National Transfer Student Week
October 19th - 23rd, 2026
The National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) designated the third week of October as National Transfer Student Week. This week allows us to celebrate transfer students and their advocates who help(ed) them navigate the transition from one institution to another.
Schedule of Events
- October 19th – 25th: Apply to UNC Asheville for free.
- October 20th: Apply on the Fly at UNC Asheville Brown Dining Hall, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Register for the event. - October 22nd: Virtual Admission and Financial Aid Session via Zoom, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Register for the event.
Apply for Free
Apply for Free
Starting at 7:30 a.m. on October 19th and lasting until 5:00 p.m. on October 25th, you can apply to UNC Asheville with no application fee. To take advantage of this waiver, simply submit your online application using either the CFNC Portal or the Common App before the window closes. Submit your application today!
Access Asheville
Access Asheville
UNC Asheville’s Access Asheville program helps make a UNC Asheville education more affordable for low- and middle-income families across the region. Now, students and families with an adjusted gross income of $100,000 or less may be eligible for the program, expanding access to students across North Carolina, Georgia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.