UNC-Chapel Hill 2016 - Admitted Students Brochure for Transfers

You’re in.

Welcome to UNC

You made it! In reviewing your application, we believe that you’re just the kind of student we want: someone who can really benefit from, and strengthen, our community at Carolina.

During your time here, you’ll enjoy amazing opportunities to expand your knowledge, hone your skills, and use both to make your mark on the world. You’ll join a community that will care about you and inspire you to think and grow. You’ll forge your own path within a long and proud tradition of leadership and public service.

Maybe you’ll find yourself in line on the first day of class to sip from the Old Well. Or on graduation day, you’ll climb all 128 steps of the Bell Tower like so many before you. What’s certain is that you’ll leave Carolina with a world-class education, memories to last a lifetime, and an exciting future ahead.

We hope you’re excited about getting started. We know you’ll find plenty of inspiration here, and we invite you to learn more about what it means to be a Tar Heel.

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CONTENT Home

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Academics 6 A Day at a Glance

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Community + Wellness

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Clubs and Around Town

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Tuition and Aid

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Beyond Carolina

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Connect with Us

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HOME

Every great adventure starts somewhere.

A perfect backdrop is essential to your story. And our beautiful, walkable campus offers all kinds of settings to make new discoveries and connections — from quiet study spots to lively gathering places — along with caring staff, faculty, and fellow students to help you get started.

#3 Named Third Best College Town in the U.S. by Forbes magazine in 2015

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—Ted

“Here I was, hundred of miles away from home, being exposed to so many new experiences, ideas, and people, and all I could think was that my life would never be the same now that I have found this southern slice of heaven that we call Chapel Hill.”

Teddy Gonzalez has immersed himself in a wide variety of opportunities at Carolina. He’s a Scholars’ Latino Initiative mentor and an avid Carolina athletics supporter. Out of all of his roles, Teddy’s favorite is his position as a Resident Advisor (RA) at Craige Hall, where he’s serving as an RA for the second year.

“My first year at Carolina was the most amazing surprise of my life. Within one day I was able to explore the town with my roommate, and go meet professors who came to campus just to explain their academic interests to students before classes even started.”

ddy Gonzalez ‘16

The on-campus experience As soon as you set foot in your residence hall, you’ll have access to resources for a smooth transition to Carolina and opportunities to make new friends. These resources include your fellow classmates, new programs and events specifically for transfer students, workout facilities, health centers, and dining options (even food truck rodeos) all within walking distance.

“I love living in a Residential learning Program! as a member of the chinese house, i’ve made so many new friends who share a

Choose your community

love for the chinese language and

Opt for a Residential Learning Program (RLP) and get all the benefits of the on-campus residence hall experience while living alongside students who share similar interests. For example, Transfer United is an RLP designed specifically for transfer students and features suite-style living in Carmichael Hall. We also have a variety of other options such as the Morrison Super Suites, or Ram Village Apartments, or even Granville Towers, a Campus Housing partner. It’s up to you.

literature. i’ve already improved my language skills!”

— Aimee kurtz ‘18

What to do now Whatever you choose, you can’t go wrong. Just be sure to research your options and make your non-transferable selection by June 15. Visit housing.unc.edu or granvilletowers.com to learn more; then apply at housing.unc.edu/apply.

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ACADEMICS From orientation to graduation, you’ll have a team of academic advisors who will help you explore the many academic paths available.

Learn more at

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advising.unc.edu.

Faculty : student ratio

Learning at Carolina is about rolling up your sleeves.

It’s engaging, and it’s hands-on. Whether you’re in a seminar or an introductory class, you’ll learn from award-winning faculty who will inspire discourse through traditional methods and technology such as electronic voting. And learning in the classroom is only one facet. You may have opportunities to collaborate with a professor on a life-changing solution. Like building software for the hearing impaired. Or starting a community garden to grow fresh produce for those who can’t afford it. unc.edu/academics

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Learning from the best “Every student matters. Our job is to make sure students succeed.”

