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New Student Convocation

August 16 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

New Student Convocation is the official ceremony that inducts new first-year students into the Class of 2030 and new transfer students into their respective classes. Convocation features student performances, remarks from University leadership like the Chancellor, Student Body President, and more. Each Convocation will also feature a suprise keynote speaker.

Doors open at 4:30pm

Event starts at 5:30pm

New Student Convocation held at the Dean E. Smith Center on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Monday August 17, 2025. Tyler Hansbrough delivered the New Student Convocation address.
(Jon Gardiner/UNC-Chapel Hill)

Details

  • Date: August 16
  • Time:
    5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Venue

  • Dean E. Smith Center
  • 300 Skipper Bowles Dr.
    Chapel Hill, 27599 United States     + Google Map