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  • August 2026

  • Mon 10

    New Student & Family Orientation

    June 8 - August 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.

  • Sun 16

    New Student Convocation

    August 16 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
    Dean E. Smith Center 300 Skipper Bowles Dr., Chapel Hill, United States

    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 […]

  • October 2026

  • Fri 2

    High Fives for Heels

    October 2 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
    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, […]

  • Fri 23

    Carolina Family Weekend

    October 23 - October 25

    Join us for a weekend highlighting Carolina’s academics, athletics, arts, music and more on campus, plus downtown Chapel Hill events! Every fall we host Carolina Family Weekend for our undergraduate […]

  • Sat 24

    Family Football Day

    October 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 […]

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