Communication Sciences and Disorders | Undergraduate Degrees | Speech Pathology and Audiology, B.S. | Admission Requirements and Secondary Application

Admission Requirements and Secondary Application

B.S, ON-CAMPUS

CSD’s Secondary Application is now open (Links Below)

ALL Application materials, OFFICIAL Transcripts, and Final spring grades are Due by May 15th

SPAU Students must Apply and be admitted to “the CSD Undergraduate (UG) Program” before taking upper-level CSD courses (CSD 300+).

UNCG’s pre-professional undergraduate program in Speech Pathology and Audiology (SPAU) is an on-campus, face-to-face program available to students:

  • Completing a first undergraduate degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) in preparation for graduate programs in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP), or Audiology (Au.D.).
  • Completing prerequisite courses before entering a graduate level program in Speech-Language Pathology. These applicants are often changing career directions and have completed/are completing a bachelor degree (or higher) in another field (Prereq or Second Degree students).

Admission Requirements

  • Complete 55 college credit hours by May 15th of the application year. Note: Students who have NOT obtained 55 credit hours by May 15 will not be considered for admission.
  • Minimum 2.5 Cumulative GPA (for all college credit hours)
  • Submit Official transcripts for all colleges attended to UNCG Undergraduate Admissions BY MAY 15th:
    • Showing FINAL SPRING GRADES for the current semester
    • Showing a letter grade for all courses (not a “T”)
    • Including any college credits earned in high school
  • Complete CSD’s Secondary Application/Submit ALL required transcripts by May 15th

CSD’s Secondary Application

When to Apply for the CSD Program

Applicants typically apply during the spring semester of their sophomore (SO) year for the upcoming fall semester (JR year).

Freshmen and Sophomores Seeking their 1st Bachelor’s Degree (SPAU)

  • Follow CSD’s Suggested Plan of Study for the Speech Pathology or Audiology Track.
  • Complete MAC and SPAU Major requirements during your first 3 to 4 semesters of college
  • Submit CSD’s Secondary Application as a Current/continuing student after March 1st if you will complete 55 college credit hours by May 15th

Current/Continuing UNCG Students APPLY HERE

  • Submit “CSD’s Current/Continuing Student Application“ during spring of your sophomore year if you will complete 55 credit hours by May 15th; otherwise, wait until the next spring to apply.
  • An Unofficial UNCG transcript must be uploaded when you initially submit your CSD application.
  • Submit your final spring grades as soon as they post to your UNCG transcript.
  • You are not required to resubmit an official transcript if UNCG has already received your final OFFICIAL transcript from that school.

New/Transfer or 2nd Degree/Prerequisite Students and UNCG Alumni APPLY HERE

The CSD Application deadline for applications and transcripts is earlier than the UNCG Office of Admissions deadline, however, your UNCG Undergraduate Application must be submitted before you will be able to access CSD’s Secondary Application.

Submit your UNCG Application early to allow time for you to access and complete CSD’s Secondary Application process by May 15th
  • Submit both applications during the spring semester prior to your expected enrollment at UNCG.
  • Create an account to start your UNCG application or, log in as a Returning User (do not create a duplicate account or start a new application)
  • Submit the UNCG application
Complete CSD’s Secondary Application through the UNCG Application Portal
  • CSD’s Secondary Application opens March 1st; it will be added to the “Checklist” on your UNCG Application Portal 36 to 48 hours after you submit your UNCG application.
  • Submit CSD’s Secondary Application and all OFFICIAL transcripts as directed above.
  • Former UNCG students may upload unofficial transcripts from UNCG to the materials tab on the UNCG Application Portal.

Admission to UNCG is separate from admission to the CSD Undergraduate Program.

  • Both applications require you to complete an “Intent to Enroll form to accept an offer of admission.
  • Respond promptly to all requests from the CSD Department, even after you have received/accepted an offer from UNCG or registered for fall courses.
  • Admission to UNCG and approval to register for fall CSD courses do not constitute admission to the CSD Program.

An admission decision will not be made for the CSD Program until after May 15th.

  • All CSD Applicants will receive an email with a decision/status update from the CSD Admission Committee by May 25th.
  • Once CSD’s Admission Committee sends out offers of admission, applicants will be required to complete the CSD Intent to Enroll form on your Checklist.
Complete your CSD Intent to Enroll form by June 1st to accept CSD’s offer of admission

Visit the CSD FAQ page for more answers to commonly asked questions