Whether you are participating in-class, studying at the Mary Livermore Library, or socializing with friends at the University Center, you are part of the larger BraveNation community at UNC Pembroke.
There might be times, however, that you don’t feel very connected to campus life, you may feel alone, confused, stressed or afraid. During these times, it’s important to know there is always someone on campus who CARES about you. UNC Pembroke offers a variety of resources and programs to support you and help you achieve your physical, emotional, social and academic goals. Many of these resources are listed below, if you don’t see something that meets your needs, please contact the CARE Team for more information about university resources and enrichment opportunities.
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I'm Not Feeling Well
Student Health Services is committed to providing affordable, accessible and high quality health care services to those eligible through health promotion and disease prevention programs. SHS strives to meet the demonstrated needs of our diverse student population in accordance with the core values, vision and mission of UNC Pembroke and the Division of Student Affairs.
Student Health Services Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (drop-in hours end at 4:30 p.m. daily unless an emergency)
After-Hours Nurse Triage Line
Get medical help/advice after hours by calling 1.910.521.6219, then select Option #1.
Emergencies:
Please dial 911 or call Police and Public Safety at 910.521.6235
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I'm Feeling Lonely
Campus Recreation
Campus Recreation believes physical activity and healthy life choices are vital to a person’s total well-being. Based upon this belief, a broad and diversified program of recreational activities are provided for the campus community. Students at UNC Pembroke have the opportunity to participate in intramurals, club sports, Adventureships, and can make use of the Campbell Wellness Center and the Aquatics Center.
Counseling and Psychological Services
The mission of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is to provide clinical mental health services to support the well-being and academic success of students and contribute to a healthy campus climate. This is accomplished by providing individual and group counseling, crisis management, consultation and referral services, and prevention education to the campus community.UNCP Serve
UNC Pembroke Serve is a web-based, mobile-friendly solution that enables UNC Pembroke to pair students, faculty, and staff with meaningful service opportunities. Any UNC Pembroke student, faculty and staff can login using their UNC Pembroke credentials. This site serves as the hub for volunteer opportunities in BraveNation!Campus Engagement and Leadership
Campus Engagement and Leadership’s mission is to provide meaningful co- and extra-curricular developmental and educational opportunities for students in a values-based and student-centered environment.Housing and Residence Life
The department provides qualified staff to help meet the needs of residential students, as well as a comprehensive programming component. Students who become actively involved in their community will discover a variety of programs and activities to complement their educational pursuits and enhance their on-campus living experience.University Center and Programs
The mission of the University Center and Programs department is to encourage and support the educational, social and cultural enrichment of students by creating an environment of opportunity for student, faculty, staff and community interaction. -
I'm Feeling Stressed
Campus Recreation
Campus Recreation believes that physical activity and healthy life choices are vital to a person’s total well-being. Based upon this belief, a broad and diversified program of recreational activities are provided for the campus community. Students at UNC Pembroke have the opportunity to participate in intramurals, club sports, Adventureships, and can make use of the Campbell Wellness Center and the Aquatics Center.Counseling and Psychological Services
The mission of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is to provide clinical mental health services to support the well-being and academic success of students and contribute to a healthy campus climate. This is accomplished by providing individual and group counseling, crisis management, consultation and referral services, and prevention education to the campus community. -
I'm Feeling Afraid
University Police and Public Safety
Police and Public Safety at UNC Pembroke is a full-service law enforcement agency, whose primary responsibility is the protection of life and property on the university campus. The department offers a wide range of crime prevention and awareness programs, which are designed to ensure a continued safe and secure campus environment.CARE Team
The UNC Pembroke CARE Team provides faculty, staff and students a resource to contact if they have concerns about a student's well-being. We believe all students deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. Our goal is to provide consultation, advocacy, resources and education to help facilitate individual success and cultivate a safe campus environment.Counseling and Psychological Services
The mission of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is to provide clinical mental health services to support the well-being and academic success of students and contribute to a healthy campus climate. This is accomplished by providing individual and group counseling, crisis management, consultation and referral services, and prevention education to the campus community.Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D)
