Instructional Credit and Admission Agreement
We have long welcomed Native American and indigenous students to UNC Asheville, and the university formalized our relationship with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the United South and Eastern Tribes in February 2018 through the Instructional Credit and Admission Agreement. Per the agreement, UNC Asheville will:
- Reserve 20 enrollment slots per semester for enrolled citizens of USET member Tribal Nations
- Offer in-state tuition rates to students who demonstrate full financial need
- Expand the existing American Indian & Indigenous Studies minor to incorporate curriculum specific to students who matriculate from USET member Tribal Nations
- Develop educational programming and research projects for faculty and students in areas such as economic development, environmental sustainability, health and wellness, and language revitalization