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eligibility with a composite ACT score of 19, or combined SAT (mathematics and evidence-based
reading and writing) of 1010.
B. For students entering in the Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 semesters:
1. High School GPA: A minimum weighted GPA of 2.5.
2. 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).
C. For students entering in the Fall 2026 semester and beyond:
1. High School GPA: A minimum weighted GPA of 2.5.
2. 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 of a 17 or
higher on the ACT or a 930 or higher on the SAT.
The chancellor of each respective constituent institution may, subject to the approval of the
president and the Board of Governors, require all students with a weighted High School GPA of
2.80 or greater to also submit a standardized test score. The Board of Governors must grant any
such approval before December 1, two academic years prior to the implementation of the
requirement.
D. Chancellor’s Exceptions: Chancellors shall develop a policy for evaluating applications from
students who have not met the school grade point average and/or standardized test score
requirements. The maximum number of chancellor’s exceptions is limited to one percent of the total
number of applicants accepted as first-time undergraduates each year, or 75 students, whichever is
greater. The institutional policy shall be approved by the board of trustees in accordance with
regulations promulgated by the president.
VI. Additional Admissions Requirements. Chancellors may identify standards for admission that exceed the
minimums identified in this policy, including but not limited to, essays, letters of recommendation, and higher
high school GPAs or standardized test scores. These requirements shall be approved by the board of trustees in
accordance with regulations promulgated by the president.
VII. Graduates of Cooperative Innovative High Schools (Early College). Each UNC constituent institution must
offer to any student who graduated from a cooperative innovative high school program with an associate degree
and who applies for admission to a constituent institution the option of being considered for admission as a first-
time (freshman) or as a transfer student.
A. The constituent institution shall also provide written information to the student regarding the
consequences that accompany each option and any other relevant information that may be helpful to
the student when considering which option to select.
B. The Board of Governors shall report annually regarding the number of students who graduated
from a cooperative innovative high school program with an associate degree and which option was
chosen by those students when applying for admission to a constituent institution.