| The Academic Advising Program | |||
| Steele Building (919) 966-5116 • Assists students with all aspects of their academic planning while providing a foundation for appropriate academic decisions throughout their undergraduate studies. | |||
| Advising for Students Considering Graduate School | |||
| 2nd Floor Hanes Hall • This resources is offered to Carolina undergraduate students through the Pre-Graduate Education Advising Program. The Pre-Graduate Education Advising Program advises undergraduate students considering a graduate degree in various disciplines (sciences, arts and humanities, social sciences, and professional arenas). Our advisers help clarify the differences in gaining and utilizing a doctorate vs. a master’s degree and the opportunities that a terminal degree may offer. The program is primarily responsible for helping students considering graduate school understand what their next steps are in researching and applying to graduate programs, so that they can move forward independently and effectively. | |||
| Biology Peer Tutorial Center | |||
| Free Tutoring for BIOL 201, 202, 205, and 252. The Center’s schedule can be found on the Biology Department website: http://www.bio.unc.edu/Undergraduate/. To provide your comments and/or to get more information, please contact Dr. Gidi Shemer, the Biology Departmental Adviser at bishemer@email.unc.edu. | |||
| The Carolina Center for Public Service | |||
| The Carolina Center for Public Service strengthens the University’s public service commitment by promoting engaged scholarship and service that are responsive to the concerns of the state, the nation, and the world. Through a variety of student initiatives like the APPLES Service-Learning Program and the Buckley Public Service Scholars Program students are given a framework to explore service opportunities, learn new skills, link their academic experience to making a difference in the community, and connect to other students who care about similar issues. | |||
| APPLES Service-Learning Program | |||
| 3514 Carolina Union, apples@unc.edu • (919) 962-0902 • Builds sustainable, service-learning partnerships among students, faculty, and communities in North Carolina and beyond. APPLES offers a variety of programs, including: o Alternative Breaks o Robert E. Bryan Social Innovation Fellowships o Service-Learning Courses o Service-Learning Initiatives o Service-Learning Internships o SMART Mentoring |
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| Buckley Public Service Scholars Program | |||
| 3514 Carolina Union, service_scholars@unc.edu • (919) 962-0902 • Supports and Strengthens Carolina students’ commitment to service and guides them through training and course work that make their service more effective. Participants broaden their concept of public service and engagement through: o Meaningful service and community organizations o Skills Training o Service-Learning Courses o North Carolina Outward Bound scholarships o Philanthropy as a Tool for Social Change course in public health |
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| The Center for Student Success and Academic Counseling (CSSAC) | |||
| Student Academic Services Building (SASB) • The Center for Student Success and Academic Counseling (CSSAC) assists students in developing strategies and skills that are critical for achieving and maintaining academic excellence. | |||
| The Learning Center | |||
| Student Academic Services Building (SASB) lower level, (919) 962-3782 • The Learning Center helps students learn more efficiently and perform better in their course work. Services include: • Academic Counseling/Coaching • Read for Speed and Comprehension Program • Peer Tutoring (walk in and appointment) • TestPrep for GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT • Academic Workshops |
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| Academic Success Program for Students with LD/ADHD | |||
| Student Academic Services Building (SASB) Suite 2109, (919) 962-7227 • Provides coaching and academic counseling—both individually and in groups—to students with LD/ADHD. Consults with students about how to get evaluated for possible LD/ADHD diagnosis. Students are welcomed and encouraged to use our services whether or not they are registered with or receive accommodations from the Department of Disabilities Services. | |||
| The Writing Center | |||
| Student Academic Services Building (SASB) lower level, (919) 962-7710 • The Center offers both 45-minte face-to-face sessions and an online tutoring system that allows you to submit writing and receive feedback via the web. | |||
| Academic Support Program for Student Athletes | |||
| Loudermilk Center for Excellence 344 Ridge Road, CB#3107, (919) 962-9534 • Provides academic counseling, a first year transition program, proactive monitoring, study skills development workshops, a tutoring program, and career counseling services. | |||
| Accessibility Resources and Services | |||
| Student Academic Services Building (SASB), (919) 962-8300 • To be eligible for services, students must provide medical documentation that provides information about a substantial limitation to one or more major life activities, specifically as it applies to meeting the demands of University life, in and/or out of the classroom. | |||
