The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

CAROLINA STUDENT IMPACT FUND ASSISTS STUDENTS IMPACTED BY COVID-19

UNC-Chapel Hill students facing financial hardships because of COVID-19 can now apply to receive assistance. The Carolina Student Impact Fund provides emergency support for various expenses, such as housing, food, travel and technology to students who are unable to meet the unexpected financial burdens resulting from the effects of the coronavirus.The Impact Fund is supported by private donors and was established to help students who are affected by natural disasters.

Students who need assistance should email [email protected] or [email protected].

Read more about the Carolina Student Impact Fund.

Final Exam Excuses and Absences

The University Approved Absence Office and Dean of Students office DO NOT issue University Approved Absences for final exams. DO NOT SUBMIT AN ONLINE REQUEST FOR UNIVERSITY APPROVED ABSENCES FOR FINAL EXAMS.

If you will miss a final exam due to a medical or mental health concern, family or personal emergency, religious observance, or exam schedule conflict, please follow the instructions below and communicate directly with your instructor to schedule a make-up.

To change an exam date due to a medical or mental health concern:

Visit a CHS or CAPS provider to be considered for the “Excused Examination List” OR visit a non-CHS or CAPS provider and fax documentation of your visit to CHS Health Information (919-966-0616). Follow next steps given by CHS or CAPS. ***For more detailed information, see https://caps.unc.edu/academic-interventions/final-exam-excuse-request/.

To change an exam date due to personal Emergency, family emergency, or Religious Observance :

Contact and meet with an Academic Dean in your department/college as soon as possible.

To change an exam date due to three or more exams within 24 hours, or two exams at the same time:

Contact an Academic Advising staff member in your department/college as soon as possible.

 

Class Absences & Final Exam Rescheduling

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