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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!

05/20/2026

Summer Orientation is getting closer and closer, and we cannot wait to welcome our newest Tar Heel families to Carolina! 🩵🐏

We know orientation is not only a big moment for students, but for families too. As you prepare to support your student through this exciting transition, our Orientation Leaders are here to help make your experience as welcoming and comfortable as possible.

This summer, we are proud to have bilingual OL groups available in Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese, and Bangla to help support students and families throughout orientation. We are also excited to share that Spanish interpreters will be available during Sessions 4 and 12 for families looking for additional language support.

At Carolina, we are committed to creating an orientation experience where every family feels seen, supported, and connected to the UNC community from the very beginning. We can’t wait to meet you all this summer and officially welcome you to the Tar Heel family! 🩵

05/05/2026

ORIENTATION 101: Speed Walk Edition 🐏💨

Heading from Craige Deck to the Student Union?
You’re in good hands. Join OLS Ben and Bridget as
they lead a quick, easy-to-follow speed walk.

This is one of the main paths you can take, and along
the way you’ll see signs and OLS ready to guide you if
you need help. Keep an eye out for the buses too,
they’re another great option for getting around quickly!

Want more tips on navigating campus like a pro?
Check out our “Tips to Get Around Campus” video for
everything you need to know.
Let’s get moving! 🎒

04/29/2026

Welcome Class of 2030 💙🐏

With the last day of school right around the corner, summer orientation is getting closer and closer, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome you to campus!

This video is for both students and families, brought to you by your OLs Corey, London, and Caitlyn. We’re sharing our best insider tips to help you navigate campus with confidence and make the most out of your orientation experience. From getting from point A to point B, to making sure you’re right where you need to be, we’ve got you covered.

Get ready to walk these paths, find your way, and start your Carolina journey the right way, see you soon!

04/27/2026

Happy LDOC, Tar Heels!! 🩵🐏

As the academic year comes to a close, we want to congratulate all of our students on a busy, productive, and memorable year at Carolina. From our first-year students to the graduating Class of 2026, and everyone in between, we are so proud of all they have accomplished.🩵

Thank you for the dedication, hard work, and resilience shown throughout the year.
We wish all students the very best of luck as they head into exam weeks. 📚

We are also excited to welcome the Class of 2030 to campus soon for Orientation and the start of their Carolina experience!!

04/24/2026

On this beautiful, sunny Friday afternoon ☀️, we’re reflecting on the success of last week’s High Fives for Heels event outside of Davis Library! 🩵🐏

Thank you to our incredible Carolina family volunteers who joined us to greet students, offer encouragement, and hand out snacks and study materials throughout the day. Your support helped create such a welcoming and uplifting environment for students during a busy time in the semester! 🩵📚

We also want to give a special thank you to our Student Body President, Devin Duncan, for stopping by and connecting with students and volunteers!

Events like these are a reminder of how strong and supportive the Carolina community truly is. We look forward to continuing this tradition and will share more information about our next High Fives for Heels event happening in the fall semester.

04/22/2026

Meet your 2026 NODA interns! 🩵🐏

Aidan, Emma, and Julia are here to help make your student’s transition to Carolina smooth, welcoming, and well-organized.

Throughout the summer, they assist with planning and implementing orientation, training student leaders, and helping coordinate programs and resources designed to support both students and families.

They’re here to ensure you and your student feel informed, supported, and confident as you begin your Carolina journey!

04/21/2026

Class of 2030... this could be YOU 👀🩵

Time truly flies at Carolina, and before you know it, moments like this will be here. We are so excited to welcome you and your families to campus soon for New Student & Family Orientation.

⏰ A friendly reminder to register for an Orientation session before the May 15th deadline.

And to our Class of 2026, congratulations! 🎓 We invite you to share any advice or words of wisdom for our newest Tar Heels and their families in the comments below.

We can’t wait to welcome you all to the Carolina community! 🐏

04/16/2026

🩵🐏 Don’t miss the final Heels at Home webinar of the semester happening TODAY at Noon ET!

Join us for Healthy Tar Heels, featuring staff from UNC Student Wellness, as they discuss common health and wellness challenges students face and share practical strategies, tips, and campus resources to support your student’s well-being.

📅 Thursday, April 16 at Noon ET

We hope you’ll join us for this important and timely conversation as we wrap up the semester!

04/15/2026

Orientation 101 🎒✨

Sending your student off to orientation is an exciting first step!

Join OLs Corey, Ben, and Bridget as they walk through what students should pack for orientation, from everyday essentials to a few helpful extras that can make those first days more comfortable and stress-free.

Watch now and get them ready for a great start 🩵🐏

04/10/2026

🖐️🐏 High Fives for Heels is just ONE WEEK away!

As we head into a busy exam season, we’re excited to once again host this special tradition where Carolina families and supporters help uplift students with encouragement, snacks, and resources!

📅 Friday, April 17
⏰ 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Outside of Davis Library

🩵Students are invited to stop by for free snacks, high fives, and wellness resources as they prepare for finals.
📲 Students can find more information on Heel Life.

Families, if you’re unable to attend in person, you can still make an impact by contributing snack donations to support our students during this time.
🔗 Donate here: https://nsfp.unc.edu/families/highfives/

Thank you for continuing to support your Tar Heel, we can’t wait to spread the encouragement together!

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