Schedule of Events

Check-in with New Student & Family Programs staff to pick up any NSFP registration purchases.

Location: West Lounge, F.P.G Student Union, 209 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

Cheer on Carolina Women's Soccer as they battle the Duke Blue Devils!

Purchase tickets here! Tickets available by seat or price (from $8 to $10 per ticket).

Plan ahead for gameday at Dorrance Field here.

Location: Dorrance Field, Chapel Hill, N.C.

An exploration of the history of the Constitution turns into a hilarious and heartfelt journey into American identity. From teenage debates to adult reflections, this unforgettable tour de force will leave you feeling patriotic and energized. Brace yourself for laughter, a touch of chaos, and a front-row seat to democracy like you've never seen.

Families enjoy a discount for tickets. Use code UNCFAM for a 10% discount. Visit playmakersrep.org/show/what-the-constitution-means-to-me to learn more and purchase tickets.

Location: Joan H Gillings Center for Dramatic Art, 120 Country Club Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

Carolina families enjoy free access to Campus Recreation Facilities for Carolina student families and members of the Campus Recreation family (student employee alumni).

 Family members can join students to work out for free in one of the Campus Recreation facilities during the entirety of Family Weekend.  (Family members must be accompanied by a current UNC student and will be asked to sign a participation waiver at check-in.)

Facilities include the Student Recreation Center, Rams Head Recreation Center, Fetzer Hall, Woollen Gym, and Bowman Gray Memorial Pool. Visit: campusrec.unc.edu for all facility hours.

This autumn marks the 36th annual Sculpture in the Garden exhibit. Sculpture in the Garden unites the work of local artists with the native plant landscapes of the North Carolina Botanical Garden. Together, they invite you to experience art, the natural world, and the relationship between the two in a new way. Take a self-guided tour with the show program and interpretive signs or explore the show with a sculpture scavenger hunt. Admission to and parking at the Garden are free; donations are welcome.

Location: North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill

Check-in with New Student & Family Programs staff to pick up any NSFP registration purchases.

Location: West Lounge, F.P.G Student Union, 209 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

Join us to learn more about everything the University Libraries has to offer! We will have coffee and pastries available alongside Libraries swag and our knowledgeable staff. Scan our QR codes to play a virtual Libraries scavenger hunt – each submission is an entry into a raffle to win a Friends of the Library tote bag. We’re looking forward to seeing you there!

Location: Davis Library, 208 Raleigh Street, Chapel Hill, NC (in front of the building entrance)

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE!

• 11:00AM - A Look into Fraternity & Sorority Life - Union room 2422
• 11:45AM - Navigating Interships: A Guide for Carolina Families - Union room 2420
• 12:30PM - Housing at Carolina: On & Off-Campus Living - Union Auditorium (room 2401)

New to Family Weekend, we're bringing the experts to you for a mini conference covering topics we know are on the mind of Carolina families! Showcasing Student Affairs professionals present on Navigating Internships, On-Campus & Off-Campus Housing, and Fraternity & Sorority Life. General Family Weekend registration gets you access to all sessions.

Location: Various locations in F.P.G Student Union, 209 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

Pre-Registration closed on October 18. On-site registration will be available at Check-In times.

As part of our Student Affairs Mini Conference, stop by and get to know staff from campus safety-related departments across UNC. Chat with representatives from Dean of Students, Equal Opportunity and Compliance Office, UNC Police & Violence Prevention and Advocacy Services to learn more about being Carolina Ready and the resources, tools, and support available for our students and families!

Location: F.P.G. Carolina Union, 209 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

The Department of Germanic & Slavic Languages and Literatures welcomes all students and their families who have an interest in the study of German, Dutch, Russian, Polish, and Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, to our Fall 2024 Departmental Undergraduate Reception!
The reception will include presentations from faculty and students, as well as light refreshments from Central Europe.

Location: Toy Lounge (4th floor of Dey Hall)

In his brief walking tour, led by University Archivist Nicholas Graham, you will walk through an introduction to the 230-year history of UNC-Chapel Hill.

Nicholas Graham, University Archivist and co-author of "UNC A to Z," will lead the tour, sponsored by University Libraries.

Location: We'll meet at the Old Well & end at the Pit

Join us to learn more about Honors Carolina global programs and fellowships around the world! We will have Italian Ice available alongside our team who will be looking forward to discussing program options and answering any questions. Our programs are open to ALL eligible UNC students.

