UNC-Chapel Hill Graduate School

09/03/2026

⏱️ Three minutes. One slide. Your research, made compelling!

Curious about UNC-Chapel Hill’s Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition? Join our virtual information session to learn what makes an effective 3MT presentation, explore the judging criteria and begin developing ideas for communicating your research with clarity, impact and authenticity.

New to public speaking? You’re welcome here! Attending the info session does not obligate you to compete, and master’s and doctoral students from all disciplines are invited.

📅 Tuesday, Sept. 8
🕛 Noon to 1 p.m.
💻 Virtual

Register: https://ow.ly/WC1s50ZIPSL

09/02/2026

🏠 Have questions about establishing North Carolina residency for tuition purposes?

Join representatives from The Graduate School for a virtual information session covering the Residency Determination Service (RDS), including requirements, timing, policies and the determination process. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions.

Choose from three sessions:

🗓️ Sept. 9 | 1-2 p.m.
🗓️ Sept. 14 | 10-11 a.m.
🗓️ Sept. 16 | 2-3 p.m.

These workshops are open to graduate students. Please register for one session only. Slides and a recording will be shared with registrants following the session.

🔗 Register: https://ow.ly/LglF50ZIpMh
🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/FqBZ50ZIpMj

09/01/2026

🥯 Nearly 500 bagels, plenty of coffee and one great Grad Café!

Thank you to all the graduate students who stopped by today to grab a bite, take a break and connect with fellow students.

A special thank you to Grad Student Success and UNC Writing & Learning Center for joining us and sharing helpful resources.

We loved spending the morning with you!

08/28/2026

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08/28/2026

Carolina’s newest teaching assistants are ready for the classroom! 🍎

Earlier this month, graduate students gathered for New Teaching Assistant Orientation, hosted by CareerWell, The Graduate School’s professional development team.

Through interactive sessions and conversations with experienced TAs, participants explored effective teaching strategies, supporting students through challenges, grading and assessment, generative AI, classroom technology and more.

Thank you to our speakers, campus partners, current TAs and Orientation Ambassadors for sharing their knowledge and helping our new instructors begin the semester with greater confidence, practical skills and a supportive community behind them!

Here’s to a great year of teaching, learning and making a difference for Carolina students!

08/27/2026

More than 700 new graduate students gathered on August 12 to kick off their Carolina journey at Graduate Student Orientation! 🐏

Throughout the day, students heard advice from faculty, current students and recent alumni, connected with more than 40 campus and community organizations, explored resources and attended sessions on everything from building community and managing finances to navigating the hidden curriculum of graduate school.

👉 Want to revisit something from Orientation or see what you missed? Explore session recordings, presentations, handouts and more on our Orientation resources page: https://ow.ly/gM6X50ZGg7k

Thank you to our Orientation Ambassadors, speakers, campus partners, volunteers and everyone who helped give our newest Tar Heels such a warm welcome.

We’re so glad you’re here. Welcome to Carolina! 🩵

08/25/2026

For some Tar Heels, graduation is not goodbye. It’s the beginning of a new Carolina chapter.

After earning their bachelor’s degrees in May, four Class of 2026 graduates are back at UNC-Chapel Hill to pursue advanced degrees in dentistry, accounting, biostatistics and law.

Meet Ernest Johnson, Sadie Swift, Camilla Fratta and Lucas Wilson, and discover what inspired each of them to continue their academic journeys at Carolina: https://ow.ly/JkHt50ZELT9

We’re excited to welcome these Tar Heels to Carolina’s graduate and professional student community! 🩵

Meet four Class of 2026 alumni starting graduate school in Chapel Hill.

08/24/2026

Do you love Carolina and enjoy meeting new people? The UNC Visitors Center is hiring a Graduate Student Ambassador Tour Guide!

In this role, you’ll welcome prospective and admitted graduate students and their families, lead 90-minute campus tours and share the stories, traditions and experiences that make Carolina special. It’s also a great opportunity to strengthen your communication, public speaking, customer service and leadership skills.

📍 One position available
💵 $22 per hour
🕒 10 to 20 hours per week
📅 Beginning August 2026
🎓 Open to currently enrolled UNC-Chapel Hill graduate students
⏳ Applications accepted until the position is filled

Applicants should be enthusiastic, dependable and passionate about Carolina and Chapel Hill. In-depth training and UNC Visitors Center apparel will be provided.

To apply, submit a cover letter, résumé and a one-minute video introduction sharing your favorite spot on campus and why you love it. Apply through Handshake or email Rhonda Beatty, director of the UNC Visitors Center, at [email protected].

https://ow.ly/NBKa50ZEL6Z

08/12/2026

Online graduate students are an important part of the Carolina community, no matter where they are learning 💻

We recently welcomed new online graduate students with a session focused on starting strong, finding support and staying connected.

Current and former online students shared tips for balancing school with work, caregiving and everyday life.

We also talked about the many technology, library, academic and professional development resources available at UNC-Chapel Hill.

Our biggest takeaway? It takes a village. And building connections with classmates, faculty and staff can make a big difference.

⭐️ We’ve gathered resources and practical tips for online graduate students on our website here. Take a look! We hope they're helpful:

Welcome to graduate school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill! Watch the video below for a welcome message for newly enrolled students in online programs from Graduate […]

08/12/2026

🎉 It's graduate student orientation day! Check out these pics of our amazing Ambassadors leading campus tours this morning. Welcome to Carolina! 🩵