Your checklist is below. Before you start, take a moment to meet our Admissions Ambassadors, current students who were in your spot not long ago! And, join UNC MAC on LinkedIn, where we celebrate the accounting profession, the accounting discipline, and the fascinating world of debits, credits, revenue, expenses, and, of course, profit.
Take the first step to your future educational and professional goals and save your seat in your talented class by submitting your non-refundable enrollment deposit. Your deposit is directly credited to your account, which will apply immediately to your tuition and fees.
Once you submit your deposit, you’ll gain additional access to our world-class resources, including personalized academic guidance and individualized career services.
To submit your enrollment deposit (only $500), you’ll need your PID number, located on your admissions virtual letter.
*Please be sure to routinely check your spam and promotional folders to decrease the chances of missing important updates from the MAC Program!
IMPORTANT: Your ONYEN (Only Name You’ll Ever Need) is your UNC System username. It is essential for the creation of your KFBS email address and gaining access to items such as:
ONYEN ensures that your data and information are secure at all times. This is your all-access UNC password. Be sure to have your PID number (on your admissions virtual letter) to start the process.
Every organization has its own procedures, guidance, and recommendations. We’ve compiled this highly useful information into our MAC Student Handbook. You’ll learn more about academic courses, logistics, and student support. We’ve included nearly everything in this informative guide. The most recent version is available for you at the link below.
*Please be sure to routinely check your spam and promotional folders to decrease the chance of missing important updates from the MAC Program!
The University of North Carolina is highly accommodating to active duty military, retired military, and military families. Our commitment begins with the admissions process and continues through your engagement as an alumni. So that we can ensure your military benefits are applied as soon as possible, please begin the required VA documentation soon after your admission. The VA website includes highly useful information as an additional resource.
We’ll need the following information:
If you have additional questions, please contact our dedicated resource:
Karsen Spain, Veterans Affairs Specialist
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
1205 Environ Way, CB# 3495
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Email: kfvetaffairs@kenan-flagler.unc.edu
Phone: (919) 962-0117
The MAC Program is a part of the University of North Carolina. This status enables us to have access to their resources and services. UNC has created “Connect Carolina” to provide you with an integrated portal to unlock system-wide benefits. In addition, you’ll pay your tuition through Connect Carolina.
The Connect Carolina portal includes an important “to-do” list with a few logistical items that you’ll need to complete. Although you may not need to complete anything right now, you should refer back to the Connect Carolina “to-do” list regularly as you approach the start date of our program to ensure you don’t miss any important action items.
As an accounting student, you know the value of smart financial decisions. The MAC program is certainly a wise investment, and we want to enable you to set the right financial foundation. In addition to financial aid, remember the plentiful alternative sources of funding, including external scholarships.
Nearly all MAC students apply for financial aid to help pay tuition, fees, and living expenses. Like a company that seeks financing to build a more efficient and productive plant, you’ll likely use financing to invest in your future. The U.S. government agrees that educational investments are important, and highly subsidizes many student loans.
As you begin to think about starting the online format of the MAC Program, you may have questions about tuition and financial aid. Review the MAC Online Billing & Financial Aid webpage for more information and FAQ’s, https://studentaid.unc.edu/graduate-programs/maco-welcome-page/
Tuition and fees are not finalized until the summer but you can find our best estimates for these costs. There are several payment options available, including an installment payment plan.
If you will borrow loan funding for your MAC studies, consider the following:
If you will borrow loan funding for your MAC studies, start working on the following:
If you have any questions, please contact FTMBAandMACFinAid@unc.edu
To maintain a high level of academic integrity, we require that all official undergraduate and graduate (if applicable) transcripts are submitted to us before the first day of a credit-bearing course. You may provide official paper or official electronic transcripts.
*Please note that transcripts sent to us from your personal email are not considered official. If you are using an electronic service to send transcripts, make sure you have them sent directly to MAC Admissions.
