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

Admission Requirements and Secondary Application

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FAll 2027 application Dates:

OPENS: March 1, 2027

CLOSES: May 15, 2027

Speech Pathology and Audiology Program (SPAU)

UNCG’s pre-professional undergraduate program in Speech Pathology and Audiology (SPAU) is an on-campus, face-to-face program for 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. Prerequisite (Second Degree) students are often changing career directions and have completed a bachelor degree (or higher) in another field.
  • Completing CSD courses before seeking temporary registration as an SLP Assistant

All students must complete CSD’s Secondary Application and BE ADMITTED to “CSD’s Undergraduate Program” by the CSD Department before taking 300+ level CSD Undergraduate courses.

Admission Requirements

  • Complete 55 college credit hours by May 15th of the application year. Note: Students who have NOT obtained 55 college credit hours by May 15 will not be considered for admission to CSD 300+ level courses.
  • Minimum 2.5 Cumulative GPA (for ALL colleges)
  • Submit Official transcripts from all colleges attended to UNCG Undergraduate Admissions BY MAY 15th. Request these to be sent to the “University of North Carolina Greensboro”, Undergraduate Admissions electronically through Parchment or the National Student Clearinghouse as soon as spring grades post:
    • Showing FINAL SPRING GRADES for the current/most recently attended semester
    • Showing a letter grade for all courses (not a “T”) completed at all previously attended colleges/universities
    • Including the college transcript from any college attended during high school (early college, dual enrollment, etc.).
  • Complete the CSD/SPAU Secondary Application AND submit ALL required transcripts by May 15th

The CSD/ SPAU Secondary Application

When to Apply for the CSD Program

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

Applicants should complete CSD’s Secondary Application during the spring semester of their sophomore (SO) year for the upcoming fall semester. Be sure to complete at least 55 credit hours by May 15th to be eligible for admission.

  • 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 the SPAU Secondary Application as a Current/continuing student after March 1st, by May 15th.
Current/Continuing UNCG Students
  • Fall of your sophomore year: During spring registration, make sure that you will complete 55 college credit hours by May 15th.
  • Submit “CSD’s Current/Continuing Student Application” after March 1st, during spring of your sophomore year (return to this page after March 1st for the link).
  • Upload an unofficial UNCG transcript (showing spring enrollment) when you submit your CSD/SPAU application.
  • LOG IN as a Returning User to the UNCG Application Portal. Use the personal email address (and password) that you orginally used to apply to UNCG.
  • Many students will need to update their password; select “forgot password” then, follow the prompts to reset your password.
  • Select the SPAU Secondary Application you previously submitted, then locate the Materials tab.
  • Upload an unofficial transcript showing your final spring grades as soon as they post to your UNCG transcript. Email csd@uncg.edu and ask for help if needed.
  • If UNCG has already received your final OFFICIAL transcript from previous college, you do not need to resubmit a new one (email csd@uncg.edu if you aren’t sure).

IF YOU STILL HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE APPLICATION, PLEASE:

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

NOTE: The SPAU Secondary Application is due May 15th, PRIOR to UNCG’s deadline for Second Degree Students.

UNCG’s Undergraduate Application must be submitted before you can access CSD’s Secondary Application; allow yourself time to submit BOTH applications well ahead of the May 15th deadline.

Submit your UNCG Application early to allow time for you to access and complete the SPAU Secondary Application process by May 15th
  • 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 both applications during the spring semester prior to your fall start date at UNCG.
Complete CSD’s Secondary Application through the UNCG Application Portal
  • The CSD/SPAU Secondary Application opens March 1st; it will be available through your UNCG Application portal 2-3 hours after you submit your UNCG application.
  • Submit the SPAU Secondary Application and all OFFICIAL transcripts as directed above.
  • Current and Former UNCG students may upload unofficial transcripts from UNCG to the materials tab on the UNCG Application Portal. Check out our FAQ page for help with this step.

IF YOU STILL HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THE APPLICATION, PLEASE:

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

  • You must submit your UNCG application to gain access to the SPAU Secondary Application (allow 36-48 hours)
  • 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.
  • Both applications require you to complete an “Intent to Enroll” form to accept any offer of admission. Be sure to submit this by the deadline.

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