The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the federal government announced on Monday that they have reached a settlement resolving 19 federal investigations involving the university. The agreement marks U.N.C. as the latest institution to align formally with the Trump administration’s approach to higher education policies.

Under the terms of the deal, U.N.C. did not admit any wrongdoing and will not incur any financial penalties, differentiating it from other schools that have agreed to pay substantial sums in similar cases. The university committed to adhering to federal guidelines on admissions, diversity and inclusion practices, and disciplinary measures related to allegations of antisemitism on campus.

In exchange, U.N.C. retains access to crucial federal research funding, which constitutes the majority of its research budget. The government also agreed not to infringe upon the university’s academic speech or curriculum. The settlement concludes 18 investigations by the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights and a Justice Department compliance review initiated last year. These inquiries addressed issues including allegations of antisemitic harassment as well as sex and race discrimination.

Lee H. Roberts, U.N.C.’s chancellor, emphasized that the agreement “reinforces our commitment to the fair and equal treatment of everyone at Carolina.” The Justice Department highlighted the resolution as a model for other universities facing similar probes, signaling that institutions should comply with federal law rather than engaging in prolonged legal disputes.

“The Civil Rights Division commends U.N.C. for its cooperation in meeting its obligations under federal law without the need for litigation; we hope other institutions will take note and do the same,” said Harmeet K. Dhillon, the Justice Department’s top civil rights official.

The settlement arrives over three years after the Supreme Court ruled against U.N.C. and Harvard’s affirmative action policies. One key component requires U.N.C. not to give any admission preference based on race or other protected characteristics. The university also agreed to actively eliminate racial policies that might influence admissions in favor of any group.

The university has faced criticism internally for adopting some conservative priorities in recent years, including the establishment of a civic life school. The broader University of North Carolina system has curtailed diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.) initiatives, and Roberts, a former state budget director under a Republican governor, has been criticized for his cautious approach toward the Trump administration, which has challenged policies at elite universities. Roberts has denied partisan motives behind his actions and was reportedly among leaders who rejected a government proposal last year linking research funding to ideological conformity.

The details of the settlement were not widely known on campus before Monday. Devin Duncan, the student body president and an ex officio board member, acknowledged concerns among students about the potential long-term implications of the deal. “There is legitimate concern about what does this mean? Does it open the door to political influence?” Duncan said, while also recognizing the importance of securing research funding.

The Trump administration has struck similar settlements with several other prominent universities, including Brown, Columbia, Cornell, and Northwestern. U.N.C.’s agreement resembles those made with the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Virginia, where no financial penalties were imposed.

Some university figures expressed doubt about the agreements’ longevity. Noel T. Brewer, a public health professor at U.N.C., described the settlements as “politically expedient and existential,” suggesting the arrangements may shift with changing administrations.

The terms of the U.N.C. agreement extend until December 31, 2028, shortly before President Trump’s current term is scheduled to end.