I thought I would start this thread for those interested in applying to UNC for the Summer or Fall 2011 start, like me!
I went to an advising session there today and the advisor was fantastic. Because I will have my Associates of Science at the end of this semester all my liberal arts core is satisfied. Since I already applied to CU I met most of their pre-reqs, but still have to get my CNA and take 4 additional classes. I need BioChemisty, Nutrition in Health and Illness, Pharmacology and Pathophysiology.
All of these additional classes can be taken online, for those who are interested in taking them this way. BioChem is Chem 102 through ccconline. Patho is Bio 216 through them as well. The nutrition class (FND 357) can be taken through UNC online and they will accept pharmacology online through Long Beach City College, ADN 225 (lbcc.edu), and University of Wyoming, PCHY 4470 (ecampus.uwyo.edu).
The advisor told me entry into their program is GPA based. It is based on your cumulative GPA which is calculated from last 45 credits, along with those from the pre-reqs (BioChem, AP 1&2, Nutrition (FND 357, *not* HWE 100), Stats and English (research paper). Basically, they start with the 4.0's and work their way down until they fill their 72 spots. She said you could very likely get a spot if you have a GPA of >3.6. You also have to submit a resume which they said will only be used as a tiebreaker if necessary. No experience or volunteer work is required.
They have walk-in advising sessions multiple times during the semester (except summer), and I would highly advise going to talk to them. Check out the campus and the building too, they're beautiful.
Well, that's it. I hope some people who are working to apply to this school join the thread. It is always nice to get to know each other, share info and encourage one another, before and during the program. BTW, Benedina told me almost word for word what the advisor said to me today - so I think she seriously deserves a cookie!
