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UNC-Chapel Hill is at the heart of what’s next, preparing talented students from different perspectives and life experiences to become creators, explorers, entrepreneurs and leaders. Tar Heels develop a voice for critical thought and the courage to guide change.

UNC-Chapel Hill is a global leader known for its innovative teaching and groundbreaking research. Carolina offers a variety of courses and programs to prepare students to thrive in a rapidly evolving economy.

The UNC Visitors Center, located at 134 E. Franklin Street, is open to guests 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday during the summer months. You may reach us 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, at uncvisitorscenter@unc.edu.

Unc is a slang term that is a shortening of the word “uncle.” It is often used humorously on the internet in the phrase “unc status” to imply that someone is old, getting old, or acting older than their age. Someone referred to as unc may also exhibit behaviors that are considered outdated or out of touch.

UNC-Chapel Hill is a charter member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC), which was founded on . The university's athletic teams compete in 28 intercollegiate sports and are known as the Tar Heels.