The Rape Aggression Defense System is a program of realistic self-defense tactics and techniques. The R.A.D. System is a comprehensive course that begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and risk avoidance, while progressing on to the basics of hands-on defense training. R.A.D. is not a Martial Arts program. R.A.D courses are taught by nationally certified R.A.D. Instructors and provide each student with a workbook/reference manual. This manual outlines the entire Physical Defense Program for reference and continuous personal growth.UNC Pembroke Safety Tips
Personal Safety Tips, Resident Hall Tips, Vehicle Safety Tips, Alcohol and Drug Safety, Pedestrian SafetySexual Misconduct Reporting Form
Any student, faculty or staff member, or visitor to the campus who has experienced, witnessed or has knowledge of gender-based harassment and/or discrimination, or other forms of sexual misconduct (dating violence, domestic violence, stalking or sexual assault) should report the incident immediately to the Office of Title IX and Clery Compliance (Title IX coordinator & Clery compliance officer or the campus investigator). Reports may also be made to a deputy Title IX coordinator, Police and Public Safety, director of Student Conduct or the CARE Team. -
I'm Having Trouble in Class
Center for Student Success
The Center for Student Success embodies UNC Pembroke’s commitment to your academic success. This means that together, our programs, offices and resources form a comprehensive academic support network that can assist you as you find your ideal path and pursue your degree. Whether guiding you through your academic transition, helping you clarify career goals and explore majors, or providing tutoring that helps you meet the challenges of college study, the Center for Student Success is an important part of the student experience at UNC Pembroke.Accessibility Resource Center
The mission of the Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) is twofold: to assist students with disabilities in qualifying for and implementing academic accommodations, so they may independently strive for academic excellence; and to assist UNC Pembroke administration, faculty and staff in creating an accepting and accessible campus community. In keeping with UNC Pembroke’s core value of the appreciation of diversity and respect for the dignity and worth of every individual, the staff at the ARC strives to honor both abilities and disabilities as components of the human experience.Writing Center
The University Writing Center staff works with UNC Pembroke students at any stage in the writing process, from brainstorming topics to drafting, revising and editing. Students from any course or department are welcome. Consultants work with students on all types of writing assignmentsTutoring
The Tutoring Program provides free tutoring services to all UNC Pembroke students who need further assistance in currently registered courses. Led by a professional or peer tutor, each scheduled tutoring session will last approximately one hour in length. The tutor will help the student to better understand the course material by connecting ideas, forming concepts, explaining events and asking questions that will help the student increase their understanding of the course material.Mary Livermore Library
The Mary Livermore Library's mission is to provide informational support to the teaching and research programs at UNC Pembroke. Resources enabling the Mary Livermore Library to fulfill its mission include over 481,000 cataloged volumes, over 172,000 licensed ebooks, over 58,000 subscriptions to print and electronic serials, access to more than 167 databases, special collections that include the Charlie Rose Collection, government documents and current reading and media materials.Resource Learning Lab
The Resource Learning Lab provides students with an opportunity to improve student academic readiness by utilizing computer software that improves academic skills. The Resource Learning Lab offers computer-based, self-paced tutoring in basic writing skills, from composing sentences, paragraphs and essays, to addressing common writing problems, basic reading comprehension and word problem dissectionOffice of Online Learning
If you choose to pursue your degree online, the Office of Online Learning is here to make sure you have access to the same high-quality educational experience as on-campus students.TRIO
While student financial aid programs help students overcome financial barriers to higher education, TRIO Programs help students overcome class, social and cultural barriers to higher education.Find your Academic Advisor
Directory and contact information for all undergraduate academic advisors. -
I Need to Talk
Counseling and Psychological Services
The mission of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is to provide clinical mental health services to support the well-being and academic success of students and contribute to a healthy campus climate. This is accomplished by providing individual and group counseling, crisis management, consultation and referral services, and prevention education to the campus community.CARE Team
The UNCP CARE Team provides faculty, staff and students a resource to contact if they have concerns about a student's well-being. We believe all students deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. Our goal is to provide consultation, advocacy, resources and education to help facilitate individual success and cultivate a safe campus environment. -
