Carolina Traditions
This two word phrase is the classic way Tar Heels cheer for UNC.
What is "Go Heels"?
This large student union is a major campus hub where students go for meetings, events, studying, and hanging out between classes.
What is the Carolina Union?
This online system is where students handle registration, financial aid, grades, and student records.
What is ConnectCarolina?
This street is the classic off campus spot for food, shops, and hanging out near UNC.
What is Franklin Street?
UNC Chapel Hill is commonly known by this two word nickname for its students, alumni, and fans.
What are Tar Heels?
Students traditionally take a sip from this campus landmark on the first day of classes for good luck.
What is the Old Well?
This large green space sits in the academic heart of campus and is surrounded by major campus buildings.
What is Polk Place or "The Quad"?
This app helps students navigate campus access bus routes, view dining information, use maps, and find resources.
What is Hello Heels?
This free local transit system helps students get around Chapel Hill and Carrboro.
What is Chapel Hill Transit?
UNC is known as the nations first public university because it opened to students in this year.
What is 1795?
This is the name of UNC's mascot
Who is Rameses?
This building is known for its grand front steps and is one of the most iconic photo spots on campus.
What is Wilson Library?
This platform is the main place students can find organizations, campus events, and involvement opportunities.
What is Heel Life?
This is the best thing to check before assuming you can walk across campus in five minutes between classes.
What is the campus map or walking time?
UNC was chartered by the North Carolina General Assembly in this year.
What is 1789?
This October campus celebration recognizes UNC's founding and history.
What is University Day?
This historic tree near McCorkle Place is tied to UNC legend, which says that as long as it stands, the University will stand.
What is the Davie Poplar?
This free academic resource can help students with essays, papers, and written assignments.
What is the Writing Center?
A student is overwhelmed, sick, or needs mental health support. This campus resource is a smart first stop.
What is Campus Health?
The cornerstone of Old East was laid in this year, two years before students arrived.
Before the start of classes each fall, new students officially become part of the Carolina community at this major UNC tradition.
What is New Student Convocation?
This tall campus landmark is officially named for two families and is one of the most recognizable structures at UNC.
What is the Morehead Patterson Bell Tower?
These required events help undergraduate students meet IDEAs in Action curriculum requirements while getting involved on campus.
What are Campus Life Experiences?
This free student service provides late-night rides around campus and nearby areas.
What is P2P?
UNC's "first public university" claim is strongest because it was the first public university to do this, not just because it was chartered.
What is begin instruction or open its doors to students?