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

Transfer Dates & Schedules

Things to keep in mind when registering for Orientation:

  • Be flexible with your summer plans! We offer sessions in June, July & August.
  • All dates are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • Plan to attend the full 1-day program, activities cannot be adjusted & are mandatory.
  • We encourage you to register family members/guests for the Family Orientation program.

2026 Transfer Orientation Dates

Orientation Session Dates
Session 3: Friday, June 12
Session 11: Friday, July 10
Session 20: Thursday, August 13*

*The August session holds priority for international and out of state students


Transfer Orientation Schedules

To support Sustainable Carolina goals we will be utilizing digital schedules on site for Orientation sessions. If you need a hardcopy of the schedule you should plan to print the schedule(s) below and bring them with you to your session.

For Family & Guest Schedules see the Family Orientation page.

All schedules and Orientation details can be accessed in the Hello Heels mobile app.

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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