I'm Hungry
UNCP Meal Plan
If you would like to purchase a meal plan or if you would like to make a change to the plan you have already selected, please visit the Bursars Office located on the lower level of Lumbee Hall. If you have a question about the meal plans offered, please call the Bursars Office on campus at (910).521.6855.CARE Resource Center Food Pantry
The UNC Pembroke CARE Resource Center includes an on-campus food pantry and professional clothing closet open to students, faculty, staff and community members. Students are welcome to visit the pantry twice per month, while faculty and staff are welcome one per month.CARE Team
The UNC Pembroke CARE Team provides faculty, staff and students a resource to contact if they have concerns about a student's well-being. We believe all students deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. Our goal is to provide consultation, advocacy, resources and education to help facilitate individual success and cultivate a safe campus environment. -
I Don't Have a Place to Live
CARE Team
The UNC Pembroke CARE Team provides faculty, staff and students a resource to contact if they have concerns about a student's well-being. We believe all students deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. Our goal is to provide consultation, advocacy, resources and education to help facilitate individual success and cultivate a safe campus environment.ASPIRE Program
A mentoring program meeting the needs of UNC Pembroke students experiencing homelessness. Provides one-on-one mentoring, hygiene kits, food assistance, financial assistance, peer mentor training, and dorm supplies.For more information, contact Dr. Denise Presnell at presnell@uncp.edu.
Housing and Residence Life
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I'm Having Financial Difficulties
Office of Financial Aid
Information about applying for financial aid, questions about financial aid and more.Basic Needs Assistance Form
Any currently enrolled UNC Pembroke student facing challenges meeting basic needs can fill out the Basic Needs Assistance form. Submissions will be carefully assessed by the Project BN2 team on a regular basis to provide personalized resource recommendations and viable options to help meet students' needs. Additionally, there will be an option to meet with someone from the Project BN2 team to discuss students' basic needs in greater detail.Basic needs include transportation, food, housing, health and wellness, childcare, and technology. Please note that if you’re approved to receive financial assistance, your financial aid may be impacted. As appropriate, applicants are expected to provide documentation of how their basic needs are being impacted.
CARE Resource Center
The UNC Pembroke CARE Resource Center includes an on-campus food pantry and professional clothing closet open to students, faculty, staff and community members. Students are welcome to visit the pantry twice per month, while faculty and staff are welcome one per month.CARE Team
The UNC Pembroke CARE Team provides faculty, staff and students a resource to contact if they have concerns about a student's well-being. We believe all students deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. Our goal is to provide consultation, advocacy, resources and education to help facilitate individual success and cultivate a safe campus environment.Work Study
Primarily funded by the Federal Government, Federal Work-Study Programs are need-based programs which allow student to earn a portion of their financial aid through employment on campus or in community service agencies. Students awarded work study may apply to a variety of jobs that meet their interests and skills. In order to be eligible for work-study, student’s must: have unmet need as determined by the FAFSA, be admitted into a degree seeking program, be enrolled at least half-time and be making satisfactory academic progress.
Career Center
The UNC Pembroke Career Center offers job search assistance to current students, upcoming graduates and alumni by facilitating connections with employers and teaching individuals how to conduct effective job searches.Grants
Sources of grant funded financial aid.Scholarships
UNC Pembroke offers a variety of academic scholarships. The deadline for consideration is March 1. All students must be admitted to the university and must file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).Brave Assist
UNC Pembroke offers a one-stop shop for students to apply for university scholarships. Students who wish to be considered for general scholarship opportunities must submit an application. -
I'm Having Trouble Obtaining Medication
NeedyMeds is a 501(c)(3) national non-profit that connects people to programs that will help them afford their medications and other healthcare costs.
UNCP Counseling and Psychological Services
The mission of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is to provide clinical mental health services to support the well-being and academic success of students and contribute to a healthy campus climate. This is accomplished by providing individual and group counseling, crisis management, consultation and referral services, and prevention education to the campus community.
Student Health Services is committed to providing affordable, accessible and high quality health care services to those eligible through health promotion and disease prevention programs. SHS strives to meet the demonstrated needs of our diverse student population in accordance with the core values, vision and mission of UNC Pembroke and the Division of Student Affairs.