Explore Carolina - The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Explore Carolina: Take a Sense of Place Tour

There’s no place on earth quite like Carolina. Our history is a living, breathing presence on campus, connecting our contemporary community to a legacy as old as our nation. Here at the Visitors Center, we want to share the many stories of our extraordinary university and introduce you to the innovation, impact and accessibility that define Carolina’s identity today. Whether you’re well-acquainted with UNC-Chapel Hill or setting foot on campus for the first time, there’s something here for everyone. We invite you to explore Carolina - stop in for guidance, recommendations and insights - let us tailor your visit to make sure that you experience all that is special about Carolina.

Our Sense of Place tours are not admissions tours. We encourage you to visit the Carolina Admissions page and register for a tour with the Office of Admissions.

Sense of Place Tours are offered at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. Tour registration is required prior to attendance. To sign up for a tour, please complete the scheduling form or email the uncvisitorscenter@unc.edu.

Tours are not held during holidays or campus closures: Jan. 1, Jan. 21; April 19; May 27; July 4; Sept. 2; Nov. 28-29; Dec. 23-27; Dec. 30 and Dec. 31.

Guests are advised that tours may be cancelled due to heavy rain, severe weather or extreme temperatures. For questions about tour availability, contact us at 919-962-1630.

We are also glad to offer self-guided tour materials for guests.

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