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. 1

Admission application opens for spring, summer and fall terms

Oct. 1

 The 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.

Oct. 8

Deadline 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. 1

Early 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. 16

Deadline for supplemental application to Levine Scholars program

Dec. 15

Honors College priority application deadline

Jan. 1

Priority 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.

Jan. 30

Admission decision notification date for applicants who completed the application by Nov. 1

Feb. 1

Second application completion deadline for freshman admission applications

Feb. 1

Admitted students may begin to submit their Intent to enroll in their Future 49er Portal

Feb. 15

Completion deadline for most incoming freshmen and transfer student scholarships

Early Spring

On-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. 1

Financial aid offers posted for students who submitted the FAFSA by Jan. 1

Apr. 1

Admission decision notification deadline for applicants who completed the application by Feb. 1

Early April

SOAR (Orientation) registration opens

Apr. 15

Financial aid offers posted for students who submitted the FAFSA by Mar. 1

May 1

Deadline to submit intent to enroll for admitted students

June

Housing assignments begin to be posted

July

Student account statements begin to be emailed, if student has registered for classes