http://www.appstate.edu

Appalachian State University offers 95 undergraduate majors and 81 graduate majors. As a comprehensive university serving the traditional undergraduate student, Appalachian's primary mission is instruction. The University feels a special responsibility to the Appalachian region and seeks to contribute to the understanding, appreciation, and preservation of its unique culture. Appalachian State University is committed to equality of opportunity. To further diversity, the University actively seeks to recruit and enroll a greater number of minority students.

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    http://www.duke.edu

Duke University, located in Durham, NC, has earned a reputation as an academic and research institution. With the original Trinity College dating back to 1869, the university now consists of Trinity College of Arts and Sciences and Pratt School of Engineering for undergraduates. The university's graduate and professional schools include the Graduate School, the Pratt School of Engineering, the Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences, the School of Medicine, the School of Nursing, the Fuqua School of Business, the School of Law, and the Divinity School.

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    http://www.ecu.edu

A doctorate granting university offering degree programs at the baccalaureate, master's, intermediate, first professional (medicine) and doctoral levels. Its instructional programs are organized in 11 colleges and professional schools (arts and sciences, business, education, fine arts and communication, health and human performance, human ecology, technology and computer science, medicine, allied health sciences, nursing, and graduate school). East Carolina University is dedicated to educational excellence, responsible stewardship of the public trust, and academic freedom. The University values the contributions of a diverse community and guarantees equality of opportunity.

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    http://www.ecsu.edu

A comprehensive public university offering degree programs at the baccalaureate level in the basic arts and sciences, selected professional and pre-professional programs, and master's degrees in selected areas. ECSU's instructional programs are offered through four schools,15 academic departments, a General Studies department, and a Special Programs office. Through its Graduate Center, the University provides educational access to students who seek advanced professional study and master's degree programs offered by other constituent institutions. ECSU promotes excellence in teaching as its primary responsibility to meet the needs of the students and citizens of the state. The University actively seeks to recruit and enroll a more diverse student body.

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    http://www.uncfsu.edu

A regional public comprehensive university offering degrees at the baccalaureate and master's levels and a doctorate in educational leadership. Instructional programs are organized under the schools of Business and Economics, Education, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the College of Basic and Applied Sciences. The university provides undergraduate instruction in the education center at nearby Fort Bragg/Pope AFB and at community colleges in its service area. Master's degrees are offered in elementary education, middle grades education, special education, school administration, secondary education, business administration, English, biology, criminal justice, mathematics, psychology, social work, political science, and sociology and a doctoral degree is offered in educational leadership. FSU is committed to equality of opportunity. The University actively seeks to recruit and enroll a student population that reflects the diversity of the region.

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    http://www.ncat.edu

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical (NCA&T) State University is a learner-centered community that develops and preserves intellectual capital through interdisciplinary learning, discovery, engagement, and operational excellence. A doctoral/research intensive university and a land-grant institution, NCA&T offers degrees at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels. The University's academic programs are organized into two colleges (College of Engineering and College of Arts and Sciences) and six schools (Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Business and Economics, Education, Nursing, Technology, and Graduate Studies). To continue its efforts to enhance diversity, the University actively recruits minority students.

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    http://www.nccu.edu

This comprehensive university offers undergraduate and graduate programs leading to the baccalaureate and master's degrees in its College of Arts and Sciences, the Schools of Business, Education, and Library and Information Sciences, as well as the first professional degree in the School of Law. The School of Graduate Studies coordinates graduate admissions and enrollment, and the University College coordinates Summer School, Extension, Distance Education, and Degree and Non-degree Credit programs and courses. Continuing its commitment to equal opportunity, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) vigorously recruits, and strives to enroll a larger number of white and other minority students.

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    http://www.ncsu.edu

North Carolina State University, in its second century of service, is a national center for research, teaching, extension and engagement in the sciences and technologies, in the humanities and social sciences, and in a wide range of professional programs. This major research land-grant university offers degrees at the baccalaureate, master's, intermediate, first professional and doctoral levels in 125 fields of study. Academic programs are organized into the Graduate school and 10 colleges (Agriculture & Life Sciences, Design, Education, Engineering, Humanities & Social Sciences, Management, Natural Resources, Physical & Mathematical Sciences, Textiles and Veterinary Medicine). Freshmen may also enroll in First Year College. North Carolina State University is committed to equality of opportunity and actively recruits students, faculty, and staff of color.

