Division of Student Success

The Division of Student Success ensures that Carolina positions all students for unmatched academic and career outcomes by connecting the dots across the undergraduate, graduate and professional student journey. 

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Your support of the Division of Student Success matters.

Help ensure Carolina positions all students for unmatched academic and personal outcomes.

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Academic excellence

Carolina ensures access to degrees, experiential learning and skills development — which will lead to meaningful post-graduate success for all of our students who earn admission.

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Student experience

Carolina fosters co-curricular and experiential learning experiences that help students achieve their educational, personal and professional aspirations. Providing a best-in-class student experience helps us accomplish this together.

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Strategic enrollment management

Carolina attracts, enrolls and graduates a talented student body from a wide range of backgrounds and life experiences by expanding access through scholarships and student aid as we prepare our next generation of leaders.

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Fifth annual UNC-NC State Pantry Bowl raises money to combat campus hunger

Before the Tar Heels and the Wolfpack faced off on the football field on Nov. 29, UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State University’s campuses again came together on something both can agree on — making sure no student goes to class hungry.

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Fostering student learning and success

The Division of Student Success encourages students to become responsible citizens and compassionate leaders on our campus as well as in local and global communities. Access to programs for Tar Heels that enhance the student experience make the difference.

Best of…

Carolina ranks as the best value public university, earning this title 21 years in a row — an affordable option for students that’s within reach.

40%

of our student body receives need-based scholarship support or student aid

32,000+

undergraduate, graduate and professional students enroll annually at Carolina

3

years in a row that Forbes has named Carolina on its “new Ivies” list

Support the Division of Student Success

The Division of Student Success creates new paths to meet the needs of our students and ensures that the bonds of engagement through student life and academics remain strong. Help us make a difference for the next generation of Tar Heels.

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Basic Needs Fund

Provide support to ensure that all students have access to the resources needed to focus on their education and success at Carolina. 

UNC Student Success Fund

Provide support for the full arc of student life by providing funding for new and innovative student programs.

Heels Care Network

Provide support for all existing and emerging on-campus programs to promote mental health, resiliency and well-being for Carolina students.

University Career Services Gift Fund

Provides support for initiatives that serve undergraduate, graduate, professional students, and alumni including individual career coaching, application document reviews, engagement with employers, internship, part-time, and full-time job search assistance; career and major exploration, interview preparation, graduate and law school exploration and application assistance; and employer-involved experiential learning programs such as career treks, micro-internships, and virtual work experiences.

Your support in action

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Contact us

A first-of-its-kind division among top ten public institutions, our work encompasses the holistic student experience and a commitment to academic excellence. Connect with us at studentaffairs@unc.edu. 

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Zack Hawkins

Director, Student Affairs Development

Zack Hawkins works with alumni, parents, friends, foundations and corporations to enhance engagement and cultivate support for students and programs across the student experience.

zack.hawkins@unc.edu
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Carrie Dobbins

Director of Development for Scholarships & Student Aid

Carrie Dobbins 12 works to expand access to higher education through strategic scholarship and student aid efforts.

cldobbin@email.unc.edu
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Nick Khoury

Director of Development for Scholarships & Student Aid

Nick Khoury works to expand access to higher education through strategic scholarship and student aid efforts.

njkhoury@unc.edu
“By sharing a vision and language for how we engage with student success at every point of their Tar Heel experience, we hope to enhance what we know to be the Carolina advantage — excellence in enrollment, academics and student life.”
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Mindy Storrie

Associate Provost for Student Leadership