University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Academic Experience

Past Performance

• 93% of our freshmen returned for sophomore year.
• 63% of our most recent graduates graduated in four years.
• How long does it usually take to graduate from freshman year?
  • On average, 62% of our freshman graduate in four years.
  • On average, 18% of our freshman graduate in five years.
• The average GPA of freshmen after completion of the first year is 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.

What Do We Like To Study?

Most Popular Majors

• biology
• business administration
• psychology

Policies

Probation Policy

The minimum GPA required for all students to remain off probation during their entire college tenure is:

• Freshmen: 1.50
• Sophomore: 1.75
• Junior: 1.90
• Senior: 2.00

Academic Calendar

Academic Calendar System:

• Semester System (two terms comprise academic year)

Summer Sessions:

• 2 summer session(s) that consist of 5 weeks.

New student orientation:

• Orientation for new students is held in June, July, and August.

• 21% continue immediately.
• 46% continue within 6 years.

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