The following information represents the contents of your Epidemiology Enrollee Packet. Please review all of the sections thoroughly. Some items are time-sensitive (e.g., transcripts, registration information and residency). Be sure to note the mandatory orientation and CITI training. We hope to see you refreshed, rested, and ready for the challenges that lie ahead.
Fall 2024 Orientation
(Attendance is mandatory)
PhD:
Friday, August 16th, 2024, 9:00am-Noon.
See the full SPH Orientation schedule here: New Student Orientation 2024.
MSCR:
You will meet with the Program Director and Student Services. More information will be available soon.
Important Links
Registration Materials
You will not be able to register until your official transcripts have been received by the Graduate School.
Biostatistics Course Information
How to register in ConnectCarolina:
Sample Schedules
Degree Requirements
Exemptions and Substitutions
- Exempting from SPH Core Courses (PDF)
- Exempting from EPID 700 (SAS and Data Management) (PDF) Online exam due July 26, 2024.
- Exempting from EPID 710/712 (PDF)
- Exempting from BIOS 600 and/or BIOS 645 (PDF)
Items to Complete BEFORE Coming to Campus
Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)
CITI Instructions (PDF) (Mandatory – Due Friday, August 11, 2023)
The Graduate School
Refer to the Graduate School Admitted Students webpage for information on:
- Transcripts
All official transcripts must be received by The Graduate School before you can register for classes. - Immunization and Health Form (Mandatory- General deadline is June 15)
Students will be WITHDRAWN FROM THE UNIVERSITY 30 days after classes begin if immunization requirements have not been met and the Immunization and Medical History information have not been received by Campus Health Services staff. - Checking residency status
If admission offer letter lists your Tuition Classification as ‘Undetermined’ or ‘Non Resident,’ you will be charged out-of-state tuition. You can access your admission offer letter by logging into your UNC application.