UNC-CH 2014 Admitted Students Brochure for First-Years

You’re in.

Welcome to Carolina.

Well, you made it. Out of the 30,000-some applications we received this year, yours stood out as exceptional, meaning you’re exactly the kind of student we want here: someone who can really benefit from, and strengthen, our community at Carolina.

So what’s next? Certainly not just another four years of school and “preparation for the real world.” Carolina is about doing, in the here and now, and we hope you’re as excited as we are about the prospect of getting started.

Whether you end up doing groundbreaking research in a lab, fighting for social justice, or inventing a new challenge no one’s even thought of yet, here at Carolina we know you’ll find plenty of inspiration.

You’ll also find kindred spirits. After all, your professors and mentors are world-class and committed to your success, but just as important to your journey will be your fellow students. In so many ways, the path you take is all about the company you keep.

May 1

Deadline to enroll and make it official

You’ll soon have countless Carolina connections. But these are a great three to start with.

A message from the Chancellor On behalf of our faculty, staff, and students, welcome to Carolina. We would be honored to have you join our community.

At Carolina, the nation’s first public university, we enjoy a long tradition of excellence and public service. Students such as you—with your intelligence, fresh ideas, and optimistic spirit—are vital as we seek to shape the path for the great public university in America. We will build the future together.

I look forward to working, growing, and learning with you.

Sincerely, Carol Folt, Chancellor

A message from the Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Congratulations on your admission to Carolina. As you surely know, earning admission here is an accomplishment in and of itself, and we sincerely hope you’ll come here to continue the creativity, collaboration, and hard work that have brought you this far.

If you choose to enroll, you’ll need to earn the required number of credits and fulfill the other requirements to graduate. But of course, the possibilities here far exceed these basic obligations.

With the support of our friends and peers at Carolina, each of us determines his or her own path.

I eagerly anticipate seeing yours unfold.

Best wishes, James W. Dean Jr., Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost

A message from the Student Body President Welcome to the Tar Heel family! Being Student Body President, I get the privilege of welcoming the latest additions to our community­—with the bonus perk of getting to brag shamelessly about how great we are. I truly believe that Carolina is home to some of the most talented, engaged, and interesting people you’ll find anywhere in the world. We’re also committed to improving that world.

Because it’s one thing to be academically brilliant for its own sake and quite another to seek to apply your talents and dedication to the betterment of people and our planet.

So get ready. You’re standing right where I was four years ago, and while I know your journey will be personal and unique, I can’t help smiling at all the possibilities that lay before you. Go Heels!

Christy Lambden, ’14, Student Body President

Home base. Point A. Kitty Hawk. Every great adventure starts somewhere.

A perfect backdrop is essential to your story. And this beautiful, walkable

“i really think living on south campus is a big part of the first-year experience.”

campus offers all kinds of settings to make new discoveries and connections— from quiet study spots to lively gathering places—along with a staff of resident advisors and full-time community directors to help you get started. rodrigo martinez likes a lot about being a Carolina student­—from planning outings with friends to accidentally falling asleep on the “way too comfortable” couches at Graham Memorial Library. But his favorite thing has to be his role as a resident advisor at Craige Hall, where he’s starting his second year in the Community.

“Well, when I came in as a first-year student, I had lots of things I wanted to do but basically no idea how to go about it,” he says. “I remember my R.A. being one of the first connections I made, and he helped me see the opportunities right away. So it’s cool now, for me, that I get to be that first contact for other people.” It doesn’t hurt to have an unexpected skill: “I bake really good pumpkin spice cupcakes. Somehow that ended up being kind of my ‘thing.’”

housing

A good R.A. gives you guidance. A great one bakes you cupcakes.

“The people in my Living-Learning Community support me when I’m struggling, celebrate my successes with me, and always serve as a sounding board. I joined to find a platform for discussion, but I feel like I’ve found a family.”

–MALLORY melton ’14

10 Ranking of Chapel Hill in Money Magazine’s 100 “Best Places to Live in America”

First-Year Housing As a first-year student, you’ll live either in Campus Housing or at Granville Towers—it’s up to you. The differences are important and should be researched, but you can’t go wrong either way. Just make sure you’ve made your non-transferable selection by May 15.

