Office of Student Affairs

The Graduate School provides comprehensive and wholistic support to graduate students through individual and group consultation and intentional programming. The Student Affairs team is dedicated to enhancing the student experience by fostering community and belonging for a diverse student body, strengthening professional development and preparedness across a range of fields and careers, and advocating for student well-being as a foundation for student success.

Student Affairs Team

Kate McAnulty
Senior Associate Dean, Student Affairs
kmcanulty@unc.edu
(919) 962-7774
Bynum Hall, Room 203

Laura Thorp
Director, Student Affairs
lethorp@unc.edu
(919) 962-7786
Bynum Hall, Room 207

Aliyah Griffith
Graduate Research Assistant
aliyahg@live.unc.edu

Student Events

Student Support Resources

• Graduate Student Support Resources
• Academic integrity and ethics
• CareerWell professional development
• Carolina Ready safety app
• CHART resources
  • Community
  • Health & Wellness
  • Academics, Research, & Professional Development
  • Resilience & Resources
  • The Graduate School
• Student Success
• Graduate School handbook
  • Medical or personal issues
  • Withdrawal from the University
• Graduate Student Center
• Housing and in-state residency
• Health, safety and academic concerns
• North Carolina residency for in-state tuition
• Parental leave
• Student policies
• Who to contact with questions