Location: Front porch of Graham Memorial on McCorkle Place

Welcome to Carolina! The UNC Visitors Center’s in-person Sense of Place tour introduces campus history, traditions and the student experience as well as some of the University’s current endeavors in research and innovation. We believe Carolina is a very special place, and we look forward to sharing it with you. We invite you to join us on Friday, Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. for our popular 90-minute campus tour that begins at the UNC Visitors Center, 134 E. Franklin Street, and ends at Kenan Stadium.

For Saturday & Sunday, enjoy a self-guided campus tour using our Visitors Guide.

Join us as we host our 4th annual Desserts with the Dean event on the front lawn of Peabody Hall. Students and their families will have the opportunity to meet with the dean, faculty members, school leadership, connect with students, and network with School of Education alumni – all while enjoying desserts, activities, and music. Join us for this engaging experience and see how we Propel the World through teaching, research, and fostering inclusive communities in our school and throughout educational spaces in the state of North Carolina and beyond. It’s a beautiful afternoon, the sky is Carolina blue, and the company is outstanding, so we hope to see you soon!

Location: Peabody Lawn (School of Education) 100 E Cameron Ave

Learn more about the Gillings School of Global Public Health's undergraduate majors (Biostatistics, Environmental Health Sciences, Health Policy and Management, and Nutrition) through information sessions. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about the application process, curriculum, research opportunities, and more while hearing from faculty, staff, and current students.

Location: Gillings School of Global Public Health

Drop by to learn about School of Information and Library Science (SILS) programs, including our B.S. in Information Science, minor in information systems, and dual BS/MS degree. Learn about career options in this fast-growing and people-focused field. Enjoy refreshments while getting to know faculty and current students.

Location: SILS Library, Manning Hall

Join the Family Enterprise Center at the Kenan-Flagler Business School as we welcome a panel of students, alumni and their families to share insights on their family business journeys and their time at Carolina. We will be joined by Andrew Boysen, Assistant Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship as he leads a presentation on core concepts of corporate strategy, including geographic scope, product expansion, and acquisitions, applied to a privately held company context. Snacks and mingling to follow.

Location: McColl Building at Kenan-Flagler, Room 3650

Join the Carolina Women's Center during Carolina Family Weekend for our Fall Open House! This is a great opportunity for families and students to learn more about our mission, explore our resources, and connect with staff and students committed to promoting gender equity and supporting women across campus. Stop by to tour our space, meet our team, and discover how we work to support the Carolina community. Light refreshments will be served. We look forward to welcoming you!

Location: 215 W. Cameron Avenue (Corner of Wilson St. and W. Cameron Avenue)

Clinical laboratory science (CLS), also called “medical laboratory science,” is the health profession that provides laboratory information and services needed for the diagnosis and treatment of disease. The field of clinical laboratory science combines many sciences, including microbiology, hematology, chemistry, molecular biology and immunology. Carolina offers bachelor of science (BS) and master’s degrees in CLS.

Carolina students typically enter the BS CLS program after completing general education requirements and prerequisite courses. Some start college knowing that they want to be in the CLS program. Others discover the program after taking science courses and thinking about possible majors in science. No matter when students learn about the CLS program, they all have similar reasons for applying:

• They like science courses – especially the hands-on aspects of laboratory courses
• They want to use their talents and interest in science to help people
• They want a marketable degree upon graduation
• They want a degree that will give them many options for the future

If this describes you or your student, come see us on family weekend and take the first step toward an exciting future in clinical laboratory science. Faculty and current students are excited to meet prospective students and families and show you our student laboratory during this informal, drop-in open house.

Sign up here: go.unc.edu/CLSOpenHouse

Location: 404 MacNider Building, School of Medicine

Head to the Ackland Art Museum this Family Weekend for an interactive, thematic tour led by a Carolina student! Ackland Student Guides craft and deliver lively conversational tours of the collection based on themes they’ve chosen, from tragic love stories to copycats in art. After the tour, stick around to explore the incredible collection, as well as self-guided offerings like our Art & Music playlist and interactive ArtBot.

The Ackland Art Museum’s hours during Family Weekend are: Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. Admission is always free! Visit ackland.org to learn more.

