Academic Excellence supports Carolina’s commitment to creating a top experience for students through an integrated ecosystem that directly connects students’ academic experiences to life after Carolina, ensuring that degrees, experiential learning and skill development translate into meaningful post-graduate success.
Academic Excellence empowers career‑driven students to articulate the value of their education by translating classroom learning, co‑curricular and community engagement, experiential opportunities, and AI-intelligent leadership into meaningful, transferable skills. This work strengthens students’ confidence, enhances their readiness for diverse professional pathways, and reinforces the enduring value of higher education as a launchpad for purposeful lives and impactful careers.
By aligning and bolstering key student experiences and collaborating closely with University, community, and alumni partners, Academic Excellence advances a shared commitment to preparing students to use what they experience at Carolina to make a positive impact on society. Through this collective effort focused on student success at Carolina and beyond, Academic Excellence defines and evaluates high‑impact learning experiences that elevate academic and professional preparation.
Academic and Community Engagement
A variety of programs support the campus community and connect the campus with the broader public.
Career Center
The UNC Career Center helps undergrads and graduate students explore career paths, search for internships, and holds career and internship events.
Health Professions Advising
Health Professions Advising partners with students on their health professions journey, encouraging them to take ownership of their career pathway.
Interprofessional Education and Practice
Creates a diverse and caring workforce ready to work together for a healthier population.
Learn to Lead
Provides courses, programs, workshops, and peer networks designed to help students build skills, connect with others, and make a difference.
Relational Leadership
Relational Leadership at Carolina helps employees build teams and organizational cultures that prioritize connection, engagement, and well-being.