Women who are 23 (including U.S. citizens, undocumented students, and international students on a student visa) or older by the first day of their entering semester apply for Wings Admission by completing the Transfer and Adult Undergraduate Application for Admission, as outlined in the procedures section below.
Admission Requirements and Application Review
Wings Admission: First Year
A woman who is 23 or older and who has not previously been enrolled in college may apply for Wings first year admission by completing and submitting the Transfer and Adult Application found at meredith.edu/applications. This Wings first year applicant must submit an official high school transcript. If a General Education Diploma (GED) was completed, official GED documentation should be submitted, as well as an official high school transcript. After an application is received, the Wings applicant will be contacted for a pre-admission interview with the Director of Wings or another designated Admissions staff member. The purpose of the interview is to gain additional information for overall consideration of the applicant’s potential for success at Meredith.
If admitted, the student will work with the Director of Wings to develop an academic plan designed to create a solid foundation for college success. The student may declare a major and be assigned to a faculty advisor when prepared to do so. Wings first year students follow the same Satisfactory Academic Progress standards as all undergraduate students.
Wings First-Year Admission Deadlines
The priority deadline for Wings First Year applications for the fall semester is February 15; the priority application for spring semester is November 15. After these dates, applications will be considered on a space-available basis.
Wings Admission: Transfer Students with 30 or More Transferrable Hours of College Credit
Wings Transfer Applicants are admitted to Meredith based on their academic record at the institution(s) from which they are transferring.
In order to be considered for Wings Transfer admission an applicant must:
Submit a completed application, including the required essay and college courses in progress, if applicable, with the non-refundable U.S. $40 application fee. The Transfer and Adult Application is available online.
- Have a minimum of 18 transferrable credit hours that meet General Education Requirements.
- Have an average grade of C or higher in all coursework attempted.
- Have a grade of C or higher in a college transferrable math course from an accredited institution, or have completed algebra I, II, and geometry in high school.
- Have official transcripts sent from all two-year or four-year institutions attended, regardless of whether credit was earned or whether you wish to apply the earned credit at Meredith. Official transcripts from all institutions attended must be submitted.
- Be eligible to return to the last institution regularly attended, in good standing.
- Submit the School Official Recommendation Form from the most recently attended institution. This form is typically submitted to Meredith by that institution's Office of the Registrar.
- Recommendation(s) from a professor are recommended but not required.
- An interview with an admission counselor is strongly encouraged but not required.
- A visit and interview can be scheduled online at meredith.edu/admissions, by email at admissions@meredith.edu, or by calling the Office of Admissions at (919) 760-8581.
Wings Transfer Applicants with Fewer Than 30 Transferrable College Credits
In addition to submitting the Transfer and Adult Undergraduate Application and non-refundable $40 application fee and meeting requirements 3-8 above, applicants must submit their high school transcript or GED, if applicable. A pre-admission interview with the Director of Wings or a designated Admissions staff member may also be required. SAT or ACT scores are optional if attained in the last five years.
Applicants admitted with fewer than 30 credit hours of transferrable college credit will work with the Director of Wings to develop an academic plan designed to help the student achieve a solid foundation for college success. The student may declare a major and be assigned to a faculty advisor when prepared to do so. The Wings Transfer student will follow the same Satisfactory Academic Progress standards as all undergraduate students.
Wings Transfer Admission Deadlines
The priority deadline for applications for the summer or fall semester is February 15; the priority application for spring semester is November 15. After these dates, applications will be considered on a space-available basis.
Transfer of Credit
Official articulation of credit is conducted by the Office of the Registrar in cooperation with the academic department of the student’s intended major. Information regarding transfer of credit and Meredith credit regulations is available as follows:
Wings Admission: Re-Admission of Former Students
A woman who is 23 or older seeking re-admission to Meredith College will apply according to the considerations listed under Re-Admission of Former Students. If readmitted, the student will be a Wings student.
Wings Admission: Second Baccalaureate Degree
Meredith College offers women the opportunity to earn a second bachelor’s degree – whether they are seeking additional education or a career change.
Second Degree applicants possessing a bachelor’s degree from a regionally-accredited institution may qualify to have their General Education requirements declared completed. Completion of General Education requirements will be determined by the Registrar upon transcript evaluation.
Any woman, regardless of age, desiring to pursue a second baccalaureate degree at Meredith College will apply according to the considerations listed under Second Degree Students.
Wings Admission: Non-Degree Seeking
If you are a woman 23 or older who wants to take courses within the Meredith College credit curriculum, but do not currently wish to seek a degree, you may apply for admission as a Wings non-degree student. You may take a maximum of 11 credit hours per semester and earn no more than 30 credit hours as a non-degree student. Non-degree students are not eligible for financial aid. Students seeking admission as a non-degree student should submit a Non-Degree Application for Admission available in the Office of the Registrar or online. The Registrar will serve as the academic advisor for non-degree students and the Director of Wings may offer additional support.
Wings non-degree students wishing to become degree-seeking candidates must formally apply for admission and meet regular admission requirements to the College. Completion of non-degree course work does not guarantee admission to the College.
Auditing a Course - If you would like to brush up on your skills or continue your intellectual enrichment in a structured environment, Meredith offers the option of auditing courses. Contact the Office of the Registrar at (919) 760-8593 for more information.
Wings Admission Notification
Admission decisions are offered on a rolling basis after all application credentials and review of transcripts have been completed. Review of applications begins August 15.
Wings applicants admitted to the College are required to submit a non-refundable U.S. $300 deposit on or before June 15 or within 10 days after the date of acceptance, whichever is later. This payment is not refundable and does not include the non-refundable $40 fee which must accompany the application of each new student.
New students for the spring semester are required to submit this deposit on or before December 1 or within 10 days after the date of acceptance, whichever is later. This non-refundable deposit will be credited to the student’s account and applied to tuition charges.
All offers of admission are contingent upon satisfactory completion of courses, defined as a cumulative C grade point average or higher in all courses attempted at postsecondary institutions and a continuing record of good character. Meredith reserves the right to withdraw an offer of admission for unsatisfactory academic performance or social behavior any time up to the date of enrollment. Some applicants may receive a deferred decision and be asked to submit additional information that provides a clearer picture of a student’s potential for success at Meredith.
Prior to acceptance or thereafter, a student may discover that they will be unable to attend that particular semester. If the student wishes to attend the following semester, they must inform the Office of Admissions that they wish to defer their admission. If the student has submitted the non-refundable $300 enrollment deposit for the original admission term, a subsequent $300 non-refundable deposit will be required prior to enrollment in the newly-chosen term. Both deposits are applied to the balance for the term in which the student enrolls. The $300 non-refundable deposit is held for the subsequent semester only (excluding summer). The student may exercise this option only once and must reapply for admission if not enrolled in courses the following semester.