Program Admission Notes:
Transfer Admission Requirements
Students who have graduated from high school or obtained a GED or adult high school diploma and enrolled in another postsecondary institution are considered transfer students. UNCW uses a holistic approach to review transfer student applications and will consider several aspects of an application in making an admission decision.
To be competitive for transfer admission, applicants must:
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Meet UNC system high school minimum course requirements (or be exempt by being 21 years of age or older or having completed 24 hours of transferable undergraduate credits)
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Have completed or be enrolled in 24 hours of transferable undergraduate credit hours
Transfer applicants are also recommended to have:
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A minimum 2.4 college GPA or higher
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Have completed or enrolled in college-level English and/or math
Note: Admission to the University does not guarantee admission to a specific academic program. Some academic programs may require an additional application and have requirements that exceed those listed above.
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Contact:
The Office of Admissions
admissions@uncw.edu
Revised:
May, 2024
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College Level Foreign Language Requirements:
University Studies requires a student obtain proficiency through the 201-level or higher in a language previously studied (i.e., two or more units of the language in high school) or the 102-level in a second foreign language not previously studied.
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Most students continuing in the language studied in high school will likely take 3-6 hours from this component.
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Students who graduated high school more than 7 years prior to matriculation at UNCW are required to demonstrate proficiency at or above the Beginner II level by completing a course at the 102 or 120 level in any language, or by completing a higher level based on a language placement test score.
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Any student with sufficient background may elect to fulfill the language requirement by CLEP examination, which can provide academic credit at the 201 level or above.
Major-Specific Course Recommendations:
Students are encouraged to build the Community College course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended major.
Recommended CC Course |
Credit Hours |
University Equivalent |
Associate Degree Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry
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3
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ENG 101: College Writing and Reading I
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English Composition
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Required Course, General Education
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ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc
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3
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ENG 201: College Writing and Reading II
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English Composition
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Required Course, General Education
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MAT 143: Quantitative Literacy
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3
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MAT 101: The Art of Mathematics
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UGETC Math
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Required Course, General Education
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MUS 121: Music Theory I
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3
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MUS 111: Theory I
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MUS 001: Music Elective
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Required Course, General Education
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MUS 125: Aural Skills I
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1
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MUSL 111: Aural Skills & Sight-Singing I
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Required Course, General Education
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MUS 122: Music Theory II
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3
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MUS 112: Theory II
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MUS 001: Music Elective
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Required Course
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MUS 126: Aural Skills II
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1
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MUSL 112: Aural Skills/Sight-Singing II
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Required Course
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MUS 161: Applied Music I
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2
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MUS 195: Low Level App Mus-Priv Lesson
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Required Course
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MUS 162: Applied Music II
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2
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MUS 195: Low Level App Mus-Priv Lesson
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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Required Course
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Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:
In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.
Recommended CC Course |
Credit Hours |
University Equivalent |
Associate Degree Requirement Fulfilled |
University Requirement Fulfilled |
Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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9
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UNCW Equivalencies
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UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts
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General Education
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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9
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UNCW Equivalencies
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UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences
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General Education
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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4
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UNCW Equivalencies
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UGETC Natural Sciences
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General Education
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Foreign Lang. 111: Elementary Level I
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3
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UNCW Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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General Education
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Foreign Lang. 112: Elementary Level II
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3
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UNCW Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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General Education
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Student Choice/No Preference
(Approved Course Options)
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7
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UNCW Equivalencies
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Additional General Education Courses
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General Education
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PED 110: Fit and Well for Life
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2
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WPA 101: Wellness and Physical Activity
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Elective/Pre-Major Courses
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General Education
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ACA 122: College Transfer Success
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1
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UNI 001: University College Elective
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Academic Transition
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General Transfer Credit
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Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:
University Course |
Credit Hours |
University Course Notes |
MUS Core Courses
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15 |
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MUS 150 - Introduction to Music Listening
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MUS 211 - Theory III
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MUSL 211 - Aural Skills and Sight-Singing III
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MUS 285 - Conducting I
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MUS 300 - Theory IV: Applications of Music Theory
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MUSL 300 - Aural Skills and Sight-Singing IV
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MUS 351 - Introduction to Music History I: Middle ages - Classical Periods
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MUS 352 - Introduction to Music History II: Romantic-Contemporary Periods
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MUS Options Courses
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21-22 |
Students may select from the following areas or design a general area of study with approval of their academic advisor and the department chair. Proposed general areas of study must also include a capstone course (i.e., MUS 493, MUS 496, or MUS 498).