| Bounce Back | |||
| This program is designed to help students on academic probation return to good academic standing. Students meet in a group setting on a weekly basis to strengthen academic skills and become more resilient in the face of scholastic and personal stress. For information, email Dr. Amy Schmitz-Sciborski, schmitzs@email.unc.edu. | |||
| Campus Health Services (CHS) | |||
| James A. Taylor Building, (919) 966-2281 • Offers quality medical care to the UNC student community at a very low cost. CHS offers wellness and preventative care, care for injury, acute or chronic medical conditions, consultation, and medical testing. | |||
| The Campus Y | |||
| For over 150 years, the Campus Y has been at the heart of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Its mission is the pursuit of social justice through promoting pluralism, and as such it is an organization that welcomes and supports a diversity of views, approaches and activities in its agenda to drive lasting social change. | |||
| University Career Services | |||
| Hanes Hall, (919) 962-6507 • Works with students individually and in group settings to help them clarify their values, interests, and skills in order to make decisions about majors and careers. | |||
| Carolina Leadership Development | |||
| Carolina Union, lead@email.unc.edu• Offers a variety of services and programs including peer mentoring and leadership development programs for everyone interested in leadership at the University. | |||
| Carolina Women’s Center | |||
| 215 W. Cameron Ave., (919) 962-8305 • The Carolina Women’s Center pursues gender equity at Carolina on behalf of the faculty, staff, postdoctoral scholars, and students. Through education, advocacy, and interdisciplinary research, we build bridges and enhance the intellectual life and public engagement mission of the university. The CWC focuses on five gender equity issues: family advocacy; violence prevention; combating human trafficking; closing gender gaps; and gender, difference, and diversity. | |||
| Chemistry Tutorial | |||
| Kenan Labs C-143 • Open Mon/Weds 1-7pm; Tues/Thurs 1-8pm; and Friday 1-5pm for assistance in Chemistry courses 101, 102, 241, 261, and 262. For more information, please contact Dr. Todd Austell, Coordinator, (919) 962-9429, tlaustell2011@unc.edu. | |||
| Counseling and Psychological Services | |||
| James A. Taylor Building • Psychological/counseling services include individual, couples, and group therapy, urgent consultation and crisis intervention, and medication evaluation/management. Wellness services provide education and health promotion programs in the areas of fitness and nutrition, alcohol and substance use, stress management, and sexual behavior. All individuals seeking new and first time Counseling appointments at CWS should walk in between 9:00 a.m. and 12 noon or 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. For a Wellness appointment or for more information, call (919) 966-3658. For a psychological crisis, call or walk in right away and speak to a CWS therapist for same day crisis intervention. If it is after hours, on a weekend, or university holiday, call (919) 966-2281. | |||
| Dean of Students | |||
| Student Academic Services Building (SASB) Suite 1106, (919) 966-4042, dos@unc.edu • The Office of the Dean of Students is driven by a strong desire to hep all students achieve success. Our staff educates the entire university community, including faculty and staff, about relevant campus policies and responds to your needs through personal attention and advocacy. We support students through individual services, innovative programs, co-curricular opportunities, and policy oversight and development. If we can ever assist you in maximizing your Carolina experience, please come see us in the Office of the Dean of Students. | |||
| Student Emergency Fund | |||
| Through the Student Emergency Fund, the Division of Student Affairs assists Carolina students by providing immediate financial support when the need assistance with unexpected emergency expenses surrounding situations such as accidents, illness, death of a family member, fire damage, or need for temporary housing. Applications are available on the Dean of Students website. | |||
| Diversity and Multicultural Affairs | |||
| Student Academic Services Building North (SASB North), Suite 2105, (919) 843-6962 • South Building, (919) 962-6962 • This department offers students opportunities to get involved in diversity education, engagement in diverse campus groups, recruitment efforts, and participation in leadership programs. Its mission is to build and sustain an inclusive campus community that values and respects all members of the University community. | |||
| Faculty Office Hours | |||
| All professors hold office hours for students. If you have any questions about a course, visit the professor during his/her office hours. | |||
| First Generation College Students | |||
