Conditional Admission

As of Fall 2023, conditional admission is possible for both undergraduate and graduate programs at UNC Charlotte.

Conditional admission means that the student has met all the requirements for admission to UNC Charlotte except for the required English test scores. Students who are admitted conditionally will being at the English Language Training Institute and may satisfy the English proficiency requirements by a. obtaining the required test score set by the program or department OR b. successfully completing the final level of the ELTI with a passing grade. Conditional admission requirements for undergraduate and graduate students are different, so be sure to check with the ELTI if you have any questions.

Some competitive programs may not accept conditional admission. You should check with the program before applying.

For more information about international student admission requirements for undergraduate programs at UNC Charlotte, see here.

For more information about international student admission requirement for graduate programs at UNC Charlotte, see here.

If you want to apply for conditional admission to UNC Charlotte, please complete the following:

  1. Apply to the ELTI. See the Application Requirements tab for the application process and required documents.
  2. Apply to UNC Charlotte:
    • Click here to access the UNC Charlotte undergraduate application.
    • Click here to access the UNC Charlotte graduate application.
  3. You will create an account, then complete the application and pay the UNC Charlotte application fee, all through the online portal.
  4. Be sure to communicate with both the ELTI and the undergraduate/graduate admissions teams if you have any questions.