Location: Ackland Art Museum, 101 South Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC

Please join us for an in-person reception and info session. Meet study abroad staff and find out more about program options, credit, funding, and the application process. We look forward to helping you “expand your campus."

location: FedEx Global Education Center: outside in the Courtyard at the corner of Pittsboro St. & McCauley St.
rain location: 1st floor Atrium of FedEx Global Education Center

Cheer on the UNC Swim & Dive program as they take on the UVA Cavaliers! In case you missed it, read about our Tar Heel swimmers & diver who competed at the Paris Olympics.

UNC Swim & Dive, and free seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Plan ahead for gameday at Koury Natatorium & check out Family Weekend Parking info here.

Location: Koury Natatorium, Chapel Hill, NC

Relax in the Morehead Planetarium Star Theatre for a showing of Carolina Skies, which will surround you with thousands of stars, constellations, and planets. It is a UNC tradition that is out of this world!

Doors open at 6:15pm & the show begins at 6:30pm (no arrivals after 6:45pm). Seating is first-come, first-served.

Location: 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC

Enjoy an evening where YOU become the artist! A professional instructor will lead all participants in an engaging 2-hour class where you can leave with your very own painting of 'Old Well in Autumn'.

• 6:30 pm Doors Open
• 7:00 pm Class Starts

Each ticket includes:

• Access to the event and instructor-guided process
• All materials (pre-sketched canvas and paints)
• Cheerwine & Cheerwine floats (a staple of North Carolina!) and snacks

Location: The Great Hall, F.P.G Student Union, 209 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

Cheer on Carolina Women's Volleyball as they take on Clemson!

Regular season UNC volleyball matches are not ticketed, and free seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Plan ahead for gameday at Carmicheal Arena here.

Location: Carmichael Arena, Chapel Hill, N.C.

Cheer on Carolina Men's Soccer as they battle Boston College!

Purchase tickets here! Tickets available by seat or price (from $8 to $10 per ticket).

Plan ahead for gameday at Dorrance Field here.

Location: Dorrance Field, Chapel Hill, N.C.

An exploration of the history of the Constitution turns into a hilarious and heartfelt journey into American identity. From teenage debates to adult reflections, this unforgettable tour de force will leave you feeling patriotic and energized. Brace yourself for laughter, a touch of chaos, and a front-row seat to democracy like you've never seen.

Families enjoy a discount for tickets. Use code UNCFAM for a 10% discount. Visit playmakersrep.org/show/what-the-constitution-means-to-me to learn more and purchase tickets.

Location: Joan H Gillings Center for Dramatic Art, 120 Country Club Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

Carolina families enjoy free access to Campus Recreation Facilities for Carolina student families and members of the Campus Recreation family (student employee alumni).

 Family members can join students to work out for free in one of the Campus Recreation facilities during the entirety of Family Weekend.  (Family members must be accompanied by a current UNC student and will be asked to sign a participation waiver at check-in.)

Facilities include the Student Recreation Center, Rams Head Recreation Center, Fetzer Hall, Woollen Gym, and Bowman Gray Memorial Pool. Visit: campusrec.unc.edu for all facility hours.

This autumn marks the 36th annual Sculpture in the Garden exhibit. Sculpture in the Garden unites the work of local artists with the native plant landscapes of the North Carolina Botanical Garden. Together, they invite you to experience art, the natural world, and the relationship between the two in a new way. Take a self-guided tour with the show program and interpretive signs or explore the show with a sculpture scavenger hunt. Admission to and parking at the Garden are free; donations are welcome.

Location: North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill

Check-in with New Student & Family Programs staff to pick up any NSFP registration purchases.

Location: West Lounge, F.P.G Student Union, 209 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

This annual tradition invites ALL Carolina families together for an event with Chancellor Lee H. Roberts and UNC leadership. Chancellor Roberts will provide remarks and updates on all things UNC! Expect an opportunity for Q&A with University Leadership. Registration for Carolina Family Weekend is required to attend this event.

RSVP to let us know if you're coming: go.unc.edu/FamilyCoffeeChat

Submit your questions to the Chancellor by October 25: go.unc.edu/ChancellorQs

Location: The Great Hall, F.P.G. Carolina Union, 209 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

Join us for coffee and light breakfast refreshments after the Carolina Family Weekend Annual Conversation with the Chancellor, featuring Chancellor Lee H. Roberts. Registration for Carolina Family Weekend is required to attend.

