Frequently Asked Questions
Active Duty or Military Veterans
- I am applying for admission and I am an active-duty military. Can I get my decision earlier?
- I entered the military directly out of high school and have not yet taken any college courses. How do I prepare for Carolina?
- Can I earn transfer credit for my military service?
Applying to Carolina
- What is the deadline to send in my required application documents including transcripts, school reports, and letters of recommendation?
- I am homeschooled, do I need to submit any additional information?
- How does my intended major affect my application?
Carolina Global Launch
- How can I learn more about Carolina Global Launch?
- I’m interested in Carolina Global Launch! What should I do now?
- Is Carolina Global Launch a good match for me?
Cooperative Innovative High Schools
- What is a North Carolina Cooperative Innovative High School?
- As a CIHS student, should I apply as a first-year or transfer applicant? Is it easier to be admitted as one or the other?
- What difference, if any, is there in the number of transferable credit hours I will receive upon enrollment at Carolina if I select CIHS transfer vs first-year consideration?
General
- Are scholarships and financial aid available?
- What are MyCarolina and ConnectCarolina?
- What is a PID (Personal ID)?
International Applicants
- I attend school outside of the United States, and my country’s curriculum does not align with the minimum course requirements. Can I still apply?
- How does UNC look at English Proficiency Exams (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge English Exams or Duolingo)?
- What is UNC's TOEFL code?
Part-Time Classroom Studies
- I’m returning to Carolina in the Part-Time Classroom Studies Program; which application should I submit?
- What’s the difference between degree-seeking and non-degree seeking?
- What courses may part-time students take?
Residency
- How do I claim North Carolina residency?
- Do I qualify for residency if my parent, spouse or I am either a veteran or a UNC employee?
- What if I believe my residency decision is wrong or will change before I enroll at Carolina? Can the residency decision be reconsidered or appealed?
Return to Carolina
- I haven’t attended Carolina in more than a year, but I’m ready to return. What are my next steps?
- How do I claim North Carolina residency when returning to Carolina?
- I completed a medical withdrawal from Carolina. How do I return?
Sophomore Guarantee
Summer School
- Is financial aid available if I take online courses at Carolina in the summer?
- I was admitted for the fall, but would like to get an early start by taking online Carolina courses this summer. What steps do I need to take?
- I'm not sure if summer school is the best option for me. How can I get additional guidance?
Testing
- Is UNC test optional? If you accept scores, how do you look at ACT or SAT scores?
- How does UNC look at supplemental test scores (AP Exams, IB Exams, etc.)?
- How does UNC look at English Proficiency Exams (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge English Exams or Duolingo)?