Just heard back from the program coordinator about my application—looks like the first round of acceptances has gone out, and I’ve been placed on the waitlist. If any of you have an offer from Chapel Hill but don’t plan on attending, I’d really appreciate it if you could let them know sooner rather than later. Might help move things along for those of us waiting! Thanks, and hope everyone’s hanging in there!

I had a competitive application- three jobs throughout college, member of NSSLA, honor societies, an internship at an SLP practice.

They have sent me an email saying, "view your status on application portal this morning". I viewed the status visiting application portal saying, "Thank you for your interest in the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The admissions committee for the Ph.D. in Public Policy program carefully reviewed your Fall 2025 application and supporting documentation. The committee considered several factors in addition to your academic background, including but not limited to the competitiveness of the incoming class, having an adequate match between an applicant and the program faculty’s interest, or that an applicant is sufficiently prepared for Graduate School. Each term there are many highly qualified applicants for a limited number of openings in this program and, unfortunately, we are unable to offer you admission to the Graduate School at this time. Best wishes in your future endeavors and thank you again for your interest in graduate study at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.​" I was so hopeful about the acceptance. This is my 7th Public Policy school's PhD rejection even after I have a 4.00 Master's CGPA from US university.

(Online fall 2025

International but attended an American university for undergrad.

(Online program) My number one! I will be attending. I had volunteer experience, a clinical placement where I gained experience treating patients, 3 strong letters of rec from professors/SLP's, member of NSSLHA and other clubs.

Ignore status: has anyone heard anything from them? When I emailed I was told they are sending out decisions until the end of March but I haven’t seen anyone get anything

Ignore status - has anyone heard back from UNCG or know details about the expected timeline for decisions?

Ignore Status: sorry I've posted a couple times but has anyone heard back from UNC Charlotte yet after the interview? If so, which PI?

E-mail to check the portal.

(Online Program)

Please decline your acceptance if you don't plan on attending!