Definitions.
G.S. 116-44.9A
in effect§ 116-44.9A. Definitions.
For purposes of this Part, the following definitions shall apply:
(1) Applicant. - An individual who has applied for admission to a constituent institution of The University of North Carolina.
(2) Armed Forces. - The United States Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, Navy, Space Force, and North Carolina National Guard.
(3) Constituent institution of The University of North Carolina. - A constituent institution of higher education of The University of North Carolina, as defined in G.S. 116-2(4), excluding the constituent high school, the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics.
(4) Reserve Armed Forces. - The reserve components of any of the Armed Forces.
(5) Uniformed service. - Any of the following:
a. Armed Forces.
b. Reserve Armed Forces.
c. The Merchant Marine. (2025-46, s. 4(a); 2025-72, s. 3(a); 2025-92, s. 2.5.)
Source: North Carolina General Assembly (ncleg.gov)URL: https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_116/GS_116-44.9A.htmlFetched: 10/19/2026
