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Through a revamped curriculum, students learn the skills they need to succeed in the dynamic media environment, whether they pursue careers in journalism, advertising, public relations or other communications fields.
The UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media offers undergraduate programs to prepare students for success in their careers and lives. Our curriculum helps students build the skill sets necessary to thrive in today’s dynamic media environment.
UNC-Chapel Hill undergraduate students who will have completed 45 or more cumulative credit hours (by the end of the semester in which they apply) and are in good academic standing are eligible to apply to the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media’s MEJO major.
Assured admits into the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media DO NOT need to reapply to the school. If you are interested in applying for the media and journalism minor, please note that there is only one application cycle per year (November 15—January 15). Please visit the minor webpage for more information.
How to request the application to apply to major in Media and Journalism at UNC Hussman:
1. Log into ConnectCarolina and proceed to Self Service > Student Center.
2. From the “Other Academic” drop-down menu select “Apply for Change of Major/Minor.”
3. Select ‘”Hussman Advertising and Public Relations Track” or “Hussman Journalism Track” from the “Major/Minor” drop-down. Make sure to select the upcoming term for the current application cycle.
4. If you agree to the terms, click “I Agree” and “Submit Request.” (Please note, this action does not immediately change your current major status. You must be officially accepted.)
5. Once your change of major/minor is submitted and processed, you should receive an email within 24 hours with a link to activate your account and begin the application. To ensure that your MEJO application is received by the deadline, please request your MEJO application no later than Monday, Jan. 13 at 5 p.m.
All students accepted to UNC Hussman must attend a mandatory new student orientation.
If you are interested in applying for the media and journalism minor, DO NOT request an application via Connect Carolina. Minor applications are only available on the UNC Hussman webpage from Nov. 15 to Jan. 15. Learn more about the minor.
For questions or concerns, please contact HussmanHub@unc.edu.
Term: Spring 2025
Application Available: July 1
Application Deadline: September 15
Term: Fall 2025
Application Available: November 1
Application Deadline: January 15
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“I’m a transfer student, and out of the two curricula that I’ve experienced, UNC Hussman’s curriculum preps us to be competitive in the industries that we are heading into. My editing and graphic design classes — particularly my infographics design class — have given me real-world experience and the ability to have work in my portfolio to present to employers one day.”