| Nearly 20% of Carolina undergraduates are First Generation College Students (FGCS). FGCS are students that come to Carolina from a family in which neither parent has a 4 year undergraduate degree. We proudly call our first generation students “Carolina Firsts.” The Carolina Firsts student organization represents and connects FGCS at Carolina. | |||
| Housing and Residential Education | |||
| Student Academic Services Building (SASB) North, (919) 962-5401, housing@unc.edu • The Department of Housing and Residential Education works to create an inclusive on-campus housing environment that promotes personal development, citizenship, involvement, and leadership. Specifically, our residential communities enhance student learning and academic engagement through living and learning programs, Scholar in Residence, and Meals with Heels, a faculty/student shared dining experience. | |||
| Information and Technology Services | |||
| (919) 962-HELP • The ITS Response Center (ITRC) provides technical support to the UNC computing community 24 hours a day via (919) 962-HELP or through the Online Help Request form. For walk-in support, you can visit our location in the lower level of the R.B. House Undergraduate Library (next to the Pit). | |||
| International Student and Scholar Services | |||
| FedEx Global Education Center Room 2004, (919) 962-5661, oisss@unc.edu • Serves as the principle administrative, programming, and advising office for approximately 3,000 international students, faculty, and academic staff at UNC-Chapel Hill. | |||
| Johnston Center for Undergraduate Excellence | |||
| Graham Memorial, (919) 966-5110, jcue@unc.edu • Information on undergraduate research and the honors program is available at the Johnston Center as well as enriching arts and cultural activities. The Center also has one of the best lounges on campus for studying and getting a cup of coffee! | |||
| Honors Carolina | |||
| Graham Memorial • Students in the Honors Program enjoy specially-designed courses, research opportunities, field trips, discussion groups, and dinners. | |||
| Undergraduate Research | |||
| Graham Memorial • By engaging in undergraduate research, you will learn to apply what you already know to new issues that interest you, and have the opportunity to influence others. | |||
| Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) Center | |||
| Student Academic Services Building (SASB) Suite 3226, lgbtq@unc.edu, (919) 843-5376 • Works to foster a safe, inclusive environment for UNC-Chapel Hill students of all sexualities, gender identities, and gender expressions. | |||
| Math Help Center | |||
| Phillips 224 • Assists students seeking additional help in Math 110 through Math 233. Tutors work one-on-one or in small groups. | |||
| New Student and Carolina Parent Programs | |||
| Student Academic Services Building (SASB) South Suite 3318, (919) 962-8304 • Provides new undergraduate students the information and activities needed to transition smoothly to the University and to promote an on-going relationship between the parents/families of all Carolina students and the University. | |||
| Scholarships and Student Aid | |||
| 300 Pettigrew Hall, (919) 962-8396, aidinfo@unc.edu • This office can help you with questions regarding the FAFSA, your aid package, scholarships, Carolina Covenant Program, and more. | |||
| Study Abroad | |||
| FedEx Global Education Center, (919) 962-7002 • The Study Abroad Office is available to help students find dynamic, engaging, and affordable study abroad opportunities. | |||
| Sustainability Office | |||
| Giles Horney Building, (919) 843-5295 • This office works cooperatively with other offices, departments, and organizations across campus to advance the triple bottom line of ecological integrity, economic prosperity, and social equity. Online resources, a lending library, and a news/events listserv are available to students interested in creating a more sustainable campus community. | |||
| Transfer Student Programs | |||
| Tar Heel Transfers Student Organization | |||
| T-Links (Transfer Peer Mentoring) | |||
| Tau Sigma Honor Society | |||
| Transfer United | |||
| University Libraries | |||
| With over ten libraries on campus, students are sure to find materials, technology and guidance to support their learning endeavors. From the design software and media equipment in the Undergraduate Library to discovering foreign language material in Davis Library and special collections in Wilson Library, library staff have the expertise to get you on the path to productivity. Drop in at one of the Research Desks for research assistance, make an appointment, or contact us online: http://www.lib.unc.edu/ask.html. | |||
| Veteran Students | |||
| The military veterans receiving their education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are a vital component of our campus community. We recognize their sacrifices and value their life experiences as they enhance the diversity of our student body. Visit http://deanofstudents.unc.edu/vets to learn more. This site is designed to help veterans and others receiving U.S. military benefits to make a successful transition into the Carolina community. | |||
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