deadline
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the application date. *Round 3 is the final deadline for international applicants. ** The Admissions Committee requires all applicants seeking a GMAT/GRE waiver to submit requests by the test waiver deadline for each round. Late submissions may be denied or moved to the next round.
If you are re-applying to the program, we appreciate your continued interest in UNC Kenan-Flagler. We require a complete application, with new essay responses, recommenders and an updated resume. Your transcripts will rollover to the new application, as will your test scores, if they are still valid. In addition, we ask for a brief essay (100 words or less) that describes how your application differs from your previous submission and that alerts us to new test scores, a recent promotion, or other areas that demonstrate how you have strengthened your candidacy.
To apply to the Full-Time MBA Program at UNC Kenan-Flagler, simply complete your application online . Setting up an account is the first step to applying and it takes just a few minutes. You’ll be able to take a peek at the information you’ll need to provide, and you can return to work on your application at your convenience.
Our application is robust, but it’s not difficult. More importantly, it’s a great way for you to showcase your credentials, demonstrate your communications savvy, and tell us why you’re a good fit for UNC Kenan-Flagler! If you have additional questions about the application process, please visit our FAQ page for more information.
These are the items you’ll need to provide:
You’ll start by providing some basic personal information, including your contact information, citizenship, areas of interest and affiliations.
>>Tips from Admissions: The application road map
You’ll respond to two required essay questions and one optional question. Your responses should be concise, clear, and introspective as we’ll use them to learn more about you, your motivations, and your aspirations. Essay prompts for the 2023-24 application will be available by mid-August 2023. Please check back for this year's prompts then.-->
>> Tips from Admissions: 5 tips for writing a standout MBA application essay
Essay 1 is required. Your response should be no longer than 500 words and should address the following questions:
Essay 2 is required. Your response should be no longer than 500 words and should address the following question:
Reflect on a project or initiative you were involved in that had a significant positive impact on a community, organization, or individual. How did this experience shape your sense of responsibility as a future leader dedicated to making a difference in the world?
Essay 3 is optional. We encourage you to tell us more about who you are so we can get to know you as a person and potential member of the Carolina community. Use this essay to convey information that you may not have otherwise been able to in the application. Your response should be no longer than 200 words .
Optional topics:
Essay 4 is required only for previous applicants to any UNC MBA program format. Your response should be no longer than 100 words and should address the following prompt:
If you are re-applying to the program, we appreciate your continued interest in UNC Kenan-Flagler. We require a complete application in addition to a brief essay that describes how your application differs from your previous submission and that alerts us to new test scores, a recent promotion, or other areas that demonstrate how you have strengthened your candidacy.
The Admissions Committee requires one professional letter of recommendation, preferably from a supervisor (past or present) or someone who can speak to your strengths at work. If you do not have full-time post-graduate work experience, we will accept one academic recommendation or one professional recommendation (from part-time or summer work experience).
>>Tips from Admissions: How to choose the right recommender
UNC Kenan-Flagler’s Full-Time MBA program utilizes the Graduate Management Admissions Council (GMAC) Common Letter of Recommendation. In your application, you will designate your recommender(s). An e-mail will be sent automatically to the recommender(s) with specific instructions and a link to the recommendation form.
We permit a 10-business day grace period past the deadline for recommendations to be received, but please note that this will delay the processing of your application.
Optional You may provide only one additional endorsement letter to support your application from a colleague, faculty member, UNC alumni, or current MBA student.
A brief professional overview of your educational, employment, and achievement history, most often condensed to a single page (and two pages at the most). Please include titles and dates, and provide the information in reverse chronological order.
>>Tips from Admissions: How to create a resume for your MBA application
Note: You don’t have to be currently employed to apply to UNC Kenan-Flagler. We seek candidates with a variety of experiences, backgrounds and career goals. The most important thing is to show us how you’ll contribute meaningfully to our collaborative and talented community – and help us understand your career vision.
Note: You don't have to be currently employed to apply to UNC Kenan-Flagler. We seek candidates with a variety of experiences, backgrounds and career goals. The most important thing is to show us how you’ll contribute meaningfully to our collaborative and talented community – and help us understand your career vision. -->
You will need to supply transcripts of all academic work you’ve completed at the baccalaureate/undergraduate and graduate levels. This includes:
If you studied outside of the United States, you must have a college-level education equivalent to an American undergraduate or baccalaureate degree – the same as a first-university degree and, typically, is a four-year degree. If the original language of the academic record and diploma is not English, please submit a certified literal (not interpretive) English translation with the original document.
