The Graduate School

Graduate students and programs are crucial to UNC-Chapel Hill’s tradition of excellence in research, undergraduate teaching and community-engaged scholarship. The Graduate School supports the recruitment, admission and enrollment of a diverse community of graduate students within more than 80 programs offering more than 160 graduate degrees.

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Professional success and contributions to society

The Graduate School provides leadership to envision, shape and support the highest quality education for a diverse community of graduate students whose contributions will have global impact. Through research, teaching and public service, graduate education generates knowledge and innovative solutions that address critical needs. Graduate students and alumni improve lives through their leadership, professional expertise and civic engagement in North Carolina and beyond.

The Graduate School Bynum Hall, 222 E. Cameron Ave.Chapel Hill, NC27599

Facts & Figures

2,406master's degrees awarded in 2018-19
537doctoral degrees awarded in 2018-19
28%of Carolina students are enrolled in graduate programs
14%of graduate students are international students
345external fellowships and awards received by graduate students in 2018-19
114National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellows in 2018-19
20Impact and Horizon awardees in 2019, for graduate student research benefiting North Carolina
89%of graduating students satisfied with their program's quality
1,300graduate students participate in professional development each year

Around Campus

News
- Message from University leaders on Association of American Universities’ Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault and Misconduct
  In the coming weeks and months, we will direct our attention to strengthening our prevention efforts. Within the next month, we will convene a coalition of students, faculty and staff to help us develop a comprehensive strategy for prevention and awareness that will resonate with students.
- Message from Interim Chancellor Kevin M. Guskiewicz on new vice chancellor for institutional integrity and risk management
  Carolina alumnus George E. Battle III will be responsible for central compliance; risk management and enterprise risk management; public safety; environment, health and safety; emergency management; and ethics education and policy management.
- New gifts to Carolina Center for Public Service to advance the University’s longstanding mission of serving our state
  The gifts, which coincide with the center’s 20th anniversary, will create five new Community Service Scholarships and will provide the opportunity for a full cohort of Community Service Scholars to participate in N.C. Outward Bound School expeditions.
Events
- Oct 17
  Counternarratives from Women of Color Academics: Bravery, Vulnerability, and Resistance
  12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  The Sonja Haynes Stone Center150 South RoadChapel HillNC27599 |
  Manya Whitaker and Eric Grollman will discuss the book "Counternarratives from Women of Color Academics: Bravery, Vulnerabiity, and Resistance"
- Dec 03
  DEADLINE: Ph.D. in Media and Communication application
  Online |
  Through the UNC School of Media and Journalism's Ph.D. in Media and Communication, you’ll learn cutting-edge research methods and acquire a deep understanding of communication theory to help you develop a research program that fits your interests.
- Dec 10
  DEADLINE: M.A. in Media and Communication application
  Online |
  The Master of Arts in Media and Communication from the UNC School of Media and Journalism is a two-year residential master’s degree that delivers an elevated discussion of how the media and communication professions work and where they’re going.
Social
- @UNC_GradSchool
  Our thanks to everyone who came out this morning to share a coffee with us and sign a note of appreciation for @UNC graduate students and all the hard work they do! ☕️ 🍁 😊 https://t.co/VlQPe6QAyM
- @UNC_GradSchool
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- @UNC_GradSchool
  RT @UNC: Hey #UNC grad students, fellow Tar Heel Jessica Barrick offers her insight on why you should sign up for 3 Minute Thesis by Wednes…

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Around Campus

News

Message from University leaders on Association of American Universities’ Campus Climate Survey on Sexual Assault and Misconduct

Message from Interim Chancellor Kevin M. Guskiewicz on new vice chancellor for institutional integrity and risk management

New gifts to Carolina Center for Public Service to advance the University’s longstanding mission of serving our state

Events

Counternarratives from Women of Color Academics: Bravery, Vulnerability, and Resistance

DEADLINE: Ph.D. in Media and Communication application

DEADLINE: M.A. in Media and Communication application

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Professional success and contributions to society

News

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