Application Deadline Update: For students directly affected by Hurricane Helene, we’re extending our early action deadline to October 31, 2024. For all others, the deadline remains October 15, 2024. We’re here to help if you have any questions.

C-STEP

The Carolina Student Transfer Excellence Program, or C-STEP, is a pathway for community college students to transfer to and graduate from Carolina.

Through C-STEP, talented low- and moderate-income high school and community college students are guaranteed admission to Carolina. After being admitted to C-STEP and successfully completing their work at a partner community college, students come to Chapel Hill.

Success with C-STEP

C-STEP gives students access to special events, advising, and transition and support services both at their community college and at Carolina. C-STEP students will be academically prepared and fully engaged in their college and university communities – setting them on a path to success.

1,200

students have participated in C-STEP since the program began.

82%

of C-STEP students go on to graduate from Carolina.

3.0

is the average GPA of C-STEP students upon their graduation.

Meet Robert

Learn about Robert’s journey with C-STEP, how it made him reevaluate his life and try to figure out what he was here for, and what he could do.