How does TREBLE work?
Admitted TREBLE scholars take courses as a UNC cohort in the spring of their sophomore year. Beginning with the fall junior semester, the UNC TREBLE students are joined in Chapel Hill by TREBLE scholars from both SMU and CBS campuses. This cohort of 45 students live and study at SMU in the spring junior semester and at CBS in the fall senior semester. All students return to their home campus for classes and graduation in the spring of senior year.
Am I eligible for TREBLE?
TREBLE applicants must be accepted to the UBP as a BUSI Major apart from consideration to the TREBLE program.
The TREBLE application is only available to sophomore applicants to the major program, eligible for spring entry term (all prerequisites must be completed prior to the start of the spring semester)
Selected participants must be in residence (not studying abroad) for spring of their sophomore year
The TREBLE program entails an 18-month commitment with residency in Singapore and Denmark for two of the three semesters.
Applicants may only apply to either TREBLE or Luther Hodges Scholars.
How are TREBLE applicants evaluated?
Sophomore students pursuing the business major must apply through the business application. If you choose to apply for the TREBLE program, you will be prompted to complete an additional essay pertaining to your interest in TREBLE.
How do I know if I am selected for an interview?
Shortly after regular admissions decisions are released, you will receive a decision regarding your status as a TREBLE applicant. Should you be selected as a TREBLE finalist, you will be invited to participate in a mandatory additional interview process.
Selected TREBLE finalists will be invited to participate in a required interview process tentatively scheduled for the evening (5:00-7:00 PM ET) of Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
What should I expect in terms of the cost of TREBLE?
All UNC students selected for the TREBLE program are awarded a total of $8,000 in scholarships to help offset the costs of participation. If admitted to the program, you will receive $4,000 for the Singapore spring semester and $4,000 for the Copenhagen fall semester. Learn more.
Will I be at a disadvantage if I miss out on valuable on-campus recruitment opportunities while abroad?
The TREBLE program format has been in operation for 20 years and has allowed students to successfully network and interview for both internships and permanent employment during the 18-month format. While recruitment activities abroad require planning and communication, the opportunity to discuss studying business across three continents helps candidates stand out from the rest of the pool.
Can I pursue a Double Major, Minors or AOEs as a TREBLE Scholar?
All study options are possible, with prior planning and realistic expectations. TREBLE candidates should discuss the program's implications with both their main campus advisor and their Kenan-Flagler advisors to determine their individual action plan.
Can I receive a scholarship to participate in TREBLE?
All UNC students selected for the TREBLE program are awarded a total of $8,000 in scholarships to help offset the costs of participation. If admitted to the program, you will receive $4,000 for the Singapore spring semester and $4,000 for the Copenhagen fall semester. Learn more.