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
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Jane Anderson
Administrative Assistant
I have lived and worked in the Asheville area for 25+ years. Most recently prior to UNCA I assisted a local non-profit, Community Action Opportunities, in their Weatherization Program for low income families. During my employment at UNCA I have enjoyed taking a Painting I class, and then followed it…
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,…
Nate Corbitt
Campus Visit Manager
My name is Nate Corbitt, and I am the Campus Visit Manager for the UNC Asheville Office of Admission & Financial Aid. Having been in the Admission Office since 2008, and at UNC Asheville since 2007, I look forward to helping you plan your visit to campus. It is my…
Samuel B. C. Craig
Admission Counselor
Howdy! My name is Samuel Craig. I am a Western North Carolina native and a proud alumnus of the UNC Asheville Classics department, now known as Ancient Mediterranean Studies. I completed my masters in Roman History and Archaeology at the University of Kent, and began work as an admission counselor…
June Cross
Information Processor
I am an Information Processor in the Office of Financial Aid and Admissions-Data Services. I have been employed with UNC Asheville since 2010. I enjoy helping my colleagues with their data needs. I graduated from North Buncombe High School in Weaverville N.C. and attended Asheville-Buncombe Technical College. I enjoy spending…
Zach Dorcas
Admission Counselor
I have served as an admission counselor for students in Charlotte and the surrounding areas since 2021 and as a Charlotte native myself, I am incredibly thankful for the opportunity to work with students in my own hometown. In addition to my role as an admission counselor, I am the…
Lucas Granade
Admission Counselor
I graduated from UNC Asheville in 2019 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and multiple years of experience with student work in admissions, orientation, and peer tutoring. Prior to returning to my alma mater, I spent several semesters working with students in the Writing Center at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community…
Sondra Hall
Junior Bulldogs Program Coordinator
I’m a long-time educator, writer and lover of language with a BA in Art History and a MA in Expressive Arts Therapy. Both of my degrees have given me a deep appreciation for the power of the arts to make change. My passion for words inspired me to start an…
Nikki Hernandez
Admission Counselor
I am a first-year admission counselor for Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, and West Virginia. In addition to being an admission counselor, I serve as the social media coordinator for the Admission and Financial Aid office. Prior to working at UNC Asheville, I worked in numerous part-time roles in my…
Lisa House
Business Services Coordinator
I am the Business Services Coordinator for the Office of Admission & Financial Aid, and have been working at the university since 2005. My favorite part about working at UNC Asheville is supporting my colleagues in Admission & Financial Aid and being part of a fantastic team. When I’m not…
Eric Klein
Associate Director of Outreach & Success
I have worked in federal college access and success programs in school districts and higher education institutions for almost two decades. My favorite spots on campus are the many nooks, crannies and tunnels created by the foliage that the outstanding UNC Asheville grounds crew tends. When I was researching and…
Sarah Mohr
Assistant Director of Admission
I graduated from Furman University with a Bachelor’s in Communication Studies and started my career with AmeriCorps and the College Advising Corps. The passion I developed for expanding access to postsecondary opportunity is what led me to UNC Asheville. I stay busy outside of work with graduate school courses, but…
Kari Myrtle-Posey
Associate Director of Admission for Recruitment & Outreach
Hi all, I have worked in education for over a decade; starting out as a high school English teacher, progressing to assisting with dual enrollment opportunities for high schoolers, to joining the admissions team at Brunswick Community College. Recently, I traded in the beaches for the mountains and moved to…
Elsa Taylor-Cless
Assistant Director of Admission
I found my love of public higher education while working for my alma mater, Chadron State College in Nebraska. I have been with Admission & Financial Aid at UNC Asheville since 2021 and have greatly enjoyed getting to know the campus community here. I find joy in getting to know…
Jen Tobias
Transfer Admission Specialist
I am passionate about education and was drawn to being an education major because of my drive to support students. I am thrilled to be able to support transfer students throughout the application process at UNC Asheville. The connection and support that exists between faculty and students really stands out…
Ryan Walsh
Associate Director of Admission & Financial Aid Analytics
I joined the UNCA team in August 2021 with nearly a decade working in higher education, specifically at liberal arts and sciences institutions. I grew up in Rochester, NY though started my career as a student employee in the Office of Admission at St. Lawrence University, where I also took…