Undergraduate students are required to attend Campus Life Experience (CLE) events each semester to meet the IDEAs in Action curriculum requirements for graduation. Heel Life is the primary tool for student involvement at UNC beyond the classroom. You can create, find, and join student organizations. Get notifications for upcoming CLEs by signing up for the CLE opt-in notification on the Hello Heels mobile app by checking the message center in the toolbar.
Satisfying the CLE Requirement
- Find and Register for a CLE approved event on Heel Life.
- Attend the event and “sign in” using the QR code provided by the event host. If you do not scan this QR code, your attendance will not be recorded.
- Wait two business days for your submission to be reviewed and acknowledged on the ConnectCarolina TarHeel Tracker.
FAQs
Heel Life Navigation Resources:
- Campus Life Experience Youtube Playlist
- How To Get Involved Using Heel Life
- Navigating and Managing Heel Life for Organizations
How Many CLEs Do I Need to Complete?
The Tar Heel Tracker (THT) on ConnectCarolina will update on how many CLEs students must complete per semester. All students enrolled for the first time in Fall 2026 or after are required to complete eight (8) CLEs over the course of their undergraduate career, with at least one CLE completed in each of the four categories below. The remaining four CLEs may be completed in any category of the students’ choosing.
Students are required to complete at least one CLE in the following categories:
- Campus Life and Personal Well-Being
- Civic Engagement, Public Service, and Academic Enhancement
- Films, Music, & Visual and Performing Arts
- Career Exploration & Leadership Development
When Will The Tar Heel Tracker Show Updated CLEs?
CLE progress is tracked through the student’s Tar Heel Tracker (THT) on ConnectCarolina. After scanning the QR code at the event, the THT will reflect any changes within 72 hours. If a student has not received credit after the 72-hour threshold, please contact the CLE team at CLE@unc.edu.
I attended a CLE Event but It Is Not Showing In My Tar Heel Tracker
Make sure you signed in at the event you attended. If you signed in and have not received credit within 72 hours after the event, please reach out to us at CLE@unc.edu.
Will I Be Able To Attend a Campus Life Experience Event More Than Once for Additional Requirements?
No, requirements for a CLE event will only count one time for that event. Students are welcome to attend the event additional times, but they will only receive the requirements for the first time.
Does Attending an Athletic Event (Like a Football Game) Fulfill the Campus Life Experience Requirement?
Athletic events do not count towards the requirements. Required events will include performances, talks, panels, workshops, etc.
Will I Be Able to Choose Which CLE Events I Would Like to Count Towards My Requirements?
Yes, students are welcome to attend as many CLE events of their choosing if they attend at least one CLE event in each of the four required categories:
- Campus Life and Personal Well-Being
- Civic Engagement, Public Service, and Academic Enhancement
- Films, Music, & Visual and Performing Arts
- Career Exploration & Leadership Development
Students can filter events for each category in Heel Life.
I Forgot To Check In at The Event To Track My Attendance, Can I Still Get My CLE?
Students who did not check in at an event must contact the event’s host to confirm their attendance. Once they have confirmed and uploaded the attendance, students will receive credit in their Tar Heel Tracker. If students are unsure who to contact, please email CLE@unc.edu for support.
Will I Be Able to Attend More CLE Events Than What Is Required for Me During That Semester
Yes, students are welcome to attend as many CLE events as they’d like for the semester. Students will be able to accumulate CLEs even if they’ve already met their requirements.