Athletics

In addition to bolstering 28 varsity programs, Carolina offers athletic opportunities at the club and intramural levels. Help champions succeed both in the classroom and on the court.

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Competing at the highest level

Whether a Division I basketball player in the Dean E. Smith Center or a club sports player on Hooker Fields, participating in athletics at Carolina means walking in the footsteps of some of the greatest athletes of our time. A deep bench of expert coaches, state-of-the-art facilities and student support is needed to elevate the success of all teams.

Your support of Carolina Athletics matters.

Student-athletes at Carolina are supported by a strong infrastructure of coaches, facilities and support staff that fosters success from the locker room to the classroom. Providing academic support, access to mental health services and career-advancing opportunities helps nurture today’s talent while working to attract tomorrow’s.

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NCAA

Competing at the Division I level requires unparalleled strength and endurance on behalf of student athletes. Support their journey.

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Club sports

Club sports allow students to indulge in a broad array of activities from sailing to pickleball. Help teams support their athletes.

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Intramural sports

Make a gift to Campus Recreation to help keep Tar Heels active on campus.

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Carolina Baseball has a $9 million donation up to bat

An anonymous donor has made a transformational $9 million gift to the Carolina Baseball Operating Endowment through The Rams Club. As part of the gift, the donor has challenged fans and supporters to match the generous investment and grow the endowment to $25 million.

Earning the 'University of National Champions' title.

Support our champion culture by helping student-athletes feel supported, be it as a member of a varsity team in Kenan Stadium or an intramural club on Hooker Fields.

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Atlantic Coast Conference championships, twice as many as any other current ACC school.

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NCAA varsity programs, including 15 women’s and 13 men’s sports

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national championships won by the Tar Heels

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current or former Tar Heel student-athletes competed in the Olympic Games or Paralympics

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Support athletics at Carolina

With times changing in an NIL-driven athletics space, it's vital Carolina remains nimble and ready to maintain non-revenue-generating sports. Help ensure Carolina lives up to its “university of national champions” title.

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Have questions or want to explore how your giving can make the greatest impact? We welcome the opportunity to connect and learn more about what inspires you. Reach out to start a conversation about your philanthropic goals and how you can support athletics.

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