Mission
The School of Government at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill works to improve the lives of North Carolinians by engaging in practical scholarship that helps public officials and citizens understand and strengthen state and local government. Learn more about the School’s mission by visiting the FAQ section of this website.

In 2006 the School celebrated its 75th anniversary. To learn more about this milestone, please visit the 75th anniversary website.

School of Government
The School of Government was established in 2001. The core components of the School are the Institute of Government, established in 1931 to provide educational, advisory, and research services for state and local governments, and the two-year Master of Public Administration Program, which prepares graduates for leadership careers in public service. The School also sponsors centers focused on information technology, environmental finance, and civic education for youth.

The Institute of Government is the largest university-based local government training, advisory, and research organization in the United States, offering up to 200 classes, seminars, schools, and specialized conferences for more than 12,000 public officials each year. In addition, faculty members annually publish approximately 50 books, periodicals, and other reference works related to state and local government. Each day that the General Assembly is in session, the Institute’s Daily Bulletin, available in electronic format, reports on the day’s activities for members of the legislature and others who need to follow the course of legislation.

The Master of Public Administration Program is a full-time, two-year program that serves up to 60 students annually. It consistently ranks among the best public administration graduate programs in the country, particularly in city management. With courses ranging from public policy analysis to ethics and management, the program educates leaders for local, state, and federal governments and nonprofit prganizations.

Operating support for the School of Government’s programs and activities comes from many sources, including state appropriations, local government membership dues, private contributions, publication sales, course fees, and service contracts. Visit www.sog.unc.edu or call 919.966.5381 for more information on the School's courses, publications, programs, and services.