Academic Advising http://advising.unc.edu/
The office of Academic Advising aims to help students plan and make smart decisions during their academic career at UNC. Take advantage of this resource! Visit the Academic Advising website to schedule an appointment with your academic advisor and to find up-to-date information about majors and minors, academic eligibility, grading policies, graduation requirements, and much more.
Ackland Art Museum http://www.ackland.org/
The Ackland Art Museum provides UNC students (as well as faculty, staff, and town residents) with access to an extensive collection of over 15,000 pieces of art. Visit the Ackland's website to learn about research and volunteer opportunities at the Ackland, to see the exhibit and event calendars, and to search the museum's collection.
Campus Libraries http://www.lib.unc.edu
The UNC Libraries website contains much more than just the library catalog. You'll find the Subject Guides helpful especially if you aren't sure what library resources are available in your field. Use the Tutorials to learn about citing sources in MLA, APA, CSE and Chicago style, finding images using the ARTIFAQ database, and conducting different types of research. You can also contact a reference librarian through this page by email, phone, or IM when you're in the middle of research and aren't sure where to turn next.
CWS/CAPS http://caps.unc.edu/
Counseling and Wellness Services (formerly CAPS) supports students through a wide range of psychological and counseling services. UNC students can make appointments for individual and couples counseling sessions; students can also contact CWS for same-day crisis intervention. CWS provides learning disability assessment and support, career exploration services, and academic interventions in consultation with students' deans. Visit the CWS website to make an appointment or to learn more about the variety of CWS services you have access to as a UNC student.
Disability Services http://disabilityservices.unc.edu/
The Department of Disability Services (DDS) works with students who have physical or psychological disabilities. DDS works on a case-by-case basis to provide a wide range of academic accommodations. Visit the DDS website to find information about becoming eligible for the various free support service this office provides.
The Learning Center http://www.unc.edu/depts/lcweb/
Staff members at the Learning Center provide services to help students succeed in their course work at UNC. The Learning Center offers free academic counseling and peer tutoring services, as well as standardized test preparation services for a fee. Visit the Learning Center's website to learn about receiving supplemental instruction in many science classes and language classes; you'll also find links to a number of resources on- and off-campus that aim to improve students' reading, studying, note-taking, and test-taking skills.
Academic Success Program for Students with LD/ADHD http://www.unc.edu/depts/lds/
This program, formerly known as Learning Disabilities Services, provides support for students with diagnosed learning disabilities and ADHD. Students work with LD/ADHD specialists who coordinate accommodations with instructors. Visit their website to find information about the free support services this office provides. The Academic Success Program now collaborates with Disability Services to determine eligibility for services.
The Media Resources Center http://www.lib.unc.edu/house/mrc/
The MRC is much more than a film library. In addition to its extensive film and audio collection, the MRC is also home to the Digital Media Lab and the Digital Audio Lab, where you can use the latest hardware and software to author DVDs, create websites, edit audio, and more. With a OneCard, you can reserve and check out digital still cameras, digital video cameras, and lighting kits. Visit the MRC home page to find out more about using equipment in and out of the lab, to learn how to create and edit digital media through the MRC's online tutorials and onsite workshops, and to find links to other digital media resources on campus.
Office of International Student and Scholar Services http://oisss.unc.edu/
The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS) provides support for international students, international scholars, and their spouses. This support includes pre-semester orientation programs, personal and academic advising during the semester, and tax seminars during March and April each year. The OISSS also helps international students and scholars identify other academic and support resources on campus and directs students toward English language opportunities on campus and beyond. Visit the OISSS website to learn about these programs and for a list of English language resources.
Refworks http://www.lib.unc.edu/instruct/refworks/index.html
Every student at UNC gets a Refworks account; don't let yours sit there unused. Use this resource to organize your research and to format bibliographies and in-text citations. Keeping a database of your research in Refworks is especially helpful if you might revisit some of your sources for later projects.
Student Health Services http://studenthealth.unc.edu/
Student Health Services provides students with access to medical personnel by appointment and can also direct students to after-hours and emergency care. Visit the SHS website to see a comprehensive list of the services covered by student health fees and to learn more about how to access the general and specialty health care services (including specialty care in sports medicine, diabetes, asthma, and sexual health) available to students on campus and through UNC hospitals.