The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) requires all first-year and transfer applicants to submit a supplemental essay as part of their application. The supplemental essays are an opportunity for applicants to share more about themselves and their experiences, and to demonstrate why they would be a good fit for UNC.
For the 2025-2026 application cycle, UNC is asking applicants to submit two supplemental essays. The first essay is a general essay that allows applicants to write about any topic of their choice. The second essay is a diversity and inclusion essay that asks applicants to share how they have contributed to diversity and inclusion in their community.