If you received a bachelor’s degree upon completion of a three-year undergraduate program, you are eligible to apply to our Full-Time MBA program. You will need to supply copies of your academic record and the diploma, degree certificate, or other documentation indicating the conferral date of your degree.
Our school codes are: GMAT: D40-HL-72 GRE: 5046 TOEFL, IELTS or PTE Academic: 5816
You can self-report unofficial test scores on your application and your official scores are not required until after you’re admitted to the program . As you complete your application, you can disregard the “ awaiting score report ” warnings that appear on your application Checklist. If admitted and enrolled, you must submit official test results before the first day study at UNC Kenan-Flagler .
We accept test scores from either in-person or online formats and do not have a preference for which exam you take (GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL or PTE Academic), but we consider each exam score as a whole and do not super score the highest section result of one exam with another taken on a different date. GMAT/GRE waivers are available for new applicants.
English language exam
You’ll need to provide an English-language test score from TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE Academic if English is not your native language, unless: (1) you’ve earned an undergraduate or graduate degree at a U.S. college or university or (2) your education was completed exclusively in English in an English-speaking country.
In some cases, we may request scores. If an English-language test score is required, you must self-report the scores in your application and request an official score report be sent to our office by the application deadline.
Minimum TOEFL/ IELTS/PTE academic score requirement
TOEFL | IELTS | PTE | |
Total Score | 100 | 7.0 | 68 |
Preferred Speaking Score | 24 | 7.5 | 65 |
GMAT/GRE waivers are available for new applicants to the UNC Kenan-Flagler Full-Time MBA program. You can access the GMAT/GRE waiver request form from within your application, and we encourage you to submit your waiver request early to allow for processing time. Creating an account takes only a few minutes, and you can continue to work on your application as we process your request.
The Admissions Committee requires all applicants seeking a GMAT/GRE waiver to submit requests by the test waiver deadline for each round. Late submissions may be denied or moved to the next round.
More information about the GMAT/GRE waiver process will be available when our new application opens later this summer. Sign up to receive a notification when our application for the Class of 2024 (fall 2022 start) is available. -->
Our holistic application process is built to ensure that you’re prepared for our rigorous Full-Time MBA program. While scores from standardized tests such as the GMAT or GRE are a beneficial way for our Admissions Committee to evaluate the likelihood of academic success in our Full-Time MBA program, we recognize that some candidates can build a strong case for admission based on but not limited to the following criteria :
Consortium applicants are eligible to apply directly through the Consortium if you received a test waiver from UNC Kenan-Flagler. Please see the information on the Consortium website as a guide to navigating the test score waiver process.
Important points to consider before requesting a GMAT/GRE waiver:
Visit our FAQ page or email us at [email protected] for more information about the GMAT/GRE waiver process.
Select candidates will be invited to interview by the admissions committee after submitting a complete Full-Time MBA application.
Applicants who are invited to interview will be able to do so in-person or virtually. The admissions committee does not have an interview format preference.
>>Tips from Admissions: 7 tips to prepare for your MBA interview
Campus Visit Program , which is an excellent way to learn about UNC Kenan-Flagler and our MBA Program.--->
If you qualify for in-state residency for tuition purposes , you’ll answer some preliminary questions within your application. If residency classification cannot be confirmed based on the information you provide within your application, you’ll be prompted to submit an additional residency form. The application process for in-state residency is separate from the application for admission and all residency decisions, and appeals, are determined by the North Carolina Residency Determination Services (RDS), a government agency. Learn more about the residency application process .
The $150 nonrefundable application fee can be paid by credit card. You may qualify for an application fee waiver if you are:
Indicating your military experience or your participation in one of the qualifying programs within your application will activate the fee waiver, which will be applied after you submit your application. In some cases, supporting documentation may be requested. Refunds cannot be issued for application fees already paid.
UNC Kenan-Flagler is a proud member school of The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management . Each year, we enroll strong, active, and engaged students from the Consortium community.
Consortium applicants are eligible to apply directly through the Consortium if you received a test waiver from UNC Kenan-Flagler. Please see the information on the Consortium website as a reference to navigating the test score waiver process.
