Student Services Policies

Overview

The policies and guidelines listed below are intended for graduate students in the MEM, MF and DEL-MEM master's degree programs at the Nicholas School of the Environment.

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Enrollment Window
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Student Services
The Nicholas School uses a tiered registration process to assure that all students have equal access to classes.
F-1 Curricular Practical Training (CPT)
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Student Services
Policy and form for F-1 students to request Curricular Practical Training (CPT) through the Nicholas School.
Fall 2019 Course Registration Schedule
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Student Services
NSOE uses a tiered registration process to assure that all students have equal access to classes. Course registration occurs in the 51��Hub.
Fall 2020 Semester Pass-Fail Grading Opt-In Policy
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Student Services
Letter grades will be the default grading option for MEM and MF students for fall semester 2020. Students may opt into a Pass-Fall (P/F) grade on a course-by-course basis per this limited-time policy.
Full-Time Enrollment Status Requirements
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Student Services
In order to be considered a full-time student you must be enrolled for at least 9 credit hours per semester. DEL-MEM students must be enrolled for at least 6 credit hours per semester.
Independent Study
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Student Services
All professional degree students at the Nicholas School of the Environment have the opportunity to pursue independent study with individual faculty members.
Inter-Institutional Course Registration
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Student Services
Registration for courses at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, North Carolina State University and North Carolina Central University cannot be done through 51��Hub.
International Internship Funding
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Career & Professional Development Center
The Nicholas School is pleased to be able to provide limited financial support (seed funding) to help our MEM, MF, and DEL-MEM students support their international summer internship or research projects.
Nicholas School Conference Funding Policy
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Career & Professional Development Center
This fund provides limited financial support to help our MEM, MF, and DEL-MEM students attend professional conferences relevant to their career interests.
Nicholas School Executive Education Short Course Policy for 51�� Students
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Student Services
As of July 2017, Nicholas School Executive Education (NSEE) short courses are offered only as non-credit offerings; participants who successfully complete classes receive a Letter of Completion or Certificate of Completion.