Schedule of Events for Class of 2020 Commencement Weekend

Football Tickets

• Guaranteed to the first 4,000 members of the Class of 2020 who register by July 21.

Commencement

• Registration is required by Sept. 24.

Overall Deadline

• Registration closes on Oct. 1.

Bell Tower Climb
1-7 p.m.
Pre-registration required. There will be no on-site registration and walk ups can not be accommodated.

Hours to climb the Bell Tower have been expanded. Regardless of the time slot you initially selected, feel free to get in line anytime between 1-7 p.m. The QR code on your confirmation will be scanned for access (save it to your phone). Confirmations will be resent to all registered participants by 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 8.

This tradition has become a must do for Tar Heels graduating from Carolina. Don’t miss your chance to experience this 256-step tradition. Only members of the class of 2020 may participate. Due to safety restrictions, access to the terrace is no longer permitted. Pre-registration required. There will be no on-site registration and walk ups can not be accommodated.. Carolina Alumni members can pick up their ’20 pint glass and ’20 commemorative print at this event. 

Welcome Back to Franklin Street
8 p.m. – closing
No sign up required

Back like we never left to experience everyone’s favorite senior week tradition. Check the UNC Chapel Hill Class of 2020: The Resurrection Facebook group later in the summer for details.

Taste of Chapel Hill Tailgate
Bell Tower Quads
12:30 – 4:30 p.m. (EDT)
Price $15 | Carolina Alumni members pay only $5

We’re taking over the Bell Tower quads for a tailgate with some Chapel Hill favorites. Local restaurants will be serving game-day bites like burgers, biscuits and more. Tailgate with us for live music, food and a good time with friends before the game. Sign up is required. Carolina Alumni members can pick up their ’20 pint glass and ’20 commemorative print at this event. 

Bell Tower Climb
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

The Bell Tower Climb required pre-registration. There will be no on-site registration and walk ups cannot be accommodated.

Hours to climb the Bell Tower have been expanded.  Regardless of the time slot you initially selected, feel free to get in line anytime between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

This tradition has become a must do for Tar Heels graduating from Carolina. Don’t miss your chance to experience this 256-step tradition. Only members of the class of 2020 may participate. Due to safety restrictions, access to the terrace is no longer permitted. The Bell Tower Climb required pre-registration. There will be no on-site registration and walk ups cannot be accommodated.  Carolina Alumni members can pick up their ’20 pint glass and ’20 commemorative print at this event. 

UNC vs. FSU Football Game, Class of 2020 Day
Kenan Stadium
Kickoff 3:30 p.m. (EDT)

Game tickets are no longer available (request deadline was July 21).

For graduates who registered prior to the request deadline (July 21), additional information on how to confirm your complimentary game ticket and updates on the availability to purchase guest football tickets will be emailed in early August. 

UNC General Alumni Association Champagne Toast
Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower Quads
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Complimentary; Sign up required

Cheers to 2020. Before your Commencement ceremony, stop by Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower Quads. Are you a class of 2020 Carolina Alumni member? Show us your Carolina Alumni membership card (on the Carolina Alumni app or physical card) and receive a champagne flute. No cost to attend, but sign up is required. Carolina Alumni members can pick up their ’20 pint glass and ’20 commemorative print at this event. 

Carolina First Celebration
Morehead-Patterson Bell Tower Quads
9 a.m – 12 p.m.
Complimentary; Sign up required

Congratulations Carolina Firsts of 2020. While enjoying the Champagne Toast, visit us to pick up your Carolina Firsts pin and have an opportunity to take a photo with your friends and family. Graduating first in your family is a huge accomplishment, and we celebrate you. As you sign up for the weekend, please indicate your intent to attend the Carolina Firsts Celebration.

Commencement 
Kenan Stadium
1 p.m. (arrive by 12 p.m.)
Registration is required by Sept. 24.

It’s finally here. Officially turn your tassel in Kenan Stadium alongside your classmates and family.

• The ceremony will also be livestreamed and viewing information will be posted on the Commencement website shortly before the ceremony start time.
• The ceremony should last 1 – 1.5 hours.
• Mirroring May Commencement protocols, graduates will not walk across the stage and names will not be called.
• In the event of severe weather, the ceremony will be canceled and will not be rescheduled.