

University of North Carolina at Greensboro
About
UNC Greensboro was founded in 1891 to give women access to a college education, and is now one of the largest co-ed, public NC universities. Despite our size, we are known for providing a welcoming environment where all individuals feel valued. Our students bring a wide range of cultural, religious, gender and life experiences. Therefore, class discussions are enlightening and inspiring.
- 20,000 students, including 16,000 undergrads, chose UNCG.
- Our students represent 48 states and 69 countries.
- We offer 125 undergraduate majors and concentrations.
- The campus community logs more than 1 million annual hours of community service each year.
- 1,155 companies recruit students at five annual career fairs.
The School of Education is a leading national model demonstrating a large impact on the region. Our brand of local and national impact results in research that shines light on the very best way to teach, learn, and advance while building an outstanding educator workforce. We offer an expansive list of pathways for teacher certification. Many of these pathways are offered at undergraduate, master’s, post-baccalaureate, and post-masters levels:
- Elementary
- Special Education
- Birth through Kindergarten
- Middle Grades
- High School (Secondary)
- English for Second Language Speakers
- Physical Ed & Health
- Spanish
- French
- Art
- Music

Both the UNCG campus and the SOE were a perfect fit for me as a non-traditional veteran student. My advisor and the extremely knowledgeable professors truly encouraged me to embark on my educational journey and it has left me with a great sense of pride for being a product of such an amazing program.
Tavia Gilmore

Programs
Licensure-only
Post-Baccalaureate Alternative Initial Licensure (PAIL) & Birth Through Kindergarten Initial Lincensure Program (BK:ILP)
Start ChecklistProgram Info
Upcoming Deadlines
Deadlines
Program Start
Feb. 01, 2026
SummerFeb. 01, 2026
Fall
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Application Fee & Annual Tuition
Learn how to get$100 Back
and apply for a$1000 Scholarship
$7,661
In State Tuition
$24,012
Out of State Tuition
$65
Application Fee
Ways to Lower Your Costs
Students at University of North Carolina at Greensboro have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with University of North Carolina at Greensboro to see if you can, too!
Grants, Stipends, Scholarships
BK:IL Only: a federal grant (stipend) to assist in covering program expenses.
Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled
Students in this program can work positions in and out of the K-12 public schools.
For more information visit:Financial Aid Office
Licensure Areas
Grade Level
- Early Childhood Education
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- High School
Specialty
- Special Education and Teaching
Stats
Male
Female
11%
89%
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic/Latino
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
White
Two or more races
0%
0%
24%
3%
0%
71%
3%
