Welcome to UNC
prepare for a fun-filled term outside of classes and study group meetings
Watching a football game at Kenan Stadium
Traveling to fun places
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University Founded: Population: Median resident age: Average temperature: State Income tax Local Sales Tax 1793 Chapel Hill 44,000; UNC 24,000 25.5 years 59 degrees Fahrenheit: January 39 F, July 89 F 6% ‐ 7.75% 6% on general items, 2% food tax (exemptions include prescription drugs, eyeglasses, some medical supplies and most services) Getting Here: From Raleigh‐Durham Airport (RDU) to Chapel Hill http://www.rdu.com/ The RDU International Airport is located approximately 30 minutes from Chapel Hill. If you plan on traveling during your stay, here is some information about getting to and from the airport. Airport Shuttle There are two shuttle services in the Research Triangle Park (RTP) area. Viking Travel operates to and from UNC campus locations, while LTD Services will pick you up or drop you off at private residences. Please make reservations ahead of time and Viking Travel prefers the trip to be prepaid. Be sure to let these shuttle services know how much luggage you will be bringing, so that they can accommodate all of your needs. 24 hrs. a day 7 days a week $25 one way On Time Taxi (919) 493‐5050 http://www.taxiontime.com/ ~ 17 $ Super Shuttle http://www.supershuttle.com/ To and from RDU Directions to Chapel Hill If you rent a car, the following are best directions: From the airport exit, follow the road signs for Interstate 40 (I‐40) going WEST. Get on I‐40 W and follow the signs to Chapel Hill. Take Exit 270 at Hwy 15‐501 and turn left at the light. You will be on Hwy 15‐501 South, one of the main roads in Chapel Hill. Follow 15‐501 South for approximately one mile, until the road splits. Follow the road to the right, and you will be on Franklin Street. Franklin Street will continue through downtown Chapel Hill and eventually it will lead you to the town of Carrboro. 2
Geographic Information: So where exactly is Chapel Hill, North Carolina? The Town of Chapel Hill is located principally in Orange County and slightly in Durham County in the north central portion of North Carolina on the Piedmont Plateau, approximately equidistant between Washington, DC, and Atlanta, Georgia. The area’s topography is characterized by rolling hills. The Town, which was incorporated in 1819, presently covers an area of 19.86 square miles and has a population of 44,015. The Town is the home of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation's oldest public university, established in 1789. Today, the University enjoys a reputation as one of the best public universities in the United States. 3
Temporary Accommodations: When contacting hotels ask for UNC rates Hotels The Carolina Inn ** 211 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill (919) 933‐2001 or toll free 1‐800‐962‐8519 www.carolinainn.com Marriott 100 Marriott Way, Chapel Hill (919) 883‐0700 http://marriott.com/property/factsheet/RDUCH Days Inn 1312 N. Fordham Blvd, Chapel Hill (919) 929‐3090 or toll free 1‐800‐329‐7466 Hampton Inn 1710 US 15‐501, Chapel Hill (919) 968‐3000 or toll free 1‐800‐426‐7866 University Inn 1301 N. Fordham Blvd, Chapel Hill http://www.chapelhilluniversityinn.com/ Sheraton 1 Europa Drive, Chapel Hill (919) 968‐4900 or toll free 1‐800 325‐3535 The Siena Hotel 1505 East Franklin Street, Chapel Hill (919) 929‐4000 or toll free 1‐800‐223‐7379 www.sienahotel.com ** The Carolina Inn is the only hotel within walking distance to UNC and downtown Chapel Hill. It is NOT in walking distance to the Kenan‐Flagler Business School which is located in the South of the campus. 4
Accommodations: On Campus Housing for graduate students: • Odum Village 1101 Mason Farm Rd, Baity Hill house by assignment only. http://housing.unc.edu/odumvillage/ Branson Street, Chapel Hill, Nc 27514 Community office, check in here to get your key! Apartments: http://www.chapelhillrent.com/ http://www.apartmentguide.com/apartments/North‐Carolina/Chapel‐Hill/ • Alta Springs • Sunstone • Autumn Woods • Southern Village • Poplar Place Check also Apartment ratings: http://www.apartmentratings.com/rate/NC‐Chapel‐Hill.html Transportation: Chapel Hill Transit Chapel Hill Transit operates more than 15 fixed bus routes that provide service to the towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro and the UNC campus for FREE. These buses are remarkably efficient and clean, but the routes are often lengthy and time consuming. Regular hours of operation are 6:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. on weekdays (night service is available but less frequent) and between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturdays. On weekends and during summer sessions, buses run on a much reduced schedule. UNC Campus Routes – Circles the campus clock and counter clockwise “U” or Reverse U “RU” Campus Shuttle, daytime only Transportation Information Chapel Hill Transit townofchapelhill.org/transit/ TTA – Triangle Transit Authority For Durham and Raleigh access: GoTriangle.Org Next bus predictor: Find out exactly when to leave for the next bus on route. http://www.nextbus.com/predictor/simpleRouteSelector.shtml?a=chapel‐hill Personal Google map with lots of tips: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=210783267772961151957.0004a66555cb66ffa739e&
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Bank: Opening An Account: You can open a checking account at a local bank when you arrive in Chapel Hill. You will need to present your passport and give your local address. Bank of America Wachovia (Wells Fargo) www.bankofamerica.com 137 E. Franklin Street www.wachovia.com 165 E. Franklin Street Cell phones: AT&T Go phone. Pay as you go plans, sim cards available in the Student Stores. http://store107.collegestoreonline.com/ International electricity converter: Best Buy, Radio Shack are some of the stores that have converters. You may also check in the Student Stores, though they may not have the supply on hand. University Identification Cards: UNC OneCard Upon your arrival in Chapel Hill, you will be issued a UNC OneCard. This acts as your ID card at UNC, and it provides you access to the UNC libraries, the Student Recreation Center, and other campus facilities. The UNC OneCard office is located to the right of the Student Stores Building (Plan to walk or ride the RU/U‐bus to the Student Stores Building; parking is limited.) Be sure to have your passport with you when you apply. You will need to have your picture taken and your application processed, and this should take about 30 minutes. You have the option of creating a monetary account for your OneCard. UNC OneCard Office Open Monday‐Friday, 7:30 a.m.‐5:00 p.m. (919) 962‐8024 http://www.onecard.unc.edu/ 6
MBA Global Programs ‐ Who We Are: Patricia Collins Assistant Director, MBA Program In charge of all exchange program related activities, incoming and outgoing. McColl Building, MBA Global Programs Suite, room 2420 Phone: 001‐919‐843‐6965 – Cell phone/ mobile phone: 001‐919‐696‐6315 vacant Assistant Director, MBA Program In charge of the Global Immersion Elective program McColl Building, MBA Global Programs Suite, room 2419 Phone: 919‐962‐0929 Amanda Mills, International Student Advisor, International Student and Scholar Services In charge of all visa related issues for incoming international students McColl Building, MBA Global Programs Suite 2418 Phone: 919‐962‐0923 (McColl) Phone: 919‐962‐5661 (ISSS) Vacant Global Program Assistant Address: MBA Global Programs, UNC Kenan‐Flagler Business School, 300 Kenan Center Drive, Suite 2417, Chapel Hill, NC 27599, USA http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?msid=210783267772961151957.0004a66555cb66ffa739e&
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