UNCG admissions goes virtual

Posted on April 21, 2020

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The spring marks an exciting time for high school seniors. As they make their decisions on where to attend college, the UNC Greensboro community eagerly awaits the class of 2024.

This hasn’t changed due to the pandemic, and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions is doing everything possible during these unprecedented times to help students make their decisions and feel welcome into the Spartan family.

If you’re a prospective student, here are some important updates about the admissions process.

Decision deadline

To ensure that no application will be penalized as a result of the pandemic, the decision response deadline for admitted students has been extended to June 1. For new and in-progress applications, unofficial transcripts and self-reported test scores will be accepted.

Financial Aid

Undergraduate Admissions realizes that this pandemic has brought financial hardship upon many families, and they are working closely with the Financial Aid Office to address any concerns. If your financial situation has changed, you can reach the Financial Aid Office at 336-334-5702 or finaid@uncg.edu.

Virtual meetings and events

Although all on-campus tours and events have been canceled until further notice, there are still ways future students can connect virtually with UNCG.

Admissions counselors are reaching out to prospective students on a daily basis, and they are just a call or text away for students or parents who have any questions or concerns.

Students and parents can watch a scheduled series of Facebook live streams called “Lunch with the G” where campus experts answer submitted questions. Previously recorded topics have included a Q&A with the Financial Aid Office, a Q&A with Housing and Residence Life, “What it’s like to go to School here” Q&A with current UNCG students, and a Q&A with Campus Activities and Programs. View the recordings of past sessions and see the schedule for upcoming sessions at admissions.uncg.edu and by following Undergraduate Admissions on Facebook.

In addition to the live Facebook “Lunch with the G” sessions, the deans from each college have crafted messages specifically for future Spartans who were unable to attend events like Destination UNCG.

Students can also tour campus virtually.

Advice for future Spartans

When asked what advice can be given to students interested in coming to UNCG, Director of Undergraduate Admissions Christopher Keller said:

“To students, I would say first and foremost take care of yourself and stay healthy. Then, let us know what we can do to help. We know this is uncharted territory, and this is a big decision. We are trying to get you everything that you need virtually, and we are here for you to answer your questions. I’m hoping that you still have that good feeling you had when you applied to UNCG, and I hope that by us being here for you during this process, you are getting the sense that this is a family that you are potentially joining – that this is an environment where people care.”

By the numbers

Here’s a look at undergraduate admissions by the numbers as of April 18:

  • 18 admissions counselors are available to students and parents by text or call.
  • 3,127 of texts have been received (about 125 texts a day).
  • 2,785 one-on-one phone calls have been made by admissions counselors.
  • 3,372 unique visitors have visited the new virtual visit resource page.
  • 850 students have received personal written notes from Undergraduate Admissions.

Learn more about Undergraduate Admissions at admissions.uncg.edu.

Story by Alexandra McQueen, University Communications
Photography by Grant Evan Gilliard, University Communications

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