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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
Feb 2-6: 7:30am-11pm
Feb 10-13: 7:30am-11pm
Feb 16-20: 7:30am-11pm
Feb 23-27: 7:30am-11pm

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

Limited Hours

Jan 31: Closed
Feb 1: Closed
Feb 2: Closed
Feb 9: 7:30am-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 2/2/26: Condition 2 Extended. The Carolina Union will reopen at 12pm on 2/3

Due to forecasted adverse weather conditions in the area, UNC-Chapel Hill extended Condition 2 to 11:59 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The University plans to resume normal operations after that…

Recent News

Photo of UNC Chancellor Lee Roberts on stage giving an award to a UNC student during the 2025 Chancellor Awards. The award ceremony took place in the Great Hall of the Carolina Union. Photo Credit: HuthPhoto | Erin Scannell

2026 Chancellor’s Awards Nominations Now Open!

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Chancellor's Awards! This is your chance to recognize the outstanding students, faculty, and staff who make UNC-Chapel Hill an exceptional place. Winners will…
Photos of UNC students at the 2025 December Treat Yo Self event in the Carolina Union in the West Lounge Area.

Treat Yo Self, Treat Others

As the fall semester came to a close, the Carolina Union invited students to celebrate one last Treat Yo Self in 2025 on Tuesday, December 2nd, from 11:30-2:30 pm in…

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