Please note that the application process and deadlines for Consortium applicants differ from UNC Kenan-Flagler, and that we can not offer application fee waivers for candidates applying through The Consortium application. Should you apply through The Consortium, you will receive your decision based on the release date for the standard UNC Kenan-Flagler application process as noted above.
Learn more about our Consortium community at UNC Kenan-Flagler .
Q: Do I need to submit a separate UNC Kenan-Flagler application in addition to The Consortium’s application?
A: No. Simply submit your application through The Consortium and select UNC Kenan-Flagler as one of your six schools. After submitting your application, it may take several weeks to receive notification of receipt from UNC Kenan-Flagler. However, the date on which you submit our Consortium application is considered your official application date, so don’t worry if your confirmation of receipt from UNC Kenan-Flagler arrives after the application deadline. If you already have a UNC Kenan-Flagler account, or if you create one in the future, please use the same e-mail address as your Consortium application so we can quickly match you.
Q: Which deadlines do I follow: UNC Kenan-Flagler’s deadlines or The Consortium’s deadlines?
A: You should follow the requirements, application process, and deadlines outlined by The Consortium. The Consortium’s application instructions provide a list of required materials and outline the application process and deadlines.
Q: If I am applying through The Consortium, am I still eligible to apply for a GMAT/GRE waiver?
A: Yes, you can still request a waiver. Please see the information on the Consortium website as a reference to navigating the test score waiver process.
Q: How do I schedule my admissions interview at UNC Kenan-Flagler?
A: Consortium applicants follow the same interview process as non-Consortium applicants. As a Consortium applicant, you do not need to start a UNC Kenan-Flagler application as your Consortium application fulfills this requirement.
Q: What fellowship opportunities are available to me if I apply via The Consortium?
A: If you are offered admission to our program, you will be automatically considered for merit-based fellowships offered by UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. We award merit-based fellowships based on the following criteria: a superior record of achievement in academic and career settings, diverse experiences, and strong leadership potential and interpersonal skills. These criteria are also used when we consider Consortium applicants for The Consortium tuition fellowship.
Q: When will I hear if I have received a fellowship?
A: You will be notified of your UNC Kenan-Flagler fellowship award at the same as you receive your admissions decision. The Consortium fellowship decisions will be issued directly by The Consortium in mid-March.
Q: How can I learn more about what it means to be a Consortium student at UNC Kenan-Flagler?
A: Visit our Consortium webpage to learn more about the Consortium community and meet members the current Full-Time MBA class. The Consortium is available to U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents of any race or ethnicity that demonstrate the mission of helping to enhance diversity and inclusion in global business education and leadership.
Once you are admitted and decide to attend UNC Kenan-Flagler, there is a non-refundable enrollment deposit of $1,500 USD, regardless of which round you apply in. We encourage you to apply as early as possible to maximize your chances for admission.
We encourage you to take a look at our events calendar to register for an upcoming event or webinar to learn more about UNC Kenan-Flagler. We host a variety of events virtually and on-campus, and travel regularly to MBA fairs and partner events. We look forward to the opportunity to share more about our Full-Time MBA experience and ROI, and answer all of your questions! Campus Visit Program , which is a great chance to meet current students, sit in on a live class, and speak with a member of the admissions committee. Candidates also have two interview options: the Campus Open Interview Season and the Invitation-Only Interview Season.--->
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What are UNC's admission requirements? While there are a lot of pieces that go into a college application, you should focus on only a few critical things:
In this guide we'll cover what you need to get into UNC and build a strong application.
School location: Chapel Hill, NC
This school is also known as: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Carolina, UNC Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, UNC
If you want to get in, the first thing to look at is the acceptance rate. This tells you how competitive the school is and how serious their requirements are.
The acceptance rate at UNC is 16.8% . For every 100 applicants, only 17 are admitted.
This means the school is extremely selective . Meeting their GPA requirements and SAT/ACT requirements is very important to getting past their first round of filters and proving your academic preparation. If you don't meet their expectations, your chance of getting in is nearly zero.
After crossing this hurdle, you'll need to impress UNC application readers through their other application requirements, including extracurriculars, essays, and letters of recommendation. We'll cover more below.
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Many schools specify a minimum GPA requirement, but this is often just the bare minimum to submit an application without immediately getting rejected.
