Greetings from Kyle Brazile, Sr. Asst. Director of Admissions for Enrollment

My name is Kyle Brazile, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions for Enrollment. I'm originally from Chicago but I've been living in North Carolina since 2007. My colleagues will tell you that they can hear the occasional jazz tune from my office but I am not shy about admitting that I now feel fully at home in North Carolina. The milder weather, the variety of the geography, and the friendly people here make N.C. a very enjoyable place to live. And of course, the atmosphere at Carolina is like no other. I am a Tar Heel fan through and through.

As part of my job, I oversee transfer credit and credit by exam to ensure that enrolling students receive the proper credit they have earned from their previous institutions. This means talking to students over the phone and  in person and through email. This time of year is very busy for us as we work to help students make a smooth transition to Carolina. To help, we'll post a number of our FAQs here. This includes questions I've been receiving and questions coming through our communications specialists who are taking your phone calls today. If you have questions beyond these, please post them here and we'll do our best to answer them.

I am an admitted transfer student but I didn't get the email with my transfer credit. All admitted transfer students should have received an email with their credit unless we do not have your most recent account on record. However, all currently enrolled transfer students may view the same information through their MyUNC.  If you haven't yet enrolled (as a reminder, the deadline is May 16) and need your evaluation re-sent, please email us at transfercredit@admissions.unc.edu and we will send it to you.

When will I receive my credit by exam? We plan to award credit by exam for both first-year and transfer students (AP, IB, A-levels, SAT subject tests, etc.) by early fall.

I have just enrolled and plan to take a course at another university over the summer. How do I ensure that I get credit? For your convenience, you may apply online for approval using our Course Approval Form. We aim to respond to these requests within five business days.

What should I do if I don't agree with how my credit was evaluated? You may apply for re-evaluation using our online Course Re-Evaluation Form. Please note that because credit is determined by campus departments, these forms are submitted to the various campus departments for review. Therefore, your re-evaluation takes a little time but it should take no longer than 30 days before you are notified of the department's decision on your course re-evaluation.

I just applied for readmission. How do I find out my decision? Please log into MyUNC to view your decision. Please note that you should also check to make sure that you do not have any items on your admissions to-list. If you do, please address those items as soon as you can to ensure that you may matriculate as soon as possible. Please also note that it may take 1-2 days to matriculate from this point.


I am a newly readmitted student. Can I enroll in summer school? If you were just readmitted, and we're sorry for any inconvenience, but given the timing, the earliest that you may enroll is Summer Session II.


How will the courses that I've transferred fulfill Carolina's curriculum and my degree requirements? Once you have enrolled, you are encouraged to meet with Advising to determine how your transfer credit fulfills requirements. Also, as another reference, the Undergraduate Bulletin provides complete information about degree requirements, all majors and minors available at Carolina, course descriptions, and information about policies and procedures at Carolina. Academic Worksheets, which provide a one-page synopsis of degree requirements, are available on the Advising website. A worksheet is available for all majors. You may use the worksheets and the information in the Bulletin to tentatively determine how your transferred credits may be used. In the meantime, please visit the Advising website to learn more about the curriculum and academic options.

Also, to help ensure a smooth transition, for the first time Carolina is now offering orientation sessions just for transfer students. Attendance at one of these sessions is mandatory for enrolling transfer students but we think that you will not only find it helpful, you will also enjoy connecting with your fellow future classmates.  Learn more about Transfer Orientation.

What if I went to both a 2-year school and a 4-year school?  Is my cap 64 or 75 credit hours?If you take courses from a combination of a two-year and four-year institution, the maximum number of transferable hours will be determined by the most recent institution attended.  For example, if the last institution you attended is a two-year institution, then you may only transfer a maximum of 64 hours, while if the most recent institution was a four-year then you may transfer a maximum of 75 hours.

I am an international student. What do I need to do in order to have my transcript evaluated?If you have taken class at an international university, you will need to have your transcript evaluated first by a credit evaluation service such as WES – World Education Services.

Can I test out of a course by taking a CLEP examination? No, we're sorry but we no longer award credit by exam for CLEP exams.

Where and how do I submit my immunization records? Learn more here.  For additional questions, you may also contact Campus Health Services directly by calling 919-966-2281. 

I’m a visiting student and wish to take summer classes; how do I enroll? You may apply directly through our Summer School.


Do you offer tours in the summer? Yes! The summer is a great time to visit us. The trees and flowers are in bloom and our campus continues to bustle with activity. We welcome students to campus all year long, Monday – Friday. Sign up for an information session and campus tour.

Transfer Credit and Advising FAQs

Today is an exciting day at Carolina, as we prepare for President Obama's visit. This is President Obama's first visit to our campus as president, and we're proud to welcome him to Carolina.

As promised, we're posting a list of FAQs regarding transfer credit. We're also partnering with the Academic Advising Program to answer your questions on advising. If you have comments or questions, please post them here for Kyle Brazile, Senior Assistant Director of Admissions for Enrollment and Sarah Nelson, Senior Academic Advisor from the Academic Advising Program.

