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University of North Carolina at Chapel HillMove-In Guide

Chapel Hill, North Carolina

🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1789🔗 www.unc.edu

UNC Chapel Hill's campus centers on the iconic Old Well, with first-year students required to live on campus across residence hall communities including Hinton James, Ehringhaus, and Avery.

Enrollment

32,438

Total Students

Freshman Class

8,110

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Aug 12-16, 2026

Fall 2026

Acceptance Rate

17%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

By appointment only - a specific 90-minute arrival window, scheduled through MyHousingPortal once your assignment posts. Students attending an Orientation session get automatic approval to move in one day before their session begins. Each student has a unique campus mailing address, available through the Housing Portal under My Assignment. If you're bringing a bike, register it with UNC Police and secure it with a U-lock.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.

Move-in day logistics

Arrival window
Arrive during your scheduled 90-minute appointment window for a smooth and efficient move-in experience.
Check-in location
Residents check in at their assigned residence hall's own front desk.
Parking
Enter campus via the entrance closest to your residence hall and park in a guest parking deck or lot.
What you'll receive
You'll need a photo ID to pick up your room key at your hall's front desk.

Move-in day tips

  • Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
  • Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
  • Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
  • Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

  • Hinton James Residence Hall

    Traditional (high-rise) · Coed

    First-year only

  • Ehringhaus Residence Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Avery Residence Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

Housing Links

Each available link goes directly to University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's own specific page, not just its general homepage.

Orientation

New Student Orientation (register by May 15, 2026)

All new students are required to attend one orientation session.

June 1 - August 11, 2026

Orientation tips

  • Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
  • Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
  • Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.

Costs

Room & Board

$13,804

Estimated / Year

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

Nearby Essentials

  • Target0.5 miles
  • Wegmans3.4 miles
  • Walgreens3.8 miles
  • Walmart3.9 miles
  • CVS Pharmacy5.1 miles

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