The GPA requirement that really matters is the GPA you need for a real chance of getting in. For this, we look at the school's average GPA for its current students.
The average GPA at UNC is 4 .
(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.
With a GPA of 4, UNC requires you to be at the top of your class . You'll need nearly straight A's in all your classes to compete with other applicants. Furthermore, you should be taking hard classes - AP or IB courses - to show that college-level academics is a breeze.
If you're currently a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change in time for college applications. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 4, you'll need a higher SAT or ACT score to compensate . This will help you compete effectively against other applicants who have higher GPAs than you.
Each school has different requirements for standardized testing. Only a few schools require the SAT or ACT, but many consider your scores if you choose to submit them.
UNC hasn't explicitly named a policy on SAT/ACT requirements, but because it's published average SAT or ACT scores (we'll cover this next), it's likely test flexible. Typically, these schools say, "if you feel your SAT or ACT score represents you well as a student, submit them. Otherwise, don't."
Despite this policy, the truth is that most students still take the SAT or ACT, and most applicants to UNC will submit their scores. If you don't submit scores, you'll have one fewer dimension to show that you're worthy of being admitted, compared to other students. We therefore recommend that you consider taking the SAT or ACT, and doing well.
Many schools say they have no SAT score cutoff, but the truth is that there is a hidden SAT requirement. This is based on the school's average score.
The average SAT score composite at UNC is a 1416 on the 1600 SAT scale.
This score makes UNC Strongly Competitive for SAT test scores.
The 25th percentile SAT score is 1350, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1510. In other words, a 1350 on the SAT places you below average, while a 1510 will move you up to above average .
Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:
670 | 780 | ||
670 | 750 | ||
1350 | 1510 |
The Score Choice policy at your school is an important part of your testing strategy.
UNC has the Score Choice policy of "Highest Section."
This is also known as "superscoring." This means that you can choose which SAT tests you want to send to the school. Of all the scores they receive, your application readers will consider your highest section scores across all SAT test dates you submit .
Click below to learn more about how superscoring critically affects your test strategy.
For example, say you submit the following 3 test scores:
Section | R+W | Math | Composite |
700 | 300 | 1000 | |
300 | 700 | 1000 | |
300 | 300 | 600 | |
700 | 700 | 1400 |
Even though the highest total you scored on any one test date was 1000, UNC will take your highest section score from all your test dates, then combine them to form your Superscore. You can raise your composite score from 1000 to 1400 in this example.
This is important for your testing strategy. Because you can choose which tests to send in, and UNC forms your Superscore, you can take the SAT as many times as you want, then submit only the tests that give you the highest Superscore. Your application readers will only see that one score.
Therefore, if your SAT superscore is currently below a 1510, we strongly recommend that you consider prepping for the SAT and retaking it . You have a very good chance of raising your score, which will significantly boost your chances of getting in.
Even better, because of the Superscore, you can focus all your energy on a single section at a time. If your Reading score is lower than your other sections, prep only for the Reading section, then take the SAT. Then focus on Math for the next test, and so on. This will give you the highest Superscore possible.
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Just like for the SAT, UNC likely doesn't have a hard ACT cutoff, but if you score too low, your application will get tossed in the trash.
The average ACT score at UNC is 30. This score makes UNC Strongly Competitive for ACT scores.
The 25th percentile ACT score is 28, and the 75th percentile ACT score is 33.
Even though UNC likely says they have no minimum ACT requirement, if you apply with a 28 or below, you'll have a very hard time getting in, unless you have something else very impressive in your application. There are so many applicants scoring 30 and above that a 28 will look academically weak.
If you're taking the ACT as opposed to the SAT, you have a huge advantage in how you send scores, and this dramatically affects your testing strategy.
Here it is: when you send ACT scores to colleges, you have absolute control over which tests you send. You could take 10 tests, and only send your highest one. This is unlike the SAT, where many schools require you to send all your tests ever taken.
This means that you have more chances than you think to improve your ACT score. To try to aim for the school's ACT requirement of 33 and above, you should try to take the ACT as many times as you can. When you have the final score that you're happy with, you can then send only that score to all your schools.
By and large, most colleges do not superscore the ACT. (Superscore means that the school takes your best section scores from all the test dates you submit, and then combines them into the best possible composite score). Thus, most schools will just take your highest ACT score from a single sitting.