— Kelly & Brian Hogan Kelly Hogan - As director of instructional innovation for the College of Arts and Sciences, Kelly is at the forefront of a movement to make large introductory science classes more interactive, a model that encourages class participation, improves study habits, and allows instructors to measure student learning and address concerns in real time. She embraces the “growth mindset,” the idea that a student’s ability to learn is not fixed, but can grow with the proper instruction and reinforcement.

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On Reuter’s Top 100 of the World’s Most Innovative Universities

Brian Hogan - Brian teaches biochemistry and is a member of the Department of Chemistry faculty. He is committed to helping students succeed. As the faculty academic coordinator for the Carolina Covenant (the University’s landmark need-based aid program), Brian pairs each scholar with a faculty mentor and helps students find their way, steering them to the resources they need.

Your journey continues...

How to get started: Visit admissions.unc.edu/credit Watch Academic Advising’s Transfer Module video

Register for classes (once you’ve

You’ve worked hard to get here and chances are, you’ll be awarded credit for many of the courses you’ve taken. Your official course credit evaluation, completed by Undergraduate Admissions, will arrive by email a few weeks after your application decision. To learn more about Carolina’s academic expectations and requirements, please review the Undergraduate Bulletin at unc.edu/ ugradbulletin. In the meantime, we recommend that you:

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paid your enrollment deposit.)

Schedule a meeting with an advisor.

Visit admissions.unc.edu/credit to get an idea of what courses will transfer Watch Academic Advising’s Transfer Module video to learn about our curriculum and how to register for courses (go.unc.edu/k3LRp) Register for classes (once you’ve paid your enrollment deposit.) Classes fill up quickly!

Schedule a meeting with an advisor through our online appointment scheduler at advising.unc.edu. He or she will walk you through your course evaluation and review your course-load. Note: When scheduling your appointment, please be sure to select your intended major. You’ll then be matched with an advisor who works with your field.

Where to get help

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Have questions about transfer credit? Admissions can help. Wondering about new classes and course planning? Your best resource is Academic Advising. If you’re looking for resources on general academic and social success at Carolina, the Transfer Student Coordinator should be your next stop on campus. Another great place to start is studentsuccess.unc.edu, which provides an overview of academic resources and other services.

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Enhancing your Carolina experience could mean skipping town...

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Research

Nationally in overall research and development expenditures by The

National Science Foundation

Interested in exploring a topic outside of the classroom, developing your problem-solving skills, and collaborating with professors? Then research may be for you, and Carolina can connect you to amazing opportunities! In fact, 60% of undergraduate students conduct original research while here.

Studying gene mutations at UNC’s Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, exploring the history of American women cartoonists, and learning about disability rights in Argentina are just a few examples of research our students have done.

Be sure to visit our.unc.edu (the Office of Undergraduate Research’s website) to find out more.

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Internships Gaining hands-on experience through an internship is an important step to finding that first job or preparing for graduate school, and it’s never too early to start thinking about it. In addition to internship opportunities offered through your major, UNC Career Services (UCS) provides a diverse array of resources, such as tips on resume writing, along with a database of over 2,600 internships. So getting your foot in the door could be one click away.

Create a UCS profile as soon as you enroll. The sooner you know what they have for you, the better.

“All of the internship experiences I’ve had while at UNC have helped me feel more prepared to enter the real world. They have been so much more than the classic ‘file papers and get coffee’ internships you hear about. For example, when I interned at Cartoon Network, I used skills every day that I learned in my School of Media and Journalism classes. It was really helpful to be able to apply these skills to a real-world scenario and get feedback on my work.”

— Tatum Barbaree ‘16

careers.unc.edu

Study abroad With so much diversity in our academic offerings and our community, you could stay local to get a taste of the global. But with over 300+ study abroad programs in over 70 countries, why not get the full experience? You’ll discover different cultures, gain language skills, and explore your own interests and abilities while gaining college credit.