Living-Learning Communities Opt for a Living-Learning Community (LLC) and the people around you may all be speaking Spanish. Or sustainability. No matter what, in an interest-based LLC you’ll get all the benefits of on-campus residence hall living; you’ll just be doing it alongside people who share many of your goals and priorities. Sophie Kim, for example, opted for Chinese House despite Chinese being her third language, and she has learned a lot more from her roommate, Alissa. For example: “Hey could you hand me that qianbi (pencil)?”

What to do now Remember: by May 15, you must select your housing option. But to learn more first, visit housing.unc.edu, granvilletowers.com, or housing.unc.edu/heelprint. Then apply at housing.unc.edu/apply.

housing.unc.edu

Nourishing the mind and spirit is great and all, but eventually you get hungry.

24 Average number of fresh veggies on dining hall salad bars

“OK, you take whatever is your favorite cereal—Cinnamon Toast

Made from scratch? Made from scratch. Really. Every day we serve healthy, nutritious food in a

Crunch for me—crumble an M&M cookie from the bakery on top, and add milk. It’s breakfast and dessert in one.”

–arie wolf, ’13

vast variety of choices for students.

In fact, our menus are reviewed by a board of 10 students and five administrators to make sure everything’s good—in all senses of the word. You can even talk to a Registered Dietitian for help accommodating your schedule, health goals, or special dietary needs. dining.unc.edu 1-800-UNCMEAL

dining

“The Karly” “when i lived in koury, our r.a. hosted a pancake breakfast during exam time.

famous salad bar sandwich, a la karly brooks, ’14

nothing relieves stress like pancakes.”

ingredients: 2 slices wheat bread Sliced turkey Pepper jack cheese Lettuce Tomato Banana peppers

steps:

There’s a lot to like.

But take it easy. kehinde adeoti is a Junior majoring in Management and Society/Public Policy, and a passionate consumer of seafood. “My favorite thing to eat is the sushi at Lenoir,” says Kehinde. “I know it sounds crazy, but I’ve been known to eat eight plates of it. In one sitting.” Feel free to express your enthusiasm in your own way, and don’t take Kehinde’s feat as any kind of personal challenge.

Dining options You can choose from three plans (Block, Value, and Unlimited) in addition to the flexible payment option. We urge you to get more comprehensive and up-to-date information on these and other options at dining.unc.edu.

More info on the way In June, you’ll get a brochure with more details about where and what to eat on campus, but in the meantime you’re welcome to visit dining.unc.edu or call with any questions you may have at 1-800-UNCMEAL.

1. Go to sandwich station; have base sandwich constructed.

2. Take resulting sandwich to salad bar; add veggies as needed.

3. Insert finished sandwich in press by sandwich station; toast that sucker.

4. Enjoy!

optional additional step (karly likes hers plain): Slather on all the mayonnaise, mustard, ketchup, or salad dressing you want.

Unsurprising revelation: Healthy communities are made up of healthy people.

You can run. You can play basketball. You can go dangle from a 60-foot quartzite cliff if you want to, as part of a rock-climbing “woollen basement has my favorite dance studios. lots of space and lots of mirrors.”

expedition to Pilot Mountain led by fellow students. At Carolina, with miles of trails, 50 different sports clubs, and a couple of climbing walls, it’s all up to you. And chances are, whatever you like doing, there’s a way to do it here. Even if it’s underwater hockey. campusrec.unc.edu reena gupta rarely sits still. She’s majoring in Public Policy, minoring in Spanish for the Professions, and, more often than not, dancing. She’s a member of UNC Bhangra Elite (slogan: “We have a few goals in mind, but the main one is to become legendary”), in addition to performing with the UNC Misconception Dance Company, and she even sub-chaired a committee for the UNC Dance Marathon. All of which goes to show you that there’s more than one way to be physically active around here.

She likes to move it.

Move it.

healthy communities

For when you’re feeling less than stellar:

83 Number of fitness classes offered each month by Campus Recreation

Campus Health Services is here to help. Your semester health fee gets you unlimited visits to CHS for primary care services, plus reduced charges for lab, radiology, medication, and specialty services. We also offer Counseling and Wellness services. For more information, go to campushealth.unc.edu.

Make sure to get those shots.

All enrolling students need to submit a completed Immunization and Health History Form, signed by a local health care provider to verify all immunizations, by June 15. Seriously. If it’s not done, and Campus Health Services doesn’t get that form, your registration gets withdrawn 30 days after classes start. This has happened to people. They weren’t happy about it. Here’s how to have that not happen to you: 1. Go to connectcarolina.unc.edu, click the “More Student Links” button at the top of the page, and click the link for “Immunization and Health History” form.