However, in our research, we found that UNC does in fact offer an ACT superscore policy . To quote their Admissions Office:
If you send us scores from multiple test dates, we’ll take your highest score for each section of the test and consider those scores as we evaluate your application.
Superscoring is powerful to your testing strategy, and you need to make sure you plan your testing accordingly. Of all the scores that UNC receives, your application readers will consider your highest section scores across all ACT test dates you submit .
For example, say you submit the following 4 test scores:
English | Math | Reading | Science | Composite | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Test 1 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | |
Test 2 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | |
Test 3 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | |
Test 4 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | |
Even though the highest ACT composite you scored on any one test date was 20, UNC will take your highest section score from all your test dates, then combine them to form your Superscore. You can raise your composite score from 20 to 32 in this example.
This is important for your testing strategy. Because you can choose which tests to send in, and UNC forms your Superscore, you can take the ACT as many times as you want, then submit only the tests that give you the highest Superscore. Your application readers will only see that one score.
Therefore, if your ACT score is currently below a 33, we strongly recommend that you consider prepping for the ACT and retaking it . You have a very good chance of raising your score, which will significantly boost your chances of getting in.
Even better, because of the Superscore, you can focus all your energy on a single section at a time. If your Reading score is lower than your other sections, prep only for the Reading section, then take the ACT. Then focus on Math for the next test, and so on. This will give you the highest Superscore possible.
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Currently, only the ACT has an optional essay section that all students can take. The SAT used to also have an optional Essay section, but since June 2021, this has been discontinued unless you are taking the test as part of school-day testing in a few states. Because of this, no school requires the SAT Essay or ACT Writing section, but some schools do recommend certain students submit their results if they have them.
UNC considers the SAT Essay/ACT Writing section optional and may not include it as part of their admissions consideration. You don't need to worry too much about Writing for this school, but other schools you're applying to may require it.
Because this school is extremely selective, getting a high SAT/ACT score and GPA is vital to having a chance at getting in . If you don't pass their SAT/ACT and GPA requirements, they'll likely reject you without much consideration.
To have the best shot of getting in, you should aim for the 75th percentile, with a 1510 SAT or a 33 ACT . You should also have a 4 GPA or higher. If your GPA is lower than this, you need to compensate with a higher SAT/ACT score.
For a school as selective as UNC, you'll also need to impress them with the rest of your application. We'll cover those details next.
But if you apply with a score below a 1510 SAT or a 33 ACT, you unfortunately start out with the odds against you and have a tiny chance of getting in. There are just too many students with high SAT/ACT scores and strong applications, and you need to compete against them.
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Every school requires an application with the bare essentials - high school transcript and GPA, application form, and other core information. Many schools, as explained above, also require SAT and ACT scores, as well as letters of recommendation, application essays, and interviews. We'll cover the exact requirements of UNC here.
We did more detailed research into this school's admissions process and found the following information:
UNC specifically invites students who feel they have a disability or condition which has affected their academic peformance to submit documentation as part of their application. Learn more about this option here.
If you're interested in UNC, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to UNC.
These schools are have higher average SAT scores than UNC. If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.
School Name | Location | SAT Avg | ACT Avg |
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Northfield, MN | 1490 | 33 | |
New York, NY | 1478 | 33 | |
Hamilton, NY | 1477 | 32 | |
Notre Dame, IN | 1475 | 34 | |
Cleveland, OH | 1465 | 33 | |
Claremont, CA | 1460 | 33 | |
Grinnell, IA | 1460 | 33 |
If you're competitive for UNC, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.
School Name | Location | SAT Avg | ACT Avg |
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Dallas, TX | 1436 | 32 | |
Chestnut Hill, MA | 1435 | 33 | |
Ann Arbor, MI | 1435 | 33 | |
Boston, MA | 1418 | 32 | |
Berkeley, CA | 1415 | 31 | |
Los Angeles, CA | 1405 | 31 | |
Stony Brook, NY | 1396 | 31 |
If you're currently competitive for UNC, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If UNC is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.
