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What is it like to be an ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ graduate student?

No matter where you are studying, as an ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ student you are tied to traditions. All students receive an acorn when they arrive and upon graduation, a sapling to symbolize their growth. As an ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ student you will have access to student resources, develop strong professional relationships with peers and faculty as well as gain plenty of experiential learning opportunities.

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About ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ

A Premier University

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ is a nationally recognized leader in engaged, experiential learning that prepares graduates to be creative, resilient, ambitious and ethical citizens of our global culture. ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ is home to 826 graduate students across nine programs.

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About the Region

In the heart of the Piedmont

ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ’s location, in the beautiful Piedmont region of North Carolina, gives you the best of both worlds–a small, friendly campus surrounded by large metropolitan areas that offer plenty of opportunities for having fun, living healthy and taking advantage of cultural attractions. The town of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ, which has a downtown filled with locally owned businesses, conveniently located parks and is the 3rd safest city in North Carolina. Burlington is the next closest city being 10 minutes south of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ.

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Student Resources

Graduate student support

As a graduate student, you have resources available to you to help you achieve your academic and personal goals. Our core values have remained constant throughout history: close relationships between faculty and students, a culture that supports constant innovation, and a strong sense of community. Daily events, social gatherings and sidewalk conversations are the hallmarks of this friendly and welcoming academic community.

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Graduation Ceremonies

Celebrate your achievements

Graduate commencement is held in May and December for the various programs. In addition to an all student graduate commencement celebration, ÂÒÂ×ÊÓƵ celebrates three identity-based ceremonies: Donning of the Kente, Lavender Graduation and ¡Celebramos!.