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Jean Service
Coordinator of Outreach and Special Events

Class Ring Ceremony

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Sunday, Nov. 17
The Carolina Club

Registration coming soon.

All students who have purchased a class ring this semester are invited to participate in the Class Ring Ceremony. If your ring is ordered before the cutoff date, it will be available for presentation at the ceremony. Rings ordered after this date will not be available at the ceremony, but you may still participate and receive an empty box as a placeholder. A registration link will be emailed to eligible students who meet the order deadline.

Students and alumni who purchase a class ring from the official collection can have their ring presented during the Class Ring Ceremony. This event, held each semester at the George Watts Hill Alumni Center, celebrates the achievements and Carolina pride of those who have earned the right to wear a Carolina class ring.

Attendance at the ceremony is optional for alumni. However, students are required to attend to receive their class ring. If you have a scheduling conflict with the ceremony date, you can pick up your ring at UNC Student Stores after the event. Please note that rings will not be available for pick-up before the ceremony. Class rings are custom-made and require 6-8 weeks for production, ensuring they arrive at the George Watts Hill Alumni Center in time for the ceremony.

Carolina Alumni proudly sponsors the official class ring program.

FAQ

I can’t attend the ceremony. Can I pick up my ring before or after the ceremony? You are unable to pick up your ring before the ceremony to keep the significance and importance of the ceremony intact for students wishing to attend. If you cannot attend the ceremony, you may pick up your ring with Balfour at UNC Student Stores after the ceremony.

Where is the ceremony held? The ceremony is held at the George Watts Hill Alumni Center on the corner of Stadium Drive and Ridge Road in Chapel Hill.

Where can I park? You may park in the Rams Head Parking Deck on Ridge Road, adjacent to The Carolina Club.

What should I wear? Dress for the ceremony is Carolina classy. Sport coat or blazer and slacks (or suit) or dress or dressy skirt and blouse is suggested.

How long will the ceremony last? The ceremony is expected to last about an hour.

What time should I arrive? Doors will open at an hour before the ceremony. The ceremony will begin promptly.

On the registration form, does total guest count include the student receiving the ring? Yes. Your total guest count on the registration form should include the student receiving the ring and all family/friends attending with the student.

Do I need to alert someone if my total guest count changes before the ceremony? Yes. After you have registered to attend, if you add a guest, or a guest is no longer able to attend the ceremony, please email alumnievents@gaa.unc.edu in order for us to accommodate as many students and guests as possible.

Will photography be allowed at the ceremony? Photography will be allowed. In addition to personal photography, Balfour will hire a professional photographer to take a photo of each student receiving their ring. These photos will be available for viewing and purchasing online the week after the ceremony.

What if something is wrong with my ring? Balfour representatives will be on hand after the ceremony to discuss any issues you may have with your class ring.

What if I missed the registration deadline? Can I still attend?  Registration to attend the ceremony is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited, and this event typically fills to capacity. There will be no on-site registration available.

Ceremony Details

We look forward to seeing you this Sunday for the Fall Ring Ceremony Ceremony. This is a popular event, and we will be hosting many Carolina families on Sunday. Dress is Carolina classy. Jacket and tie are not required. We ask you arrive early to park and walk to the George Watts Hill Alumni Center. Doors open 30 minutes prior to the ceremony time. We will have a photographer taking photos during the ceremony as you receive your ring. An email link will be sent to you after the ceremony.
Parking:
The Ring Ceremony will take place in Alumni Halls located on the second floor of The Carolina Club. The Carolina Club is adjacent to the George Watts Hill Alumni Center, located at 106 Stadium Drive. Parking is available in Rams Head Parking Deck at 104 Ridge Road for $1.75 per hour. Level 3 parking exits to the The Carolina Club and the Alumni Center. Note the signage on the walls of the deck, then look for event signage directing you to the entrance of the Alumni Center. Limited free parking is also available along Stadium Drive near the Alumni Center on weekends.
There are two accessibility entrances. 1) You may pull through the circle at the Alumni Center, drop off your guest in our lobby and then park your car on Stadium Drive or in the Rams Head Parking Deck. Please note, this area has limited capacity for cars to line up. 2) The third floor of Rams Head Parking Deck is on the ground level for The Carolina Club. Follow the signage to The Carolina Club to enter and access the elevator to the second floor to Alumni Hall.
You will check in at the entrance to Alumni Halls. Students receiving rings will need to complete an information card to be turned in during the ceremony.
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