Frequently Asked Questions
Active Duty or Military Veterans
- I am applying for admission and I am an active-duty military or a veteran. 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 are the minimum course requirements for admission?
- What if I don’t meet the minimum course requirements?
- Is there an application fee waiver available?
Carolina Global Launch
- How can I learn more about Carolina Global Launch?
- Where is Carolina Global Launch offered?
- What are the dates of the program?
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?
COVID-19
- What if my high school closes and doesn’t provide any replacement courses?
- What if I can’t visit UNC before I apply? Will that hurt my chances of earning admission?
- One of my extracurricular activities was a part-time job, but I lost it because of COVID-19. How will this affect my chances of earning admission?
General
- How will I know what application materials you have and where will I see my admissions decision?
- Are scholarships and financial aid available?
- What is MyCarolina and how do I access it?
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 or IELTS)?
- 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?
- Do I need to pay a fee when I submit the Return to Carolina survey?
Sophomore Guarantee
Summer School
Testing
- How does UNC look at ACT or SAT test scores?
- How does UNC look at supplemental test scores (AP Exams, IB Exams, SAT Subject Tests, etc.)?
- How does UNC look at English Proficiency Exams (TOEFL or IELTS)?