Application and Admission Timeline

We know that the admissions process can be overwhelming for students and families alike. To simplify this, we’ve put together this timeline of deadlines and events.

2023-2024 Admissions Timeline

Aug. 1Admission application opens for spring, summer and fall terms
Oct. 8Deadline for school counselors to nominate students for the Levine Scholars Program
Late Oct.University scholarship portal opens. The admissions application is not used to determine scholarship recipients.
Note: You must be admitted to the university before you apply for scholarships.
Nov. 1Early Action deadline for complete first-year admission applications
Application completion deadline for Levine Scholars eligibility
Note: If Nov.1 falls on a weekend, deadline moves to following Monday
Nov. 16Deadline for supplemental application to Levine Scholars program
Dec. 15Honors College priority application deadline
Dec. 31The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) opens at fafsa.gov 
Note: You don’t need to wait for an admission decision before you apply for financial aid.
Jan. 30Admission decision notification date for applicants who completed the application by Nov. 1
Feb. 1Second application completion deadline for freshman admission applications
Feb. 1Admitted students may begin to submit their Intent to enroll in their Future 49er Portal
Feb. 15Completion deadline for most incoming freshmen and transfer student scholarships
Early SpringOn-campus housing application opens. The online housing application will be available in late February once the move-in process is complete for students that are starting in the spring term
Mar. 1Priority deadline for new students to submit FAFSA with UNC Charlotte’s school code (002975).
Note: You don’t need to wait for an admission decision before you apply for financial aid.
Apr. 1Admission decision notification deadline for applicants who completed the application by Feb. 1
Early AprilNew Student Orientation reservations open
May 1Deadline to submit intent to enroll for admitted students
JuneHousing assignments begin to be posted
JulyStudent account statements begin to be emailed, if student has registered for classes