Part-Time Classroom Studies
Through Carolina’s Part-Time Classroom Studies program, students can take for-credit courses at Carolina.
Is Part-Time Classroom Studies Right for Me?
This program may be a good fit for you if:
- You live locally, have been away from a traditional school setting for at least one year, and have not yet earned a Bachelor’s degree.
- You’re a local high school student, or
- You’re a UNC employee who has not yet earned a Bachelor’s degree and are seeking to complete a degree.
If none of the situations above apply to you, there are other Carolina programs that may fit your goals:
- If you’ve earned a four-year degree, please submit a post baccalaureate application.
- If you’re a former Carolina undergraduate and didn’t complete your degree, please complete your Return to Carolina survey.
- If you’re a full-time student at another institution and wish to attend classes over the summer, apply to Summer School.
Ready to Apply?
- Create your MyCarolina account by clicking “Create an Account.” Check your email for your temporary PIN and password setup instructions.
- Log in, click “Start New Application,” select “Part-Time Student,” and click “Create Application.” You can save your application and work on it multiple times before you submit it.
- Along with your application, you’ll also submit:
- Your $85 application fee, unless you are a returning student, in which case the fee is waived.
- A Residency Certification Number, if you’re claiming North Carolina residency.
- If you’re a degree-seeking student, please provide official transcripts from your high school and all previously attended colleges and universities showing that you’ve maintained at least a 2.0 GPA and are eligible to return to each institution.
- If you’re a high school student, there are additional materials that we’ll ask you to provide.
When to Apply
| Term | Application Opens | Application Deadline | Materials Due | Classes Begin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | September 1 | November 17 | December 1 | January |
| Summer I* | February 1 | March 31 | April 15 | May |
| Summer II | February 1 | May 19 | June 1 | June |
| Fall | February 1 | June 17 | July 1 | August |
| Term | Application Opens | Application Deadline | Materials Due | Classes Begin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | September 1 | November 17 | December 1 | January |
| Summer I* | February 1 | March 31 | April 15 | May |
| Summer II | February 1 | May 19 | June 1 | June |
| Fall | February 1 | June 17 | July 1 | August |
| Term | Application Opens | Application Deadline | Materials Due | Classes Begin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | September 1 | November 17 | December 1 | January |
| Summer I* | February 1 | March 31 | April 15 | May |
| Summer II | February 1 | May 19 | June 1 | June |
| Fall | February 1 | June 17 | July 1 | August |
| Term | Application Opens | Application Deadline | Materials Due | Classes Begin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | September 1 | November 17 | December 1 | January |
| Summer I* | February 1 | March 31 | April 15 | May |
| Summer II | February 1 | May 19 | June 1 | June |
| Fall | February 1 | June 17 | July 1 | August |
*Due to timing, we are not able to offer the first summer session to high school students. If you’re a high school student, you please select a different term.
After You Apply
- You’ll get an email confirming that your application has been submitted.
- If we require additional materials to review your application, they will be listed on your status page in MyCarolina. We may require that you complete a background check and will email you if we do.
- After all items on the checklist have been received, a decision will be available in MyCarolina within two weeks. If you are admitted, please reply to our offer of admission on MyCarolina.
High School Students
High school students admitted to the part-time classroom studies program may take up to one class per semester. Any grades you earn will go toward your UNC GPA. If you later attend Carolina as an undergraduate student, you’ll begin with this GPA.
To enroll in part-time classroom studies, you must meet all the following criteria:
- You’re continuously enrolled in high school full-time.
- You must live locally as we do not offer online courses.
- Your school does not offer a course comparable to the one you want to take here.
- You can demonstrate adequate academic preparation for the course.
High school students do not need to submit transcripts or test scores, but you must submit a letter from your counselor affirming you’ve met the above criteria and that the counselor approves of your decision to dual-enroll. Please send counselor letters to ptcs@admissions.unc.edu.
Once you are admitted, you’ll receive information about your academic adviser and course registration. If you are planning to take STOR 155 or MATH 231 or higher, please submit your AP Calculus, SAT Subject Test Math level 1 or 2 exam scores, or official college transcript to your academic adviser. This lets us verify that you’ve satisfied the appropriate pre-requisite(s) before you register for courses at UNC.