International students and travellers share cultural experiences at the annual Fashion Show sponsored by the Student Global Health Committee

The School and University as a whole welcomes it's many international students and provides special services and programs to assist in the transition to the American university system.

University services

• Office of International Student and Scholar Services (OISSS)
  This office provides critical information and services for international students, including lists of students' responsibilities and requirements, orientations, and forms.
• The Writing Center
  This center provides advice and reviews for non-native English speakers, including orientation workshops.
• UNC Global
  A site featuring global connections throughout UNC; managed by the Office of International Affairs
  

Courses to help with adjustments

• EPID 689 (Resources for International Students)  This SPH class introduces international students to American university life and the resources available on the UNC campus and around Chapel Hill. It is also a comfortable setting where students can ask questions about academic and non-academic issues related to their adjustment to life in Chapel Hill.
• Preparing International Teaching Assistants Program
  This program, sponsored by the Graduate School, supports the training and development of international teaching assistants and scholars at UNC.
• GRAD 810: Communicating in the American Classroom. The course is open to all graduate and professional students and builds students' skills in language, cross-cultural communication and more. You may enroll prior to or at the beginning of your teaching assistantship.

FAQs for International Students