HIGH SCHOOL, TRANSFER AND INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Are you a current or recently graduated high school student who has not enrolled at any other college before? If so, you’re in the right place! Greensboro College offers a student-centered education experience.

We offer a close-knit community, strong academic programs, and one-on-one faculty attention to develop our students into well-rounded, uniquely prepared professionals and engaged human beings who go on to accomplish great things in the world.

Of course there’s more to your college experience than just studying. Here, you also can discover new passions, explore your unique interests, and meet lifelong friends along the way. Be sure to explore our athletics and activities pages to find your home at Greensboro College.

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• ADMISSIONS CRITERIA
  • Earn a high school diploma or its equivalent
  • Recommended curriculum is 4 (four) units of English, 3 (three) units of mathematics (algebra I, II and geometry), 2 (two) units of science (one with a lab), 2 (two) units history and electives chosen from music, art, physical education and social sciences
  • Satisfactory score on a standardized test. Note: Due to complications from COVID19, and cancelation of tests, students can apply as test optional for the academic year 2020-2021 and 2021-22. In lieu of test scores, an essay is required on a topic of the student’s choice
  • Other factors considered an optional essay, extracurricular involvement and caliber of the student’s high school

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• APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  No application fee required
  

  High School Student (first-time freshmen including early college)

  • Completed online application
  • Official high school transcript
  • Standardized test scores (SAT code = 5260, ACT code = 3104)
  • If applying test-optional, submit an essay topic of your choice
  • Opportunity for expression (optional)
  • Letters of recommendation (optional)

  Freshman applicant admissions policy change due to impact of COVID-19 and test cancellations for Fall 2020 and Fall 2021
  

  At Greensboro College, we believe in a holistic review of our applicants. A full review of all materials submitted with the application, and especially the high school record, is key to understanding a student’s preparedness and academic ability. Our process also recognizes the value of standardized tests; however, due to the complications and stress of COVID-19 on high school seniors, the college will change its current admissions policy and will go test-optional for Fall 2020 and Fall 2021. If you have previous test scores and you think your test scores are an accurate representation of your ability, please send them to us.

  How to apply test optional:

  In order to remove the test score requirement from your application checklist, please be sure to answer the question YES I am applying as test-optional admission and will provide and essay.

  In lieu of a test score, submit an essay answering the following question – Why do you wish to attend Greensboro College?  Or a topic of your choice. Write an essay that is well thought out and gives a glimpse of you as a future student.

  All undergraduate traditional students who are accepted to the college are automatically considered for merit scholarships.

  Transfer Student

  • Completed online application
  • Official transcripts from all college and universities attended
  • High-school transcript and SAT/ACT only required for students who have earned fewer than 24 credit hours
  • Dean form from the last institution attended (must come directly from the school)

  International Student directly from a secondary school

  • Completed online application
  • Official high school transcript should include courses taken, grades received, and confirmation of degree earned with date. The transcript needs to be translated into English by an accredited verifying company, an impartial, third-party company.
  • Official test scores (student may choose from one of the following options):

  To fulfill admission test requirements, international students must prove English proficiency in one of the following ways:

  • TOFEL – an internet-based score of 76 with minimum section scores of 18 for Reading, 18 for Listening, 20 for Speaking, and 20 for Writing
  • SAT – Satisfactory scores on the Scholastic Assessment Test. Minimum score of 470 in Evidence based Reading and Writing) and overall score of 900 on the SAT. (Based on new SAT starting March, 2016)
  • MLAB – a minimum score of 76; with this option the College will also assess oral proficiency post-admission for the purpose of placement
  • Complete and pass the required American Language Academy (in Greensboro, NC) Academic English Level 5 assessment.

  Test scores must be sent directly from testing center.

  • Submit completed Affidavit of Support/Certification of Finances
  • Copy of your passport

  *The Admissions Committee reserves the right to request interviews, recommendations, grade reports or other supporting information for an applicant’s file.

   

  International Student transferring from a University with more than 24 credit hours earned: (less than 24 credit hours earned student must also submit secondary school requirements)

  • Completed online application
  • Official transcripts from all college and university course work with an official English translation and course evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluation service (naces.org) and the official transcript evaluations sent from directly from a NACES-approved agency.
  • The SpanTran transcript evaluation tool can be found by clicking here.
  • If the student has earned fewer than 24 credit hours, an official high school transcript is required. The high school transcript should include courses taken, grades received, and confirmation of degree earned with date. The transcript needs to be translated into English by an accredited verifying company. This is an impartial, third-party company.
  • Official test scores (student may choose from the following options):

  To fulfill admissions test requirements, international students must prove English proficiency in one of the following ways:

  • TOFEL – an internet-based score of 76 with minimum section scores of 18 for Reading, 18 for Listening, 20 for Speaking, and 20 for Writing
  • SAT – Satisfactory scores on the Scholastic Assessment Test. Minimum score of 470 in Evidence based Reading and Writing) and overall score of 900 on the SAT. (Based on new SAT starting March, 2016)
  • MLAB – a minimum score of 76; with this option the College will also assess oral proficiency post-admission for the purpose of placement
  • Complete and pass the required American Language Academy (in Greensboro, NC) Academic English Level 5 assessment.

  *Test scores must be send directly from testing center.

  • Submit completed Affidavit of Support/Certification of Finances forms
  • Copy of your passport

  The Admissions Committee reserves the right to request interviews, recommendations, grade reports or other supporting information for an applicant’s file.

  For questions contact Ms. Julie Schatz, Dean of Admissions, at julies@greensboro.edu.

PHONE NUMBER

336-217-7211

FAX NUMBER

336-378-0154

EMAIL

admissions@greensboro.edu

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