How to Apply & Deadlines

Graduate Admissions - Apply Online

Only students applying to academic programs* that are administered through the School of Education should apply via the instructions on this page. Students applying to programs administered through The Graduate School should visit The Graduate School for application instructions.

*Academic programs administered by the School of Education: M.Ed. for Experienced Teachers, Master of School Administration, Ed.D. Curriculum & Instruction, Ed.D. Educational Leadership and all post-baccalaureate programs.

Minimum Graduate Admission Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree completed before graduate study begins or its international equivalent with an accredited institution (based on a four-year curriculum); and
  • An average grade of B (cumulative GPA 3.0) or better for all programs except those listed below.
    • M.S.A Flex Off-Campus Program - GPA of 3.0 or better for the last two years of undergraduate work is desirable.
    • M.Ed. For Experienced Teachers Program - GPA of 2.5 or better recommended but not required.

Along with these minimal requirements, admission decisions are based on a number of factors, including academic degrees and record, statement of purpose, letters of recommendation, test scores, and relevant work experience. There are currently no residency quotas for graduate admission.

Application

Application for admission to the School of Education is provided via a user-friendly electronic admission application. Required materials (letters of recommendation, transcripts, etc.) should be mailed per the instructions provided to complete your application.

By submitting an application to the School of Education, consent is granted to university staff to obtain any additional or missing information as needed, including Campus Safety Information.

A separate application and fee must be submitted for each program to which you apply (maximum of 3 per year).

Electronic Application

Due to the volume of materials received, and the resulting time required for manual processing, the fastest most secure method of application is the electronic application. The School of Education relies solely on email to communicate with applicants. Consequently, a current email address is a required field on the application.

**Paper applications are available for individuals who are unable to utilize the online application due to a disability. Requests for paper applications should be made to ed@unc.edu.**

If you initiate an electronic application you must finish and submit; we are unable to process paper or payment if an electronic application has not been completed.

Term of Entry

Most programs admit students for the fall semester only. Check our website for the appropriate term of entry for your application.

If offered admission, that offer is specific to the term stated in the admission letter. If you do not register for classes or complete your first semester, you must apply again in a subsequent semester.

Application Materials

No applications or materials may be accepted after the deadline.

Nondiscrimination Policy

With respect to equal employment and educational opportunity, it is the policy of University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the School of Education not to discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, national origin, religion, disability or sexual orientation.