Choosing the right college is a big decision, and social media, websites and brochures can only tell you so much about a place. That’s why our Admission Counselors and staff members are here to help you every step of the way as you explore your options. Feel free to contact us with questions anytime. We look forward to helping you find out if UNC Asheville is the right place for you!
Office of Admission & Financial Aid
Brown Hall – Lower Level, CPO#1320
admissions@unca.edu
Phone: 828.251.6481
Toll Free: 800.531.9842
Fax: 828.251.6482
Kortni R. Campbell
Vice Chancellor for Admission & Financial Aid
Kortni oversees the work of the Admission & Financial Aid team and is committed to empowering all students and their families through the college search and application process. A recent arrival to Asheville, she enjoys exploring all the city has to offer with her basset hound/shepherd mix, Papi. Kortni enjoys travel, cooking,…
Sarah Humphries Nazionale
Interim Dean of Admission & Financial Aid
Sarah Nazionale has been a member of the UNC Asheville family since 2012. She oversees recruitment operations and outreach, focusing on the creation of meaningful relationships with prospective students and families. She is a proud graduate of UNC Asheville's Master of Liberal Arts and Sciences program, where she witnessed firsthand the…
Lindsey Prather
Assistant Director of Admission
Lindsey is the office’s dedicated transfer counselor who works with all transfer students looking to attend UNC Asheville. She is a UNC Asheville alumna from the class of 2010 when she graduated alongside her brother and twin sister. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Sociology from UNC Asheville, a master’s…
Steve Alford
Adjunct Music Faculty & Recruitment Coordinator
Composer/Leader of the acclaimed genre-bending big band "Rational Discourse," Steve Alford is a graduate of the prestigious Studio Music and Jazz program at the University of Miami/ Alford traveled the world as a musician before settling down in Asheville, NC. He performs actively in Asheville and beyond, leading and directing…
Ana Baranda
Admission Counselor
My name is Ana Baranda (she/ella) and I am delighted to be a part of your college search experience. Prior to working in admissions I was a member of Pre College Outreach at UNC Asheville where I worked alongside an amazing cohort of scholars through ¡Vamos! Originally from Los Angeles, CA, I…
Nate Corbitt
Campus Visit Manager
Born and raised in Central Illinois, my affinity for the Chicago Cubs and Notre Dame Football stems from my very large Irish Catholic family (my father is the oldest of fifteen kids) and began at an early age. I went to my first baseball game at Wrigley Field when I…
Flo Jacques
Admission Counselor
My name is Flo Jacques, and as a UNC Asheville alumna, it is a pleasure to share my bulldog pride with prospective students. I attained a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and a 9-12 Social Studies Teaching License. It is a profound pleasure to work with students from my hometown…
Sarah Mohr
Admission Counselor
Hi future Bulldogs! My name is Sarah Mohr, and I work with students and their families from the Piedmont and Triad regions of North Carolina. I grew up in Boone, North Carolina and graduated from Furman University in 2017 with a degree in Communication Studies. While serving with the College…
Savannah Purdy
Admission Counselor
As an alumna of UNC Asheville, it is my pleasure to share my love for my alma mater with prospective students and their families every day. UNC Asheville provided me with the small liberal arts experience I wanted along with all the benefits of attending an in-state, public institution. It…
Grayson Randall
Admission Counselor
My name is Grayson Randall and I am privileged to work with students from Eastern North Carolina, Tennessee, South Carolina, Kentucky, and Alabama! I was drawn to UNC Asheville because of its small class sizes, inclusive environment, and emphasis on hands-on and experiential learning. Originally from Raleigh, NC, I am a…
Maddie Zyburt
Admission Recruiter
My name is Maddie Zyburt and I have the pleasure of working with students from a variety of areas as the University’s new Admission Recruiter. I am originally from the south suburbs of Chicago and started my academic and athletic career at Carson Newman University. Volleyball led me to this…