Performance Option:
Instrumental:
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MUS 110 - Introduction to Music Technology
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MUS 130 - Chamber Music Workshop ( 4 semesters @ 1 credit hour per semester)
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MUS 286 - Conducting II
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MUS 306 - Orchestration and Arranging
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MUS 396 - Upper Level Applied Music, Private Lessons (4 semesters @ 1 credit hour per semester)
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MUS 370 - Pedagogy and Literature I
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MUS 381 Music Entrepreneurship OR MUS 382 Music Industry
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MUS 393 - Junior Recital
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MUS 493 - Senior Recital
Piano:
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MUS 110 - Introduction to Music Technology
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MUS 286 - Conducting II
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MUS 306 - Orchestration and Arranging
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MUS 130 - Chamber Music Workshop (4 semesters @ 1 credit hour per semester)
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MUS 396 - Upper Level Applied Music, Private Lessons (4 semesters @ 1 credit hour per semester)
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MUS 370 - Pedagogy and Literature I
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MUS 374 - Pedagogy and Literature II
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MUS 393 - Junior Recital
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MUS 493 - Senior Recital
Vocal:
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MUS 110 - Introduction to Music Technology
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MUS 286 - Conducting II
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MUS 306 - Orchestration and Arranging
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MUS 333 - Opera Workshop (4 semesters @ 1 credit hour per semester)
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MUS 396 - Upper Level Applied Music, Private Lessons (4 semesters @ 1 credit hour per semester)
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MUS 370 - Pedagogy and Literature I
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MUS 374 - Pedagogy and Literature II
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MUS 393 - Junior Recital
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MUS 493 - Senior Recital
Jazz Studies Option:
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MUS 110 - Introduction to Music Technology
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MUS 136 - Jazz Theory and Keyboard
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MUS 189 - Jazz Combo (5 semesters @ 1 credit hour per semester)
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MUS 235 - Jazz Improvisation I
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MUS 236 - Jazz Improvisation II
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MUS 308 - Jazz Arranging
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MUS 325 - Jazz Ensemble Techniques
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MUS 396 - Upper Level Applied Music, Private Lessons (4 semesters @ 1 credit hour per semester)
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MUS 393 - Junior Recital
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MUS 493 - Senior Recital
Music Technology Option:
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MUS 110 - Introduction to Music Technology
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MUS 210 - Digital Music Production
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MUS 214 - Recording Technology I
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MUS 215 - Recording Technology II
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MUS 310 - Film Scoring and Video Game Music
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MUS 381 - Music Entrepreneurship
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MUS 382 - Music Industry OR MUS 496 - Senior Seminar in Music
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MUS 498 - Internship in Music
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Additional MUS Courses
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9 |
BA students are required to be in at least one large music ensemble appropriate to the student’s option (MUS 180, MUS 183, MUS 184, MUS 185,MUS 186, MUS 187 ) during each semester they are in residence (4 credit hours). Keyboard, guitar, and music technology students may substitute up to 4 hours from MUS 130, MUS 182. Only one large ensemble per semester may be credited toward the degree.
All music majors must pass the piano proficiency examination and the listening repertory examinations, as described in the latest edition of the Department of Music Student Handbook. All students are expected to make regular progress toward completion of those requirements. BA students are required to enroll in, and successfully complete MUS 242 Class Piano IV (1 credit hour) in order to pass the piano proficiency (piano majors may substitute a secondary applied in lieu of MUS 242).
BA students will also be required to complete 4 semesters of applied music (MUS 196) in the principal area and demonstrate upper level proficiency in the applied area (4 credit hours).
* Students are required to enroll in no fewer than 22 hours of electives outside of music.
In addition, no credit toward music major requirements will be granted for MUS 105, MUS 106, and/or MUS 115. |
FNA 101: Cultures of Wrld Music/Dance
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