Admission into the Undergraduate Program in Genetics will be based on your application, an interview, and space availability.
The minimum requirements for admission to the Undergraduate Program in Genetics are a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and a grade of 'B' or better in GN 311. The application is to be submitted electronically using the Change of Degree Application (CODA) system. Before applying, applicants should visit the College of Sciences CODA Requirements website page. Applicants should also submit a personal statement that explains why they want to add or change to a Genetics Major, and details their genetics-related activities such as clubs, research, etc. This statement should be submitted to the Director of the Undergraduate Program, Dr. Betty Gardner (bgardner@ncsu.edu) and the Genetics Program at genetics@ncsu.edu.
The Change of Degree Application is NC State's centralized resource for applying to add or change majors. Visit the CODA page to apply!
Learn more about transferring into specific College of Sciences majors.