Chartered in 1789, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill began enrolling students in 1795, making it one of the oldest public universities in the United States. The university offers degrees in over 240 distinct academic programs across 13 professional schools and the College of Arts & Sciences. It is classified as an 'R1: Doctoral Universities – very high research activity' institution and is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU). The campus spans 760 acres and includes landmarks such as the Morehead Planetarium and Franklin Street. Students can participate in over 550 officially recognized student organizations. UNC-Chapel Hill is a charter member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), with athletic teams known as the Tar Heels, who have won 51 NCAA team championships in eight different sports.