Visiting Exchange Students

Fall 2019

Campus Arrival         August 14-15, 2019

Visiting Exchange Orientation August 16, 2019

Incoming GLOBE 14 Orientation  TBD

Classes Begin          August 20, 2019

Fall Break       October 17-18, 2019

Thanksgiving Recess           November 27-29, 2019

Classes End  December 4, 2019

Exams End*  December 13, 2019

Earliest Departure    December 14, 2019

Spring 2020

Arrival January 5-6, 2020

Mandatory Orientation        January 7, 2020

Classes Begin          January 8, 2020

Spring Break March 9-13, 2020

Classes End April 24, 2020

Exam Period*            Apr 27 – May 5, 2020

Earliest Departure    May 6, 2020

* you must be present in Chapel Hill for the entire exam period.

Important Course Regulations for Visiting Exchange Students

• To maintain your student visa status, you must remain registered for a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester at UNC.
• You are not permitted to register for more than 18 credit hours at UNC.
• The majority of your courses must be business courses, but you are permitted to take one non-business course during your exchange.
• Courses offered through The Friday Center are not available to exchange students.

Available Courses

Course listings are searchable on the University Registrar website under the BUSI subject. The fall course schedule is available in mid-February. The spring course schedule is available in mid-September. Please note that course syllabi are not available until you arrive on campus.

Course Selection and Scheduling

As part of your exchange application process, you are required to submit an online Course Selection Application (emailed to you) in order to request space in Business School courses only (i.e. courses beginning with BUSI).

When selecting BUSI courses, please refer to the two documents that were emailed to you for your Course Selection Application. To view other course listings at UNC, refer to the Office of the University Registrar.

• Courses in the 401-412 range are introductory business core courses.
• Courses numbered above 490 are advanced business electives and will have an introductory course as a prerequisite. As long as you have taken any stated prerequisites at your home university, you may request registration in upper level electives. Please refer to the “Notes” column within the course schedule spreadsheet for course prerequisites and restrictions.
• Some BUSI elective courses require application and permission to enroll. If you’re interested in such a course, you will need to follow the guidelines and submit an application by the deadline. Please refer to the BUSI Elective Course Description document for instructions. You will not be registered for such a course until you are given appropriate permission. We recommend selecting an additional course or courses that will fulfill your 12 credit hours in case you are not admitted to the course. If you are admitted, you can drop any extra courses.

When making your course schedule, keep in mind that the majority of BUSI courses are held either on Monday/Wednesday (MW) or Tuesday/Thursday (TTH) and last for 75 minutes, unless otherwise indicated on the provided course schedule. The Undergraduate Business Program offers both semester length (3 credits) and Mod length (1.5 credits) courses. Mod courses meet for half a semester (Mod 1: Aug-Oct; Mod 2: Oct-Dec; Mod 3: Jan-Mar; Mod 4: Mar-May).

Course Registration

Course registration begins in early April for the fall semester and early November for the spring semester.

Course registration is subject to availability; placement in the requested courses is not guaranteed. You must submit your course information by the deadline specified in the email you received from our office.

In order to be registered for a course, the course must have room and you must:

1. Submit your selection on time.
2. Meet any stated prerequisites.
3. Submit the application and receive approval for any courses that require application.

This process will register you only for the number of credit hours that are required by your home university.

You may register for additional courses after you have received your UNC student access information. Typically students register for additional courses in late April for fall exchange and late November for spring exchange.

A Note on Textbooks

Textbooks can be quite expensive in the US. You can save some money by ordering your textbooks online. Amazon Student allows you to purchase textbooks online with free 2-day shipping.

Students at UNC Chapel Hill have access to a wide range of student clubs, athletic facilities, and extracurricular activities. Visit the Student Life section or search the Student Organizations website for more information.

For more information about the town of Chapel Hill, check out the Visitors Bureau website.

Accommodation in Chapel Hill

On-campus accommodation is available for fall and spring semester exchange students. Once you have been officially admitted as an incoming exchange student you will receive specific details about applying for on-campus housing (typically in April for fall exchange and November for spring exchange). Exchange students have three options for housing during their exchange to UNC Kenan-Flagler:

1. UNC Residential/On-Campus Housing
   Recommended for visiting exchange students.
2. Granville Towers
   Only available for visiting exchange students who will study at UNC-Chapel Hill for the entire academic year. University-owned, privately operated residence that offers a wide range of housing plans. Space is not guaranteed at this facility.
3. Off-Campus Housing/Apartment
   Off-campus housing is not encouraged for exchange students and UNC Kenan-Flagler does not assist students in securing this type of accommodation.

