The Carolina Parents Council is a volunteer, membership-based group, representing the needs of undergraduate students and families. The Council encourages interaction between family members and the University by supporting programs offered by New Student & Family Programs and the Division of Student Success. They also provide funding for programs that directly benefit undergraduate students through its signature Grant Awards Program.
Involvement
The Carolina Parents Council meets at various times throughout the academic year for Council business. Meetings include:
- The Fall Meeting
- The Grant Awards Review & Interview Processes
- The Spring Meeting & Reception
Additionally, senior families are invited for reserved seating and catering during Spring Commencement. Council members are also encouraged to participate in New Student and Family Programs including Family Football Day, Carolina Family Weekend and High Fives for Heels.
2026 – 2027 Dates
- Executive Team Meeting | August 14, 2026
- New Member Orientation | October 6, 2026
- Carolina Family Weekend | October 23 – October 25, 2026
- The Fall Meeting | October 23, 2026
- Chat with the Chancellor at Carolina Family Weekend | October 24, 2026
- The Fall Social & Family Football Day | October 24, 2026
- Grant Awards Application Review | November 2026 – January 2027
- Grant Awards Interview Day | February 19, 2027
- The Spring Meeting | April 2, 2027
- Spring Commencement | May 8, 2027 (Senior Families Only)
Become a Member of the Carolina Parents Council
Applications for 2026-2027 membership are still open. In late, Spring 2027 when applications will re-open for the 2027-2028 application cycle.
If you have applied for membership during the 2026-2027 cycle, submit your annual $1,250 membership fee by October 1, 2026. This is a tax-deductible donation that supports the Grant Awards Program.
Paying for your Membership
The following payment methods are accepted for membership fees. You can also review the How to Give website for assistance.
- Credit Card. This is the preferred payment method.
- Check or bank draft. Checks can be made payable to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and mailed to New Student and Family Programs with attention to the Carolina Parents Council.
- Matching gifts. If you employer has a matching gift program, you may increase your the impact of your gift to the Council. Please contact your employer for further guidance.
- Securities
If interested in payment installments, please contact the Executive Director of Donor Relations and Revenue Management at 919.962.3967.
Renewing your Membership
The $1,250 fee must be made annually to remain a member of the Carolina Parents Council. Please follow the above instructions and make your payment by October 1 of each year.