How will my credits transfer?
You may transfer a maximum of 75 semester hours from a four-year school and 64 semester hours from a two-year school. In general, you will be awarded credit for an academic course with a grade of a C or better from an accredited institution if Carolina has a similarly equivalent course. Please note that college algebra, engineering, architecture, agricultural and other technical courses do not transfer. Additionally, professional school courses such as business, journalism, education and nursing rarely transfer. For more, please see the Transfer Credit Guide.

How will the courses that I've transferred fulfill Carolina's curriculum and my degree requirements?
The Transfer Equivalencies database maintained by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions may provide initial information about how courses may transfer to UNC-CH. After the admissions office has confirmed how a student's credits will transfer to Carolina, the following resources will be helpful to see how the transferred courses will fit into Carolina's curriculum and individual degree requirements.

The Undergraduate Bulletin provides complete information about degree requirements, all majors and minors available at Carolina, course descriptions, and information about policies and procedures at Carolina.

Academic Worksheets, which provide a one page synopsis of degree requirements, are available on the Advising website. A worksheet is available for all majors. The student can use the worksheet and the information in the Bulletin to tentatively determine how their transferred credits may be used.

Departmental websites offer additional helpful information. Academic advisors in the Academic Advising Program will assist admitted students regarding the completion of degree requirements. In the meantime, please visit the Advising website to learn more about the curriculum and academic options.

How do I find the abbreviations for the courses listed in the undergraduate bulletin? You can find the abbreviations for the courses listed in the Undergraduate Bulletin under the Table of Contents. The Table of Contents in the undergraduate bulletin will let you know on what page(s) the course abbreviations are listed.

What if I don’t get into a professional school program I applied for… do I have to reapply for the College of Arts & Sciences?
No. you will not have to reapply to the College of Arts & Sciences. Your enrollment will continue if you are not accepted into a professional school program.

What if I went to both a 2-year school and a 4-year school? Is my cap 64 or 75 credit hours?
If a student takes courses from a combination of a two-year and four-year institution, the maximum number of transferable hours will be determined by the most recent institution attended. Moreover, if the last institution a student attended is two-year then the student can only transfer a maximum of 64 hours, while if the most recent institution was a four-year then the student can transfer a maximum of 75 hours

Do dual enrollment courses count towards my transferrable hours?
Yes.

I would like to have my courses re-evaluated. What is the process?
After you have received your credit evaluation, you can fill out the re-evaluation form located on our website. Along with the form, be sure to have copies of the course description and syllabus of the class you wish to have re-evaluated. Once you submit your request, you should receive a decision by email within 30 days.

There are some errors with my credit evaluation. What do I need to do to have them corrected? You can email the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at unchelp@admissions.unc.edu or call the office at (919) 966-3621.

I need to register for classes. When will I receive my evaluation? You will receive your credit evaluation through email shortly after you receive your admit decision.

Do military courses transfer?
Professional school courses such as business, journalism, education and nursing or credits earned during active-duty military service rarely transfer.

How can I get a copy of my transfer credit evaluation? While we do not send paper copies of transfer evaluations, the Admissions Office will email your transfer credit evaluation to you. You can request a copy of your evaluation by emailing transfercredit@admissions.unc.edu

Do AP credits count towards my transferrable hours?
Yes. Once you have enrolled at Carolina and we have received official reports for AP or IB tests, we will award credit based on individual departmental requirements.

Will my credit evaluation be complete before I go to orientation? Credit evaluations are completed once you have been admitted. Your evaluation should be complete by the time you go to orientation. If not, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

A Special Note to Admitted Transfer Students from the Academic Advising Program:

Congratulations on your offer of admission. Please visit the Academic Advising Program website to read the Transfer Student Advising Guide. It's accessible under the “Important Links” in the left-hand sidebar on the program's homepage. Once you confirm your intent to enroll, you’ll be able to register for fall courses and schedule an appointment with your advisor. Enrolling students will receive a welcome letter via email from Academic Advising very soon.

We encourage enrolling transfer students to make an appointment beginning as soon as late April (the sooner the better). The office requires that all appointments are made online. Click here to make an appointment. These appointments can be handled over the phone or via Skype for students who do not live nearby. Please note that you need to have an ONYEN to make an appointment. Also, we encourage students to begin enrolling in classes right away—even if it’s before their appointment.

Remember to RSVP to the May 4 Academic Advising Program’s transfer student welcome reception at the Academic Advising Program website. This is a great chance to meet your future classmates and get in touch with campus resources in an informal setting. Please note that this is a social event, and you will still need to make an individual appointment with an academic advisor and register to attend a transfer orientation session.

How is class standing computed for enrolling students?
This is calculated automatically in our system based upon hours toward graduation earned. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors must have earned 30, 60, or 90 hours respectively to attain this status.

We hope you that you will take the time to become familiar with the Academic Advising Program and all of their resources. You may follow Advising on Twitter @UNCAdvising and Facebook facebook.com/UNCAdvising.