Congratulations!
Congrats on taking the first steps towards your education goals. Have you received your approval email from Guild? If not, don’t worry, you should receive an email within seven days of submitting your Guild application.
If you have received your Guild approval email, double congratulations! Here are your next steps for becoming a Guild student at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School:
Tech Requirements
Students will need access to a computer with administrator permissions, a webcam, and audio capabilities to participate in the program. Chromebooks are not recommended in order to complete coursework. Please make sure that you have the required tech necessary to successfully participate in the program.
1 — Make Sure You’re Eligible
Check to make sure you're eligible for your company's education benefit, right up to the first day of your courses. Go to the Guild home page and check your eligibility status in the upper right-hand corner. For more information about eligibility, contact Guild support.
2 — Submit Your UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School Application
You will receive an email from the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School with directions on how to apply for acceptance into your chosen program. Be sure to choose the same learning program on your UNC Online MBA application that you selected on the Guild application, or you may have to pay for the program on your own. Please also be sure to use the same name, email address, and other personal information you used on your Guild application when completing the UNC Online MBA application. Using different information may result in delays for your start at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.
Make sure to read the email completely to understand what is required for your application.
1. You will be required to write a statement of interest for your UNC Online MBA application, so remember to get started on the application in advance of any deadlines.
2. In addition, you may be required to speak with an Enrollment Specialist at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.
3. You will also be required to provide references. Please follow the instructions provided by UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School in your application process, and request letters of recommendation from professional or academic references who can best speak to your ability to be successful in this program.
Next, connect with the UNC Online MBA Admissions Department to complete your application & enrollment process. For more information, please go directly to https://onlinemba.unc.edu/admissions/.
3 — Start FAFSA
Gather important documents and complete your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) online. Use the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School code 2974. Follow the detailed instructions provided by the Federal Student Aid office. When you're finished, you may be offered awards which you can accept or decline.
You can also go directly to https://studentaid.unc.edu/ to learn more about the FAFSA process at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.
Per the Employer policy, each student enrolling in a program that is eligible for federal financial aid may be required to complete one or more of the following items before initial program enrollment and annually thereafter: FAFSA, financial aid packaging / awarding process, accept any grant aid awarded. If any grants are accepted they will be applied to tuition and mandatory fees before employer payment. If you have questions regarding your Employer education benefit policy, please consult Guild support. If you have questions about financial aid, please contact your learning provider's financial aid office.
4 — Send Your Transcripts to UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
You will have to submit your most recent college transcripts as part of the application process.
Please contact any colleges you have attended and have them send your official transcripts directly to UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School. For more information on application requirements, please visit https://onlinemba.unc.edu/admissions/application-requirements/
Note: You may be able to use a service to request your transcripts. To learn more about this process, click here to access Guild's Transcript Help Center.
If you have previous education outside of the U.S. (i.e., foreign credentials), there are extra requirements to complete to enroll at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.
· A foreign credential evaluation of your transcripts is required and must be completed by World Education Services (WES), Educational Credential Evaluators (ECE), or an FCSA-approved evaluation service. Please review UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School's policy for international transcripts here.
· English proficiency exam requirements may apply. Please review the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School's admissions requirements.
· Confirm requirements with UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School's Admissions Team before paying out of pocket for an evaluation, translation, and/or exam.
· If you need more help with the foreign credentials process, please review this article. You can also message Guild Support or call 1-800-985-4027 (Monday-Friday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. MT).
Transcripts can be emailed to appsvcs@onlinebusiness.unc.edu
Paper transcripts can be mailed to:
University of North Carolina
Application Processing Center
1551 Emancipation Hwy, Unit 1320
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Note: It may take 1-2 months for transcripts to arrive at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, so order them as soon as possible.
You can also go directly to https://onlinemba.unc.edu/admissions/application-requirements/ to learn more about the transcript process at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.
5 — Get Your Books & Materials Ready
Get your books and other materials ready for your courses. Check the syllabus for each course to find out what you need, and be sure to keep your receipts - you may need them for returns or reimbursements.
6 — Remain Enrolled Past Your Add/Drop Period
Make sure you remain enrolled in your courses past the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School add/drop deadline, which is 14 days after your term start date, in order to move forward with tuition assistance. Questions about your dates? Check the UNC Kenan-Flagler MBA academic calendar or contact Guild support. Failure to do so may result in you being automatically dropped from the program or prevent you from continuing.
7 — Chat with Your Guild Growth Coach for Support
Once you've passed the add/drop date, you'll have a chance to talk with your Guild Growth Coach. This is the time to discuss your education and career aspirations, ask questions, and set goals for completing your program at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.
8 - Complete Your Coursework at UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
Your Guild support network, along with your UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School support team, will be there to offer guidance and support throughout your program. Don't hesitate to reach out to Guild Support for help or UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School admissions@onlinebusiness.unc.edu with any questions you may have!
Timeline for Funding
You can learn more about the timeline of Tuition Assistance Funding by clicking here. You'll also want to ensure you are tagged as a Guild student with the school and ensure you continue to meet your employer's eligibility requirements.