Nearly onethird of UNC undergraduates study abroad.

“Of course I had heard the rumor that the Sicily trip is ‘life-changing’ from professors, former students, and our program director, Franco, but I never thought it would change my life in as many ways as it did.”

— Kristina Cheung ‘17

studyabroad.unc.edu Photo courtesy of: Carolina Passport magazine

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A DAY AT A GLANCE

A UNC Student shares a sketch of his typical day on campus. Come back and retrace his steps or create your own path.

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“Sometimes I get asked what a ‘typical’ day looks like for a UNC student. While there is no way I can answer that given the variety of interests of the students here, here is a sense of what a typical day looks like for me.”

— Jordan Mathews ‘16

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COMMUNITY + WELLNESS

Healthy people, healthy communities.

You can run. You can play basketball. You can dangle from a 60-foot quartzite cliff.

With miles of trails, 60 different sports clubs, and state-of-the-art facilities, you’ll have plenty of ways to stay active at Carolina. To help keep you going, we offer a variety of fresh dining options and health-

“I love playing on the UNC club baseball team with such awesome teammates.”

centered resources so that you can make the most of every day.

campusrec.unc.edu

Nicholas Hastings played baseball in high school, but figured that he’d give that up in college. Then he arrived at UNC and discovered the Club Baseball team through Campus Recreation. He’s also active on the Morale Committee for Carolina for the Kids’ Dance Marathon and co-founded the UNC Chapter of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). All of which goes to show you that there’s more than one way to be healthy and active around here.

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“my favorite intramural sport is innertube water polo, which is like a goofier version of water polo.

Even though we look ridiculous

A sample of available intramural sports:

playing, it’s a ton of fun and we

Basketball

even won the championship last

Flag Football

season.”

Innertube Water Polo

— Kayla Wilkinson ‘16

Racquetball Sand Volleyball Softball Spikeball Street Hockey Ultimate Frisbee Wally Ball

Dining options made from scratch

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Number of fitness classes offered each month

by Campus Recreation

Made from scratch - really. Every day we serve up a variety of fresh, healthy food to satisfy students from every culinary walk of life. In fact, our menus are reviewed by our Student Dining Board to make sure everything’s good – in all senses of the word. You can even talk to our Registered Dietitian for help accommodating your schedule, health goals, or special dietary needs.

More info on the way Ready to dig in? In June, you’ll get a brochure with more details about where and what to eat on campus. In the meantime, you’re welcome to visit dining. unc.edu to see what options could work best for you.

Stay well Student Wellness educates the campus community about health and wellness topics, such as stress management, nutrition, violence prevention, substance abuse, and sexual health, and empowers students to make healthy choices.

For more, please see: studentwellness.unc.edu.

When you’re feeling a little under the weather, rest assured you’ll have expert care that’s inclusive and convenient. In addition to primary care, Campus Health provides an array of specialty services including counseling and other mental health services for a healthy body and mind. For more, please see campushealth.unc.edu.

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CLUBS AND AROUND TOWN

71 Locally owned restaurants in downtown Chapel Hill

Like activities and new friends?

Join the club(s).

With more than 800 distinct groups,

“I found my niche with people who were as diverse and as motivated as I was. I am also a manager at Carolina Performing Arts (CPA). I love working with such high class performers as Yo-Yo Ma and Alvin Ailey.”

you’re sure to meet people who are into the same things you are. Looking for more things to do? Catch world-class performances or cheer on our Division I sports teams right here on campus. Or explore Chapel Hill, which is voted one of the best college towns in America for its excellent food scene, cultural offerings, and green spaces.

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— Andrea Orengo ‘17

“Everything you want in the college experience is here whether it’s the best professors, amazing internships, motivated students, Division 1 basketball or joining a club sport like tackle football!”

Students can choose from more than 800 student organizations such as: A Drink for Tomorrow

Enrique Lambrano wears many hats as an active member of the community.