RSVP to let us know if you're coming: go.unc.edu/FamilyCoffeeChat

Location: The Great Hall Lobby F.P.G. Carolina Union, 209 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

As you leave the Union from the morning events, or just arrive to campus for Check-In, stop by The Pit for FREE vintage Carolina Family Weekend tees (from year's past) and Brandwein's Bagels.

Location: The Pit, just outside the Carolina Union, Lenoir Dining Hall, and UNC Student Stores

Come meet the Center for Student Success Team and learn what resources are available all while enjoying some fall favorites! There will be specialty donuts, apple cider, and a fun activity to do with the whole family!

Location: SASB (Student and Academic Services Building) Courtyard

Visiting families are welcome to visit the UNC Asian American Center during our Carolina Family Weekend Open House on Saturday, November 2nd from 12-2pm.

location: 215 West Cameron Avenue, Chapel Hill, NC (entrance faces Wilson Street)

Lunch will be provided to those that register: go.unc.edu/AACCFW

Explore Chapel Hill’s beloved arts festival, "FestiFall" - this time "Dia de los Muertos" themed. The market will feature a distinct and eclectic mix of experiences, artisan vendors, music, performances, and more!

Learn more at chapelhillarts.org/calendar/festifall-arts-market-dia-de-los-muertos

Location: 140 West Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC

Enjoy a sweet treat with the Office of Scholarships & Student Aid! We will have pastries available and walk-in appointments. Come ask about budgeting aid, borrowing loans, work-study, or any other aid questions you may have! You can find us in front of Vance Hall, just across the street from the Post Office on Franklin St. Come see us, grab a delicious pastry, and meet an Assistant Director!

Location: in front of Vance Hall, 172 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC

Head to the Ackland Art Museum this Family Weekend for an interactive, thematic tour led by a Carolina student! Ackland Student Guides craft and deliver lively conversational tours of the collection based on themes they’ve chosen, from tragic love stories to copycats in art. After the tour, stick around to explore the incredible collection, as well as self-guided offerings like our Art & Music playlist and interactive ArtBot.

The Ackland Art Museum’s hours during Family Weekend are: Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. Admission is always free! Visit ackland.org to learn more.

Location: Ackland Art Museum, 101 South Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC

Join the music department for an exciting Family Weekend Open House! Explore the sights and sounds of the department with live music in each of our three buildings. Learn more about the different areas and ensembles through performances and Q&A sessions or come hang out in the rotunda with us and enjoy some snacks!

THREE Locations:

• Hill Hall Rotunda, Moeser Auditorium
• Hill Hall 109, Person Choral Room
• Kenan Rehearsal Hall

*Saturday's showing is sold out! Tickets may still be available for Friday (11/1) evening's showing at the same time here!

Relax in the Morehead Planetarium Star Theatre for a showing of Carolina Skies, which will surround you with thousands of stars, constellations, and planets. It is a UNC tradition that is out of this world!

Doors open at 6:15pm & the show begins at 6:30pm (no arrivals after 6:45pm). Seating is first-come, first-served.

Location: 250 E Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

An exploration of the history of the Constitution turns into a hilarious and heartfelt journey into American identity. From teenage debates to adult reflections, this unforgettable tour de force will leave you feeling patriotic and energized. Brace yourself for laughter, a touch of chaos, and a front-row seat to democracy like you've never seen.

Families enjoy a discount for tickets. Use code UNCFAM for a 10% discount. Visit playmakersrep.org/show/what-the-constitution-means-to-me to learn more and purchase tickets.

Location: Joan H Gillings Center for Dramatic Art, 120 Country Club Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

Carolina families enjoy free access to Campus Recreation Facilities for Carolina student families and members of the Campus Recreation family (student employee alumni).

 Family members can join students to work out for free in one of the Campus Recreation facilities during the entirety of Family Weekend.  (Family members must be accompanied by a current UNC student and will be asked to sign a participation waiver at check-in.)

Facilities include the Student Recreation Center, Rams Head Recreation Center, Fetzer Hall, Woollen Gym, and Bowman Gray Memorial Pool. Visit: campusrec.unc.edu for all facility hours.

