Carolina Global Launch Orientation

Academic Advising has provided the following resources for you to review ahead of time:

• Gain a better understanding of the curriculum: IDEAs in Action Overview.
  • You can also learn more about the IDEAs in Action General Education curriculum.
• Take this module for more information on transfer credit. While this module is geared towards students transferring in Fall 2024, the content is still accurate for you as a CGL student transferring to Carolina in Spring 2025.

Sunday, August 11 (4 P.M.-6 P.M.): optional Drop-in reception

FedEx Global Education Center (301 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill, NC 27516)

Monday, August 12 (9 a.m.-4:15 p.m.): Required orientation program

George Watts Hill Alumni Center (106 Stadium Dr., Chapel Hill, NC 27514)

• 9-9:45 a.m. – Check-in and breakfast  
• 9:45-10 a.m. – Welcome address    
• 10-11 a.m. – Student breakouts by site (STUDENTS)
  • Granada, Spain – Royall Room
  • Stirling, Scotland – Carolina Club Dining Room
  • Limerick, Ireland – Harris Room
  • Seoul, S Korea – Dowd Room
  • San Jose, Costa Rica – Peebles Room
• 10-11 a.m. – Overview of orientation and resources at site location (PARENTS) 
• 11-11:45 a.m. – Heels United: Our community and honor code at Carolina. (STUDENTS)
  • Located in the Genome Science Building
• 11-11:45 a.m. – Partners in transition (PARENTS)  
• 12-1 p.m. – Lunch 
• 1-1:20 p.m. – Guest speaker: New Students and Family Programs 
• 1:20-2 p.m. – Guest speaker: Carolina Housing  
• 2-3 p.m. – Panel with CGL alumni 
• 3-3:30 p.m. – Break 
• 3:30-4 p.m. – Introduction to academics and UNC Advising  
• 4-4:15 p.m. – Closing remarks

We recommend visiting the Town of Chapel Hill’s website for hotel options around town and things to do while you’re here.

Paid visitor parking may be available in the McCauley Deck, located below the FedEx Global Education Center, and the Beard Parking Lot, to the east of building, on the weekends and after 5 p.m. on weekdays. To access these parking areas, turn onto Pharmacy Lane from McCauley Street.

For other parking options, visit the UNC Transportation and Parking or call the UNC parking information line at (919) 962-3951.

The following locations offer visitor parking for an hourly rate of $1.75.

• Rams Head Parking Deck (About 5 minute walk)
  • Directions from Rams Head to Alumni Center:
    • To exit the parking deck take the elevator up to the third floor and make your way outside.
    • Once outside the doors, walk across the bridge/pathway.
    • Make a left at the end of the bridge.
    • Walk up the stairs and make a right into the George Watts Alumni Center.
• Raleigh Road Lot
• Morehead Planetarium Lot
• Digital parking meters, primarily along South and Country Club Roads.

To locate accessibility parking and other spots on campus, visit the interactive map.