UNC Housing Move-in Dates:

• Fall 2019: August 14
• Spring 2020: January 5

More information about on-campus accommodation is available on Housing & Residential Education.

The figures below should give you an approximate idea of how much it will cost to be a student at Chapel Hill. How much you spend will depend a great deal on your own habits and personal finances.

Item    Cost

Room US $3,500

Board US $2,500

Books/Supplies        US $750

Travel (local)  US $400

Personal        US $700

Health Insurance      US $1,327

Visa     US $360

Exchange Application Fee  US $100

Total   US $9,637

These budget estimates were updated in March 2019

All visiting exchange students must abide by the Exchange Student Code of Conduct. As a UNC-Chapel Hill exchange student, you are subject to sanctions when you are found in violation of this Code of Conduct.

If you choose to cancel your registration after being admitted as an exchange student to the UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School, please review the cancellation policy here. In addition to notifying the University Registrar’s Office, you must notify your UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School exchange advisor.

You first need to be nominated by your home institution. After your nomination has been received, complete the application online and submit your required supporting documentation by the deadline.

UNC provides very few support services for students who may have difficulty with the English language. As a result, UNC has strict English proficiency requirements for international students. If your native language is not English or if English is not the sole language of instruction at your home institution, you will need to submit a copy of your TOEFL score report with your application materials. The minimum TOEFL score accepted is 100 IBT. UNC will also accept a 7.5 on the IELTS or 5 on the APIEL.

If you are an Arts & Sciences exchange student, you should not count on taking any business courses at Kenan-Flagler. It may be possible to take a maximum of one business course, but registration in any particular course is not guaranteed, you must meet any course prerequisites and you will be registered after you have arrived on campus and only if there is space available.

Most visiting exchange students live in a student residence on south campus near the Business School. If you are on exchange for the entire academic year you may opt to live in a private residence called Granville Towers. You also have the option to find housing off campus, but the Undergraduate Business Program is unable to provide assistance with finding off-campus housing. Information on accommodation options and the application process is available on the Housing Office’s website.

You are pre-registered for classes based on the preferences indicated on the Course Selection Application submitted with your application. You will have an opportunity to adjust your schedule online before you arrive and during the drop/add period at the beginning of the semester. Course syllabi are not provided to students until the first day of class.

Expect an environment of active engagement, teamwork and academic integrity. Class attendance and participation are mandatory and graded. Visiting students often note the heavy workload during the semester, including assignments, a group project, presentation, midterm and final exam for each course. The final exam must be taken on the date scheduled.

The complete academic calendar is found on the Registrar’s website.

The acceptance letter and I-20 form are typically sent 6-8 weeks after you have been admitted to the exchange program. These documents are sent by FedEx to the coordinator at your home university.

Exchange students at UNC are provided an I-20 form for the F-1 student visa. Instructions on applying for the visa may be found on the State Department’s website.

All students at UNC, including visiting exchange students, are required to have health insurance. Students are automatically enrolled and billed for insurance coverage provided by BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (called Student Blue). It is possible to waive the Student Blue coverage if you have comparable existing coverage. More information is available on the Campus Health Services website.

UNC requires all new students, including visiting exchange students, to submit a report of medical history and immunization records. If you are missing certain immunizations, you can have them done at Campus Health Services once you reach Chapel Hill. Failure to submit the report of medical history and obtain all of the required immunizations will result in your withdrawal from UNC. Medical information is private and protected by law in the United States. Your records should be sent directly to Campus Health Services.

UNC has over 600 student organizations that you can join during your exchange. A complete list is available on the Student Union website. Kenan-Flagler offers business-related clubs for a variety of interests. You can also take part in sports and recreation activities available through Campus Rec.

You will be assigned a peer mentor through the EASE student organization. EASE often arranges airport pick-ups for visiting exchange students.

Yes. Orientation is required and addresses important legal and visa information for international students, academics at UNC and student life.

One copy of your official transcript will be provided automatically to your home university after you complete your exchange. To request additional copies for your own records, please follow the instructions on the Registrar’s website.