Summer experiences at Carolina
Summer is a great time for Tar Heels to take lessons learned in the classroom and apply them in professional settings.
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230 years of public service
UNC-Chapel Hill is at the heart of what鈥檚 next, preparing talented students from different perspectives and life experiences to become creators, explorers, entrepreneurs and leaders. Tar Heels develop a voice for critical thought and the courage to guide change.
Carolina鈥檚 nationally recognized teaching, groundbreaking research and dedication to public service continue a legacy that began when the University was chartered in 1789 and opened to students four years later.
- 1stand only public university in the United States to award degrees in the 18th century.
- No. 4public school in the country in U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best Colleges rankings.
- 61national championships won by the Tar Heels
Meet a Tar Heel
Graduating tour guide welcomes visitors to campus
At the UNC Visitors Center, Kevin Rivera Araujo helps others 鈥渇all in love鈥� with the place he calls home.
Global studies scholar aspires to diplomacy
After earning a master鈥檚 degree, Kat Goodpaster became assistant director of Carolina鈥檚 Russian Flagship Program.
Justin Ashby focuses on pancreatic cancer
Having lost his grandfather to the disease, the medical student works to develop new treatments at Lineberger.
Explore Carolina
See what Tar Heels are up to on campus and beyond.
The Arts at Carolina
Central to the Tar Heel experience, the arts at Carolina are vibrant thanks to our students, faculty and staff and community members.
The forefront of AI research
Learn how Carolina researchers across campus are finding creative ways to use artificial intelligence for the greater good.
Tar Heel traditions
Watch the Bell Tower lighting the night before the first day of class. Relax in the sun on Polk Place. Cheer on the Tar Heels in Kenan Stadium. Carolina is filled with traditions 鈥� some that date back for decades and others that are new 鈥� that students cherish today.
The Well
News from Carolina
En route to second Olympics, Aranza Vazquez finds peace of mind
Carolina diver heads to Paris for the 2024 Olympic Games after competing in Tokyo in 2021.
Launch tour opens local doors to students
The startup accelerator鈥檚 talented summer cohort met Tar Heel alumni with downtown businesses.
July 23 soccer match will impact campus traffic and parking
Traffic is expected to be heavy leading up to and after the game, and parking lots across campus are reserved for event parking beginning at 5 p.m.
Must-see UNC
Check out photos and videos capturing the Tar Heel experience
Student researchers map heat on campus
Working with the Sustainable Triangle Field Site, they gather data to provide potential solutions to hotspots.
VR may help athletes recover from ACL injuries
In sport scientist Shelby Baez鈥檚 study, they use virtual reality headsets to guide meditation and reduce fear.
Tar Heel traditions: then and now
Take a look at over a century鈥檚 worth of photos of customs and places that make up the Tar Heel experience.
Graduate Student Orientation
George Watts Hill Alumni Center
Wed, August 1409:00 am
New Student Convocation
Dean E. Smith Center
Sun, August 1805:00 pm
First day of classes
Mon, August 19
Sunset Serenade
Polk Place
Mon, August 1907:00 pm