UNC ASHEVILLE
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a unique Bright. Resourceful. Original. Critical thinkers and innovators. At UNC Asheville, you don’t have to be just one thing— because we’re not just one thing. We are scientists, artists, a little of both and everything in between. As North Carolina’s designated public liberal arts university, UNC Asheville will challenge you to look at life from many perspectives—to question, adapt and create your place in the 21st century.
Mechatronics engineering students turn their projects into prototypes, with 3D printing and an eye for design.
perspective HUMANITIES
LIBERAL ARTS SCIENCE
ARTS & IDEAS
EXPLORE MAJORS
PICK YOUR PATH
Majors Accounting Anthropology Art Art History Atmospheric Sciences Biology Chemistry Classics Computer Science Drama
We offer more than 30 majors leading to Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts and Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
Economics Engineering— Mechatronics
English (Literature)
Environmental Studies French German Health & Wellness Promotion History
Complement it with study abroad and internship opportunities, and cap it off with community service and undergraduate research.
A joint degree with NC State University
Accredited by the Association for the Advancement of Collegiate Schools of Business
Interdisciplinary Studies Management (Business)
Minors
include most majors, plus: Africana Studies Asian Studies Astronomy
Mass Communication
Creative Writing
Mathematics
Dance
Music
Humanities
Music—Jazz & Contemporary
International Studies
Music Technology New Media Philosophy Physics Political Science Psychology Religious Studies Sociology Spanish Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies
Latin American & Transatlantic Studies Legal Studies Neuroscience U.S. Ethnic Studies
Preprofessional 2+2 Engineering (with NCSU) Pre-Dentistry Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Pharmacy
You’ll graduate with both a bachelor’s degree in a specific major and a teaching licensure
Pre-Veterinary Medicine Teacher Licensure (Education)
CONNECT COLLABORATE CREATE
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Small classes. Accomplished professors. Hands-on learning. Your education won’t get lost in a 300-person lecture hall. All classes are taught by faculty, not teaching assistants, and students are often chosen to serve as research assistants. In our classes you’ll find more discussions than lectures, with students working together to solve real-world problems. Expert faculty are passionate about their fields and about helping you find your calling—even if you’re not sure what that might be yet.
Sculpture and engineering students team up to make assistive technologies in a collaborative atmosphere. Brent Skidmore, associate professor of art, leads the aluminum pouring that brings student designs to life.
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STATUS: Associate Professor of Chemistry and Coordinator of the Chemistry Scholars program NOTABLES: Recipient of the UNC Board of Governors’ 2016 Award for Excellence in Teaching Researches alternative energy
Whether it’s conducting groundbreaking research or collaborating on creative projects, you’ll get to work side-by-side with your professors—an invaluable experience that serves you in the classroom and sets you apart in the workforce.
14:1
Student-Faculty ratio, with 200+ full-time faculty members
Expert cake decorator
Sally Wasileski’s class, “Food of Chemistry,” helps students overcome their fear of chemistry with ice cream. Students bring science into the kitchen, learning basic chemistry principles through making different foods. Turning something from a liquid to a solid, like freezing ice cream— that’s one delicious physical change. And that’s just the first day of class.
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Curiosity Leads to Discovery Undergraduate research offers hands-on experience in the field, guided by expert faculty who will let you take the lead. Students present and publish original work—an opportunity most often found in graduate programs.
Robyn Lewis presented her research at the 30th anniversary of the National Conference on Undergraduate Research, held at UNC Asheville.
Predicting the effects of greenhouse gases
Kenton Bell’s local research project went national, and every domestic violence agency in the U.S. was asked to participate.
Increasing men’s participation in domestic violence advocacy Exploring how photojournalism and fine art photography impact social change Designing affordable, nutritious dietary plans for poor communities Finding what causes cancer to spread
Kristin Barton spent her summer crawling through thorny shrubs and hacking through tangled overgrowth with machetes for this noble cause.
Building a plan for deterring exotic invasive plants and preserving biodiversity Finding flaws of the Paleo diet through critical analysis Investigating empathy through biology and art Determining the economic value of indigenous mountain trout Developing easy-to-use web applications for scientific data reporting
Research on the biology behind empathy led Kristin Sorensen to create drawings that depict intense emotion to evoke an empathetic response in her audience.
Using an infrared carbon dioxide laser to produce a form of carbon called graphene on polyimide film
60%
of students participate in our Undergraduate Research program
THE WORLD
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is your classroom
Study Abroad in more than 55 countries Coming to Asheville is only part of the experience, and students can choose to study abroad through exchange programs and faculty-led trips. Plus, you can keep costs about the same as studying in the U.S. through select programs.
