Q. What are the minimum admission requirements for freshmen?
| 4 | units of English |
| 4 | units of Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and Precalculus). |
| 2 | units of Social Studies (United States History is required) |
| 3 | units of Science (a biological science, a physical science and a science with a laboratory are required) |
| 4 | elective units |
| 2 | units of the same foreign language |
Q. What is the grade point average and Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT)/American College Test (ACT) requirement for admissions?
Each application for admissions is considered individually with the expectation that students have a satisfactory grade point average and new SAT/ACT score. Because of the mandated University of North Carolina System 18% cap on out-of-state freshmen students, academic achievement and new SAT/ACT scores must be competitive. The University and the Admissions Office apply the criteria for admissions flexibly to assure that students with unusual qualifications are not rejected in the admissions process. The Office of Admissions should be contacted directly in regard to specific situations.
Q. What are the admission requirements for transfer students?
- A transfer student who has attended another accredited college, but has earned less than twenty-four (24) semester hours of acceptable credit or the equivalent is required to submit the following: an official High School Transcript and
new SAT/ACT scores. This student must meet Minimum Admissions Requirements (MARs). A transfer student who does not meet MARs and is under the age of 24 prior to the date the semester begins must complete the following courses with a "C" or better in each:
6 semester hours of English Composition
6 semester hours of College Algebra/Trigonometry
6 semester hours of Natural Science
6 semester hours of World Civilization
6 semester hours of foreign language
Total 30 semester hours
- A transfer student who is 24 years of age or older prior to the date that the semester begins and has at least twenty-four (24) hours of transferable credit, a cumulative GPA of 2.0 from the last institution attended is exempt from the above requirements.
Q. What is the total cost to attend North Carolina A&T State University?
Please see the Treasurer's Office website.
Q. Is there a payment plan available to students?
Yes. The University offers the following type of flexible payment plan:
North Carolina A&T has also made available the Academic Management Services (AMS) monthly payment plan as an option to pay your semester expenses. This plan allows students to spread their semester payments over a five (5) month period.
Q. What types of Financial Aid does your school offer?
We offer the five major forms of Federal Aid Programs: Federal Pell Grant, Federal SEOG Grant, Federal College Work Study, Federal Direct Student Loans, and Federal Perkins Loan. NC students may also receive funding from the North Carolina Incentive Grant, the Minority Presence Grant, North Carolina State Tuition Grant, and Native American Incentive Grant.
Q. How do I apply for Financial Aid?
A&T requires that you fill out the FAFSA (Free Application For Federal Student Aid). Students may complete the FAFSA on the web. The web address is www.fafsa.ed.gov. The signature page must be completed and mailed.
Q. What is the Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy?
The Higher Education Act requires financial aid recipients to make satisfactory progress toward a degree in order to continue receiving such assistance. Satisfactory Academic Progress means that students are expected to maintain no less than the following:
|
SEMESTER NUMBER |
GRADE POINT AVERAGE |
SEMESTER HOURS |
| one | 1.4 | 12 |
| two | 1.5 | 24 |
| three | 1.6 | 36 |
| four | 1.8 | 48 |
| five | 1.9 | 60 |
| six | 2.0 | 72 |
| seven | 2.0 | 84 |
| eight | 2.0 | 96 |
| nine | 2.0 | 108 |
| ten | 2.0 | 124 |
The Financial Aid Office will review the academic progress of each student receiving aid at the END of each academic year (spring semester). Students who enroll at the mid-point (January) of an academic year or enroll for one semester of a given year will be evaluated at the end of each semester.
Q. Are academic scholarships available?
Most scholarships are awarded in the academic departments. Students with high achievement test scores and grade point averages are automatically considered. Students are encouraged to contact specific departments for details.
Q. What is the student/teacher ratio?
The student/teacher ratio is about 17 to 1.
Q. Who helps me choose my courses?
Upon arrival, you will be assigned an advisor from your individual department who will assist you with your course selection throughout your academic career.
Q. What are the basic courses that freshmen are required to take?
All freshmen are required to take 3 hours of English Composition, 9 hours of University Studies, 3 semester hours of African/American Studies, and 3 semester hours of Global Studies. Most majors require you to take at least 6 hours of math and science. Your major will determine what type of math and science you will have to take.
Q. How many hours do you have to take per semester?
The normal course load is 15 to 16 credit hours per semester. An undergraduate student must carry a minimum of 12 credit hours in order to be considered a full-time student. In order to continue receiving financial aid, full time students must earn 24 hours each academic year.
Classes can last from 50 minutes to 1 1/2 hours depending on the day of the week. Some labs can last from 2 to 4 hours.
Q. How do I receive Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate credit?
Contact the Admissions Office about AP/IB credit information. Students must take the College Board Advanced Placement Test/ International Baccalaureate prior to their summer orientation and forward the official scores to the Admissions Office to ensure proper placement. You must score a 3, 4, or 5 to receive college credit.
Q. Are freshmen guaranteed housing?
Yes. After you are accepted to A&T, you are sent a housing form. The form must be completed and returned with a processing fee of $150.00 before the May 1st deadline. After your freshman year, you must enter a lottery selection process in order to receive housing.
Q. How does the housing selection lottery system work?
In November, if a continuing student wishes to receive housing for the next academic year they must complete a housing selection entry form. Each student is randomly given a number by the computer center. If your number falls within a certain range, you are offered housing. You are given a certain period of time to pay your $150.00 processing fee. If the money has not been paid within that period of time, you forfeit your room.
Q. How are roommates assigned?
They are assigned in the order in which the application and deposit are received in the housing office or by special request.
The Housing Office makes an effort to honor your request. The most effective way to ensure this is for both of you to mail your request at the same time. Each person must write the other person's name on his or her card.
