Final Waitlist Update

I want to start by saying that we're really grateful for the students who have patiently remained on our waiting list in the hopes of being offered a space. However, we've now almost entirely finalized both the first-year and transfer classes, so yesterday afternoon we released final decisions for the majority of students on both waiting lists. In all, we offered admission to about 375 students from the first-year waiting list this year--about 100 North Carolina students and 275 out-of-state students. From the transfer waiting list, we were able to admit about 50 students.

Thank you again for applying for admission this year. We wish you the very best at your chosen school and we know you will do great things there.

Recreation at UNC - Student Spotlight: Raven Jones

Staying active can prove to be one of the hardest challenges in college. With hectic class and extracurricular schedules (not to mention sleep and social!), recreation might eventually fall to last place on the priority list. However, it is UNC Campus Recreation’s mission to provide “a diverse and intentional recreational program in a safe, inclusive, and accessible environment which enhances the social, mental, and physical well-being of the entire University community.”  

Rising senior Raven Jones has made recreation the center of her life at Carolina. Not only does she play on the UNC Women’s Club Basketball team, serve as president of Carolina Fitness Professionals Club and work at the Student Recreation Center (SRC), but has also dedicated her academic studies to Exercise and Sports Science (EXSS).

Her love of the game started at the young age of three and continued throughout high school on the varsity team. After spending her four high school years dedicated to competitive basketball, it seemed only natural for her to continue playing competitively at UNC. Thus far, her experience with the club team has been incredible: 

“Everything from my hilarious teammates both on the road and on the court to practicing hard during off season to winning together has really made my time on the team worthwhile.”

Her passion for sports doesn’t stop with club ball, either. She also loves her job working for Campus Recreation in the Facilities Department where she is responsible for supervising Fetzer and Woollen gyms. She enjoys getting to meet new people and seeing friends work out while still staying connected with the EXSS department, which is conveniently just a few steps down the hall. Her job serves both an academic and social purpose; she can stop by a professor’s office on her way out to ask a question or catch up with friends at the gym. For Raven, this recreational community triples as an academic, athletic and social place that houses all of her interests in one central location.

As an EXSS major, Raven sees her involvement with Campus Rec and her club sport as the perfect way to personally interact with others who are as deeply passionate about exercise and wellness as she is. After her four years at Carolina, she plans either to attend graduate school for Physical Therapy or work in community relations for a professional sports team.

Playing a club sport, being president of a health related club, working for Campus Recreation and majoring in EXSS has given Raven exposure to all sides of the sports world. Her Carolina experience not only steered her in the direction of her professional future, but also gave her the means to explore her passion and gain a deeper appreciation for it from all angles.

Do you love sports as much as Raven does? Explore Carolina’s recreational avenues and envision yourself on a similar path. Check out UNC’s athletic resources both for academics and for fun below!

UNC Campus Recreation - http://campusrec.unc.edu/

Exercise and Sports Science program - http://www.unc.edu/ugradbulletin/depts/ex_sportsci.html

Social Media Roundup: Connect with Us Online!

Did you know you can connect with the Admissions office on many social media channels? Here are some recent highlights:

	Tar Heel Blogger Leah graduated last month and is now contemplating life after Carolina. Read more about how she's adjusting to life as an alumna over on Tar Heel Blog.
	Like us on Facebook to get updates in your news feed. You can also ask to join our UNC Academics 4-1-1 group, where you can chat with current students about academics at Carolina.
	Follow us on Twitter to get all the updates. Several of the admissions counselors in our office also tweet--Assistant Director Melissa Kotacka @makunc is among the most active!

Student Spotlight: Entrepreneur Ryan Cocca

Ever dreamed of running your own business someday? At UNC, entrepreneurship and innovative thinking is bred through countless organizations including Carolina Creates, Carolina Challenge and the recently established minor in Entrepreneurship. These avenues allow students to embrace their greatest passions and aspirations and prepare them for the possibility of bootstrapping after college -- or for some while they are still here. Ryan Cocca, a senior at UNC, has certainly established himself as one of those people.

