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  • First-year UNC-Chapel Hill student Cooper Williams holding two fishing poles in his dorm room.

    Students pack prized possessions for Carolina

    See what must-have items eight Tar Heels brought from home to their residence halls.

  • A student raises her hands to cheer after sipping from the Old Well on the first day of classes.

    Tar Heels enjoy Weeks of Welcome events

    In this video, see highlights from back-to-school events like move-in, first sip and Sunset Serenade.

  • A student rides a scooter by Polk Place on the first day of classes

    See memorable moments from Weeks of Welcome 2025

    University photographers Johnny Andrews and Jon Gardiner show scenes from the beginning of the fall semester.

  • UCN-Chapel Hill student taking a selfie with iPhone while sipping from the fountain of the Old Well.

    First day, first sips

    The first day of classes at Carolina has arrived, and as Tar Heels know, that means it’s also time to drink from the Old Well for good luck in the semester ahead. Thousands of students took part in the tradition, caught up with friends and had the chance to grab a bagel from Chancellor Lee H. Roberts and his wife, Liza. Tar Heels also were treated to LocoPops near the Pit and ended the day at Sunset Serenade, another FDOC tradition showcasing Carolina’s beloved a cappella groups.

    Photos by Johnny Andrews and Jon Gardiner, University Communications and Marketing. Published Aug. 18, 2025.

  • Graphic with a photo of Chancellor Lee H. Roberts walking on campus in Carolina Blue Commencement robe.

    Welcome back from Chancellor Roberts

    In this fun back-to-school video, see why Roberts turned heads with his summer fit check.

  • Student carrying large blue bags with family members walking around as a staff member points them in the direction they need to go.

    Tar Heels move in

    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.

    Take a look at how Tar Heels are settling into their homes for the new school year.

    (Photos by Johnny Andrews and Jon Gardiner, University Communications and Marketing)

  • Seven-photo grid featuring 18 Tar Heels who became friends in UNC-Chapel Hill residence halls.

    Strangers become friends in residence halls

    As Carolina students move into their dorms, Tar Heels share stories about lifelong bonds formed there.

  • UNC Visitors Center student tour guide holding a UNC-Chapel Hill branded microphone and standing near the Frank Porter Graham Student Union on campus. Graphic text is overlayed on the left half of the image with text reading:

    Tour Carolina virtually

    Learn from student tour guides about the University’s history, traditions, research prowess and campus life.