Located in North Carolina’s third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal — helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University’s 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B. UNC Greensboro is committed to equal opportunity in education and employment for all persons and will not tolerate any discrimination against or harassment of persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and parental status), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin (including language), political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or age.
The primary mission of the College of Visual and Performing Arts is to provide the highest quality, comprehensive training in performance, education, and the historical and theoretical aspects of Art, Arts Administration, Dance, Music, and Theatre. The College is comprised of the School of Art, School of Dance, School of Music, School of Theatre, and the Arts Administration program. The College of Visual and Performing Arts has approximately 1,703 students and 135+ full/part-time faculty and staff.
