Getting Started
Each undergraduate program has specific admission requirements. Therefore, current UNC students interested in our undergraduate programs should refer to the individual program’s application checklist in the Academic Undergraduate Programs section.
You will be eligible to apply for School of Education Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards after you have been accepted to a School of Education Undergraduate program. Once accepted, you have until the posted deadline to apply for these awards. For deadlines and more information see How to Apply for School of Education Scholarships, Fellowships and Awards.
Dates & Deadlines
- Pre-M.A.T. (Early Affiliation)
- Deadline: Rolling (Rolling admissions, applications reviewed on a monthly basis.)
- UNC Baccalaureate Education in Science and Teaching (UNC-BEST)
- Spring 2026 start: October 14, 2025
- Fall 2026 start: March 10, 2026
- Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) Major
- Spring 2026 start: October 14, 2025
- Fall 2026 start: March 10, 2026
- Transfer Application Deadline: February 15, 2026
- Human Organizational Leadership & Development (HOLD) Major
- Spring 2026 start: October 14, 2025
- Fall 2026 start: March 10, 2026
- Transfer Application Deadline: February 15, 2026
- Minor in Education
- Deadline: None (You may declare the Education Minor at any time by meeting with an Academic Advisor.)
Ready to Complete Your Application?
Complete your application by finding your program in the Academic Undergraduate Programs section and following its how to apply section.