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Welcome to the Physician Assistant Studies program! We look forward to having you in Chapel Hill. Below are initial steps to take as you prepare to begin the program.

Getting Started

ONYEN (Only Name You鈥檒l Ever Need)

Create an听听if you haven鈥檛 already done so. You will need this to access your student portal including information about registration, financial aid and billing.

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Once you have created an Onyen and Onyen password, you need to manually signup for the email service by visiting the听

For more information, visit听听or contact the听.

Castle Branch On-Boarding Checklist

New students will receive an invitation email to create their Castle Branch, Inc. account and to complete on-boarding tasks prior to orientation. There are fees associated with these tasks.听

Tasks include:

• • • BLS certification

Students must maintain current BLS certification throughout the pre-clinical phase of the program (January – December of the matriculating year). Refresher courses including BLS, ACLS and PALS are scheduled during clinical phase orientation.

• • • Background Check

A background check is required prior to admissions to the program and prior to being placed on clinical rotations. The program requires all background checks be ordered through our third-party partner, Castle Branch, Inc. The 黑料网 PA Program Package Code for placing your order is UO33.

• • • Drug Screen

A 13 panel urine drug screen is required prior to admission to the program and prior to being placed on clinical rotations. The program requires all drug screens be ordered through our third-party partner, Castle Branch, Inc. The 黑料网 PA Program Package Code for placing your order is UO33dt.

• • • Immunizations

Documentation of required immunizations is a very important matter for all health care professionals and something you will be required to do throughout your career.听 Students at the 黑料网 are required to meet immunization requirements set by the State of North Carolina听AND additional requirements established by the School of Medicine/黑料网 HealthCare System/CDC. The 黑料网 PA Program Package Code for placing your order is UO33im.

In addition to your CastleBranch profile, you will also need to submit your immunizations to Campus Health Services.听 Log into your听听and view your To Do list.听 Follow the instructions provided to submit your immunizations to Campus Health.

• • • Health Insurance

All students enrolled in the 黑料网 system colleges and universities, including 黑料网-Chapel Hill, are required to have health insurance coverage. The 黑料网 System endorses a听听to cover most health care expenses not covered by the Campus Health Fee.

• • • • A completed, verified and accepted WAIVER is required each semester if you do not wish to participate in the 黑料网 System-Wide Student Health Insurance Plan.
      • To waive or enroll visit the听.
      • For more information call 1-888-351-8283 or email:听

You will be automatically enrolled and billed for the 黑料网 System-Wide Student Health Insurance plan unless you submit a waiver to show that you have an alternate health insurance plan. Please visit the听.听

Verification of health care coverage is required by the program.

• • • Student Handbook Acknowledgement
    • School of Medicine Training
      • Code of Conduct
      • Honor Code
      • Plagiarism

Students not in compliance by the provided deadline may forfeit their seat. Please email paprogram@unc.edu if you have any questions regarding any requirements.

Preparing for Orientation

OneCard

Obtain your听

• • ONE cards can only be created after registration for courses

  • You must submit your photo for your OneCard to be printed. Please follow听听to upload your photo.
  • You will be given further instructions about card pickup and distribution at Orientation. Please do not contact the OneCard office about picking up your card.
  • Note:听You must have DUO set up to submit your photo and sign the electronic agreement (see DUO instructions in OneCard photo link). If you do not sign the agreement, you听will not听be issued a OneCard.

Residency

Return to your supplemental application portal to view听your residency status for tuition purposes. If you have an 鈥渦ndetermined鈥� or 鈥渘on-resident鈥� status, you will be charged out-of-state tuition.

Students who wish to be considered for in-state tuition benefits will need to complete the Residency Determination Service (RDS) interview process (for initial requests, reconsideration requests, and appeals).听Please visit your听听and click the NC Residency Reconsideration or Appeal link under the Personal Information tab. Once you complete the RDS process you must enter your Residency Certification Number (RCN) in your StudentCenter.

To access RDS directly, please visit听.

Review Policies and Procedures

As part of the Department of Health Sciences, it is essential for you to be familiar with the required policies of the department and resources available to you as a student. Please visit the Student Resources and Student Policies pages听and review the material and links provided.

Supplies

Purchase Textbooks

• • A list of required and recommended textbooks can be found at the听.
  • Textbooks are available at the 黑料网 Student Stores beginning in December and several are available in an electronic format for听free through the Health Sciences Library.

Purchase Items for Patient Assessment Course

• • Stethoscope
  • Reflex Hammer
  • Tuning Fork (Frequency 256 or 512)
  • Diagnostic Kit (Otoscope, Ophthalmoscope)
  • BP Cuff (Adult size)
  • Medical Tape Measure
  • Handheld Eye Chart

The estimated cost of supplies is $750 prior to shipping and taxes.

Computer Purchase and Requirements

• • Decide if you will purchase a laptop through听听(CCI) or bring your own device.
  • Please see the听Computer Requirements for information about purchasing a CCI Computer versus bringing your own device. Several devices on the market are not compatible with 黑料网 systems (i.e. Chromebook).

Arriving on Campus

Life in Chapel Hill

• : Live on campus! Combining the distinct advantages and freedom of apartment living with the robust culture of the Carolina campus, Baity Hill offers the best of both worlds.
• : Check out local rental listings around Chapel Hill and Carrboro, and find roommates to offset housing costs
• : Review important information from the Registrar鈥檚 Office on the steps that you need to take if you wish to apply for in-state resident status (which is necessary for in-state resident tuition)
  • : Review guidance from The Graduate School, which includes information on deadlines and workshops, as well as details on actions to be taken at least 12 months in advance of residency applications, including: NC driver鈥檚 license/state ID, NC vehicle registration, NC voter registration, NC state income tax filing, and establishment of financial independence
• : Housing opportunities for medical students while at distant clinical experiences

Prepare for Your First Day