Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  You’ll need to complete both the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and CSS Profile to apply for financial aid at UNC-Chapel Hill.
• Tuition and Fees:
  Tuition and fees are assessed based on the student’s classification, which is determined by the program in which they are enrolled.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  If you’ve taken any college coursework after graduating from high school, you’ll apply to Carolina as a transfer student. Around 700 transfer students choose Carolina each year, and our transfer students travel many roads to get here.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  A minimum GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is required.
• Official Transcripts:
  Submit transcripts by mail or secure electronic delivery from your high school and all colleges and universities attended, regardless of whether you received credit.
• SAT Scores:
  Because of disruptions related to COVID-19, the UNC System has approved a one-year waiver of the SAT or ACT requirement for candidates who are applying for Fall 2021 admission.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  You’ll need one letter of recommendation – ask the person writing your letter to submit it on your behalf. A statement of good standing from prior institutions is also required.
• Essay:
  Your personal essay and short answers give us the chance to hear your voice and see you as a whole person, not just a student. When you respond, we hope you’ll be yourself and sound like yourself.
• Application Fee:
  You’ll submit a non-refundable application fee of $85. If you can’t pay the fee right now or are an active-duty member of the military, please complete the fee waiver request form and send it to us at uncsubmit@admissions.unc.edu.
• Other Requirements:
  On your application, you’ll tell us about how you spend your time outside the classroom and why it’s important to you. We hope you’ll share any achievements, impact, or leadership of which you’re particularly proud.
• Apply Here:
  https://admissions.unc.edu/apply/types-of-applications/transfer/

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  The lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit is C.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  The maximum number of courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution is 64 semester hours, 75 semester hours from a four-year. You must complete 45 semester hours of credit at UNC Chapel Hill to earn a bachelor's degree.

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