Winter Weather Advisory

UPDATED: 1/20/25 at 8:30 p.m. UNCP administrators are closely monitoring updates from the National Weather Service about a cold front arriving tomorrow, Jan. 21. Forecasts predict temperatures in the teens and frigid wind chills, with little to no wintry precipitation expected in our area. At this time, the university plans to operate on a normal schedule. For updates, visit uncp.edu/weather. Students, faculty and staff please check your campus email.

Field Placement and Testing

Please send Verification of Graduate Counseling Experience links to the Field Placement Coordinator for your program:

CMHC: Dr. Cara Thompson (cara.thompson@uncp.edu)

PSC: Dr. Billy Friedrich (william.friedrich@uncp.edu)

Resources for LSC Applicants

Students must take Praxis II test #5422 to become a Licensed School Counselor under the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction and must score at least 159. See the Testing Manual above for more information.

Schedule your Praxis here: https://www.ets.org/praxis/prepare/materials/5422

Apply for your school counseling specialty license here: https://www.dpi.nc.gov/educators/educators-licensure/apply-nc-educator-license