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Off Campus

| | August 10, 2022

WHAT IS THE GOOD NEIGHBOR INITIATIVE?

The Good Neighbor Initiative (GNI) — a partnership among the University, the towns of Chapel Hill and Carrboro, and several community organizations — is here to help strengthen the connections between Carolina students and long-time residents to help Tar Heels thrive in off-campus housing.

Winter Break 2021 Resources

For Carolina students who find themselves in the Chapel Hill area for some part or all of winter break, there is still plenty to do. It’s important to note that on-campus service hours may be limited, so check out this list of openings and services during the break.
Get Your Flu Shot
| | | December 2, 2021

Get Your Flu Shot Before Winter Break

An increase in influenza, “flu,” activity has been detected nationally in recent weeks, and we have diagnosed a number of cases already this semester at Campus Health.  The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year. This year, getting your flu vaccination is even more important. With both flu and COVID-19 circulating in our community this fall and winter, being […]
| | | October 27, 2021

Be Safe, Tar Heels!

As we round the corner into the second half of the semester, approaching a busy Halloween weekend and shorter days, now is a good time for a few safety reminders. Your safety and well-being are our highest priorities, and in that spirit, we share a few good resources to help you have a safe and happy finish to the fall semester.
| | | October 19, 2021

University Career Services Boasts a Busy Fall

University Career Services (UCS) is offering four virtual fairs and seven virtual career education workshops in October & November. UCS Executive Director Tierney Bates says his staff has great programs planned for students throughout the semester. "November is National Career Development Month, which is a unique opportunity for [students] to be involved and engaged in […]
| | | September 24, 2021

What’s Working? In a Word, Collaboration

The collaboration to keep Carolina safe from COVID-19 involves too many people to recognize in a single story, but here we shine a light on some of the extraordinary efforts happening across campus, including Campus Health and Carolina Housing. The numbers are promising. Between Sept. 13 and Sept. 19, the Carolina Together Testing Program processed […]
| | | September 17, 2021

Feeling Stressed? Check Out These Campus Resources

While the return to campus life and in-person learning is something many of us have looked forward to, we know that the experience may also bring feelings of stress, fatigue and anxiety. These feelings are a normal response to difficult times. You have shown great resilience and strength over the last 18 months. But it is okay — and common — to feel uncertain and exhausted at the same time.  Be aware of changes in your behavior or your […]
| | | September 11, 2021

COVID Prevention and Close Contact Tracing Reminders

Our expert medical advisors — all top UNC doctors in their field — continue to remind us about the strong level of protection afforded by a combination of vaccinations and masking. If you are vaccinated and diligent about wearing your mask, it is very unlikely that you will contract the virus in settings like classrooms, appointments with your faculty or academic advisors, student organization meetings, and so on. 
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