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An unofficial transcript from any post-secondary education experience (including community colleges, summer sessions and extension programs) is required to be uploaded in the application. Each unofficial transcript must be complete (not select courses), include grades, be issued in the original language and be accompanied by certified English translations when applicable. You may upload unofficial transcripts before mid-year grades are posted. Applicants will be able to upload optional, updated unofficial transcripts from their current institution, if applicable, after submitting their application
Curriculum Vitae:
Upload your resume or CV in the first step.
Personal Statement:
Please upload a personal statement of no longer than 4 double-spaced pages (750-1000 words maximum) that answers the following questions: Restate each question and then provide your answer. Repeating the question is not part of word count. Describe briefly those responsibilities and activities that are relevant to MCH in your previous work and/or volunteer experience:
What are your learning goals and objectives that motivate your application for admission to this department at this time?
What knowledge, skills and strengths do you bring? What knowledge and skills need strengthening?
What career objectives would you like to explore or prepare for as part of your graduate program?
(Briefly) How did you learn about our program?
Recommendation Letter:
Enter names of recommenders. SOPHAS will then send them an email with instructions for submitting a letter on your behalf. 3 (academic and/or professional; academic preferred)
Financial Certification:
International applicants who are offered admission to a graduate program are required by United States federal regulations to certify that you have sufficient funds to pay for your expenses at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for the entire length of your studies. Every international applicant offered admission, including applicants who may receive teaching or research assistantships or other awards, must complete and upload the International Student Data Form and Financial Certification Instructions/Worksheet to their ConnectCarolina Student Center after being offered admission. The Office of International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) will send you information and instructions for completing and uploading these forms in order to document that you meet necessary financial requirements. ISSS will then send you the appropriate documents to use in obtaining or updating your visa once it has been determined that you have met the necessary financial requirements.