2. Log into the site with your ONYEN and ONYEN password.

For more about your ONYEN, see the tear-off card at the end of this brochure.

3. Finish each page until you get to Immunization History, and enter all the appropriate dates.

“Amber Gautam is my go-to friend for active stuff. We went camping freshman year and got completely frozen, and another time we totally capsized a sailboat.

Amber is the best.”

–malaika hankins, ’14

4. Click “Get PDF of Immunization Record,” then print the PDF. 5. Get it signed or stamped and dated by a local health care provider to verify all immunizations.

6. Mail it to this address before June 15.

Campus Health Services Campus Box 7470 ATTN: Health Information Mgmt. Dept.

Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7470

NOTE: If you’re an International student or are traveling abroad for more than two months, you’ll also need to undergo a Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) before you come. Documentation of the TST is acceptable only from a U.S. facility. Please visit campushealth.unc.edu for a list of countries which are required to submit TST documentation.

Note about health insurance All Carolina students are required to have health insurance. You can enroll in the UNC System Wide Health Insurance Plan and have the premium automatically charged to your account, or you can waive and purchase another plan somewhere else. Either way, you’ll need to show proof of insurance each semester. And you should check with your insurance carrier to find out if you have out-of-network benefits for services at Campus Health Services. In addition to the Student Health Insurance Plan, CHS is a network provider for all North Carolina and out-of-state Blue Cross plans.

campushealth.unc.edu

65 Total pages filled with organizations to check out at studentlife.unc.edu

You can do anything.

But probably not everything.

“As an international student, I was a little hesitant about

getting involved. But my friend Esther was definitely not—she’s

more of a ‘jump right in’ type.

If you can’t find a group for what you’re interested in here, we’ll

That really motivated me a lot.”

–sophie kim, ’14

be impressed. There are currently more than 700 distinct groups, including The Daily Tar Heel, our award-winning student newspaper. But beyond impressed, we’ll be supportive: Building your own club from scratch couldn’t be easier, which makes perfect sense, when you think about the value of making connections to other people at Carolina. How better to pursue what makes you great than being in a group that already sparked your interest? clubs & honors

“i think people decide on a college based on the academics and what the campus looks like. but you stay because of the people, the ones you live life with.”

Find the group that *isn’t* one of Carolina’s official 700 student organizations: Alexander Hamilton Society Moonlight Dance Crew Orthopedic Surgery Interest Group Persian Culture Society Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (UNC Chapter) Skydiving Club Students for Creative Anachronism Ukulele Ensemble Unicorn Appreciation Society Wilderness Medicine Interest Group

Ananda stops for nada. ananda day is plenty involved—in the Undergraduate Arts Association, NC Fellows, flag football, swing dance, and so forth—but maybe the most interesting organizational involvement is with the group she started: Sprout. It’s a delivery service for students and faculty, providing fresh, local, sustainably grown produce. Which just goes to show that if you can’t find a group for what you want to do—or eat—there’s nothing stopping you from inventing one.

Special opportunities for the extra inspired Looking for that extra guidance that could help you meet the high goals you’ve set for yourself? Budding entrepreneurs should consider competing in the Carolina Challenge. It’s a competition for the best business or social venture plans, offering top-notch mentoring—and $50,000. Interested in further study in the U.S. or abroad? Consider our Burch Fellows program or our Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program. How about writing an Honors thesis and being mentored by distinguished faculty? Anyone with a 3.2 GPA can do this. And don’t rule out blazing your own trail, like Ananda above.

FallFest and Week of Welcome Why wait to get involved until classes start? FallFest is the event to attend— alongside 18,000+ other enthusiastic revelers—for new and returning students who like free food, live music, and shopping for interesting organizations to join. There’s a reason it’s been going strong for 16 years now. Learn about FallFest at carolinaunion.unc.edu/programs-orgs/fallfest.

And Week of Welcome isn’t any less illuminating. This August tradition spans several days and helps a new student such as yourself quickly understand what’ll be expected of you here, how to go about blowing those expectations out of the water, and how to find others to help you. Again, free food is involved. Also, mini-golf in the library. See all that WOW can offer you at nscpp.unc.edu/first-year-students/week-welcome.

Want to create it?

The Unicorn Appreciation Society has yet to exist.

There will always be more knowledge out there.

Let’s connect you to it as quickly as possible.

Don’t tell anyone, “Meet me at the library.”

