Schools using electronic delivery systems (Naviance, Parchment, Scribbles, CFNC or the National Student Clearinghouse) should select UNC Charlotte Admissions or admissions@charlotte.edu. Transcripts emailed or uploaded by the student are considered unofficial.Submit one required essay. Review this page for information on how your essay will be used in the admission review process.
Submit one required essay. Review this page for information on how your essay will be used in the admission review process.
If you are applying using the Common App, the essay prompts are located within the application and must be submitted when you apply. You may choose from these Common App essay prompts.
If you are applying on the Future 49er Application, choose from one of these essay prompts. It is preferred that you upload it to the Future 49er Portal in the “Upload Materials” section. If you experience any issues uploading it in your portal, you may email it to admissions@charlotte.edu.
Test Scores
Fall 2027 Applicants: SAT or ACT scores are only required for students with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or lower.
The following are OPTIONAL for the current application cycle and due by the document submission deadline.
Personal Statements or Recommendation Letters
If there is more that you’d like to share with us that you feel may not be captured on the application or within your essay, you may submit supporting documentation.
These documents may be uploaded to the Future 49er Portal under the “Upload Materials” section.
Test Scores
In addition to SAT and ACT scores, students may choose to submit Classic Learning Test (CLT) scores as an optional part of their application. Note: CLT scores cannot replace the standardized SAT or ACT scores that are required for students applying with a weighted GPA of 2.8 or lower.
Please check your Future 49er Portal to ensure all documents have been received. The portal is updated in real-time.
Fall Deadlines & Notifications
APPLICATION SUBMITTED BY*
YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED OF OUR DECISION BY
Nov. 1 (Early Action)
Jan. 30
Feb. 1 (Regular Decision)
Apr. 1
After Feb. 1 (As space available)
After Apr. 1 depending on space available
*Transcripts, fee or fee waiver, essay,test scores* and any other optional supporting documents must be received by Undergraduate Admissions within two weeks of the application deadline (Nov. 15 / Feb. 15) to receive a decision by the notification date. Deadlines that fall on a weekend will automatically be extended to 11:59 p.m. on the following Monday.
**Decisions are non-binding.
Spring Deadlines & Notification
First-year students applying for spring terms should apply no later than Nov. 1 and submit all documents by Nov. 15. Please apply through the Future 49er Portal for first-year spring admission.