Join students and families of all ages as we celebrate All Saints’ and All Souls’ services and visit our student campus center! Meet students and parishioners of all ages at this active congregation that houses weekly student dinner and discussion, service opportunities, scripture study and faithful community connection for students. Times are 9 am, 11:15 am, and 4 pm for worship and music with the Episcopal Campus Ministry at UNC!

Location: The Chapel of the Cross, 304 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC

Carolina families of currently enrolled students are invited to the George Watts Hill Alumni Center to celebrate the ties that bind your family to the Carolina Family. Find more event details at the Carolina Alumni website, here!

location: The Carolina Club, Alumni Center, 150 Stadium Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Start a new Carolina Family Weekend tradition and bring the whole family to our laid-back brunch featuring biscuit sandwiches, fresh fruit, oj, coffee & tea and enjoy a showcase of homegrown Carolina student musicians!

Location: The Great Hall, West Lounge, Plaza F.P.G. Carolina Union, 209 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

Students & families are invited to visit the 11:00am Mass and learn more about the UNC Newman Catholic Community. Immediately following, join us for brunch in the Newman Activity Center at no cost.

Our full weekend Mass schedule is:

Saturday Vigil 5:15 PM

Sunday 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM & 4:00 PM

Please RSVP to: Therese Taxis, Pastoral Associate for Community Development

[email protected] or call (919) 929-3730 x1007

Location: 218 Pittsboro Street, Chapel Hill NC 27516

(Parking is available behind the church, activity center, and in the Nash lot)

Join students and families of all ages as we celebrate All Saints’ and All Souls’ services and visit our student campus center! Meet students and parishioners of all ages at this active congregation that houses weekly student dinner and discussion, service opportunities, scripture study and faithful community connection for students. Times are 9 am, 11:15 am, and 4 pm for worship and music with the Episcopal Campus Ministry at UNC!

Location: The Chapel of the Cross, 304 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC

Cheer on Carolina Women's Volleyball as they battle Georgia Tech!

Regular season UNC volleyball matches are not ticketed, and free seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Plan ahead for gameday at Carmicheal Arena here.

Location: Carmichael Arena, Chapel Hill, N.C.

Carolina families of currently enrolled students are invited to the George Watts Hill Alumni Center to celebrate the ties that bind your family to the Carolina Family. Find more event details at the Carolina Alumni website, here!

Location: The Carolina Club, Alumni Center, 150 Stadium Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27514

This autumn marks the 36th annual Sculpture in the Garden exhibit. Sculpture in the Garden unites the work of local artists with the native plant landscapes of the North Carolina Botanical Garden. Together, they invite you to experience art, the natural world, and the relationship between the two in a new way. Take a self-guided tour with the show program and interpretive signs or explore the show with a sculpture scavenger hunt. Admission to and parking at the Garden are free; donations are welcome.

Location: North Carolina Botanical Garden, 100 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill

Head to the Ackland Art Museum this Family Weekend for an interactive, thematic tour led by a Carolina student! Ackland Student Guides craft and deliver lively conversational tours of the collection based on themes they’ve chosen, from tragic love stories to copycats in art. After the tour, stick around to explore the incredible collection, as well as self-guided offerings like our Art & Music playlist and interactive ArtBot.

The Ackland Art Museum’s hours during Family Weekend are: Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, 1 – 5 p.m. Admission is always free! Visit ackland.org to learn more.

Location: Ackland Art Museum, 101 South Columbia Street, Chapel Hill, NC

An exploration of the history of the Constitution turns into a hilarious and heartfelt journey into American identity. From teenage debates to adult reflections, this unforgettable tour de force will leave you feeling patriotic and energized. Brace yourself for laughter, a touch of chaos, and a front-row seat to democracy like you've never seen.

Families enjoy a discount for tickets. Use code UNCFAM for a 10% discount. Visit playmakersrep.org/show/what-the-constitution-means-to-me to learn more and purchase tickets.

Location: Joan H Gillings Center for Dramatic Art, 120 Country Club Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

Join students and families of all ages as we celebrate All Saints’ and All Souls’ services and visit our student campus center! Meet students and parishioners of all ages at this active congregation that houses weekly student dinner and discussion, service opportunities, scripture study and faithful community connection for students. Times are 9 am, 11:15 am, and 4 pm for worship and music with the Episcopal Campus Ministry at UNC!

Location: The Chapel of the Cross, 304 E. Franklin Street, Chapel Hill, NC