Student Fees
Each year, students at UNC pays nearly $2,000 in student activity fees. Where this money goes can seem ambiguous to the average student. This information is generally available by request. To increase transparency, we have compiled a simple document outlining the fees and their designated purpose.
Total Board of Governor Approved Fees: $1,731.47
Total Special & Miscellaneous Fees: $235.61
Total Mandatory Student Fees (Undergraduate): $1,967.08
Amount: $279.00
What it funds:
- Funds intercollegiate athletics, including salaries and maintenance and operation of athletic facilities.
Amount: $442.30
What it funds:
- Funds specialized instructional supplies and services for scientific and information technology equipment.
Amount: $400.16
What it funds:
- Funds medical services for students, including the salaries, maintenance and operation of student health centers.
Amount: $30.00
Amount: $49.00
What it funds:
- Supports the growth of student organizations, and the mission of each unique group. [Note: $39/year for graduate students]
Amount: $5.00
What it funds:
- Initiated and approved in 1993 by Student Congress to support library services.[Note: does not apply to Health Affairs graduate students]
Amount: $15.76
What it funds:
- Established in 1976 by Student Congress to fund a pre-paid plan of legal services for students.
Amount: $1.00
What it funds:
- Unrestricted scholarship fund approved in 1990 by student referendum, named in Sept. 1991 in memory of Dr. Sonja H. Stone.
Amount: $2.27
What it funds:
- Supports the Safety & Security Committee, by which students support campus safety initiatives
Amount: $129.21
What it funds:
- Supports staffing, supplies, & equipment for student recreation programs including Intramurals, Sport Clubs, Carolina Fitness.
Amount: $159.60
What it funds:
- Supports the operations of the Frank Porter Graham Student Union.
Amount: Unavailable
What it funds:
- Approved 2002 by student referendum to support child care services to be used for the University Child Care Financial Assistance Program – Eliminated Fall 2019
Amount: $8.00
What it funds:
- Established by student referendum to encourage the use of sustainable (green) energy alternatives.
Amount: $8.00
What it funds:
- Established by student referendum to encourage the use of sustainable (green) energy alternatives.
Amount: $1.50
What it funds:
- Supports a student funded and selected award to recognize excellence in undergraduate instruction. [Note: does not apply to graduate students]
Amount: $10.48
What it funds:
- Funds Student-led program to engage students, faculty, and community agencies in service-learning partnerships. [Note: does not apply to graduate students]
Amount: $35.00
What it funds:
- Provides funds to repay bond indebtedness incurred for construction of the Ramshead Recreation Center.
Amount: $58.75
What it funds:
- Provides funds to repay bond indebtedness incurred for the Student Union expansion and basement renovation plus improvements
Amount: $92.10
What it funds:
- Provides funds to repay bond indebtedness incurred for multiple campus student dining facilities.
Amount: Not Available
What it funds:
- Supports the maintenance and development of the student information system – Eliminated Fall 2018
Amount: $1.00
What it funds:
- Supports the system wide Association of Student Governments.
Amount: $13.00
What it funds:
- Supports the maintenance of registration processes
Amount: $201.39
What it funds:
- Supports enhancing access to campus and surrounding areas and the Safe Ride Program
Amount: $10.30
What it funds:
- Supports the cost of production and support of the UNC One Card
Amount: $6.00
What it funds:
- Funds the operation and maintenance of the parking system, including lots and decks, and supports fare-free local and regional transit.
Amount: $2.00
What it funds:
- Funds enrichment and publicity for student class events.
Amount: $24.50
What it funds:
- Graduate Students administered through the Graduate School.
Amount: $7.50
What it funds:
- PharmD student activity fund, managed by the UNC School of Pharmacy Senate
Amount: $11.32
What it funds:
- Clinical Compliance Fee
Amount: $1,398.50
What it funds:
- Funds a variety of activities and programs specific to the School of Law
Amount: $9.00
What it funds:
- Funds the Whitehead Medical Society, a student governing body
Amount: Unavailable
What it funds:
- Funds a variety of activities and materials specific to the Dental School.
Amount: $1,150.00
What it funds:
- Funds a variety of activities and programs specific to MBA/MAC programs.
Amount: $1,000.00
What it funds:
- Program Enrichment Fee
Amount: $300.00
What it funds:
- Program Enrichment Fee
Amount: $2000.00
What it funds:
- Program Enhancement Fee – Major
Amount: $1000.00
What it funds:
- Program Enhancement Fee – Minor