Get involved
There are many ways to make a difference at Carolina. Volunteer, mentor students, connect through alumni communities, attend events or serve in a leadership role.
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Volunteer
Give your time in ways that support Carolina and strengthen the alumni community. Whether you want to help close to home or support University-wide initiatives, there are opportunities for every level of involvement through Carolina Alumni.
- Volunteer with a Carolina Club
- Participate in Tar Heel Service Days
- Support reunions and alumni events
- Help with regional engagement efforts
Mentor
Help students and young alumni navigate what comes next by sharing your perspective, experience and encouragement. You can support the next generation of Tar Heels as they prepare for careers and life after Carolina by joining the Heels Engage network.
- Offer career conversations
- Provide networking and professional guidance
- Share industry insight and lived experience
Join a community
Find your place in the Carolina community through alumni networks, affinity groups and shared-interest connections.
Alumni Committee on Racial and Ethnic Diversity (ACRED)
Build community and strengthen engagement among Carolina's diverse alumni and constituents.
Carolina Clubs
Connect with fellow Tar Heels in your city or region through local alumni groups and events.
Carolina Parents
Help strengthen the student experience and stay engaged with Carolina as part of the parent and family community.
Carolina Pride Alum Network
Connect with LGBTQ+ alumni, faculty, staff and students through a community that fosters belonging, celebrates shared experiences and strengthens connections across Carolina.
International Tar Heels
Stay connected to Carolina from anywhere in the world through programs, mentorship and global engagement.
Stay connected
Keep Carolina close through updates, digital tools and social channels that make it easy to stay informed and engaged.
Email updates
Sign up to receive news, stories and opportunities from Carolina and University Development.
Hello Heels app
Download the Hello Heels app to access campus information, events and tools that help you stay connected on the go.
Lead
Explore leadership opportunities that deepen your connection to Carolina and help advance the University through service, advocacy and volunteer leadership.
Alumni volunteer leadership
Take on a leadership role through Carolina Clubs and other volunteer opportunities that strengthen alumni engagement.
UNC Board of Visitors
Support the work of University leadership by serving as an ambassador and advocate for Carolina.
Carolina Women's Leadership Council
Join a community of leaders committed to supporting Carolina and mentoring future generations.
Young Alumni Leadership Council
Help engage the next generation of Tar Heels through leadership, service and philanthropy.
Attend events
Stay connected through gatherings that bring Tar Heels together on campus, online and in communities around the world.
- Alumni events
- Reunions
- Regional gatherings
- Campus lectures, programs and celebrations
Not sure where to start?
We can help you find the right way to connect with Carolina.