The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
New Student Orientation 2026

UNC Family Experience Portal & Newsletter

New Student & Family Programs wants families to be engaged and informed members of the Carolina community. We invite you to sign up for the UNC Family Experience, an online, informational resource for Carolina family members.

Sign up for the UNC Family Experience to access news, newsletters, and direct emails from our office.

The online portal offers:

  • Access to important campus news and deadlines
  • Personalized newsletters on your schedule
  • Alerts via email
  • Sharing of updates with friends and family

New Student Orientation 2026

Please note 2026 New Student Orientation registration deadlines:

  • Incoming First Year Students (May 15 at midnight ET)
  • Incoming Transfer Students (May 29 at midnight ET)

Need help?

Email us at newstudents@unc.edu

Call during live phone hours:

Monday – Friday, 9 AM-12 PM or 1 PM-5 PM ET

 

Register for New Student Orientation!

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