This is a first-year mistake you can easily avoid: When making plans to study together with someone, be specific about the site. There are 13 libraries here.

And while you’re sure to quickly find your own favorite, for your own reason— student Reena Gupta swears by an hour of pre-exam study at Davis as a “guarantee” she’ll get a good grade—for now just know you have plenty to choose from.

7.2 million Volumes in the UNC

Your tiny rectangular doorway to the rest of the world’s information.

library system

It’s no coincidence that every undergraduate here has a laptop that’s up to the challenge of providing access to today’s latest understanding. It’s actually a requirement. The Carolina Computing Initiative offers affordable models that are compatible with University systems. You also get custom software, insurance, a warranty, and a repair center. Perhaps best of all, entering students can apply for a need-based grant (by completing a CSS PROFILE at collegeboard.com) to cover all or part of the cost.

How to get yours: Place your laptop order at cci.unc.edu between April 1 and May 15 to ensure delivery by Orientation. For delivery by the first day of class, order by August 1.

Look for more program and laptop package information in the spring.

cci.unc.edu (919) 843-8224

libraries & cci

“If you ever can’t find me, check the second floor of the art library.”

–madison scott, ’14

“The Stone Center Library is the absolute best place to study, best place to sleep between studying, best place to catch up on TV shows instead of studying…”

–malaika hankins, ’14

“You can’t not love Wilson Library. It’s basically like studying at Hogwarts.”

–rodrigo martinez, ’15

Best library on campus? Depends who you ask.

“My favorite is Davis. It’s right between the student store and the Union, so study materials and food are always close by. And closing time is 2 a.m., so that helps you schedule.”

–sophie kim, ’14

It’s a big course catalog out there. Don’t go it alone.

Advisor

Wondering what it’ll be like when *you* stroll into the Steele Building and sit down for a chat with your advisor? Here’s one way it could go down.

Hello there.

Student Hi.

Thanks for making an appointment. So what brings you by today?

Well, it’s mid-semester here in my first year at Carolina, and I’m working on registering for classes in the spring.

Perfect. I can help with that. And how are the courses in your Peace, War, and Defense studies coming along so far?

No major conflicts to speak of.

Good one. So you’re still thinking along the same lines, as far as your major?

Definitely. I actually have been thinking about double majoring in Political Science ever since I took the First Year Seminar on Global Political Systems.

Makes sense. Let’s take a look at how we can make that work for you. In fact, have you looked at taking Poli 150? It’s International Relations, and it could count double, toward both your majors. Oh, and look here: Policy 101 would satisfy some of your general education requirements as well.

Nice!

But let’s back up a second and look at next semester overall. What do you have in your shopping cart?

What have you already planned?

Um...

advising

That’s fine. How about your Tar Heel Tracker?

Have you taken a look at that yet?

Now, there I’m good. I saw my progress toward the degree, and everything seemed on track.

Yes, it looks good. Well, your shopping cart just lets you preload the courses you’re interested in for next term and assess them all together.

Got it. Can we spend a little time with the search engine, going through more options for classes?

No problem at all. We can start by putting in keywords of topics you’re interested in, or go through by subject…

Really? Do we have anything having to do with ancient Greece?

I’m sure we do. Let’s look. Hey, one other thing—did you get back to Virginia for Fall Break?

Oh, yeah. If my Mom hadn’t gotten a visit from me, it would’ve been like the Battle of Zama in 202 B.C. But with fewer Carthaginians.

Or elephants.

So I’m seeing some interesting course options here, and we can talk through which ones might fit together well for you next semester…

One thing to note now to avoid being upset about it later: Well before Orientation, you’ll want to check out the latest Advising Guide, available here: advising.unc.edu.

Please note, you may be required to have Math 110 placement before you can take any math or chemistry courses—a potentially big frustration, especially if you’re Pre-med or Business. But you could well have already earned credit for it, based on your results on the SAT Subject Test in Math, your ACT math score, an AP Calculus credit, or IB HL. Just make sure you know in time to schedule any necessary tests over the summer.

A second thing to note, also to preclude anguish: If you have your heart set on one of the professional schools at Carolina—for example, the Kenan-Flagler Business School—know that acceptance into UNC does not mean acceptance into a professional school. You’ll need to apply to those schools specifically for your Junior/Senior year. Fair warning.

They say education isn’t filling a bucket, but lighting a fire.

We say: Flame on.

It’s not enough to say Carolina students go on to great things. They do, of course, but the more interesting observation is how frequently they start those great things while they’re still here.