Q. Can I change roommates if my roommate and I don't get along?
Yes. First, you must go to your residence hall director. Then if you still don't receive satisfaction, you must talk to the area coordinator for the dorm in which you stay.
Q. What things are allowed in your dorm room?
Some of the things that are allowed in your room include: TVs, VCRs, stereos, refrigerators, fans, etc. You cannot have hot plates or microwaves in your rooms. Housing will provide you with a complete list once you have paid your housing deposit.
Q. Do you have Co-ed dorms on campus?
Yes, we have one 24 hour co-ed residence hall. Co-ed visitation is available in our other (same-sex) residence halls. Co-ed visitation is the time period when you are allowed to have male/female visitors in your room.
Q. What types of sports do you have?
A&T is Division I-AA/Football and Division I in all other sports. We have football, basketball, baseball, tennis for women, indoor/outdoor track and cross country for men; and volleyball, bowling, basketball, softball, indoor/outdoor track, cross country and swimming for women.
Q. How many students attend A&T?
Approximately 11,100 students.
Q. Do you have a career placement center? What services are offered?
Yes. It is located in Murphy Hall. They assist with resume preparation, interview workshops, as well as assist in the location of internships, co-op opportunities and permanent jobs for graduating students. Typically over 450 companies and industries visit and interview on campus.
"Aggie" is short for the term agriculture, and is the name of our mascot, the bulldog.
Q. What is the Male/Female ratio?
It is about 48% male, 52% female, or 1.3 females to 1 male.
The campus is approximately 188 acres, not including the farm.
Q. What does the city of Greensboro have to offer?
Greensboro's mall is Four Seasons Towne Center and has a number of shopping centers including Friendly At Wendover. The city has a newly renovated 23,000 seat Coliseum where concerts are held. Amusement places include Emerald Pointe Water Park, Putt Putt miniature golf, Celebration Station and much, much more.
Q. Do you have fraternities and sororities?
All nine of the nationally recognized Greek organizations are represented on A&T’s campus. There are five fraternities Alpha Phi Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Phi Beta Sigma, Iota Phi Theta and Omega Psi Phi. The four sororities are Alpha Kappa Alpha, Sigma Gamma Rho, Zeta Phi Beta, and Delta Sigma Theta. Also, A&T has approximately 190 academic and social organizations.
Q. Do you still have Aggie Fest?
No. However, several spring activities are held.
Q. What goes on during homecoming?
There is a coronation of Miss A&T, Founders’ Day Convocation, a step show, concerts, Alumni functions, a football game, a parade, and much much more.
Q. How does your meal system work?
Your meals are included in your room and board fee for on-campus students. Off-campus students may purchase a meal plan. There are a variety of meal plans available, and several restaurants on campus.
Q. What activities does the school offer for the students to participate in during their free time?
There are approximately 190 academic and social organizations on campus that students can enjoy. The Student Government Association, Student Union Advisory Board, and other organizations offer programs that students can attend.
Q. What jobs are available on campus?
Most jobs on campus are offered through the Federal College Work Study Program. Students generally work 10-12 hours, not to exceed 20 hours per week. However, there are some job opportunities that students can apply for directly such as a resident assistant and at the bookstore and the cafeteria.
Q. Does A&T offer early decision or early admissions for incoming freshmen?
Yes. We recommend students interested in early decision submit an application to the Admissions Office by November 1.
Q. What percentage of your students come from out-of-state?
As a member of the University of North Carolina System, we are mandated not to exceed an 18% cap on the number of out-of-state freshmen we can enroll. Approximately 3,000 freshmen apply for the 260 positions we have available.
Q. How many students are in a typical freshman class?
The size of the freshman class varies. The typical class size is 25-30 students; however, introductory classes that are lecture based may tend to have a larger class size.
Q. Are classes taught by graduate students?
No. Classes are taught by faculty members. We have more than 400 full-time faculty members.
Q. Can a student have a double major at A&T?
An applicant is initially accepted into one major; however, a student may later declare a double major. Students who desire to obtain a double major must file a double major form in the Office of the Registrar. Double major students must satisfy major requirements for each department/school. Details for establishing such academic programs should be discussed with the student’s faculty advisor.
Q. How long does a student have before declaring a major?
A student is required to declare a major at or before completing (45) semester hours.
Q. Do you have to major in music in order to participate in the Marching Band, University Choir, or Gospel Choir?
No University participation in the Marching Band or the Choir is determined by open auditions.
No. Computer labs are in all of our academic buildings. Also, on-campus housing is wired for computer connectivity.
Q. Does A&T have an on-campus medical facility?
Yes. Sebastian Health Center is available to all students and services are offered daily by our licensed physicians. Other services include 24 hour on-call emergency medical services, a fully operated pharmacy and extensive health education programs.
Q. What immunizations are required by North Carolina A&T State University?
North Carolina State Immunization Law requires students entering the university for the first time to have the following vaccines on file at the Student Health Center:
REQUIREMENTS LISTED ACCORDING TO THE SPECIFIED AGE GROUP
| 14 yrs - 29 yrs | 30 yrs - 49 yrs | 50 yrs and Over |
| Two doses of MMR | One dose of MMR | |
| Tetanus (within 10 yrs) | Tetanus (within 10 yrs) | Tetanus (within 10 yrs) |
| TB Skin Test & Results or Chest X-Ray(1 yr.) |
TB Skin Test & Results or Chest X-Ray(1 yr.) |
TB Skin Test & Results or Chest X-Ray(1 yr.) |
NO STUDENT WILL BE PERMITTED TO REGISTER WITHOUT PROOF OF THESE IMMUNIZATIONS.
Copies of vaccination records can obtained at the following:
High School Guidance Center
Military Service Record Department
County Health Department
Pediatrics or other Medical Offices
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