PATHWAYS is North Carolina's leading partnership for preparing every student in the state for a college education. The initiative, administered by UNC, gives counselors, educators, parents and students early access to resources for planning, applying and paying for college. At the heart of the program is an interactive web site hosted by the College Foundation of North Carolina that provides information on fields of study, career options, financial aid opportunities and online applications for every college. To enhance access to information about UNC's 16 campuses, the UNC Division of Information Resources is spearheading development of a prospective student portal that can be customized by constituent institutions.

PATHWAYS is a collaborative effort of UNC, North Carolina's community colleges and public schools, N.C. Independent Colleges and Universities, and other state educational organizations.