What is Experience Gillings?

Each spring, the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health hosts programming for graduate students who have been admitted for the following fall. Admitted students can connect directly with current students and members of the School’s faculty and staff. We provide a first-hand understanding of what the Gillings School offers: not only world-renowned public health education, but a diverse and collaborative community unlike any other.

Bring your questions about student life at Carolina, research opportunities, financial aid and life in Chapel Hill. View an updated list of frequently asked questions (PDF). We’re also happy to offer information about both on-campus and off-campus student life.

Experience Gillings 2025

Experience Gillings events will include both virtual and in-person opportunities for admitted students.

VIRTUAL: Virtual meetings are scheduled by topic. More information coming soon!

IN-PERSON: Our in-person event will take place Friday, March 21 and Saturday March 22, 2025.

Virtual Events and Recordings for Experience Gillings

March 24, 2025: MPH- Nutrition and Dietetics – HERE 
March 25, 2025: MPH – Health Behavior – HERE
March 26, 2025: MPH Global Health Here
March 26, 2025: PhD Health Behavior- Here
March 26, 2025: MPH Nutrition Here
March 28, 2025: MPH – Health Equity and Social Justice – HERE
March 31, 2025: MPH – Public Health Data Science – HERE

Friday, March 21 and Saturday, March 22, 2025 (In-Person)

Experience Gillings (in-person) for admitted students will be held on Friday, March 21 and Saturday, 22, 2025.

Please register to attend the in-person Experience Gillings event HERE.

See below for a tentative schedule with additional details to come:

Friday, March 21, 2025:

12:30pm-1:30pm  Check-in and School Tours

1:30pm-3:30pm  Welcome and Academic Program Sessions

3:30pm-5:00pm  Dean’s Lecture featuring Kody Kinsley, former secretary of the NC Department of Health and Human Services

6:00pm-8:00pm  Student Social

Saturday, March 22, 2025:

9:00am-10:00am  Student Engagement Showcase

10:00am-11:00am  Mini-Lectures by Gillings Faculty Members

11:00am-12:30pm  Alumni Panel Brunch


Admitted Student Resources

Visit our Admitted Students page.

Review the Admitted Student Checklist.

Join our LinkedIn group for admitted Gillings students.

Meet our Gillings Ambassadors.


Directions and Accommodations

Need directions to the Gillings School or information about local accommodations? Visit our Maps and Directions page. Additional information about making in-person visits to campus may be found at the UNC Visitors Center website.

For more information on restaurants, outdoor activities or surrounding areas, visit our Life in Chapel Hill page.

If you or someone from your party requires accommodations or has dietary restrictions, please indicate this when registering for an event. You may also contact us directly at sph-admissions@unc.edu.

Tour Gillings

View our 360° tour of the Gillings School.

Gillings Funding and Financial Aid Overview

Hear from our Student Funding and Awards Coordinator, and explore additional resources.

Questions? 

Contact us! We’re happy to help.

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