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Helping Heels have the brightest start of all! 🐏 Follow for updates on:

🤝 New Student Orientation
👋 UNC Weeks of Welcome
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 Carolina Family Programs

From the office that brings you New Student Orientation, Week of Welcome, Tar Heel Beginnings, The Carolina Parent Council, Carolina Family Weekend, and more! Stay tuned for news and upcoming events! Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for updates. Go Heels!

10/16/2026

Can’t, I have plans… it’s Carolina Family Weekend! 🐏🩵

Mark your calendars for October 23–25 and get ready for a weekend full of ways to experience Carolina together!

From some of our signature Family Weekend events to plenty of other activities happening across campus, there’s lots to add to your weekend plans. 👀

Already making your itinerary? Visit our website to check out the full Family Weekend schedule and learn more about what’s happening throughout the weekend!

10/13/2026

📣 The rumors are true... Orientation Leader and WOW Board applications are officially open!

If your Carolina student is looking for a way to get involved on campus, build leadership experience, and help welcome new students to UNC, encourage them to apply to become an Orientation Leader or WOW Board member! 🐏

We’re also hosting another Interest Session on October 14 from 4–5 p.m. in Union Room 3408. Students can stop by to learn more about the roles, ask questions, and enjoy free Chick-fil-A! 🍗

Applications are due October 18 at 11:59 p.m.

🔗 Learn more and apply: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=T9WzWMkW00KvCB_KvQlWZl19_BI_0uNOo__PISxFMmJUOUM4NUVMMEQ5Mk5VTjUzSlJEWlhKT1VDSy4u

10/09/2026

✂️ Rock, paper, scissors… Family Weekend! 🪨📄✂️

No matter what you throw, there’s one clear winner: spending Family Weekend at Carolina! 🐏🩵

Registration is open, so make your move and get ready for a weekend of Carolina memories! Last day to register is October 16th.

🔗 Register and learn more: https://nsfp.unc.edu/our-programs/carolina-family-weekend/

10/08/2026

You’re THIS close to becoming an Orientation Leader!

It’s not too late to apply to join the OL team! If you’re interested in learning more about the role, stop by our Interest Session TODAY:

📍 Carolina Union, Room 3208
⏰ 11:30 AM–1:15 PM
🍕 Free pizza!

Come ask questions, meet the team, and learn more about what it’s like to be an Orientation Leader. We’d love to see you there!

Don’t wait, your OL journey could be just one application away! 👀

09/29/2026

Orientation Leader applications are officially open! OLs play an important role in welcoming new Tar Heels and their families to Carolina while building leadership skills, making new connections, and creating lasting memories along the way.

If you know a student who would be a great OL, encourage them to take the next step and apply! ✨

📍 Info Sessions: October 8 & October 14
⏰ Application Deadline: October 18 at 11:59 p.m.
📝 Apply here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=T9WzWMkW00KvCB_KvQlWZl19_BI_0uNOo__PISxFMmJUOUM4NUVMMEQ5Mk5VTjUzSlJEWlhKT1VDSy4u

Share this with your Tar Heel and help them find their path to becoming an OL! 🩵🐏

09/28/2026

High Five for Heels is just around the corner! ✋🩵

Encourage your student to stop by High Five for Heels outside of Davis Library from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. for snacks, drinks, and a well-deserved study break. 📚🍪🥤

We’re excited to cheer on our Tar Heels and help them get through midterms strong! 🐏🩵

To learn more, visit: https://heellife.unc.edu/event/12822108

09/10/2026

It’s ! 🐏 Today, we’re looking back with Corey, one of our incredible Orientation Leaders!

Orientation Leaders play an important role in welcoming new students AND their families to the Carolina community. If your Tar Heel loves helping others, building community, meeting new people, or sharing their Carolina spirit, encourage them to apply to become an Orientation Leader when applications go LIVE! 📣

They could be one of the students welcoming the next class of Tar Heels to Carolina. 🐏

09/02/2026

Carolina families, it’s almost time! 🩵🐏

Mark your calendars for Carolina Family Weekend, October 23–25! 🗓️

Each fall, Family Weekend gives our undergraduate students and their families an opportunity to reconnect, make new memories, and experience all that Carolina and Chapel Hill have to offer.

Throughout the weekend, families can explore Carolina’s academics, athletics, arts, music, campus traditions, and more, along with events throughout downtown Chapel Hill. Whether you’re returning to a favorite spot or experiencing Carolina alongside your student for the first time, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

We can’t wait to welcome our Tar Heel families back to campus. 🩵

Stay tuned for more information, and visit our website for the latest Family Weekend updates!

08/31/2026

As summer comes to an end, we’re taking a moment to look back on an incredible 2026 New Student Orientation season. 🩵🐏

Our Orientation Leaders are often some of the first friendly faces that new students and families meet at Carolina. Now, we’re looking for the next group of students ready to make that same impact!

If you know a Tar Heel who is welcoming, enthusiastic, and loves Carolina, encourage them to apply to become a 2027 Orientation Leader.

06/19/2026

📣🎉 School spirit starts here, Tar Heels! 🩵🐏

Our Orientation Leaders are ready to teach you all the chants, cheers, and traditions that make Carolina feel like home.

Aside from the Orientation Essentials, bring your energy, excitement, and most importantly, your school spirit! We can't wait to hear you loud and proud all summer long. Check out our instagram for more on what to bring for New Student Orientation! 💪

What's your favorite Carolina chant? Let us know below! ⬇️

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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http://nsfp.unc.edu/

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