The Graduate Student Symposium furthers the professional growth and development of graduate students and stimulates interest in graduate education in nursing. Following completion of all requirements for the degree sought, the School of Nursing holds graduation ceremonies for baccalaureate, master s and doctoral degree nursing students. Students are welcome to participate in the University s Commencement in May or December. The Minority Student Nursing Association provides specific support to ethnic and gender minority students in the School of Nursing. Social and professional activities are planned throughout the year.
Students are also active in service projects to the community.
Theta Tau, Inc., the National Honor Society in Nursing, was chartered at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, October 5, 1962. The society recognizes scholarship, leadership, creativity, and individual commitment to high standards. The society conducts programs and business meetings and gives awards in keeping with its purposes. Student Health Action Committee Nursing students may join with students from other health affairs schools to serve on the Student Health Action Committee, which is devoted to the improvement of healthcare and health education in Chapel Hill and surrounding areas. They volunteer at a community clinic that provides efficient care, involving prevention, education and referral, to the underserved community free of charge.