New Students and Family Programs

Heels at Home Webinar: Tar Heels Online
2026-04-02 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join New Student and Family Programs for our brand new webinar series! Each month throughout the spring semester we are focusing on topics that are often top of mind for our “Heels at home.” Departments from across UNC will join to share knowledge, highlight resources, answer questions, and provide helpful tips for you as you continue to support your student from afar.
Thursday, April 2 will be “Tar Heels Online”. Join Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services, Carolina Behavioral Assessment and Management, and Special Agent Ray Oliver with the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation’s Computer Crimes Unit for a workshop designed to help families navigate the ever-changing digital world. We’ll explore the latest trends in online behavior among kids, teens, and college students, identify common risks, and share practical strategies for keeping young people safe while empowering them to make smart choices online.
Learn more and register HERE.

Heels at Home Webinar: Healthy Tar Heels
2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:00
Join New Student and Family Programs for our brand new webinar series! Each month throughout the spring semester we are focusing on topics that are often top of mind for our “Heels at home.” Departments from across UNC will join to share knowledge, highlight resources, answer questions, and provide helpful tips for you as you continue to support your student from afar.
Thursday, April 16 will be “Healthy Tar Heels”. What do students say are their biggest health and wellness challenges? What strategies are they using to help manage the challenges along the way? How can families and supporters continue to partner with UNC to support their students’ well-being? Join staff members from UNC Student Wellness for an interactive discussion answering these questions and an exploration of resources, tips, and strategies designed to help you help your student be a Healthy Tar Heel!
Learn more and register HERE.

High Fives for Heels
2026-04-17 11:00 - 14:00 | The Pit near Davis Library
High Fives for Heels is a program where parents and families can volunteer on-campus or remotly by sending supplies that directly benefit studends. Students can stop by for high fives, fist bumps, and words of encouragement from volunteer parents. In addition there will free food, snack, and beverage giveaways to help students manage their stress and wellbeing as they near final exams. Families and parents can click HERE to learn more about helping give time, supplies, or funds to supporting areas. Rain location: The Carolina Union, West Lounge.

New Student & Family Orientation
2026-06-08 - 2026-08-14
All new undergraduate students are required to attend Orientation to get the brightest start of all at Carolina! Orientation also features optional parent and family programming so students’ biggest supporters can be equipped with great information to help during this new transition. There are several orientation session dates for first-year and transfer students.

High Fives for Heels
2026-10-02 11:00 - 14:00 | The Pit near Davis Library
High Fives for Heels is a program where parents and families can volunteer on-campus or remotely by sending supplies that directly benefit studends. Students can stop by for high fives, fist bumps, and words of encouragement from volunteer parents. In addition there will free food, snack, and beverage giveaways to help students manage their stress and wellbeing as they near final exams. Families and parents can click HERE to learn more about helping give time, supplies, or funds to supporting areas.

Family Football Day
2026-10-24
Each year, families, friends and supporters are invited to campus to experience Carolina football. Family Football Day is a great opportunity to cheer on the Tar Heels, meet other families, and experience a game day with your student.
Ticket sales begin in the summer – stay tuned on our website and the UNC Family Experience portal for updates as they become available.
