UNC Chapel Hill
Connecting Town and Campus
Explore traditions, tours, and other ways UNC and its community make amazing experiences!
CAMPUS LIFE
UNC’s campus is dominated by two central quads, McCorkle Place and Polk Place, both brimming with students, academic buildings and campus activities. Be sure to visit campus features uniquely distinct to UNC like the Pit—a sunken brick courtyard shaded by two large Overcup oaks…
Campus Landmarks
UNC’s alma mater “Hark the Sound” refers to Carolina as a priceless gem, which is easy to understand once you first walk through UNC’s idyllic landscape, you’re surrounded with blooming azaleas and dogwoods and numerous historical buildings and landmarks. The Old Well, located in…
UNC & HISTORY
The University of North Carolina chartered by the N.C. General Assembly in 1789, first opened doors for students in 1795—making UNC the oldest public university in the United States. Since then, UNC quickly gained the reputation as one of the best universities in the world rooted…
CAROLINA ATHLETICS
UNC’s athletic program is as steeped in tradition and excellence as their academic programs. The athletic program prides itself on having loyal fans, affordable tickets and producing some of the top athletes in the nation—Mia Hamm and Michael Jordan to name a few. Be sure and…
Arts on Campus
A large portion of the university’s dynamic identity is reflected in the art’s community. UNC’s largest performing arts venue, Memorial Hall, has become a premier destination for arts in North Carolina and the United States—the venue’s Carolina Performing Arts Series in the past…
PARKING ON CAMPUS
Thousands of people commute into Chapel Hill each day—it is essential to know the key visitor parking areas on UNC’s campus to ensure a pleasant experience while visiting UNC. There are a total of six visitor parking areas; Dogwood Parking Deck, Morehead Planetarium Lot, Rams…