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Upload one unofficial transcript from each university attended. Transcripts must be uploaded with the online application. Please do not mail transcripts, as this will significantly delay the processing of your application. For applicants who are offered admission, one paper official transcript for each university attended will be required at a later date.
Curriculum Vitae:
The resume/CV is required.
Personal Statement:
Applicants should devote careful attention to the Statement of Purpose, which is a very important part of the application. It should reflect the applicant’s best thinking about an area of specialization within city planning. The statement should outline a proposed area of specialization, including an appropriate theoretical foundation, suitable scholarly research skills, and potential topics for dissertation research.
Recommendation Letter:
Three letters of reference are required.
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.