Why UNCP
Here, you’ll build lifelong friendships, create lasting memories and find a place that truly feels like home. But that’s just the beginning. At UNCP, you’ll also experience academic excellence, hands-on learning and opportunities that prepare you for what’s next — in your career and in life.
Discover the Brave Experience — and why UNCP is the right choice for you.
Reasons to Attend
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The Brave Experience
The Brave Experience is UNCP’s student success model — built by students, faculty
and staff to support your growth in every aspect of college life.
Launched in 2019, it takes a holistic approach to your personal, academic and professional
development. It encourages you to get involved, build meaningful connections and take
ownership of your journey at UNC Pembroke. The model is rooted in four key areas inspired
by Native cultural symbols and Lumbee traditions, reflecting the values that guide
our BraveNation community.
Belonging
Cultivate a sense of belonging and purpose through active engagement — in your discipline, your career path and campus life.
The Brave Experience is built on four key areas that guide your development:
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Social: Develop self-awareness while building positive, meaningful relationships with others.
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Academic: Engage in academic exploration across disciplines and connect your learning to real-world opportunities.
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Career: Discover your passions, gain hands-on experience and build the skills to confidently pursue your career goals.
Community
At UNC Pembroke, community means learning and growing through shared experiences — both on campus and beyond. It’s about exchanging knowledge and resources to build stronger, more inclusive environments.
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Service: Create positive change by addressing social injustices and making a meaningful impact in local, national and global communities.
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Citizenship: Embrace civic responsibility and take an active role in shaping a better society.
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Culture: Explore diverse perspectives through the arts, history and shared dialogue — and celebrate the stories and achievements of others.
Learning
Learning is a lifelong, self-driven journey — one that goes beyond the classroom and empowers you to grow personally, academically and professionally.
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Self-Exploration: Understand your beliefs, values, skills and identity — and how they shape your motivation to grow and take action.
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Experiential Learning: Apply what you’ve learned across disciplines to real-world experiences in and outside the classroom.
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Reflection: Make meaning of your experiences, challenge your thinking and define your leadership through intentional reflection and critical self-awareness.
Well-being
Wellness at UNC Pembroke means building a sustainable, healthy lifestyle — one that balances your mental, physical and emotional well-being.
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Resilience: Develop the ability to overcome challenges by using positive coping strategies and persistence.
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Health: Make informed, intentional choices that support a balanced body, mind and spirit.
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Congruence: Align your thoughts, actions and beliefs with your personal values and the values of your community.
Value & Affordability
Because the class sizes are so small and the faculty connect with you, it feels like a private university. You get individualized attention, access to internships and opportunities to do research in your field of study. Then you see the tuition statement and realize — wow, I’m actually at a public institution. That feels great.
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