Through the optional program, students who are denied admission to UNC-Chapel Hill can choose to have their application forwarded to any of the five participating schools for consideration there.

President Hans took this action as a matter of good governance,” a UNC System spokesperson said of the action.

UNC-Chapel Hill will “follow the law” and “comply with any requests from law enforcement” regarding students whom U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials may seek during the ...