The Tar Heel family is growing larger as UNC-Chapel Hill welcomes our biggest class yet. Thousands of first-year, transfer and graduate students are heading to Chapel Hill and will start classes next week. We’re thrilled they’re joining the Carolina community, and we can’t wait to see what they achieve during their time here.
From aspiring pharmacists, lawyers and doctors to devoted family members, military veterans and researchers, each Tar Heel brings to Chapel Hill their own unique experiences, talents and passions to bolster our community and better the world.
*Numbers as of Aug. 29, 2025
This accomplished first-year student from Scotland County enjoyed learning to fish and sharing that knowledge.
Carolina Covenant scholar Melia Grady has led student government and completed pharmacy internships at Howard and Rutgers.
Once Carolina’s beloved mascot, Alex Henson ’25 is also an agroclimatology researcher.
This new Blue Sky scholar wants to help people with disabilities and their caretakers.
Despite losing his home to Helene, Mateo Magana brings a positive mindset to Carolina.
First-year student Amanda Edgar focused on law and government back home but looks forward to new interests and warmer weather.
When the Carolina Global Launch student gets to campus in the spring, he’ll pursue interests in history and criminal justice.
Emma Farson’s EMT certification in high school helped the Vetter Military Family Scholar prepare for her studies at Carolina.
After improving operations for the U.S. Air Force, Emily Arnsberg returns to Carolina for a second degree.
The first-year student wants to combine computer science and medicine to make a difference in the world.
First-year student Regina Umanova and friends developed an app to help people find accessible transit in her hometown.
As our new Tar Heels head to campus, what better sources for advice and tips on having a great Tar Heel experience than those who graduated just three months ago?
Check out what words of wisdom recent graduates shared at Spring Commencement for Carolina’s incoming first-year students.
Did you know that Davis Library is the largest in North Carolina? Or that the Davie Poplar tree may have determined UNC-Chapel Hill’s location?
Whether you’re new to the Carolina community or a seasoned Tar Heel, see if you can learn something you didn’t know in the UNC Visitors Center’s virtual Sense of Place Tour.
Thousands of Carolina students are moving onto campus and into the University’s residence halls, from Old East (the first state university building in the nation) to the newly renovated Avery. Some Tar Heels will find out these buildings aren’t just places to sleep but also where they make some of their best friends.
How to serve was the first Carolina lesson for 16 new Tar Heels, who arrived the week before classes started and volunteered on and around campus through the Service-Learning Initiative.
Move-in is in full swing at Carolina. Thousands of new and returning students — with the help of their family and friends — are beginning to set up their dorm rooms and settling into their homes for the new school year.
Kick off the semester at the 30th annual FallFest, held from 6:30-10 p.m. Aug. 17 at Kenan Stadium. The beloved Carolina tradition hosted by the Carolina Union features fun, food, lots of giveaways and much more.
Tar Heel basketball legend Tyler Hansbrough ’09 will deliver the keynote address Aug. 17 at the Dean E. Smith Center.
The year gets off to an exciting start with two weeks of programs, events and special opportunities to welcome all new Tar Heels. Learn about your new home and get connected with your new classmates.
Your One Card or UNC.edu email unlocks free access to events, library services and GoPass transit plus lots of discounts.
The nation's first public university, UNC-Chapel Hill is home to centuries-old traditions and experiences that connect generations of Tar Heels. Watch the Bell Tower lighting the night before the first day of class, go for a stroll on Franklin Street and cheer on the Tar Heels in Kenan Stadium.
The app, formerly CarolinaGO, offers a custom experience that lets users see bus routes, find health resources and more.
Catch up on Carolina’s new openings, rankings and more as the semester begins.
The Tar Heel experience goes beyond lecture halls and schoolwork. Learn more about student organizations and clubs at Carolina and how you can get involved in campus life.
Campus Recreation designs and delivers a wide variety of experiences that stimulate well-being, enjoyment and learning for the entire University community. Learn how you can get involved and find an activity that suits you.
