This procedure describes the criteria to be used in determining who is eligible to access student records data, the circumstances under which data may be released, and procedures to follow in requesting access to student data. This policy is designed to comply with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, 20 U.S.C. Sec. 1232g and with the University’s policies for the use of human subjects in research as monitored by the Office of Research Administration.
This document lays out policies, defines various forms of international and domestic study abroad programs, and establishes guidelines for the academic criteria and performance associated with participation in a study abroad program. These same special procedures and policies apply to programs of study within the United States when those programs are arranged by and administered through the Study Abroad Office. Throughout this document, the words “study abroad” and “education abroad” are used to
This document lays out policies, defines international exchange and visiting student programs, and establishes guidelines for the academic criteria and performance associated with participation in these programs.
This policy is intended to cover approval of authorized academic courses, their standard course numbering, and their modes of instruction.
This policy lists the approved degrees, and the majors in each degree, awarded by each of the schools and colleges on this campus and the code numbers assigned to each degree and major. This memorandum also explains the University's process for awarding an earned degree posthumously or a memorial degree of achievement to the next of kin of a deceased student.
This policy outlines the criteria and procedures for University-approved absences, including authorized activities, legal accommodations, and significant health or personal emergencies. It details students' responsibilities for communicating with instructors and establishes a requirement that faculty provide fair and reasonable academic adjustments for missed coursework.
This memorandum is intended to document the existing policies and procedures for determining the credit hours awarded for all courses and programs, regardless of academic level, at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill adopted the Federal Definition of the Credit Hour at the Faculty Council meeting on February 10, 2012.
This publication is intended to bring together the policies and procedures developed by the University for the administration of required final examinations.
This publication is intended to bring together the policies and procedures developed by the University for the administration of the grading system.
This document lays out policies, defines various forms of independent study, and establishes guidelines for independent study courses. The purpose of this document is to promote careful planning, consistent expectations, and appropriate oversight for independent study courses.
The purpose of this is to outline the procedures for collecting the Social Security Number associated with a student record and assigning a substitute Social Security Number when the student does not possess a valid number.
This memorandum outlines the registration process including priority registration, drop/add, and class rosters.
This outlines the policies and procedures on student academic transcripts, including how academic units can request approval of remarks that recognize special achievement in University-related academic activities.
This procedure outlines the requirements and process for "name" changes on official student records for enrolled or previously enrolled students.