After all, stellar academics and world-class student opportunities have benefits both in the here and now and in the world after Carolina.

90%

after carolina

2,000

Points scored with the average fellow alum once you mention you went to Carolina

of 2013 graduates were either employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months.

Their employers included Fortune 500 companies such as Target, Google, General Electric, and Cisco Systems, or nonprofit organizations such as Americorps, Teach for America, and Peace Corps. If that wasn’t impressive enough, we had other grads who enrolled in graduate and professional programs such as medicine, law, chemistry, business, and political science at institutions such as Oxford, Harvard, Princeton, Yale, and UNC.

“Doing research as an undergraduate has been amazing. I would never have imagined I’d be working with stem cells, helping to write grants, and getting published.”

–michele bresler, ’14

But then, why wait?

Alumni: further proof that insights are portable.

“Carolina’s greatest gift to me was a sense of perspective. On the one hand, as a public University, UNC models admirably what it means to be a concerned member of a defined community. On the other, I found resources at UNC that enabled me to work and study literally all over the globe and develop a sense of challenges that know no national boundaries.

As someone interested in how public policy contributes to our collective good, maintaining this dual sense of grounded commitment and global concern will be integral to my ability to be an effective leader going forward.

“Writing a Senior Honors Thesis with Dr. John Scott in the Public Policy Department was excellent preparation for taking on PhD research in History at Oxford. Even though my subject matter has shifted, the experience I got in tracking down sources, thinking about methodology, and mapping out a long-term project has proved invaluable for tackling even more complex and extended projects.”

Libby Longino, ’10 Public Policy major and Rhodes Scholar originally from Dallas, TX

You don’t have to postpone your triumphant challenge-conquering until after graduation. Students here have outstanding access to undergraduate opportunities for research, and more than 60% of them participate. Just look at Michele Bresler, who worked in a Gastrointestinal Stem Cell Lab. Now, that may not be your particular cup of tea, but it’s inspiring nonetheless.

A few similar-sounding phrases and how to tell them apart.

Career Exploration: One-credit-hour pass/fail course to help you decide on a major and potential careers.

Careerolina: Online database of job and internship postings, plus info on career fairs, workshops and, well, employers.

Career Peers: Current students trained to help you clarify and attain your professional goals. Good to have around.

More info at careers.unc.edu.

University Career Services—their job is to get you yours.

Create a UCS profile as soon as you enroll. Don’t wait. The sooner you know what they have for you, and the sooner you start receiving announcements about programs you might want to participate in, the better. Visit careers.unc.edu, call (919) 962-6507, check out facebook.com/uncucs, or follow twitter.com/uncucs.

296,000 and counting Carolina alumni are making a difference around the globe. And you can stay in contact with them by joining the General Alumni Association, starting…now.

alumni.unc.edu (919) 962-1208

You can afford Carolina. We’ll help you find a way.

“The financial aid package from UNC was very generous and allowed me to completely focus

Carolina offers an exceptional education at an affordable price.

And if you can’t pay the full cost, we

on my studies and not have to worry about how I am going to support myself at Carolina.”

–rich burris, ’17

offer outstanding financial aid.

Reasonable tuition and helpful aid are top priorities here. We work hard to ensure that every student who earns a place at Carolina can afford to enroll.

tuition & aid

Nearly half of Carolina students receive financial aid. We work hard to keep debt low—only 1 in 3 students borrows to pay for the great education we offer. Through the Carolina Covenant, eligible lowincome students can graduate free of debt. To find out if you qualify, apply for financial aid by March 1.

We also offer merit-based scholarships—some for incoming students, more for those who

Tuition and Fees, 2014-2015* Resident

Non-resident

Tuition and Fees

$8,336

$33,614

Housing

$6,044

$6,044

Meals

$4,677

$4,677

Books & Supplies

$1,303

$1,303

$918

$1,750

$1,654

$1,654

$63

$63

Personal Expenses

$1,477

$1,477

Total

$24,472

$50,582

return, based on their achievements

Travel

at Carolina. admissions.unc.edu/afford

Loan Fees

Apply by March 1

*These are just guidelines; many students will pay less than what is listed here.

Learn more at studentaid.unc.edu. Note that to be considered for need-based financial aid, you’ll need to fill out two forms: the CSS Profile and the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).

Both must be completed and submitted by the priority deadline of March 1.

Health Insurance

Here’s where it really gets interesting.

