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OnRamp to Charlotte Online

Dreaming of a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, but juggling work and life? OnRamp to Charlotte Online is your answer!

This innovative partnership between UNC Charlotte and Stanly Community College paves the way for busy adults like you. At Stanly Community College you can earn your associate degree online at your own pace, or just take the courses you need to fulfill admissions prerequisites before seamlessly transferring to UNC Charlotte to complete your bachelor’s.

To streamline the application process and start the OnRamp to Charlotte Online, let’s review the next steps and ensure you’re fully prepared.

  1. Review Required Courses
  2. Calculate GPA
  3. Submit Application

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Step 1

Review Required Courses

Before officially enrolling at UNC Charlotte, please carefully review the prerequisite courses required for the Business Administration program. You can find a detailed list of these courses here. We can’t wait to welcome you to the program.

The first step with OnRamp to Charlotte Online is to take a peek at the list of 8 required progression courses. If you’re missing any of these needed courses, don’t worry! We’ve got your back. You can head over to our community college partner, Stanly Community College, to knock them out online. If all you’re missing is Statistics, you can even take it online directly with UNC Charlotte!

Throughout your journey, a dedicated success coach will be by your side, helping you map out your path and decide when to apply to UNC Charlotte based on your completed courses and the upcoming schedule.

Once you’ve conquered those 8 courses with flying colors (C or above in each, within two attempts, of course!), and meet the overall GPA requirements (Step 2), you’re officially ready to apply to UNC Charlotte (Step 3)!

Required Courses
UNC Charlotte Course Number and NameNC Community College Course Number and Name
1. ACCT 2121: Principles of Accounting I 1. ACC 120: Principles of Financial Accounting
2. ACCT 2122: Principles of Accounting II or ACCT 3323: Intermediate Accounting I2. ACC 121: Principles of Managerial Accounting
3. BUSN 1101: Introduction to Business and Professional Development3. BUS 110: Introduction to Business*
4. ECON 2101: Principles of Economics – Macro4. ECO 252: Principles of Macroeconomics
5. ECON 2102: Principles of Economics – Micro5. ECO 251: Principles of Microeconomics
6. INFO 2130: Introduction to Business Computing6. CIS 110: Introduction to Computers
7. MATH 1120: Calculus; MATH 1121: Calculus for Engineering Technology; MATH 1241: Calculus I; or MATH 1242: Calculus II7. MAT 263: Brief Calculus**
8. STAT 1220: Elements of Statistics I; STAT 1221: Elements of Statistics I; STAT 1222: Introduction to Statistics; or STAT 2122: Introduction to Probability and Statistics8. MAT 152: Statistical Methods I

*BUS 110 is not required for transfer students, but it counts in the progression course GPA calculation for students who take it.
**Students may need a prerequisite such as Algebra for MAT 263.

Need Help With Reviewing Which Courses Are Needed?

Can’t find your transcripts? The Transfer Credit Advisor might help you find courses from colleges and universities around the world that have previously been evaluated for transfer credit at UNC Charlotte.

Took courses at UNC Charlotte? Find course descriptions in the Undergraduate Catalog.

If you have any questions or need help to review courses needed as part of the application process, please reach out to our dedicated enrollment specialists.

Step 2

Calculate Your GPA

Ready to apply for the UNC Charlotte Online Business Administration program? Calculating your GPA is an important next step to the OnRamp to Charlotte Online! Here’s a simple guide to help you out:

  1. Gather your transcripts: Find all your college transcripts, including those from other institutions if applicable.
  2. Use the GPA Calculator: Head to the UNC Charlotte GPA Calculator.
  3. Enter your courses: In the calculator, list each course you’ve taken, including:
    • Course name/number
    • Grade earned (A,B,C, etc.)
    • Credit hours for the course
  4. Calculate your GPA: The calculator will automatically do the math and show your overall GPA.
  5. Check progression course GPA: Remember, business applicants need a minimum 2.5 GPA in specific progression courses. These courses can be found in the courses needed page from Step 1.
  6. Ensure individual course grades: Each progression course requires a minimum grade of C with no more than two attempts.
  7. Meet the minimums? Great! If you have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 and a 2.5 GPA in progression courses, you’re ready to move forward with your application and Step 3.

What if…

Here are some specific scenarios with calculating GPAs.

Scenario 1 – You have two Bs and a C for three of the progression courses

Scenario 1 – You took ECO 252: Principles of Macroeconomics, ECO 251: Principles of Microeconomics, and MAT 263: Brief Calculus at Gaston College. You have two B’s and a C.

Next step: You should finish the remaining progression courses at a community college partner school and apply to UNC Charlotte in your last semester.

What is your GPA? Find the courses on your transcript and enter the grade and credit hours in the GPA Calculator. The first two courses are 3 credit hours but the calculus course is 4 credit hours. The calculator gives you quality points and calculates a GPA of 2.6.

Scenario 2 – You took Principles of Accounting I multiple times

Scenario 2 – You enrolled in ACC 120 at two different NC Community Colleges and have a D and and F on your transcripts. You transferred to a UNC Wilmington, took ACG 201 and made a B.

Next step: Since ACCT 2121 Principles of Accounting I, or the equivalent course, is a progression course, you may only have two attempts to be admitted to a business major at UNC Charlotte. Even though the UNCW grade is above the minimum, the attempt at UNCW counts as a third attempt and therefore you would not be admissible to a business major at UNC Charlotte, but would be considered for another major. You can finish the AA or AS at a community college partner or apply to UNC Charlotte now and select a non-business major.

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Scenario 3 – You have all the progression courses except for Statistics

Scenario 3 – You attended UNC Charlotte several years ago and were a pre-business major and finished all the progression courses except for Statistics.

Next step: Statistics is offered online at UNC Charlotte and as long as you have the other seven progression courses, you are ready to apply as a returning student at UNC Charlotte.

Step 3

Submit Your Application

Congratulations! You’ve conquered the progression courses (Step 1) and GPA requirements (Step 2). Ready to unlock the next level of your business journey with the OnRamp to Charlotte Online? Step 3 is here – submit your application to UNC Charlotte’s BSBA program!

The application process is straightforward and only takes about 30 minutes to complete. Be sure to gather all necessary documents, including your academic and employment history, before starting the application.

Special Note For Returning UNC Charlotte Students

If you’re already part of the UNC Charlotte family and are looking to jump back in, be sure to head over to the special readmissions page for a smooth application process. We’re excited to welcome you back!

UNC Charlotte Readmissions

Need help with OnRamp to Charlotte Online?

We’re here for you! If you have any questions or need assistance during the application process, please reach out to our dedicated enrollment specialists. We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to the UNC Charlotte Business Administration program!