Student Life at Gillings
At the UNC Gillings School, you will evolve into a public health leader and real-world problem-solver. Our collaborative learning environment will challenge you to innovate as you anticipate future problems and accelerate practical solutions. In our experiential classes, you'll connect with students from all our public health disciplines to tackle today's greatest challenges across North Carolina and around the world.

A Culture of Collaboration

Our students conduct groundbreaking research and are recipients of numerous regional, national and international awards. From classroom to community, our students further our mission to improve public health, promote individual well-being and eliminate health inequities across North Carolina and around the world.

About our Students

At the UNC Gillings School, you will evolve into a public health leader and real-world problem-solver. Our collaborative learning environment will challenge you to innovate as you anticipate future problems and accelerate practical solutions. In our experiential classes, you'll connect with students from all our public health disciplines to tackle today's greatest challenges across North Carolina and around the world.

Student Spotlight

Environmental Sciences and Engineering

Graduate Student Haley Plaas studies Environmental Effects in North Carolina and California

Enrollment and Academic Data
2,461
students enrolled
98%
Graduates with jobs or continuing education
18%
Graduates working in Medically Underserved Communities (in the last two years)
746
Graduating students per year

Student Resources

Student Resources

This page offers important resources for current students at the Gillings School.

Tuition and Fees

Discover what you need to know about tuition and fees, overall costs of a Gillings School education and how to apply for financial aid.

Financial Aid

Students receive financial support through service and non-service scholarships, teaching and research assistantships, and other compensated positions.

Apply

Each program at the Gillings School of Global Public Health has a different set of criteria, application expectations and application deadlines.

Explore Careers

Research, health promotion, education, management and policy development are just a few of the pathways you could pursue as a public health professional.

Diversity Outreach

The Gillings School of Global Public Health is committed to the diversity of our students, faculty and staff and the reduction of health disparities in the world around us.

Commencement

Our 2021 Virtual Spring Commencement was May 15.

Visit Us

We offer a one-day open house in the fall for prospective students and a one-day informational program in the spring for admitted students

Life in Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, and the greater Triangle area, is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work.

Student Affairs

Student Affairs provides an array of services and resources to prospective, admitted and current students.

Student Government Association

The UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health Student Government Association (Gillings SGA) is an organization of public health student leaders spanning all departments in the School of Public Health.

Minority Student Caucus

The Minority Student Caucus (MSC) advocates for issues of concern to students of color in the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health and promotes research and programs aimed at addressing public health issues that affect people of color.

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135 Dauer Drive
263 Rosenau Hall, CB #7400
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7400
(919) 966-2499