The UNC System is a public university open to anyone who is prepared for success at one of its institutions.

The System-wide minimum admission requirements are guidelines that help future students and University administrators determine if applicants are ready to meet the challenge of a four-year degree program, or if they might benefit from more preparatory work at a community college before transferring into the UNC System. On April 7, 2022 the Board of Governors voted to extend the current waiver for students applying for admission through fall 2024.

As a mechanism for predicting student success, the UNC System’s minimum admission requirements take into consideration three key measurements of students’ previous achievement: high school courses, high school grade point average (GPA), and test scores*.

The benchmarks outlined below represent a System-wide minimum for admission. However, meeting these requirements does not guarantee admission to any specific university or program. Admission to individual institutions and to some academic programs within institutions may be more competitive and may demand additional requirements beyond the minimums listed below. Please check with each institution for additional information related to its specific admission requirements.

The UNC Board of Governors recently adopted a time-limited policy provision that allows a student to meet minimum eligibility requirements for admissions consideration. A student who earns at least a 2.5 weighted high school grade point average OR a minimum test score on either the ACT (19) or the SAT (1010) is eligible for review by any of the 16 UNC System universities. A student must still take either the ACT or the SAT to be considered for admission. All applicants must submit a valid score as part of their application to any individual institution. Please note that while these are the minimum requirements for consideration, they do not guarantee acceptance.

*Due to the impact of COVID-19 on standardized test availability and the likelihood of additional testing date cancellations the UNC Board of Governors has waived the standardized test requirement for first-year students applying for admissions for Spring 2021, Summer 2021, and Fall 2021 to all UNC System Institutions. Read more about the waiver.

Rocky Mount High School

Countdown to College, RMHS College Application Night Resources, FAFSA Night Resources

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FAFSA Night/Financial Aid Workshop Resources

Quick Link to www.CFNC.org

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Form for Fee Waiver Eligibility - qualifications and process

UNC SYSTEM UNIVERSITIES STANDARD TEST REQUIREMENT WAIVER information

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