Our Programs

UNC WOW (Weeks of Welcome)

New Student & Family Orientation

Carolina Family Weekend

Father and son together, holding plates of food outside during Family Weekend.

Programs

Carolina Family Weekend
Carolina Parents Council
Family Football Day
Heels at Home Webinar Series
High Fives For Heels
New Student & Family Orientation
UNC WOW (Weeks of Welcome)
Student Leadership Opportunities

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New Student & Family Programs
Student Affairs

172 East Franklin Street

Vance Hall, 3rd Floor

Chapel Hill, NC 27514

919-962-8304
NC RELAY – 711

newstudents@unc.edu

Hours

Monday – Friday
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Current Phone Hours
Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
& 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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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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