A unit is defined in this document as a distinct entity having an identifiable affiliation with UNCG. A unit may or may not be a block on the University's organizational chart; units can be subsets of larger entities, as well as the programs and services they provide.

Examples:

• University divisions (e.g., Division of Student Affairs)
• The College and schools (School of Music)
• Academic departments (Department of Nutrition)
• Administrative offices (Human Resources)
• Special academic programs (Freshman Seminars)
• Service points (Spartan Mail Center)
• Centers and institutes (Center for New North Carolinians)
• Sponsored organizations (Alumni Association)
• Public programs (University Concert/Lecture Series)

Other examples of units may be found at www.uncg.edu/apl/unit.codes.html