Photos taken during UNC Asheville students’ travels around the world
OPEN MIND,
No Limits Whether you already know what you want to study, or you want to explore, you’ll get to do both at UNC Asheville. That’s what our liberal arts core curriculum is all about—digging into your passion while learning how it relates to other fields. At UNC Asheville, you’ll become an expert in your chosen field and in how to think without limits. The advantages? You’ll be adaptable and versatile, two qualities employers highly value. And like the majority of our alumni, you’ll love what you do and find meaning in it, a key outcome that helped UNC Asheville earn the number one spot on The Princeton Review’s 2016 list of “Best Schools for Making an Impact.”
45 students and alumni have been awarded prestigious Fulbright Scholarships
#1 nationally for “Making an Impact� by The Princeton Review
11,315+ hours of community service completed by students in 2015-16
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George Etheredge STATUS: Recent alumnus of the Department of Art NOTABLES: Photographs published on the front page of New York Times Work featured in “Looking at Appalachia” national exhibition Western North Carolina native
During his time at UNC Asheville, George Etheredge earned a BFA in photography, a spot in the prestigious Eddie Adams Photography Workshop, an internship with the New York Times, and much more. His photos have frequently been published in local and national media, like CNN, the Weather Channel and Modern Farmer. Combining the skills he learned in class with real world experience has helped George kick off a great career in the field he loves.
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RealWorld Success Our students are problem solvers— individuals who approach their studies with curiosity and a critical eye, who can think on their feet and make decisions in tough situations, and who can bring people together to make change happen. From award-winning authors and analytical chemists to Olympic hopefuls and Peace Corps volunteers, UNC Asheville alumni use their liberal arts education to make a positive impact in Asheville and around the world.
More than half of UNC Asheville students complete internships
HEALTHY BODY,
Healthy Mind On some nights, the Quad transforms from campus turf to the dinner table, bringing produce from campus gardens and community partners together to begin the celebration.
UNC Asheville’s Dining Services caters to every taste, from freshly-cooked meals that feature a seasonal rotating menu to a variety of vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Select a meal plan and the places that fit your palate
4 Get smoothies, fresh juices, made-to-order dishes and a great buffet at Brown Hall
4 The Highsmith Food Court includes everything from burgers to Asian Fusion cuisine
4 Find made-to-order sandwiches at The DownUnder in Overlook Hall
4 Rosetta’s from downtown Asheville runs the Wellness Café at the Sherrill Center
4 Argo Tea in the library conveniently provides a stop for coffee, tea or a quick meal
The entire campus is less than a 10-minute walk from your doorstep.
Make lifelong friends in your first week. Double rooms and suites give you space to spread out and are just steps away from your classes (translation: extra time to sleep, study, explore, or eat!). Residence halls also have community space, cable television, wireless internet, inclusive laundry, kitchen and lounge facilities, and computer labs. Everything you need to know about living on campus: housing.unca.edu
Set Up Home Camp WELCOME
Our residence halls are built with sustainable features—some even have solar panels and geothermal heating and cooling.
Most UNC Asheville residence halls have either been built or completely renovated within the past 10 years.
CITY LIVING,
Mountain Setting Discover the perfect balance of urban and outdoor living in Asheville. Less than two miles from campus, you’ll find one of the coolest downtown districts in the South, full of eclectic restaurants, award-winning concert venues and a thriving arts community. Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge mountains, it’s a short hike to breathtaking trails and scenery.
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Explore Your Adventurous Side UNC Asheville’s Campus Recreation Department offers everything from fitness classes to intramural sports teams to wilderness outings.
Take in 360-degree views in 500,000 acres of national forest in the surrounding Blue Ridge mountains Got a squeaky wheel? Visit the Bike Shop in Highsmith Union for a tuneup Explore the Botanical Gardens or greenways on campus UNC Asheville is also a certified Bee Campus, with hundreds of pollinatorfriendly native plants and a new “Bee Hotel.”
Learn the basics of climbing, caving, or how to roll a kayak Enjoy the outdoor track and disc golf course right on campus
Or you can rent outdoor equipment and create your own excursions.
Celebrate sustainability on campus with Greenfest and our Student Environmental Center Play everything from soccer to water polo to table tennis with our intramural sports teams Focus your mind and body with yoga, cycling, or cardio classes
Want a quick workout? Students get full access to fitness equipment and yoga/dance studios at the Sherrill Center—as well as the pool, indoor track, and basketball and racquetball courts at the Student Recreation Center. The Sherrill Center is also home to classrooms, a teaching kitchen, and an incubator space for wellness-related community enterprises.