New Student Orientation, which is required, is when you start to get a more concrete feel for the campus community, learn about your academic program, meet with your academic advisor, and of course, make some of your first connections with faculty and fellow students, including your orientation leader.

“If I hadn’t met my friend Haniah, I never would’ve joined Sigma Rho Lambda. And I never would’ve met Haniah if I hadn’t first gotten to know Jillian.”

“You never know when an introduction will change your life.”

–mallory melton, ’14

orientation

Make your orientation reservation anytime after 9 a.m. February 12, 2014, as soon as your enrollment deposit is credited to your account. Make your reservation at the website of the Office of New Student and Parent Programs by May 21. Your family members should reserve too; they’re welcome and encouraged to attend.

nscpp.unc.edu

To do before Orientation: 1. Arrange to take the SAT Subject Test, Mathematics Level 1 or 2, or the ACT. *Many majors at Carolina require a quantitative reasoning course in which you are required to provide an appropriate placement score.

For additional information, see the Math Department’s website at math.unc.edu/for-undergrads/placement-info.

2. Ask the appropriate testing service to electronically send official score reports of any AP, IB, ACT, or SAT subject test scores to Undergraduate Admissions—and bring a copy of the test results to Orientation. You’ll get credit for AP and IB scores in the fall semester after you arrive on campus.

More details can be found at admissions.unc.edu/Academics/Credit.

For more detailed information on Orientation, visit nscpp.unc.edu or call 919-962-8304.

Beyond Orientation Carolina offers great opportunities for first-year students to engage in the UNC community, including WAFFYS, Pre-Orientation, Carolina Kickoff, and APPLES Service Learning Initiative. WAFFYS (Wilderness Adventures For First-Year Students) backpacking expeditions are a great way to challenge yourself, grow as an individual and stock up on good stories. Note: There’s a fee for these trips. Learn more at campusrec.unc.edu/waffys.

The APPLES Service-Learning Initiative offers incoming first-year and transfer students an opportunity to come to school three days early and perform service in the Chapel Hill area before the school year starts. You’ll have a chance to move in early, make friends with other service-oriented classmates, and learn more about the wealth of service opportunities available at Carolina. Learn more at ccps.unc.edu/ apples/service-learning-initiative.

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Almost here. Keep a few more things straight and you’ll be golden.

We know this is a lot of information

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to be presented with all at once. And

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we know that no two students have

Phone: (919) 966-3621 Fax: (919) 962-3045 admissions.unc.edu unchelp@admissions.unc.edu

the same questions about enrolling at Carolina. That’s why we urge you to see admissions.unc.edu/enroll for more info. Or, better yet, get in touch with us—really, please do— and let us help clear up anything that may be on your mind.

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“To me, Carolina is most epitomized by the education you receive and joy you feel outside the classroom.

When you’re starting a business, learning how to draw cartoons, picking up swing dance, creating an urban farm, or joining the Recyclery to fix community bikes, you just get a new definition of education. I think about my friends and me splattering paint on each other at Holi Moli in the spring, splashing through the Pit when it starts to pour, and falling in love with all the acapella groups, and it’s all this wonderful reminder to live beyond the moments of work.”

–ananda day, ’14

“I came from a high school in a small, tightknit community, and at first I was really overwhelmed by the size of Carolina. So I

#whycarolina

made it a point to create my own personal community *inside* the larger one, by exploring my interests and culture. It worked—now I’ve got my little group.

And it’s growing.”

–reena gupta, ’15

“This place has profoundly changed how I approach problem-solving.

Learning has become this creative, critical process…it’s less an obligation and more just a passionate pursuit.”

–patrick carney, ’14

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Here’s a quick reference for steps to take between now and your first day of classes. We thought you’d find it handy to have everything in one place.

Right away: Create your ONYEN. Follow the instructions you’ll receive in the letter enclosed in this packet to create your ONYEN (the Only Name You’ll Ever Need).

Your ONYEN will be your passport to your UNC email account and other UNC services.

March 1: Deadline to submit the FAFSA and CSS PROFILE for priority financial aid consideration

May 1: Deadline to enroll and pay $250 deposit online

May 15: Community standards enrollment form deadline, housing application deadline, CCI laptop order deadline

May 21: Orientation registration deadline

June 15: Immunization and Health History Form deadline

July 11: Final transcript submission.

If you’ve completed courses at a college that you wish to receive transfer credit for, arrange to have an official transcript sent from that institution too.

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