Academic Forms and Policies

Gillings School of Global Public Health Forms and Policies

MPH and MSPH Students: Fulfilling the Core Public Health Requirements (PDF)

Course Exemptions and Substitutes

Approved Core Course Substitutes (PDF)

Applying for a Core Course Exemption

Students may apply for exemption from SPHG 600, SPHG 711, and/or SPHG 712. Students must demonstrate in the application that they have achieved the learning objectives and competencies covered in the required core course through other coursework completed in the past five years. Examples may include coursework completed at another university, through a different degree program, or not on the list of approved substitutes. In rare circumstances, coursework completed more than five years ago may be considered in combination with demonstration of competencies through professional work experience.

It is important to note that an exemption does not reduce the number of credit hours required for your degree. Rather, receiving an exemption generally provides a student with more flexibility to take electives. Students may explore the possibility of transferring in credits to their degree by talking with their Academic Coordinator. More information regarding transferring course credit is available in the Graduate School Handbook.

Core Course Exemption Forms (Download and save to your computer before filling out)

Exemption Forms:
SPHG 600 FLO Information Page – Start Here
SPHG 711 (PDF)
SPHG 712 (PDF)
BIOS 600 (PDF)
EPID 600 (PDF)

Core Course Syllabi:
SPHG 600 (PDF)
SPHG 711 (PDF)
SPHG 712 (PDF)

Declaring a Second Degree/Minor

• Declaration of minor (BSPH)
• Guidelines for declaring a second major in another School or College at UNC Chapel Hill (BSPH) (PDF)
• Petition for an additional semester (PDF)

Course-Related Forms and Procedures

• Auditing a course (Graduate Students)
• Course overload form (BSPH)
• Course underload form (BSPH)
• Dropping a course
• Exam Excuse Request Form
• Withdrawal Information for SPH Graduate Students (PDF)

UNC-Chapel Hill Policies and Information

Schedules and Calendars

• Academic Calendar and Final Exam Schedules
• Tuition Billing Dates and Reimbursement Schedules

Graduate School Information

• Graduate School form finder
• Graduate School handbook

Course Registration

• UNC Registration Guide

State Information

• Residency Guide

General Academic Information

• Honor code/Honor Court
• Policy on Religious Accommodation
• Transcript and Degree Verification Information
• Grading policies
• Grade appeals