Cheer
YOUR HEAD OFF! On the court, on the field, or cheering from the stands, you’ll be part of the best athletic program in the Big South Conference. Go Bulldogs! We have school spirit to spare with 16 teams competing at the NCAA Division I level: Women:
Men:
Basketball
Baseball
Cross Country
Basketball
Golf
Cross Country
Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor)
Track & Field (Indoor & Outdoor)
Soccer
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Tennis Volleyball
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In 2016, both the men’s and women’s basketball teams won Big South Championships and advanced to the NCAA Tournament.
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Michael Davis STATUS: Sophomore NOTABLES: Double major in mass communication and business management Minor in Chinese Loves shopping
Michael Davis is a busy guy. There are so many activities and programs to get involved in at UNC Asheville—and Michael is already in a lot of them! In addition to studying for his two majors and his minor, Michael is an orientation leader for new students, a member of the Community Service Committee, and a youth leader of Me2We—a youth leadership organization modeled on Asheville’s student-led civil rights movement of the 1960s.
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You Belong UNC Asheville is an exceptionally easy place to fit in. There’s something for everyone.
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From environmental clubs to student-run radio, there are plenty of ways to get involved on our close-knit campus. Find your niche, grow your leadership skills, and make our campus and our community a better place.
4 Fraternities and sororities 4 Student government 4 Activism groups and service organizations 4 Arts clubs and academic organizations 4 Honor societies and much more! studentactivities.unca.edu
60+
clubs and organizations
Financial Aid & Scholarships A private college experience at a public university price. That’s why our students graduate with some of the lowest levels of debt in the nation.
Average Yearly Cost: In-State: $16,470
Out-of-State: $32,865 (Includes tuition, fees, housing, and dining services for the 2016-17 Year)
Financial Aid UNC Asheville has a broad program of financial aid, including scholarships and federal, state, and institutional aid for students who qualify on the basis of need and/or academic potential. The first step to earning financial aid is filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA deadline is March 1, 2017.
UNC Asheville’s FAFSA Code: 002907 financialaid.unca.edu
Merit Scholarships UNC Asheville’s merit-based scholarships range from partial assistance up to full tuition and fees. Applications are required by November 15, 2016. Scholars in atmospheric sciences, computer science, chemistry, and biology can apply for specific scholarships funded by grants from the National Science Foundation and the North Carolina GlaxoSmithKline Foundation. UNC Asheville also offers scholarships for in-state students and transfer students and gives academic awards and departmental scholarships based on merit and creativity.
unca.edu/scholarships
Admissions Profile Admissions Profile GPA 4.1
SAT Average: 1180
ACT Average: 26
(Critical Reading + Math)
Minimum Course Requirements 4 units of college prep English 4 units of math, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and a class beyond Algebra II 3 units of science, including biological science, physical science and one laboratory course 2 units of social studies, including United States history 2 units of the same foreign language (recommended one unit taken in the 12th grade)
FIND OUT MORE Email an admissions counselor (admissions@unca.edu) to get your questions answered. Visit the admissions website (admissions.unca.edu) to find out when UNC Asheville staff will be visiting your high school or to find tons more information about campus life, academic majors, financial aid, housing, parking, and Asheville, the coolest city around. Sign up for MyUNCAsheville, your personal gateway packed with information about UNC Asheville: my.unca.edu
VISIT
UNC ASHEVILLE
Being here is the best way to get a feel for UNC Asheville. The more you see us in action, the easier your decision will be.
OPEN CAMPUS TOURS
OPEN HOUSE
OVERNIGHT VISITS
We welcome you to come see UNC Asheville anytime! It’s the best way to get to know us.
Meet one-on-one with faculty and students, take a campus tour and explore the vibrant city of Asheville.
Wondering what college life is really like? Stay overnight in a residence hall with a current student and see for yourself.
unca.edu/tours
unca.edu/open-house
unca.edu/overnight-visits
APPLY When you apply to UNC Asheville, we want to hear your authentic voice—we want to see the challenges, opportunities, and experiences that have made you who you are.
DEADLINES Early Action (non-binding): November 15, 2016 Merit Scholarships: November 15, 2016 Regular Decision: February 15, 2017
CLASSROOM VISITS Meet one-on-one with a professor or sit in on a class to get a taste of our academics. (And no pop quizzes, we promise.)
International Students: April 1, 2017 Transfer Students: (Spring) November 15, 2016 (Fall) April 15, 2017
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