School Name | Location | SAT Avg | ACT Avg |
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Binghamton, NY | 1375 | 31 | |
Amherst, MA | 1358 | 30 | |
Rochester, NY | 1352 | 31 | |
West Point, NY | 1331 | 30 | |
Storrs, CT | 1315 | 29 | |
Syracuse, NY | 1310 | 29 | |
Richardson, TX | 1291 | 28 |
Data on this page is sourced from Peterson's Databases © 2023 (Peterson's LLC. All rights reserved.) as well as additional publicly available sources.
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By Michael, a Peer Tutor
As a double major in physics and environmental science, my main stressors in a typical semester are a pair of STEM classes. Unfortunately, this makes the other classes, namely those required by the IDEAs in Action General Education Curriculum, all the more frustrating. I often think of a writing assignment in these courses as a quick and easy project to complete after my more pressing math homework. But then I am surprised when said essay requires a good deal more time and effort than I accounted for. However, for all the complaining I do about gen eds, my overall experience has been positive. As I reflect on my classes so far, I believe I have found some patterns that can help me get the most out of my remaining gen eds.
Of course, in some negative cases I simply blame the curriculum itself. I personally learned little to nothing in Thrive and Triple-I, and it was evident that the instructors were given very limited time to prepare. I am glad I chose to take Triple-I with a friend, as even though there were other sections that sounded more interesting, I only heard negative things about them. Having a friend made me want to show up for class and gave me someone to commiserate with when the lectures dragged on.
My main regret with gen eds is History 140: not the class itself, but rather my approach to it. I took it alongside Physics 118 and Calc 233, and those eight credit hours took most of my focus and energy. The history assignments were mostly essays based on books, which I would put off reading until the final day or two. This led to rushed, subpar writing, but also meant I didn’t retain as much from the class as I could have. I was intrigued by the perspectives the books gave on topical subjects such as the Iranian revolution and the displacement of Palestinians following the Six-Day War. Now, I wish I had more from the class to draw on when discussing current events with friends and family.
My two favorite gen eds have been Linguistics 101 and Anthropology 284. I took both because of friends who were enrolled, but also because the material interested me. The classes dove deep into topics I usually take for granted: speech, human interaction, and material consumption. These factors made me engage more readily with the lectures and assignments. I had a similar STEM dilemma as I did with history: during both classes (two separate semesters) I was also taking two physics classes. However, the assignments and readings were surprisingly accommodating. Instead of large assignments and books due only a few times a semester, linguistics had weekly readings and homework, and anthropology had a few pages of reading and short responses due each class. To my brain, this was a lot less daunting, and prevented me from procrastinating. I ended up enjoying these readings and assignments and used them as a break from more frustrating physics homework.
Although I frequently lament the quantity of “unnecessary” gen eds that I have to take as a STEM major—ones that don’t count for anything else—I now find myself wishing I had more time to learn about novel and important subjects, and I hope to make the most of my final opportunities. Taking classes with my friends will still factor into my decisions, but I plan to prioritize subjects that I find intriguing, so that I will better enjoy the lectures and homework. I also hope to find classes that aren’t graded by just a few things, but that have frequent small assignments that force me to engage on a regular basis. If not, I resolve to set weekly or daily deadlines for myself as a way of avoiding procrastination and making the work more manageable and enjoyable to my easily intimidated mind.
Our Theory and Research master’s area of study admits once annually, to begin the program in the fall semester. Apply online via the UNC Graduate School website by our fall 2025 deadline of Jan. 14, 2025 .
An overview of the application and admissions process to join our program:
Admissions decisions are based on several criteria. One of the most important parts of the application is the statement of purpose and research interests. We encourage you to be as specific as possible in outlining your scholarly interests and career goals and their fit with our program and faculty. We also consider standard criteria like grade-point averages and letters of recommendation. GRE scores are not required.
Criteria for admission include:
Visit the UNC Graduate School website to apply online, selecting “ Master’s or Doctorate Degree ” as your application type and these selections on the Program of Study page:
The following materials are required with your online application (due at the application deadline unless otherwise noted):
An approximate timeline for the admissions process, subject to change:
*The non-refundable $250 enrollment deposit will be credited toward your first-semester tuition and fees. Failure to respond within stated timeframe may result in the withdrawal of the offer of admission.
Incoming graduate students attend orientation the week before classes begin. We’ll provide information about orientation and other onboarding during mid-summer.
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While students were away for the summer, ITS improved security, expanded Wi-Fi and more.
