New Student Orientation
Welcome to our Community of Bears! Whether it's your first time starting college or you're coming from another school, we're excited to have you. Here at UNC, we put students first. That means we're all about helping you succeed from day one. A big part of this is our New Student Orientation (NSO) programs. They're designed to help you get ready for college life.
Starting college for the first time or transferring from another institution? We're thrilled to welcome you aboard. At UNC, our priority is you, the student. We're dedicated to supporting your success right from the start, and our New Student Orientation (NSO) programs play a vital role in that. These programs are crafted to prepare you for your college experience.
Attending NSO is a great way to kickstart your journey, though it's not mandatory. These one-day sessions are offered during June and July, providing flexibility to fit your schedule.
If you have any questions or if attending NSO is not possible for you, please reach out to us. We're here to explore alternative arrangements to support your transition.
Registration is required and family/support persons are encouraged to attend. Sign in to your admitted student portal to register.
During Orientation, attendees will:
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- Meet current students and connect with future classmates
- Discover UNC's culture and traditions!
- Learn about support services, pickup your Student ID Card
- Eat lunch on-campus
- Meet with academic advisors
- Register for classes
Tell us which type of student you are to get more information
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Spring 2025 First-Year New Student & Transfer Orientation Date
January 10, 2025
Our in-person Orientation will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Our Winter Welcome Kick-Off begins with dinner at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10,
2025 and and runs through Sunday, January 12, 2025.
Pre-Orientation Canvas Course
All Spring Start students are required to complete Module 1 of the Pre-Orientation Canvas Course, which will launch in November 2024. This course is an important step to help prepare you for your orientation and academic success.
What you can expect
- Friday: Welcome Lunch, B.E.A.R. Program (Student Compliance), Our Den (Community Building), Resource Fair
- Parent and Support Person Orientation will take place from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday: Small Group Connections, UNC Basketball Game, Student Led Programming by the University Program Council and Office of Health Promotion
- Sunday: Brunch, Student Social Event
More details will be confirmed as we continue working with campus partners.
Important Notes
Students should regularly check their admissions portal and their email for updates regarding their orientation schedule, Pre-Orientation Canvas Course, and further details regarding mandatory sessions.
