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.
Webinars are free to Carolina families and take place over Zoom. Pre-registration is required for all webinars and opens Monday, January 12 at 10 a.m. ET. Registration for each individual webinar will close two (2) days prior to the event.
Growing Tar Heels | Thursday, Feb. 12 at Noon ET
Encourage your first-year Tar Heel to take charge of their academic journey as they prepare for their sophomore year! Join staff from the Center for Student Success and UNC Advising for an interactive discussion of their resources and the common academic challenges your student may face. The Center for Student Success provides personalized and group coaching for STEM, writing, reading, study skills, test-taking, time management, ADHD/LD, and support for first-generation and transfer students. UNC Advising partners with students to create individualized academic plans, explore majors and minors, and connect them with campus resources to help them thrive.
Date and Time: Thursday, February 12 at Noon ET
Registration Closes: Tuesday, February 10
Audience Type: Families of first-year students
Budgeting Tar Heels | Thursday, March 12 at Noon ET
We want to help our families confidently support their Tar Heel’s financial journey at Carolina. Join the Carolina Financial Well-Being Center as they walk through the basics of building a realistic semester budget and highlight common (and surprising!) expenses students often overlook. Bonus: We will facilitate a hands-on budgeting activity to put these concepts into practice! Join us to learn simple, practical strategies that can set your student up for financial success.
Date and Time: Thursday, March 12 at Noon ET
Registration Closes: Tuesday, March 10
Audience Type: All Carolina families
Tar Heels Online | Thursday, April 2 at Noon ET
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.
Date and Time: Thursday, April 2 at Noon ET
Registration Closes: Tuesday, March 31
Audience Type: All Carolina families
Healthy Tar Heels | Thursday, April 16 at Noon ET
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!
Date and Time: Thursday, April 16 at Noon ET
Registration Closes: Tuesday, April 14
Audience Type: All Carolina families
We Would Love to Hear from You!
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