Dual degree application

Admissions requirements Application procedures Application materials   Dual Master's Degree in Regional Planning. This dual degree program is offered jointly with the Department of City and Regional Planning (DCRP). Students must apply to each degree program separately.   Admissions requirements In addition to the general university admissions requirements, departmental admissions requirements for both master's and doctoral students include: Bachelor’s degree from a US accredited institution (or foreign equivalent) based upon a four year curriculum. Applicants to the doctoral program must have a master’s degree. A statement of professional goals, including past and current work experience (paid and volunteer), and GREs taken within five years of application. For international applicants, TOEFL scores (at least 550 on the paper version or 213 on the computerized version) and a financial certificate guaranteeing sufficient funds to cover a year’s expenses, including tuition and fees. (back to top)   Application procedures Step 1: Visit the DCRP website to coordinate and organize the application materials. Step 2: Review application deadlines UNC Graduate School deadline Though the Department makes admissions decisions, some financial awards are given through the Graduate School. For full consideration for these awards, you must apply by January 1. Departmental deadline We must receive your application materials by February 15. However, we urge you to apply by January 1 to increase your opportunities for receiving financial aid. Decision dates Most decisions are made between January 15 and March 15. The Graduate School will mail the official decision letter no later than April 1. Terms for which applications are accepted You may apply only for fall admission. Financial aid information Applications with all required materials received by January 1 will receive full consideration for Graduate School fellowships. Applications received after that date will be considered as funds remain available. For more information on financial aid, please refer to the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid The School of Public Health and the Department offer financial assistance, guidance, and awards for financing your education as well. Step 3: Collect application materials and review admission requirements Step 4: Review special instructions Please contact Linda Cook, Student Services Manager, at lwcook@email.unc.edu or at (919) 966-5771 if you have problems with the online application. We encourage prospective students to visit the Department before deciding whether to attend our master's or doctoral programs in Health Behavior and Health Education. Applicant Information Days (October 23, 2006 and April 2, 2007) are the best days to visit because the entire day is planned to make the most of your time here - learning about the department, visiting with faculty, staff and students, touring the campus, etc. Step 5: Complete application Applications are processed centrally through the UNC Graduate School. The application is available online. Create an account to begin the process. Once the fee is paid, the application is processed and the profile is available to the Department the next business day. Step 6: Manage your application You may track the progress of your application, verify the receipt of your application materials, and view the Department's admissions decision online. Visit graduate admissions for more information about UNC Graduate School. (back to top)   Application materials The following items are required to complete your application.  Materials for the Graduate School Mail the following items to the Graduate School, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Bynum Hall, CB 4010, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-4010: Application fee.  You may visit the Graduate School’s webpage for price changes or to see if you qualify for a fee waiver. Transcripts Mail one official transcript from each institution where you studied after high school bearing the signature of the registrar and the seal of the institution. An official transcript is always needed, even if credits earned at one institution appear on another institution's transcript as credits transferred. International applicants must also submit a certified English translation of transcripts not issued in English. Test scores Send recent GRE scores (past 5 years) or TOEFL scores (past 2 years) from the Educational Testing Services website to the Graduate School (UNC Code 5816). MCAT scores are acceptable in place of GRE scores, but not recommended.  Make sure you have completed your FAFSA to quality for additional financial aid Supplemental Materials/Other Requirements Applicants claiming NC residency for tuition purposes: North Carolina Residency Application. Materials for the Department Mail the following items to Student Services Manager, Department of Health Behavior and Health Education, School of Public Health, CB 7440, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7440: Transcripts Mail one official transcript from each institution where you studied after high school bearing the signature of the registrar and the seal of the institution. An official transcript is always needed, even if credits earned at one institution appear on another institution's transcript as credits transferred. International applicants must also submit a certified English translation of transcripts not issued in English. Three letters of recommendation CV or resumé (not required but especially recommended for persons with extensive work and/or internship experience). For international students, a financial certificate showing sufficient financial resources to cover educational and living expenses for the duration of your program. Visit the Graduate School webpage for more information.   Statement of interest/purpose (use the Supplementary Information Form if not submitted online). (back to top)

Last updated July 18, 2008