Frequently Asked Questions
When will I get information on orientation and registration?
Orientation is divided into two parts:
- Pre-Orientation will be in mid-May. You’ll access it online via Canvas, the School’s learning management system. Through videos, readings, and presentations, you will learn more about classes, professors, and student organizations. You will be able to complete Pre-Orientation at your own pace from mid-May to mid-July, but it is important that you are mindful of specific due dates. You will be notified via your UNC email when Pre-Orientation is launched and ready to go!
- New Student Orientation will take place at the beginning of August. Attendance is required.
Do I need to register myself for fall classes if I am already a student at UNC-Chapel Hill?
No, do not attempt to register for classes prior to Pre-Orientation.
Where can I find information about campus security?
In accordance with the federal Campus Security Act (also known as the Clery Act), you can find a copy of the University’s annual campus security report here. The report contains information on crime and arrest statistics, crime reporting and emergency warning procedures, alcohol and drug policies, sexual assault response procedures, campus police authority and jurisdiction, building security, and educational programs on crime prevention and security.
To request a paper copy of the report, write to UNC-Chapel Hill Security Report, CB# 9150, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599-9150.
UNC Asheville Public Safety Page
When can we buy our textbooks?
Textbooks arrive in the campus bookstore over the summer. If you want to buy your textbooks ahead of time, we recommend doing so a week or two before classes begin.
Where can I find more information about PharmD classes?
You can find an overview of the curriculum here.
Will incoming students be required to have the COVID vaccine prior to the start of the semester?
At this time, we will not be requiring students to get vaccinated prior to the start of the semester.
How can I obtain an enrollment verification or a certificate of education?
Please email Mai Xe Vang, Assistant Registrar, at maixee@unc.edu.
My housing/apartment complex requires proof that I am a current student at UNC. What should I do?
Please email Mai Xe Vang, Assistant Registrar, at maizee@unc.edu.
Are laptops required?
The environment at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy is very collaborative. Students use laptops to take exams, work on group projects, and communicate with one another and their professors. Find the IT Laptop requirements here. If purchasing a laptop presents a financial hardship for you, please contact our Admissions Team at pharmacy_admissions@unc.edu.