Current Students
This student resource page is here to help you during your time in the program. Here, you will find important information about comprehensive exams, useful resources, and funding information. It is a place where you can go to stay informed and prepared as you move through your studies.
Comprehensive Exam Dates
| Program Name | Semester | Comprehensive Exam Dates |
| Professional Counseling | Spring 2026 | TBD |
| Counselor Education and Supervision | Spring 2026 | August 2026 |
| Counseling Psychology | Spring 2026 | January 2026 |
Professional Counseling Manuals and Forms
Counselor Education and Supervision Handbooks and Manuals
The CES Student Program Handbook explains the rules and steps you need to follow in the doctoral program. All students should read and follow the information in this handbook. It is an extra guide to go along with other information found on UNC websites and in the UNC Catalog.
This manual helps students through their internship. It has rules, steps, contracts, and forms that students need to finish and record their internship work.
This manual helps students through their internship. It has rules, steps, contracts, and forms that students need to finish and record their internship work.
Download the Counselor Education and Supervision CACREP Standards Course Matrix
Counseling Psychology Documents
Counseling Psychology Handbook
Funding Information
UNC Universal Scholarship Application
All students in the professional counseling program should fill out the UNC Universal Scholarship Application. You must complete this form to be considered for scholarships and fellowships. After you apply, you will be reviewed every year if you meet the basic requirements. The application is available in Ursa under the “Financial” tab. You will need a Bear number to apply.
Western Regional Graduate Program
The Master of Arts in Professional Counseling is part of the Western Regional Graduate Program (WRGP). If you live in one of the 15 states in this program, you can sign up for classes in another state and still pay the lower, in-state tuition rate.
Questions? Contact Us!
Jennifer Murdock-Bishop
Interim Chair and Professor