Apply

If you are an admitted transfer student or current UNC student who has completed your first year, you are encouraged to apply to the Undergraduate Business Program.

Application requirements

• Adequate progress in the program prerequisites
• Resume
• Essays
• Short-answer questionnaire
• Video interview

How to apply

There are two parts to the application process:

Part 1:
Submit an “Apply for Change of Major/Minor” request via Connect Carolina.

To access the application, current students must submit a request to access the application via Connect Carolina. The request will open on June 15, 2024, and we strongly advise applicants to begin the process well in advance of the deadline for ample time to complete the various components of the application. Please note that the request requires overnight processing, and therefore must be submitted at least one business day prior to the deadline. Follow the steps below to submit your request.

1. After June 15, login to ConnectCarolina and proceed to Self Service > Student Center.
2. From the “other academic” drop-down section adjacent to your class schedule select “Apply for Change of Major/Minor.”
3. Select “UNC Kenan-Flagler Undergraduate Business” from the Major/Minor drop-down.
4. If you agree to the terms, click “I Agree” and “Submit Request.”
5. An email with the link to your application will be sent via email by noon on the following business day. Please do not cancel your request if you have not received an email. Instead, reach out to ubpadmissions@kenan-flagler.unc.edu.

Part 2:
Complete the application by the deadline:

• 9:00 PM EST on August 12, 2024– If applying to special opportunities, Luther Hodges Scholars or TREBLE.
• 9:00 PM EST on August 26, 2024– All other applicants.

Once the “Apply for a Change of Major/Minor” request is submitted and processed, you should receive an email with a link to your application by noon on the following business day. Keep an eye on your UNC email’s “junk” folder as the automated email with the activation link might be mistakenly flagged as spam.

Please note that major and minor designations are only updated upon formal admission to the program. Decisions are generally communicated in mid-October with promotion following for admitted students.

FAQ

We strongly encourage you to take advantage of the on-campus resources available to help you prepare a strong application. For help with your resume and personal statement, please refer to the University Career Services (UCS) website for business students. UCS has both in-person and virtual resources to help you with your application throughout the summer months.

The UNC Writing Center is an excellent resource. It offers a handout describing how to write an effective essay and their website can also connect you with in-person and virtual assistance.

Please check your spam folder and revisit Connect Carolina to ensure that your form is still listed as submitted. Do not attempt to cancel your form if submitted. Instead, reach out to ubpadmissions@kenan-flagler.unc.edu. Be sure to contact us via your UNC email address and include your PID.

Please visit our Pre-Business Counseling homepage for virtual drop-in hours and informational videos.