University of North Carolina Greensboro

United States of America

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

The University of North Carolina, Greensboro is a research based public university located at Greensboro, North Carolina. It is a part of University of North Carolina System but it is a stand-alone university an awards its own degrees. The motto of the university is “Service”. The official website of the university is www.uncg.edu 

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, USP

The University of North Carolina, Greensboro is among the top universities of the United States which is known for its research based teaching, inclusive culture, student centered teaching and their expert faculties. The courses in nursing, education, psychology and public affairs are ranked among the top 100 programs in the United States.

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Campus

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro has very diverse campus with unique landmarks; it includes Julius I. Fourst Building, Spencer Hall, the Quad, the Chancellor’s Residence, Aycock Auditorium and Alumni House. The university also includes the statue of Minerva, the goddess of wisdom and statue of “Charlie”, the university’s founder Charles Duncan Mclver. The fountain is another landmark on UNCG’s campus and is a common meeting place for student groups. The campus is located in the proximity to many universities of North Carolina.

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Alumni

Notable alumni of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro are

• DaBaby – rapper
• Emily V. Gordon – writer
• Kyle Hines – basketball Player
• Brian huskey – character actor
• Virginia Foxx – U.S. Representative for North Crolina
• Ricky Hickman – Basketball player
• Tyler Barnhardt – actor
• Samwell – entertainer
• Nido Qubein – businessman
• Beth Leavel – Tony Award winner

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Top Landmarks

Famous places to visit around University of North Carolina at Greensboro are

• International civil Rights centre & Museum
• Greensboro Science Centre
• Tanger Family bicentennial Garden
• Guilford Courthouse National Military Park
• The Bog Garden at Benjamin Park
• Greensboro History Museum
• The Greensboro Arboretum
• LeBauer Park
• Wet N Wild Emerald Pointe
• Greensboro Coliseum Complex

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Food and Drink

• Hops Burger Bar
• Sarah’s kabob Shop
• Green Valley Grill
• At Elm St Grill
• 1618 West Seafood Grill
• Print Works bistro
• Pho Hien Voung
• Scrambled Southern Diner
• Sticks and Stones
• Crafted The Art of the Taco

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Courses

Some of the courses of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro are –

• Astronomy
• Art
• Biology
• Chinese
• Computer Science
• Dance
• French
• Greek
• Honors Programs
• Italian
• Marketing
• Music Performance
• Public Health
• Spanish
• Statistics

Students can further find courses of their choice on the official website of the university that is https://ctalog.uncg.edu/courses/ 

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Entry Requirements

The entry requirements of University of North Carolina at Greensboro are –

• GPA score of 3.5 and above
• SAT score of 1181 and above
• ACT score of 24 and above
• IELTS score 6.5 and above
• PTE score of 53

Students can further check their eligibility on the official website of the university that is www.uncg.edu

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Scholarship

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro provides various scholarships options to their students that are –

• BLUE & GOLD SCHOLARSHIP – It is given to academic talented incoming freshmen. It is a merit based scholarship range in value and duration
• CHANCELLOR AND SPARTAN SCHOLARSHIP – It is given to a selected number of students who show academic merit and have financial need.
• UNCG GUARANTEE – It is given to high-achieving, low-income N.C. residents
• SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY, AND MATH PREPARATION SCHOLARSHIP – It is given to any Pell-eligible freshmen or community college transfer student with a 3.0 or higher GPA.
• DEPARTMENTAL SCHOLARSHIP
• EXTERNAL SCHOLARSHIP

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Schools and Colleges

The school and colleges of University of North Carolina at Greensboro are –

• College of Arts and Science
• College of Visual and Performing Arts
• Lloyd international Honors college
• Joseph M. Bryan School of Business and Economics
• School of Education
• School of Health and Human Science
• School of Nursing
• Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering
• The Graduate School

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Library

The library system of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro includes –

• The Walter Clinton Jackson Library – it includes the Martha Blakeney Hodges Special Collections and University Archives
• The Harold Schiffman Music Library
• The Teaching Resource Center and the SELF Design Studio
• The Interior Architecture Library
• The Multicultural Resource Center Library

University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Rankings and Achievements 

The rankings of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro are –

GLOBAL

• The university ranked 901-1000 by ARWU
• It ranked 601-800 by THE
• It also ranked 1038 by U.S. News & World Report

NATIONAL

• The university ranked 559 by Forbes
• It ranked 191-206 by ARWU
• It ranked 96 by Washington Monthly
• It also ranked 258 by U.S. News & World Report
• University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Student Life

CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro has around 36 Honor Societies and 20 Fraternities and Sororities. The university also has an active student government association, campus activities board, a Neo-Black Society (PRIDE), Queer Student Collective, The Science Fiction Fantasy Federation and various performing arts, religious and service programs. The campus also includes numerous political organizations including the College Republican, College Democrats, College Libertarians and the International Socialist Organization and other activist groups.

STUDENT MEDIA

• The Carolinian – student run newspaper
• CORADDI – Fine Arts Magazine
• WUAG – campus radio station

SPORTS AND FITNESS

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a member of Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association. The university is also a member of Atlantic 10 Conference. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Amherst Department of Athletics Sponsors Men’s Soccer, softball, Lacrosse, Swimming, Cross Country, Ice Hockey and they also Sponsor Women’s Inter-collegiate softball, Basketball, Cross Country, Rowing, Swimming, Tennis etc.

ACCOMMODATION

The University of North Carolina Greensboro has three residential colleges that are –

• Cornelia Strong College – it provides social and academic community within the context of the larger university. It provides many residence options to the students who want to live on campus. It provides apartment style residence, single or double room flats and many suite style rooms.
• Grogan College
• Ashby Residential College
• Studio 91

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT GREENSBORO, Acceptance rate

The acceptance rate of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro is 88%.

Where to apply

Students can directly apply on the official website of the North Carolina at Greensboro University that is www.uncg.edu