The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is proudly public and has earned a reputation as one of the best universities in the world, preparing its students for a lifetime of leadership and service. Carolina is best known for having one of the strongest and most diverse student bodies in the nation - a community of students from every state and more than 100 countries.
Carolina's newest class includes students who will be the first in their families to graduate from college (18%), are high school valedictorians or salutatorians (12%), are committed to serving their communities through volunteering (74%) and are eager to learn and grow in leading, serving, and working with people from different backgrounds (95%).
Carolina offers academic opportunities that prepare students to empower themselves and their communities; over the past five graduating classes, an average of 93% of Carolina graduates go on to start their career or enter graduate school within six months of graduating. We're grateful to each young person who shares their story and allows us to get to know them through their application. We're committed to reviewing each candidate individually, holistically and comprehensively within the context of their environment. We think this approach gives us the best chance to understand a student as the unique individual they are, and to treat them as they deserve to be treated-with care, appreciation, and respect.
We actively seek excellence in academics, arts, athletics, leadership, service, citizenship, and character. This list isn't exhaustive or prescriptive. When we read an application, we're interested in what a student has done, what they care about, and the difference they will make as a member of Carolina's community. Just by applying for admission, students are additionally considered for a range of special opportunities including scholarships, Honors Carolina, guaranteed enrollment programs, fellowships, and research opportunities. We're committed to ensuring that every student who earns a place at Carolina can afford to attend, and our financial aid program meets full need and enables qualified low-income students to graduate debt-free through the Carolina Covenant.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, often referred to as UNC, offers a wide range of student activities. Popular student organizations include The Daily Tarheel, UNC's student newspaper, and WXYC, the student-run radio station. Nearly 20% of students are members of Greek life. Chapel Hill, which surrounds UNC, is often considered one of the best college towns in the country, offering music, restaurants and shopping. Almost half of all undergraduates live on campus in one of the residence halls or apartment complexes. The North Carolina Tar Heels are members of the Atlantic Coast Conference and are known for their men’s basketball team, which maintains a storied rivalry with nearby institution Duke University and is one of the most successful programs in college basketball. Former players include Michael Jordan and Vince Carter.
UNC is divided into a number of schools and colleges, the largest of which is the undergraduate College of Arts and Sciences. Graduate programs include the highly ranked Kenan—Flagler Business School, School of Education, School of Law, School of Medicine, Gillings School of Global Public Health, School of Social Work, Eshelman School of Pharmacy and School of Government. At least 82% of each freshmen class must be from North Carolina, as dictated by state law. Actor and former professional basketball player Rick Fox, the 11th president of the United States James K. Polk, and former U.S. Senator John Edwards all earned degrees from UNC.
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Academics
AP Credit Policy
To be considered for AP credit and/or placement, students must ask the College Board to send us their official test results. Generally, scores from the senior year of high school reach us by late July, and we notify students via an online portal of the credit they'll receive.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Campus Life
Scholarship offering sports
Baseball: Men's: Club, Intercollegiate, NCAA Division I
Baketball: Men's: Intercollegiate, Intramural, NCAA Division I Women's: Club, Intercollegiate, Intramural, NCAA Division I
Cross-Country: Men's: Club, Intercollegiate, NCAA Division I
Women's: Club, Intercollegiate, NCAA Division I
Diving: Men's: Intercollegiate
Women's: Intercollegiate
Fencing: Men's: Intercollegiate
Women's: Intercollegiate, NCAA Division I
Field Hockey: Women's: Club, Intercollegiate, NCAA Division I
Football: Men's: Intercollegiate, NCAA Division I
Golf: Men's: Club, Intercollegiate, NCAA Division I
Women's: Club, Intercollegiate, NCAA Division I
Gymnastics: Women's: Club, Intercollegiate, NCAA Division I
Lacrosse: Men's: Intercollegiate, NCAA Division I
Women's: Club, Intercollegiate, NCAA Division I
Rowing (Crew): Women's: Club, Intercollegiate, NCAA Division I
Soccer: Men's: Club, Intercollegiate, Intramural, NCAA Division I
Women's: Club, Intercollegiate, Intramural, NCAA Division I
Swimming: Men's: Club, Intercollegiate, NCAA Division I
Women's: Club, Intercollegiate, NCAA Division I
Tennis: Men's: Club, Intercollegiate, Intramural, NCAA Division I
Women's: Club, Intercollegiate, Intramural, NCAA Division I
Track And Field: Men's: Club, Intercollegiate
Women's: Club, Intercollegiate
Volleyball: Women's: Club, Intercollegiate, Intramural, NCAA Division I
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