Graduates (and individuals that have studied at multiple institutions):
Please start the transcript verification process as soon as possible.
Upcoming graduates
Please request your transcripts immediately after degree confirmation.
International Transcripts:
If you studied outside of the United States, you must have a college-level education equivalent to an American undergraduate or baccalaureate degree. If the original language of the academic record and diploma is not English, please submit a certified English translation with the original document.
How to send your transcripts:
For electronic requests, select “third party” and use mac_admissions@kenan-flagler.unc.edu for the email address . Transcripts sent to any other email address (i.e. graduate admissions) won’t be received by the MAC Program.
Or mail them to us at:
Master of Accounting Program
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Campus Box 3490, McColl Building
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3490
About two months out from your start date, you’ll receive an invitation to register for a Welcome to MAC webinar. The webinar is the first live technology platform session you will attend. The overview will introduce you to the technology systems you’ll use for the program, as well as cover next steps and expectations so you will be confident for your first day of class.
The webinar will also review the course structure to set you up for success in the classroom. Other topics include important contacts, registration information, Leadership Immersion information, and more!
Please remember to check your Kenan-Flagler email account for the registration link and sign up for a webinar that fits your schedule.
The MAC team wants to ensure you have all the help and support you need to be successful in this program-both in the onboarding process and throughout your time as a student. After your Welcome to MAC webinar, you’ll have an opportunity to meet with your assigned Student Success Coordinator. Your SSC will be with you throughout your time in MAC and can offer support through academic advising, regular check ins, coaching, and providing helpful resources. You’ll receive a link to schedule a meeting with them after your webinar.
If you’ve been admitted to the online format and have already completed accounting classes, you may be eligible to transfer credits from your previous institution to reduce your total credit requirement.
Contact AccountingOnlineRegistrar@kenan-flagler.unc.edu with any questions.
Similar to any major investment, you’ll want to plan your path forward. As as student in the MAC program, you will be assigned a Student Success Coordinator who will work with you individually to help support you as you work towards reaching your academic goals. Your SSC will help tailor a plan that meets your goals and moves at the appropriate pace with your career outcome in mind. Please check your Kenan-Flagler inbox for the Welcome to MAC email with information and resources regarding the academic planning process. Once you have worked with your SSC, you will send an academic plan form to our registrar.
Orientation and Leadership Immersion
Congratulations! Your first day of class for the UNC Master of Accounting Program begins during Orientation and Leadership Immersion (OLI) held in Chapel Hill, N.C. over a multi-day period. We’re known worldwide for our innovative leadership curriculum and you’ll start during Day One at this required event.
So, what can you expect?
Orientation and Leadership Immersion includes two highly important facets of your successful entry into the MAC program, including:
And what’s a typical day like?
We’ll keep you busy with lively and informative content. Sessions usually start around 8:00 a.m. ET and some evenings conclude around 9:00 p.m. ET. There will be an optional campus tour and meet and greet on the Thursday before orientation. We’ve designed the days to maximize your time in Chapel Hill with faculty and classmates. You’ll participate in team-based and individual work to jumpstart your entry into your new academic chapter.
What will the MAC Program pay for?
What costs should you expect?
Do you have any additional questions regarding OLI?
For further information regarding OLI please contact Assistant Director Whitney Corbett. We look forward to starting your MAC degree with an incredible and exciting immersion-based course!
Orientation and Leadership Immersion (OLI) takes place in Chapel Hill, NC over the course of three days, with the exception of the January start, which will hold a virtual OLI.
All students are expected to attend OLI at the start of the program. Approximately three weeks before OLI, we’ll send you a survey to learn more about your preferences during this event. You will also receive instructions for completing some pre-immersion deliverables.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and current students with disabilities that impact academics, on-campus living, dining, and cocurricular and extracurricular campus activities. The Equal Opportunity and Compliance office (EOC) coordinates and implements appropriate reasonable accommodations and provides appropriate resources and services. EOC works with all students including undergraduate and graduate students, full-time and part-time students, and students participating in continuing education courses or who may be auditing and with program applicants.
