Application Deadlines
Thank you for considering the Master of Accounting Program at UNC Kenan-Flagler. Please review each deadline and its descriptions below.
Next Deadline: August 4, 2025
Final Deadline for September 2025
Priority Deadline for January 2026
Early Admissions Deadline for March 2026
You can apply now! Early Admission deadlines represent your best chance to receive a fellowship award. Priority deadlines increase your chances of receiving fellowship funds, which are awarded on a rolling basis. Final Deadlines are your last chance to apply for the program.
Future Deadlines
Online Format, starting in September 2025
August 4, 2025: Final Application Deadline
Online Format, starting in January 2026, with virtual OLI in December 2025
August 4, 2025: Priority Deadline
November 10, 2025: Final Application Deadline
Online Format, starting in March 2026
August 4, 2025: Early Admissions Deadline
November 10, 2025: Priority Deadline
February 9, 2026: Final Application Deadline
Campus Format, starting in June 2026
August 4, 2025: Early Admissions Deadline *application to open soon
Online Format, starting in June 2026
November 10, 2025: Early Admissions Deadline *application to open soon
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When does my online start term begin?
| Orientation and Leadership Immersion | First Week of Class | |
| September 2025 | September 19, 2025: Virtual | September 28, 2025 |
| January 2026 | December 18, 2025: Virtual | January 4, 2026 |
| March 2026 | March 27, 2026: Virtual | April 5, 2026 |
| Online June 2026 | June 26, 2026: Virtual | July 5, 2026 |
When does my on campus start term begin?
| Orientation | First Week of Class | |
| June On Campus 2026 | June 29 – July 2, 2026: In person | July 6, 2026 |
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How do these deadlines differ from each other?
Early admission deadlines
Info: Early Admission Deadlines represent your best chance to receive a fellowship award. Meeting this deadline also gives you ample time to prepare for the program.
Who Can Apply: These deadlines are open to all applicants.
Priority deadlines
Info: Priority Deadlines represent cut-off dates for fellowship award selections. After these dates, applicants will compete for awards based on limited availability.
Who Can Apply: These deadlines are open to all applicants. International applicants to the on-campus format must apply by November’s priority deadline to ensure sufficient processing time for visa applications.
Final deadlines
Info: The Final Deadline is your last chance to apply for the program. Applications must be started prior to 11:59:59pm ET on the date of the specified deadline.
Who Can Apply: Final deadlines are open to all applicants. International applicants to the on-campus format must apply by November’s priority deadline to ensure sufficient processing time for visa applications.
You may contact us at mac_info@unc.edu or 919-962-3209 if you have any questions or concerns.
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