
Current Students
Departmental resources for current students are available here.
Residency
Apply for in-state tuition
According to the North Carolina Statute, in order to establish residency for tuition purposes a student must:
- Establish domicile (physical presence and intent to make North Carolina his/her permanent home for an indefinite duration) 12 months prior to the beginning of the term (1st day of classes);
- Maintain that domicile for at least 12 consecutive months; and
- Not be in North Carolina solely to attend college.
Establishing a domicile
To prove the first requirement for residency, a “preponderance of evidence” must be established, which includes a cluster of significant events demonstrating domicile (physical presence and intent to stay). This is subject to the final decision of the residency status committee. “Significant events” include things like:
- Reporting when you physically come to NC (Where do you live and for how long?)
- Showing that you made NC your domicile of indefinite duration outside the context of your academic program and its related activities (Where are/were you employed?; When/where did you serve on jury duty?; Where/when did you file tax returns?; When/where did you get your driver’s license? Where did you register/insure your car?; Where/when did you register to vote? Did you vote?; Where do you keep your personal property? How long has it been there?)
- Listing other times you came to NC, and documenting events (dates/places) that led you to decide to establish your domicile in NC (Where/when did you spend vacation time?
- Showing what have you done (documentable events) to make plans for your future in NC (Where/when did you spend vacation time?)
- Other residency events (Do your parents claim you as a dependent? What are your sources of financial support?; Where/when do you maintain memberships in professional associations, civic groups, religious bodies or similar organizations?)
Some Common Mistakes
- Student submits application for residency too early (the 12-month period begins once domicile and intent have been established
- Student does not complete the residency application
- The application is not filled out completely
- Student does not provide accurate dates (this can have a significant effect on when the 12-month clock starts)
Appeals
The Residency Status Committee will hear appeals, which provides an applicant a second chance to present new information not included on the original application. The committee when evaluates facts in the context of legal requirements to make decision
Resources
- Registrar’s web site http://regweb.oit.unc.edu/residency/index.php
- Graduate School NC Residency for Tuition Purposes Web Site http://gradschool.unc.edu/residency
Forms
Courses
- SPH core curriculum checklist
- MCH fall courses
- MCH spring courses
- Illustrative MPH degree program (in Handbook)
- MCH_core_exemption
- MPH Graduation Checklist
- MSPH Graduation Checklist
Financial
- MCH departmental financial status
- International student financial certificate
- UNC direct deposit authorization
Other Forms
- Doctoral advisor evaluation
- Global health certificate enrollment Dec 2013
- Master’s advisor evaluation
- MCH confidentiality agreement
- Recent graduate update form
Laptop Policy
Laptop recommendations for students:
- Laptops are required. See the campus minimum requirements.
- The university provides 24/7 computer support as well as on-site computer repair for PC and Mac computers purchased through the campus CCI program.
- Our faculty members incorporate a wide variety of computer-based technologies into course content.
- Laptops are used for course presentations, taking notes, accessing the web, use of social media and polling tools and other course-specific software during class.
- Students also use laptops for sharing group projects and other assignments.
Contact Student Services
MPH: Office of Student Affairs
MSPH-PhD: Cindy Reilly, cindy_reilly@unc.edu