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Programs, services, and facilities for the UNC community

Carolina Union Building Hours

We invite you to come to the Union to study, eat, or relax. Masks are optional indoors.

Visit our Hours of Operation page for office schedules.

Building hours

Monday-Friday
Nov 3-7: 7:30am-11pm
Nov 10-14: 7:30am-11pm
Nov 17-21: 7:30am-11pm
Nov 24-25: 7:30am-11pm

Saturday-Sunday
Saturdays: 9am-11pm
Sundays: 11am-11pm

Limited Hours

Oct 31: 7:30am-9pm
Nov 26: 7:30am-5pm
Nov 27-29: CLOSED
Nov 30: 11am-5pm

Bojangles Hours

Mon-Friday: 7:30am-11pm
Saturday: 9am-11pm
Sunday: 11am-11pm

First Draft Deli Hours

Mon-Friday: 7:30am-3pm
Saturday: 11am-3pm
Sunday: 11am-3pm

What's Open?

Find out where you can find a meal on campus:

Carolina Dining

Latest News

Update 10/28/2025 / 4:46pm

The boil water advisory affecting the Union has been lifted. All water services have returned to normal operations. All restrooms are currently open. Water fountains and bottle fillers are back…

Recent News

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The Carolina Union is Open

A water main break on South Road is currently affecting Campus Recreation, Student Stores, Fetzer, and the Carolina Union. The Carolina Union will remain open and close at 11:00 p.m. tonight. Please…
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Shift Change

For some students, working at the Carolina Union means more than just a paycheck - it's where they've built friendships, developed skills, and become part of a community. As they…

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