The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
First Year Student Orientation Registration is Open

Meet your fellow Tar Heels

In this special edition of The Well for incoming students, we introduce you to fellow classmates, some of Carolina’s excellent teachers and several University leaders.

Meet the newest Tar Heels

Carolina welcomed its largest class ever this fall, full of students bringing their own unique experiences, talents and passions to better our community.

Carolina’s educators achieve excellence

Read about brilliant faculty members and educators who are providing expertise, leadership and mentorship to students across campus.

Student share their goals at first sip

The reasons Tar Heels drink from the Old Well on the first day of classes go beyond the magical 4.0 GPA.

First Year Student Orientation Registration is Open

Incoming First Year Students can now register for a Summer 2026 Orientation Session through May 15.

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

 

First Year Student Orientation Registration

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