at UNC Asheville; however, when a student is readmitted under the Conditional Readmission Policy, the grades in courses completed prior to the semester in which the student initially applied for readmission under the policy are not factored into the overall grade-point average. The transcript reflects the student's admission to the program.

Students who are readmitted to UNC Asheville under this policy are not eligible for university-wide honors and cannot utilize the C-, D, F and U grade replacement policy. Once accepted into the Conditional Readmission program, students may not request to be removed from the program. Students may apply for Conditional Readmission one time.

Notice of Admission

Applications for admissions will be reviewed on a deadline-based schedule. Students will be notified of the admissions decision by mail.

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 Admissions 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 2004-05 (PER SEMESTER)

Residence Hall Rooms

Board Plan

$1,245

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 UNC Asheville 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 UNC Asheville 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 UNC Asheville 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 Admissions of the University of North Carolina at Asheville.

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. Tuition and/or 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 campus snack bars. Students living in the residence halls are required to purchase a meal 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 $10 per credit hour (up to a maximum of $70) is charged if a student initially enrolls in a course(s) after the date set for registration. A late pre-registration fee of $30 is charged if a continuing student registers after the assigned pre-registration date. A schedule reinstatement fee of $45 is charged if a student has his or her schedule cancelled and wishes to enroll in classes again. 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 by the Business Office.
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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