He serves as a judge with the UNC Honor Court. He managed our twelve UNC interns as a campaign manager for a Town Council candidate. And to give back to an organization that helped him get to Carolina, Enrique serves as a Carolina Student Transfer Excellence Program (C-STEP) mentor to support new transfer students as they learn all about what Carolina has to offer.

Carolina Association of Black Journalists Moonlight Dance Crew Persian Culture Society Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists (UNC Chapter) Sexuality and Gender Alliance Skydiving Club Students for Creative Anachronism TEDxUNC—the UNC division of TED talks Ukulele Ensemble

Welcome to Carolina 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 19 years now. Learn about FallFest at carolinaunion.unc.edu/programs-orgs/fallfest.

Strengthening our community through diversity Carolina is committed to inclusivity and respect; our students, alongside our faculty and staff, play a significant role in progressing these values. Students can get involved through student organizations and campus resources such as the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs (DMA), the LGBTQ Center, and the American Indian Center, to name a few.

Wilderness Medicine Interest Group

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TUITION AND AID

You can afford Carolina.

We’ll help you find a way.

Carolina offers an exceptional education at an affordable price.

And we provide outstanding financial aid — nearly half of UNC students receive financial aid. Our investment in aid and scholarships guarantees that you’ll be studying alongside the best students from all backgrounds. Learn more about student aid to find out what financial assistance UNC might offer you. admissions.unc.edu/afford 16

“I chose Carolina because it had the three things I was looking for. First, Carolina offers me a world class education for a great price. Second, I loved the wide variety of opportunities outside of the classroom. Finally, the people at Carolina are some

“Because of the Carolina Covenant Scholarship, I was able to attend Carolina without putting more financial stress on my family.

I am so grateful to be a Covenant Scholar because it has made the past 3 years of college possible.”

— Christina Townsend ‘16

of the most inspiring, challenging, and wonderful people you could ever hope to meet.”

— Augusta Dell’Omo ‘16

Carolina is committed to low cost — and low debt. Sixty percent of May 2015 graduates left with no federal debt at all. The Carolina Covenant offers debt-free financial aid and personalized support for eligible low-income students.

1st in Value Named #1 public

by Kiplinger’s for 15 years in a row

Estimated College Costs ‘16-17 North Carolina Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,834

$33,916

Room & Board

$11,218

$11,218

Direct Costs

$20,052

$45,134

Books & Supplies

$1,442

$1,442

Travel & Personal

$2,258

$3,744

$58

$58

Loan Fees Health Insurance

$1,088

$1,088

Indirect Costs

$4,846

$6,332

*These budgets reflect our best estimate of student costs for 2016-17. While tuition and fees are set, the rest of these costs are estimated. Some students will spend more than the typical amounts, others less, depending on individual lifestyles and circumstances.

Apply for Financial Aid Apply early to be considered for the fullest array of financial aid. Learn more at studentaid.unc.edu.

To be considered for all aid, complete: - The FAFSA | fafsa.gov | UNC code: 002974 - The CSS PROFILE | student.collegeboard.org/profile | UNC code: 5816 We’re happy to answer questions or offer help, so get in touch!

aidinfo@unc.edu

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BEYOND CAROLINA

There’s life after Carolina.

And it’s an exciting one!

It’s not easy leaving Carolina after graduation, but it’s not for lack of opportunities. Stellar academics and world-class experiences beyond the classroom have benefits both in the here and now and in the world after Carolina.

90% Of our May 2015 graduating class either landed jobs or enrolled in graduate school within 6 months

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“We know we have to grow up, but something special about this place makes us wish we could stay here forever.”

— Sibusisiwe Dlangalala ‘18

Where do they go?

• Google

Students who enrolled in graduate

• Bank of America

and professional programs (21% of

• Target

graduating seniors) entered fields

• Cisco Systems

such as medicine, law, chemistry,

• Teach for America

business, and political science at

• UNC Hospitals

institutions such as Oxford, Harvard,

• Peace Corps

Princeton, Yale, and UNC.