If a MAC student requires individual accommodations for facilities, testing, or other aspects, the program encourages students to first register at Student Accommodations – UNC Equal Opportunity and Compliance. The MAC Program cannot extend provisions without students first being registered with this office. Accommodations cannot be provided retroactively. In partnership with the Equal Opportunity & Compliance office, the MAC Program will ensure student needs are met.
Students must have access to a Windows-based machine running Windows 10 or later during their time in the program. We recommend that you familiarize yourself with Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, since these applications will be used frequently in the program. If you’re not familiar with these programs or need to brush up on some skills, you can access courses through LinkedIn Learning. You’ll use your UNC ONYEN credentials to access LinkedIn Learning.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill utilizes the Office365 application suite. As a UNC Chapel Hill student, you can download the Office365 application suite to your personal computer at no cost. Click this link to access the software.
Accounting is often referred to as ‘the language of business’ and one of the primary goals of the MAC program is to help you achieve fluency in this new language. The material is challenging though and topics are covered at a fast pace; thus, we recommend that you have at least a familiarity with the key terms and core concepts that are the foundation of accounting, prior to the start of your first course.
To that end, if you have not previously taken an accounting course, we strongly encourage that, prior to your first course, you read Chapters 1-12 of Financial Statements by Thomas R. Ittelson.
If you are new to the world of accounting, this advance preparation should be considered mandatory. Our courses are designed to explore accounting information, however each looks at it through a different lens, and we recommend a basic fluency in accounting concepts.
We know that you chose the UNC MAC Program because you are a serious student who wants to succeed as well as embrace the many learning opportunities that our degree offers. Making sure you have an initial foundation upon which to build your knowledge and skills, is your first step.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Regards,
Jana Raedy & Lynn Dikolli
We’re looking forward to helping you obtain your career goals. Whether you seek to join a public accounting firm, Fortune 500 company, or small non-profit organization, we’re here to help you. The Career Services Team is led by Shannon Keith. Our Career Service team will help guide you in your employment strategy. We know your educational investment will pay-off and we’re looking forward to helping you.
Many, if not all, our students participate in our structured recruiting process, which is our version of on-campus recruiting. We will will guide students through this process, upon your start of the program. To gain more information about the Structured Recruiting process, please read through our Structured Recruiting FAQ’s.
We’ve created an effective resume template based on employer and student feedback. Get started on your first career deliverable and update your resume using our tips, guidelines and template, found here. We’ll provide further guidance on the Structured Recruiting process once you’ve started the program.
We recognize that you’re making a major investment in your future. Therefore, we’ve identified a number of organizations that specifically allocate funding to Master of Accounting or graduate students. We’ve included a few special scholarships below, but also remember to use the comprehensive UNC Funding Information Portal.
You may seek CPA licensure during or after your UNC MAC studies. With one of the nation’s leading CPA pass rates, we’ll help you learn the content that will drive your performance on the CPA exam. In addition, we have a tailored partnership with Becker, the world’s most comprehensive CPA prep organization. This agreement includes dedicated study guides, information sessions, and materials at a significantly reduced price.
For more than 30 years as a Master of Accounting program, we’ve produced CPAs around the globe. It should be noted that jurisdictions have specific requirements based on your specific undergraduate, graduate, and accounting curriculum. Therefore, we recommend that you consult a few resources to help with your CPA planning process.
The UNC MAC Program has a LinkedIn page that celebrates the accounting profession — and the accounting discipline — and includes articles, videos, invitations to events, and even some fun quizzes and other activities. We think you’ll find the page interesting as you prepare to join the program. Follow us, and share the page with your co-workers, your peers, your family, your friends, and, of course, your social-media contacts.
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