Because fewer students are on campus, summer was an ideal time for Information Technology Services to undertake major work to improve campus systems and infrastructure:
ITS launched a new Help Portal at help.unc.edu to connect users with tech help, answers and services. New features include an “easy button” to submit a help ticket, an option to request support via email, web-searchable help articles and a fresh look. The new portal was part of a larger change to a new customer support tool provider , TeamDynamix, from the previous provider, ServiceNow.
The Information Security Office extended the default “remember me” period for Duo 2-Step Verification from 12 hours to seven days. This extension means that most users will verify their identities less often when they log into systems that require Duo at UNC-Chapel Hill. This provides a more convenient — yet still secure — experience.
In July, the Digital Accessibility Office celebrated five years of making UNC-Chapel Hill a more digitally inclusive campus. Since its creation in 2019, the office has made significant strides in policy, education and culture around digital accessibility at Carolina. Here’s a look back at the origins and timeline of UNC’s Digital Accessibility Office and you can dive deeper with these 5 fun facts about the DAO .
On Aug. 1, the Onyen marked 24 years of service as the name for consolidated logins at UNC. Fun fact — for many years, the Onyen services page greeted users with the “Cool Onyen” mascot.
On May 15, Sakai entered restricted access, and all Sakai sites were unpublished. Now, Sakai site access is limited to site owners, except for temporary access granted to students with incomplete grades. Sakai will remain in this restricted access state, allowing site owners to review and retrieve content until the system is decommissioned in 2026. This completes the transition to Canvas and streamlines the learning experience for instructors and students.
This summer, the Information Security Office wrapped up a major firewall migration project . The migration, which took four years, moved about 200 unprotected virtual local area networks to campus enterprise firewalls. Moving unprotected VLANs to campus enterprise firewalls helps prevent attacks and limits the scope of attacks across the University.
As of July 22, Adobe apps at UNC-Chapel Hill require Duo 2-Step Verification at login . This requirement includes the standalone Adobe Acrobat Pro app, Adobe Creative Cloud apps and online services. Adobe apps at Carolina power creativity, learning and essential business processes. Students and instructional staff have free access to Adobe Creative Cloud and noninstructional staff pay a greatly reduced rate.
The UNC-Guest Wi-Fi network is now available in every campus building . Previously, UNC-Guest was available in select locations, usually deployed at the request of a department. To prepare for the expansion of UNC-Guest, teams in ITS configured changes to campus guest Wi-Fi networks . These changes, which strengthen the security of University resources, include limiting access to some University websites from the guest networks.
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A donor gave the memento from the Hall of Famer’s time at Carolina’s Navy Pre-Flight School to the North Carolina Collection.
Counseling and Psychological Services team offers 24 options to help Tar Heels talk through specific issues.
In a campus email, Lee H. Roberts shared mental health resources and detailed Carolina’s plans to honor the memory of Dr. Yan as the one-year anniversary of the campus shooting approaches.
Connect with mental health professionals and a community of care to help manage trauma’s lingering effects.
Handheld ultrasound allows novices to expertly estimate gestational age, a UNC School of Medicine study shows.
Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research awards will fund projects to improve health care and clean energy.
The art museum is the first in the state to provide a tool to help them see more hues.
Colleagues from the applied physical sciences department reflect on Yan’s legacy a year after his death.
Beyond 1920: the legacies of woman suffrage.
Grand Rapids Americanization Society, c. 1924, from the collections of the National Museum of American History.
Courtesy of the Virginia State University Special Collections and Archives. Used with permission.
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University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (UNC) 2024-25 Application Essay Question Explanations. The Requirements: 2 essays of 250 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Community, Activity Short answer prompts: We'd like to know how you'd contribute to the Carolina community and ask that you respond to each prompt in up to 250 words. Discuss one of your personal qualities and share a story ...
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Through its two short answer prompts, the UNC-Chapel Hill supplemental section affords applicants an opportunity to showcase what makes them uniquely qualified for admission. Below are the University of North Carolina—Chapel Hill's supplemental prompts for the 2024-25 admissions cycle. We also include tips about how to address each one.
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UNC 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations. *Please note: the information below relates to last year's essay prompts. As soon as the 2024-25 prompts beomce available, we will be updating this guide -- stay tuned! The Requirements: 2 essays of 200-250 words each, 1 additional essay. Supplemental Essay Type (s): Community, Activity.
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