Welcome to The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, generally and fondly known as Carolina, chartered in 1789. Carolina became the first state university in the nation, and in the past two centuries has trained almost a quarter of a million people. Today the University’s enrollment is approximately 27,500 students studying in more than 100 fields.

The University offers 71 baccalaureate, 107 masters and 74 doctoral degrees, in addition to professional degrees in dentistry, medicine, public health, business, law, public administration and library science.

The Department of Disability Services (DDS), a part of the Division of Student Affairs, works with departments throughout the University to assure that the programs and facilities of the University are accessible to every student in the University community. Additionally, DDS provides reasonable accommodations, so students with disabilities who are otherwise qualified may, as independently as possible meet the demands of University life. The following information is a general description of facilities, programs and accommodations available for students with disabilities.

Mission Statement
The Department of Disability Services "Mission Statement" is presented in two (2) parts:

Goal

To assure that all programs and facilities of the University are accessible to all persons in the University community.

Philosophy

To develop programs and services that permit students to, as independently as possible, meet the demands of University life.

Questions, comments? Email us at disabilityservices@unc.edu
(919) 962-8300