Cocca, a born and bred Chapel Hill-ian, has dreamed of UNC his whole life. While his dreams of being a basketball star may have been a little far-fetched, his vision of owning his own business has taken off into a reality. In 2011, Ryan co-founded Thrill City as “an independent brand and online boutique based in Chapel Hill, NC, producing quality apparel and accessories with the mission of making a positive social impact.” So, what does that mean? Essentially, it’s a streetwear company that uses the influence of clothing and media to raise awareness about different types of art in Chapel Hill.

Thrill City started as a test. Ryan created a UNC basketball T-shirt design and posted it online. Almost instantly, the Twitter-sphere began to blow up over his design and even the basketball team was talking about it. Within a period of two weeks, he’d sold over 150 shirts and Thrill City was officially in business. Since its inception, Ryan has hosted countless events to promote the brand as his designs continue to evolve and has gotten support from celebrities like Asher Roth and former UNC basketball stars like Deon Thompson, John Henson, Danny Green and Ty Lawson. In the near future, his main goals are collaborating with local artists for the T-shirt designs and establishing a clearer, more focused social media and blog presence. He hopes to spread the Thrill City motto of “Don't Sleep” and focus on further establishing its presence and importance in Chapel Hill and the Triangle.

Think you’ve got the spark to create something of your own? Like Ryan, you too can flourish and accomplish your hopes and dreams at Carolina. Check out the immense opportunities for entrepreneurship and innovation at UNC below.

Minor in Entrepreneurship - http://www.unceminor.org/

Carolina Challenge - http://www.carolinachallenge.org/

Carolina Creates - http://www.carolinacreates.unc.edu/

Entrepreneurship at Kenan-Flagler - http://www.kenan-flagler.unc.edu/entrepreneurship 

To learn more about Thrill City, follow @thrillcitync on Twitter and check out these feature articles:

Feature Articles - http://www.chapelhillmagazine.com/blog/thrill-city-presents-medium-art-show/

                             http://www.hercampus.com/school/unc/campus-celebrity-ryan-cocca

Ryan is a photojournalism major and an Entrepreneurship minor at UNC.

Waitlist Update

Yesterday afternoon, we admitted a small group of students from the first-year and transfer waiting lists. If you're receiving a new decision, you'll get an email telling you to check your MyCarolina for an update. We are getting near to finalizing the class, and this latest wave of offers is quite small. We are working to resolve the waiting list as quickly as we can so that all students can have a final decision. (As promised, all students will have a decision by June 30 at the latest.) For those of you who are still awaiting a decision, thank you for hanging in there with us. We're truly grateful for your continued interest and we hope to have a final decision for you soon! Please let me know if you have any questions.

Transfer Interest Sessions This Summer

Interested in transferring to Carolina? We're hosting a series of information sessions this summer specifically for prospective transfer students. These events will help you learn more about the transfer application, how we evaluate transfer credit, and resources for transfer students transitioning to Carolina. Also included is a one-hour tour of campus with a current student. Events will be held on June 17, July 5, July 19, August 2, August 16, and August 30. To sign up, look for "Transfer Visit Option" on our Visit Calendar. We hope to see you on campus this summer!

Transfer Waiting List Update

This afternoon, we've admitted a small group of students from our transfer waiting list. Students who are receiving a new decision will receive an email with instructions on how to view their updated decision on MyCarolina. You can also view these instructions here. Students admitted today from the waiting list will have until June 7 to reply to our offer of admission.

We have not denied any students from the transfer waiting list. Depending on how many spaces remain in the class, we'll make further decisions as we are able. We promise to have a final decision to all waitlisted students by June 30.

For more information about our waiting list, please see our FAQ page. If you have additional questions, please let us know!