Undergraduate Catalogue 2025-2026

     Hello, new students—

Welcome to Meredith College, and welcome to your new home away from home. We’ve been looking forward to this day for months, getting ready for your arrival and for all the energy and new ideas you’ll bring to campus. Starting something new is always a mix of nerves and excitement. I’m reminded of something J.P. Morgan once said: “The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide you’re not going to stay where you are.” You’ve made that first move by choosing Meredith, and I’m so glad you’re here.

I know what it feels like to be in your shoes. As a women’s college alumna, I remember what it was like to show up on campus for the first time—feeling a little lost, a little overwhelmed, and a lot curious. Over the years, as a professor, a mom, and now your college president, I’ve watched (and helped) a lot of students move in, unpack boxes, and figure out what comes next. I’ve made my share of late-night store runs for forgotten essentials, and I know that finding your footing takes time.

If there’s one thing you need to hear today, it’s this: You can do this. No matter how big college feels right now, you have what it takes to succeed here. And you won’t be doing it alone. The Meredith community—faculty, staff, peers, and alumnae—is here for you. Lean on us when you need to, and know that we’re always rooting for you.

I’m starting my second year as Meredith’s president, so I’m not all that far ahead of you in terms of new beginnings. My first year here has confirmed what I sensed right away: this is a special place, built on a long tradition of empowering women to lead, adapt, and grow. The campus is beautiful and full of history, but it’s the people who make it extraordinary. Meredith is a community that welcomes and supports each other, and I feel lucky to be a part of it.

We’re about to begin an amazing year together, and I can’t wait to see what you’ll accomplish. I hope you’ll come say hello when you see me around campus—I genuinely look forward to meeting you.

Let’s make this a year to remember.

Aimee Sapp, Ph.D.
President

Recognizing the enriched environment produced by a diverse student body, Meredith actively seeks to enroll qualified students of varying backgrounds, interests, and talents. Enrolled students come from across the country and beyond. Students from all ethnic and racial groups, from all economic levels, from public and private schools, from other countries, and any religious background are encouraged to apply. Students interested in receiving financial assistance are encouraged to read the catalog section on financial assistance and contact the Office of Financial Assistance at (919) 760-8565.

Meredith College is committed to offering the highest quality education available today for the most reasonable cost. Financial support from various sources supplements tuition and allows the College to enrich academic and co-curricular programs. A Meredith College education is a value today and an investment for the future.

This section details the tuition and fees charged by the College and its various programs and services. The College reserves the right to change tuition and fees at the beginning of each semester if conditions make such adjustments necessary. Students will receive advance notice of any changes. Financial aid is available to students whose needs qualify them for assistance.

The quality of student life at Meredith is important to the Meredith community. The College has a strong commitment to a total education that integrates academic and co-curricular experiences to further a student’s intellectual and personal growth. Supporting the concept of an enriched student life program, the College provides creative residence life and commuter programs, avenues for developing leadership skills, and opportunities for full participation in campus and community affairs. The College is also celebrated for its integrated liberal arts approach to increasing students' awareness of their global citizenship and their involvement in social and political affairs. Especially exciting about student life at Meredith is the opportunity -- and the responsibility -- students have in creating and implementing activities of the College. In addition to the contributions they make to their various organizations, students are fully involved in college committees that consider academic programs, instructional matters, and cultural events as well as student life issues and student self-governance. To lend encouragement and support to student life, the College provides a variety of services and trained personnel through the Division of College Programs, including career planning; athletics; dean of students; disability services; diversity programs; campus police; commuter life; chaplain’s services; volunteer services; counseling; health services; residence life; student leadership and service; emerging leader seminar; community resources; first year experience; orientation; international programming; and social, recreational, and cultural events.

Meredith College requires that students complete a minimum of 124 credit hours in order to earn a baccalaureate degree. A grade point average of 2.0 or higher must be achieved for all courses attempted, all courses attempted at Meredith and all courses completed at Meredith in the major field. A student’s program of study includes 42-53 credit hours of general education courses and all courses required in at least one major field. Many majors include courses that fulfill general education requirements in their programs-thus reducing the total credit hours “spent” on general education. Major field requirements range from 30 to 99 credit hours; some have concentrations, which give focus to the major field. Remaining credit hours may be earned in teaching licensure, a second major, minors, or with elective courses in areas of interest.

This section defines requirements and outlines policies that govern a student’s progress toward a degree. Descriptions and requirements of specific academic programs please refer to the Degrees and Certificates section.

Academic programs and majors at Meredith are enhanced by a number of experiences, resources, and specialized programs which reflect both tradition and change. Students are encouraged to enrich their course of study by taking advantage of the options most suited to their goals, strengths, and aspirations.

Through its strong general education program integrated with in-depth study in a major, Meredith College provides undergraduate academic programs that show our commitment to the liberal arts and professional studies as a preparation for life, for careers, for graduate studies, and for engaged leadership. The undergraduate and graduate programs at Meredith College are administered through four schools in which departments are organized for disciplinary and interdisciplinary learning. Additional interdisciplinary programs are also available.