- New Student Website http://newstudents.unc.edu This page provides links to important resources that you will need to get started at Carolina. This is a good place to start looking for the answers to some of your questions.
- Academic Advising and the General College http://www.unc.edu/depts/advising/ (919) 966-5116, Fax (919) 962-6888 CB#3110 Questions Concerning: registration, general placement tests, advanced placement test credit, General College requirements, pre-professional programs, Honors program, course load, Summer Bridge
- Office of Undergraduate Curricula http://www.unc.edu/depts/uc/ (919) 843-7773 300 Steele Bldg., CB#3504 Click here for a description of the new curriculum and general education requirements.
- Carolina Computing Initiative http://www.unc.edu/cci (919) 962-2422 Connect here to find out more about Carolina's program to "connect" everyone at the University.
- Office of Scholarships and Student Aid http://studentaid.unc.edu/ (919) 962-8396, Fax (919) 962-2716 CB#2300 Questions Concerning: financial aid applications, notification of aid, deferment of payment, scholarships, grants, loans, work study, emergency loans, off-campus employment
- First Year Seminars http://www.unc.edu/fys/ (919) 843-7773, Fax (919) 843-6557 CB #3504 Interested in challenging yourself intellectually and building close relationships with UNC-Chapel Hill faculty members? Check out this site to explore a program that gives you a more personal academic experience at Carolina.
- Summer Bridge Program http://www.unc.edu/depts/bridge/ (919) 962-1046, Fax (919) 843-5341 CB #3110 This seven-week academic program is designed to assist a select group of entering first year students make their transition from high school to college.
Our office also serves as resource for your parents and provides them with many opportunities to get involved at UNC-Chapel Hill. We publish a helpful parent handbook, send a Carolina Family newsletter to your registered home address twice a year, send out monthly emails to parents (they will need to subscribe to the listserv) and sponsors many student and family activities, such as the annual Family Weekend.
- Carolina Dining Services http://www.dining.unc.edu/ (919) 962-0200 Find out about the many options available to you when dining on campus at Carolina.
- Department of Disability Services Student Academic Services Building, Suite 2126 450 Ridge Road (next to the Rams Center and Morrison Residence Hall) Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday (919) 962-8300 (V/T), Fax (919) 962-4748 Email - Web - http://disabilityservices.unc.edu
If you have a disability or medical condition that may require some assistance during CTOPS or TSOP contact the Department of Disability Services at: http://disabilityservices.unc.edu/eligibility/selfid.html The University of North Carolina is committed to ensuring accessibility of its programs and facilities to all members of the University community. The Department of Disability Services (DDS) supports the University's commitment to an accessible environment. In consultation with faculty, staff and students, the DDS works to identify and eliminate barriers that limit a student's ability to independently meet the numerous demands of University life.
Individual needs are addressed on a case by case basis through the provision of reasonable accommodations that allow the University to maintain the integrity of its programs and services. The following are examples of services available to all students (undergraduate, graduate/professional, full and part-time):
Academics: - Accessibility to printed materials (textbooks, course packs, library sources), Braille (embossed or electronic), large print, electronic text (multiple formats).
- Communication access - Sign Language Interpreters, Cued Speech Transliterators, Assistive Listening Devices (ALD), Digital/Video recordings.
- Examinations - extended time, alternative input (computers)
To effectively address individual needs, in most instances documentation describing current functional abilities is required from a physician or licensed professional provider.
- Housing & Residential Education http://housing.unc.edu/ (919) 962-5401 or 1-800-862-5502, Fax (919) 962-1006 CB#5500 Questions Concerning: residence halls, housing placement, and roommate assignments (assignments are made in July)
- International Center http://internationalcenter.unc.edu/services_programs/index.html (919) 962-5661, Fax: 919-962-4282 CB #5240 Questions Concerning: Visa and immigration concerns, matters pertaining to U.S. government rules and regulations affecting foreign students and scholars, advising and counseling services and friendship programs for international students and scholars, international student orientation and the Class of 38 Summer Abroad Fellowship Program
- Public Safety http://www.dps.unc.edu/dps (919) 962-3951, or (919) 962-3952 Fax (919) 962-2572 Questions Concerning: campus safety, transportation and parking
- Campus Health Services http://studenthealth.unc.edu/ (919) 966-2281, (919) 966-0361 Questions Concerning: medical forms and medical clearance for registration, facilities, services, fees and charges, student group insurance plan