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    http://www.unca.edu

The designated undergraduate liberal arts university in the UNC system; offers 30 majors in the Arts, Humanities, Natural and Social Sciences, Professional and Preprofessional areas, leading to the baccalaureate degree, as well as a master of liberal arts program. Nationally recognized for its required Humanities sequence and the Undergraduate Research Program, which promotes close faculty-student interaction and unique research experiences in all disciplines. The Asheville Experience emphasizes an integrative approach to learning and development. The University of North Carolina at Asheville is committed to equality of educational opportunity, and seeks to recruit and enroll a diverse student body.

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    http://www.unc.edu

A major research university offering programs at the baccalaureate, master's, intermediate, first professional, and doctoral levels. With the exception of engineering and agriculture, it is the state's principal center of graduate education and research at the doctoral levels. Its instructional programs are offered through two divisions. The division of academic affairs consists of eight colleges and schools. The division of health affairs includes five schools. There are 80 centers, institutes, and multidisciplinary programs. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is committed to equality of opportunity. To further diversity, the University actively seeks to recruit and enroll a greater number of students of color.

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    http://www.uncc.edu

A doctoral/research-intensive university offering programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels, UNC Charlotte has been recognized by Barron's 300 and U.S. News & World Report as an excellent university. UNC Charlotte comprises seven colleges (architecture; arts & sciences; business; engineering; education; information technology; and health and human services). The University's graduate school conducts a broad array of programs leading to master's and doctoral degrees. UNC Charlotte is committed to equality of opportunity and a diverse student body.

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    http://www.uncg.edu

A doctorate-granting university offering programs at the baccalaureate, master's, intermediate, and doctoral levels. Its instructional programs are organized in a College of Arts and Sciences and six professional schools (business and economics; education; health and human performance; human environmental sciences; music; and nursing). Graduate studies are offered throughout the campus through the Graduate School. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is committed to equality of opportunity. To further promote ethnic diversity, the University actively seeks to recruit and enroll a greater number of minority students.

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    http://www.uncp.edu

A comprehensive university offering degree programs at the baccalaureate and master's levels. Its instructional programs are organized into a College of Arts and Sciences, a School of Business, a School of Education, and a School of Graduate Studies. The University offers Master's Degree programs in several Education areas, and in Business Administration, Public Administration, School Counseling, and Service Agency Counseling. UNC Pembroke is committed to equality of opportunity. To further racial integration, the University actively seeks to recruit and enroll a greater number of Native American and African-American students.

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    http://www.uncw.edu

A comprehensive university offering programs at the baccalaureate, master's, and doctoral levels. Master's programs are offered in computer science, social work, education, marine biology, business administration, accounting, history, English, creative writing, math, teaching, geology, biology, chemistry, nursing, instructional technology, liberal studies, marine sciences, public administration, and psychology. A doctoral program in marine biology is offered. Instructional programs are organized into a college of arts and sciences, and three professional schools (business, education, and nursing). The university is committed to equality of opportunity and to achieving greater diversity of students, faculty, and staff in all areas of the university community.

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    http://www.wcu.edu

A regional comprehensive university, Western offers programs at the baccalaureate, master's, intermediate and doctoral (in education) levels. As a focused growth institution, Western is committed to increasing access to its programs for 40% more students during the current decade while enhancing its efforts to meet the state's need for teachers, engineers, nurses and entrepreneurs and to encourage economic development throughout the region. As it grows, Western will continue to provide small class sizes and personal attention for all students. Western offers career-focused degree programs in the arts, sciences, technologies, business, humanities and more. Courses are available on the main campus in Cullowhee, in Asheville and Cherokee, and on-line.

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    http://www.wssu.edu

Winston-Salem State University is a comprehensive institution offering degree programs at the baccalaureate and master's levels. Its instructional programs are in five academic college/schools and life-long learning. The University offers master's programs in physical therapy, elementary education, occupational therapy, nursing, business administration, computer science, and rehabilitation counseling. A graduate center provides master's level study in a cooperative, interinstitutional arrangement. Commitment to equality of opportunity and racial integration is exhibited through the active recruitment and enrollment of a greater number of students from differing racial backgrounds.

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