STAR (Scholarship Team in Action to Recruit)

Program Selection Process

Students interested in the STAR grant and who meet the minimum requirements below are encouraged to submit an application.

The following admissions requirements must be met:

Completion of university requirements in English, mathematics and a natural science laboratory course with a grade of “C” or better in each course
Completion of the introductory teacher education course with a grade of “C” or better
Completion of a minimum of 45 semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.7 or better (on a 4.0 scale) on UNCW coursework. Transfer students must have a minimum of 12 hours completed at UNCW
Passing scores on teacher education entry tests specified and mandated by the NC Board of Education

Hold a minimum of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a major appropriate to the proposed area of teacher licensure
Have an undergraduate grade point average of at least a 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) in their major, or a 2.7 (on a 4.0 scale) cumulative GPA, or if neither of the foregoing, participate in a “Fresh Start” contract to earn a GPA of 3.0 on the first 12 hours of UNCW coursework
Earn passing scores on Praxis I (Reading, Writing, Math)
Evidence of a commitment to students, their families, their communities and the education profession
Evidence of successful work experience
Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills
Have no criminal record