A Community for High Ability Students

Capstone Scholars are interested in getting the most of their education, whether that occurs inside or outside of the classroom. You can find Capstone Scholars among our university's researchers, student leaders, entrepreneurs and top award recipients.

An Exclusive Community

The Capstone Scholars Program is invitation-only. Every student that is invited to join us has a very competitive grade point average, a university scholarship and high standardized test scores. Once Undergraduate Admissions invites a student to the Capstone Scholars Program they just need to pay their enrollment deposit. There is no additional step required to "accept" the invitation!

When you join the Capstone Scholars Program, you're joining the top group of academic performers at Carolina. To learn more about the typical profile for incoming Capstone Scholar invitees, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.

A Personable Experience

Meet individually with Capstone Scholars staff members to share your goals and learn about opportunities on campus. They will also help you stay on track to meet Capstone's standards and requirements.

The Capstone Scholars Program has given me the tools to succeed both in and outside the classroom

Living With Us

Capstone Scholars are encouraged to live in Capstone House and Columbia Hall with other Capstone Scholars where it is easy to meet other Capstone Scholars. However, it is not required, and Capstone Scholars are able to live anywhere on campus.

A Fast Walk to Class

The Capstone Scholars Village, which is comprised of Capstone House and Columbia Hall, is within a short walk to many of the academic buildings where you will attend class.

Suite Living

Both residence halls in Capstone Village are organized by suites, which means that two students share a room and two of these rooms share a common area. Housing's residence hall site offers samples of floor plans for each community on campus, including traditional and apartment arrangements.