N.C. Gen. Stat. § 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.)