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Admission Deadlines

  • First Priority Deadline: October 15
  • Second Priority Deadline: November 15
  • Third Priority Deadline: January 15

Please note: NCCU enrolls students on a rolling basis, and students may apply after the January 15 deadline until the class size is filled.

Admission Requirements

How can I be considered for Spring 2025 admission?

The requirements for Spring 2025 admission to NCCU include the following:

  • High school GPA: A minimum weighted GPA of 2.5; or
  • Standardized test scores: Students are not required to submit a standardized test score.
    • If a student does not meet the minimum high school GPA requirement, they may gain admission eligibility with a composite ACT score of 19 or a combined SAT (mathematics and evidence-based reading and writing) of 1010.
  • All students must satisfy the University of North Carolina (UNC) minimum admissions requirements to be eligible for admission.
  • A complete record from an accredited secondary or preparatory school, with graduation based on UNC minimum undergraduate course requirements:
    • In English, four-course units emphasize grammar, composition and literature.
    • In mathematics, four-course units including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry and fourth math higher than Algebra II; or Algebra I, Algebra II and two-course units higher than Algebra II (Advanced Functions and Modeling, Discrete Mathematics, Pre-Calculus, Integrated Mathematics IV, AP Statistics, Essential for College Math, AP Calculus A/B or AP Calculus B/C).
    • In science, three-course units, including at least one lab science. 
    • In social studies, two-course units, including at least one in U.S. history.
    • Two additional academic courses from English, mathematics, science, social studies, world languages, or computer science. (Note: these courses should be selected in alignment with a student’s academic and career objectives. Completion of two sequential world language courses is recommended.)

How can I be considered for Fall 2025 admission?

The requirements for admission to NCCU include the following:

  • Satisfactory 2.5 weighted grade point average. 
  • Standardized test scores: Students with a weighted high school GPA greater than or equal to 2.50 and less than 2.80 are required to submit a standardized test score (ACT or SAT).
  • All students must satisfy the University of North Carolina (UNC) minimum admissions requirements to be eligible for admission.
  • A complete record from an accredited secondary or preparatory school, with graduation based on UNC minimum undergraduate course requirements:
    • In English, four-course units emphasize grammar, composition and literature.
    • In mathematics, four-course units including Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry and fourth math higher than Algebra II; or Algebra I, Algebra II and two-course units higher than Algebra II (Advanced Functions and Modeling, Discrete Mathematics, Pre-Calculus, Integrated Mathematics IV, AP Statistics, Essential for College Math, AP Calculus A/B or AP Calculus B/C).
    • In science, three-course units, including at least one lab science. 
    • In social studies, two-course units, including at least one in U.S. history.
    • Two additional academic courses from English, mathematics, science, social studies, world languages, or computer science. (Note: these courses should be selected in alignment with a student’s academic and career objectives. Completion of two sequential world language courses is recommended.)