Admitted Students Day

OVERVIEW OF DAYS

The Office of Admissions invites all admitted students to attend an Admitted Students Day in March or April. As you begin the process of deciding where to commit to law school in the fall, we aim to provide useful information about life as a Carolina Law student. At Admitted Students Day, you can expect to:

• Hear from current students about why they chose Carolina Law, how the law school has supported their academic and personal achievements, and what law school life is really like.
• Explore Carolina Law’s unique curriculum strengths and enrichment opportunities, including centers and programs, clinics and externships, and journal publications.
• Learn the nuts and bolts of financing your legal education.
• Meet members of Student Development, the Career Development Office, the Pro Bono Program, and Global Opportunities.
• Talk with representatives from student organizations about getting involved in the Carolina Law community and how they balance academic work with extracurriculars.
• Take a law school and library tour to see where you’ll be studying, going to class, and building your career for the next three years.

Agenda outline

Each day starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 2:10 p.m.

• Registration Check-In and Continental Breakfast
• The Deans’ Welcome
• Tours of the Law School and Law Library
• Introduction to Career Development
• Experiential Learning and Pro Bono Opportunities
• Introduction to Financial Aid and Residency
• Alumni Careers
• Lunch with Faculty, Staff, and Alumni
• Student Organization and Housing Fair
• Introduction to Student Development and International Programs
• The Student Experience

Directions and Parking

For Google Maps, use the law school’s street address of 160 Ridge Road in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

From I-40 (from Raleigh and points east)

• Take Exit 273-A (NC 54 West) towards Chapel Hill
• Continue for 4 miles to the top of the hill
• Turn left at traffic light onto Country Club Road
• Go100 feet, and then turn right onto Ridge Road
• Go 1/4 mile, and then turn right into UNC School of Law parking lot

From Interstate 85 (from Greensboro and points west)

• Take I-40 East towards Raleigh
• Exit 273 and turn right at the end of the exit ramp
• Continue straight for 4 miles to the top of the hill
• Turn left at traffic light onto Country Club Road
• Go 100 feet, and then turn right onto Ridge Road
• Go 1/4 mile, and then turn right into Carolina Law parking lot

From Interstate 85 (from Durham and points north)

• Follow I-85 to intersection with US 15-501 South
• Follow 15-501 South toward Chapel Hill; the highway will divide
• Remain on 15-501 South (Bypass) bearing left, away from Franklin Street
• Turn right at NC 54 Exit toward UNC-Chapel Hill
• Continue to the top of the hill
• Turn left at traffic light onto Country Club Road
• Go 100 feet, and then turn right onto Ridge Road
• Go 1/4 mile, and then turn right into UNC School of Law parking lot

Traveling from Raleigh/Durham Airport

Depending on traffic, it usually takes 20 to 30 minutes to drive from Raleigh-Durham Airport to campus. Taxicab rides between the airport and campus will cost approximately $35.00 one-way.

Parking is available in either of the two nearby visitor pay lots (see maps.unc.edu/parking/visitor/). Both are located within a five-to-ten-minute walk of the law school. Do NOT park in the visitor spaces next to the law school building. If you do, it is possible you might receive a ticket. Walking instructions from both lots are below.

Rams Head Parking Deck, located on Ridge Road

Coming from the side of Rams Head facing Ridge Road, take a left, walking towards the law school. You will soon see the circular drive leading to the law school building. This is the law school’s main entrance.

The Hwy 54/Raleigh Road Visitor Parking Lot

From the lot, walk towards campus on Raleigh Road, then take a left onto Country Club Road. From Country Club, take the first right onto Ridge Road, and you will soon see the circular drive leading to the law school building. This is the law school’s main entrance.

Travel Stipends

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer travel stipends for visits. We appreciate the time you are investing in joining us for a visit as you explore the possibility of becoming part of the Carolina Law family. We look forward to seeing you soon!