Program application dates |
Application deadlines |
|---|---|
| Future Business Admit (FBA) Global Programs | January 12th, 2026 (9:00pm EST) |
| May 2026 GIEs, International Internships, and Summer Abroad Programs | January 12th, 2026 (9:00pm EST) |
| Fall 2026 Semester Abroad Programs | January 12th, 2026 (9:00pm EST) |
Students in the Future Business Admit (FBA) program are eligible to apply for the following programs in Summer 2026:
All current business majors and minors who have completed all prerequisites are eligible to participate in Kenan-Flagler Global Programs. Please note that prerequisites must be complete at time of application submission. Students who have not yet completed their prerequisites may apply only to the following programs:
The quickest way for current business majors and minors to determine what programs they are eligible for is to start an application. Your application is already formulated to populate with the program options that you are eligible for during the open application cycle.
If you do not see the program listed that you are interested in, reach out to us via email or schedule an advising appointment so we can confirm your program options and explore choices.
The Undergraduate Business Program offers $750,000+ in scholarships for students applying to UBP Global Programs. Awards vary by program type but typically range from $500-$1,500. Apply for a scholarship at the same time you apply for your UBP global program or FBA global program (deadlines are the same for both). The scholarship application is accessed through the global program application.
For current Future Business Admit students: FBA Global programs applications and merit-based scholarship applications for global programs use the same application system as Undergraduate Business Admissions.
For current business majors & minors: Kenan-Flagler Global programs applications and merit-based scholarship applications for global programs use the same application system as Undergraduate Business Admissions.
Each type of global program has a different set of required application materials that you will need to upload:
| Semester | Summer | Internship | GIE | FBA Programs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | X | X | X | X | X |
| Resume | X | X | X | X | X |
| UNC transcript | X | X | X | X | |
| Academic Course Plan | X | ||||
| Scholarship* | X | X | X | X | X |
| Campus Safety/Honor Code* | X | X | X | X | X |
* Conditional or optional materials; see below for additional information.
Essay
To provide our office with a more comprehensive understanding of your goals and match you to the best program option available, you will answer three essay questions (six if you are applying to participate in two programs in the summer). Answers to each question should pertain specifically to your primary program choice.
Resume
Upload a copy of your most recent resume. Ensure your resume includes past summer activities and any changes to your extracurricular engagement.
UNC transcript*
Note: Transcript orders take on average 1-3 business days to process. Follow these instructions to order a copy. If you experience issues accessing or saving your official .pdf transcript, please email the transcript services team.
*FBA Students will need to wait until their Fall 2025 UNC grades have been finalized before ordering their UNC transcripts, so their Fall 2025 grades reflect on their UNC transcript.
Academic Course Plan
Using the template provided in the application, create an academic course plan for your time abroad, and your remaining semesters at Carolina.
Scholarship application (optional)*
To apply for a merit-based or need-based scholarship you will need to submit answers to a few additional questions and upload a personal statement detailing why you wish to be considered. The prompt for this personal statement is included in the application.
Honor Code and Campus Safety (documentation may be required)*
You are required to agree to uphold the Honor Code while on a Kenan-Flagler sponsored global program, and to answer a series of yes/no questions relating to our safety standards. If you answer “yes” to one or more of the seven safety standards questions, this will not necessarily preclude you from being accepted to study abroad, but you will need to provide additional information and upload additional documents as needed. The Undergraduate Business Program runs your PID through our UNC systems. If your application is flagged, but you have not answered “yes” and provided the necessary documentation, you are considered to have failed to provide complete, accurate, and truthful information. This evidence will be grounds to deny or withdraw your admission, or to dismiss you after enrollment. In particular, you are required to provide information regarding UNC housing violations (found responsible), and academic or behavioral conduct violations (found responsible). This can include, but is not limited to, academic cheating, conduct violations, alcohol policy infractions or housing violations of any type during your enrollment at UNC.
You may request a release of your Housing Conduct record to be sent to you electronically, for the purpose of uploading to your application.
If you are unsure if your application may be flagged in our PID check for other UNC-related infractions, please contact the following departments for additional information:
For Behavioral or Academic Violations (non-housing):
Office of Student Conduct
For Other Violations:
Dean of Students
Typically you will receive notification within three weeks of the application deadline. If you applied for a scholarship, you will receive notification at the same time of your admissions decision if you've been selected for a scholarship, and the amount awarded, if applicable. Once you receive an admission notice, you will have to confirm your participation on the program or withdraw your application to study abroad by the stated deadline in your admission notice.
To accept your program offer, you must read and agree to abide by the documents below. It is your responsibility to seek clarification on these agreements prior to signature.