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Alumni: Further proof that insights are portable.

For more student stories,check out the Tarheel Blog at admissions.unc.edu/ tar-heel-blog/

Hunter Lewis: Cooking up success When Hunter Lewis’ career path led him to a fork in the road — to be a chef or an editor — he took both routes. In 2014, he was named editor of Time Inc.’s Cooking Light, where he featured a person instead of food on the cover for the first time in the magazine’s 28 years. His cover model? First Lady Michelle Obama, whom he interviewed about her “Let’s Move!” program to fight childhood obesity. Hunter also recently launched “Let’s Cook,” a new feature aimed at getting youngsters and their families to cook and eat better.

Shruti Shah: Turning a minor into a major idea A cross-country move is what inspired Shruti Shah to co-found Move Loot, a venture in San Francisco that transforms the process of buying, selling and moving furniture from an inconvenience into an efficient, cost-effective experience.

The experience she gained through her Minor in Entrepreneurship at Carolina is what helped her make the idea a reality. As an early stage start-up, Shruti says they constantly face new challenges, and the critical thinking skills she developed through the E-Minor have been integral as they bring the concept to more cities.

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Over 300,000 and counting, Carolina alumni are making a difference around the globe.

And you can connect with them by joining the General Alumni Association, starting…now.

alumni.unc.edu

Jakelin Bonilla: a powerful for good force Jakelin Bonilla has spent much of her life working with the immigrant community in North Carolina. She continued her work when she arrived at Carolina in 2008 on a Pogue Scholarship.

During her sophomore year, she founded Linking Immigrants to New Communities, which takes students off campus into immigrant neighborhoods to teach English classes using a curriculum based on the daily lives of immigrants. Jakelin also conducted ethnographic research in Central and South America as part of the Burch Fellowship and Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship.

Despite receiving many job offers after graduating, Jakelin chose to continue her work with the Campus Y at Carolina. She joined the staff full-time in 2012 as a program coordinator for the Global Gap Year Fellowship and was named director in 2013. In 2015, Jakelin was named a recipient of the Luce Scholars Program and will spend a year in Asia. “She will use her Luce experience to find new ways to tackle humanitarian issues. Simply put, Jakelin is a powerful force for good,” said Mary Floyd-Wilson, Professor of English and Director of UNC-Chapel Hill’s Office of Distinguished Scholarships.

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CONNECT WITH US So, what’s next?

Ready to enroll? Visit admissions.unc.edu/enroll for everything you need to get here.

Right away: Create your ONYEN. Follow the instructions on admissions.unc.edu/enroll 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. Using your ONYEN and password, you may now log into selfservice.unc.edu and create your UNC email account, create an easy-to-remember alias, or change your password. Once created, you may access your email by visiting heelmail.unc.edu.

Right away: If you have not already done so, submit the FAFSA and CSS Profile. Financial Aid is only offered after students submit these documents, so apply as soon as possible to be considered for the fullest array of financial aid.

May 15: Deadline to enroll and pay your $250 deposit online May 27: Community Standards form deadline June 1: Orientation registration deadline June 10: Final Spring 2016 transcripts deadline June 15: Housing application deadline Have a question? We’re here for you and can’t wait to hear from you!

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school that I found that matched UNC’s balance of academics, student life, and diversity. UNC gives me opportunities every day to meet an array of people from all walks of life, and the financial aid to make college a reality.”

— Nicholas Hastings ‘17

#whycarolina “I chose Carolina for the 3 A’s: academics, athletics, and atmosphere. I knew Carolina had the two programs I was interested in, and I also knew that every other major/program was equally as impressive as the others, in

“Carolina students are

case I changed my mind. But above all, I

brilliant. They can relate to

chose Carolina because I felt at

me, look like me, and challenge

home here. ”

me. Because of the Carolina environment, I’m inspired to

- C–

— Pooja panduranga ‘17

succeed and give back to others.”

— Cecilia Polanco ‘16

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