UNC Greensboro plans to become the first public university in North Carolina to help students earn an undergraduate degree in just three years.
The university announced the initiative Monday, joining a growing number of schools across the country that have created similar programs to help students save a year of tuition. Last month, Mount Olive College, a private, liberal arts school based in Wayne County, announced a similar program.
At UNCG, as at other institutions with three-year programs, only the most motivated students need apply. Students will need at least 12 credit hours before arriving on campus, gained through Advanced Placement or other transferable credit programs. And they'll need to study year-round.
