Diversity and Student Success
The Graduate School broadly defines diversity. This definition includes but is not limited to graduate and professional students who are racially/ethnically diverse, first-generation, international, LGBTQIA+, or are military-affiliated.
Diversity Mission:
Diverse experiences, backgrounds, viewpoints, and contributions are key elements for the success of any enterprise. The Graduate School at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is committed to sustaining a diverse graduate student body and fostering a climate of inclusion and acceptance. We aim to contribute to the successful degree completion of each student through targeted academic and professional development programs.
Diversity Recruitment:
The Graduate School is committed to a diverse graduate study body and through DSS, is involved in broad recruitment efforts. We welcome the opportunity to work with programs/departments/schools with the efforts below as well as in strategizing their recruitment endeavors. Visit our Diverse Student Travel Recruitment page to learn more about the nomination process and application system.
“I cannot imagine completing my doctoral program without the support, community, and resources I received from Diversity and Student Success. Their programs have been vital for me as I successfully applied for fellowships and grants and as I tackled the milestones needed to finish my degree. I am forever grateful for DSS.” —Brionca Taylor; Ph.D. candidate; Department of Sociology
Featured video: Initiative for Minority Excellence
The Initiative for Minority Excellence focuses on the retention and the successful graduation of our racially/ethnically diverse graduate students.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday 10:00 am
IME Writing Wednesday
Thursday 10:00 am
Thriving Thursday: A Study Space
Wednesday 10:00 am
IME Writing Wednesday
Recent Highlights
Carolina Grad Student F1RSTS: Lisa Pham
First-generation graduate student Lisa Pham is motivated to pursue graduate school based on her family’s love of food and the connections that can come from sharing a meal.
Initiative for Minority Excellence: DeeAnn Spicer
Ph.D. student DeeAnn Spicer has attended Writing Wednesdays with our Initiative for Minority Excellence—she says they’ve helped her feel like part of a community while in graduate school.
Global Grads: Sinan Yorukoglu
Sinan Yorukoglu is an international student studying statistics and operation who has built community at Carolina through events on campus and meeting new people.
Carolina Grad Student F1RSTS: Traci Thompson
Traci Thompson is a master’s degree student in public administration who has built community by networking with other graduate students outside of her discipline.