The Student Organization Leadership Experience (S.O.L.E.) at UNC-Chapel Hill is a developmental program designed to equip student organization leaders with the skills, resources, and knowledge needed to successfully manage their organizations. Through workshops, programs, and hands-on learning experiences, participants gain practical tools in event planning, leadership, and organizational management. S.O.L.E. empowers students to enhance their campus involvement while building transferable skills for future success.
In addition to the programs listed below, be sure to check out the S.O.L.E. Center, which provides access to various resources to enhance the experience of Registered Student Organization (RSO) leaders and members.
Upcoming S.O.L.E. Events
Student Orgs Webinar: Marketing Management
Thursday, November 5, 6pm-7pm
Join us to learn more about marketing management with SLL! Prepare to take your organization’s marketing and promotion efforts to the next level. This will count for CLE credit! Join us at go.unc.edu/MarketingManagement. Attendees will receive CLE credit!
Student Orgs Collaboration Mixer
Tuesday, November 17, 7pm-8:30pm
Win to up to $150 in collaborative event funding and earn CLE credit! Join us at the Student Organizations Collaboration Mixer to connect with fellow student leaders, learn best practices for impactful co-hosting from the SLL Student Orgs Team, and team up for a fast-paced pitch competition.
Pair up with another registered organization, pitch a collaborative event idea, and win funding for the pitched event:
1st Place: $150
2nd Place: $75
3rd Place: $50
Registration is required: https://heellife.unc.edu/submitter/form/start/738476
Stress Less w/Student Orgs
Monday, November 30, 1:30pm-3:30pm, S.O.L.E. Center
Exams are upon us and we know you could use some down time to prepare to study! Come see the student orgs team in the S.O.L.E. Center on November 30 from 1:30pm-3:30pm to collect stress relieving tools to take the edge off of exam season. We will be giving away free self-care items, fidgets, pencils, and more. We’ll also have free food.
Check out this Instagram Reel to know how to navigate to the S.O.L.E. Center in Carolina Union 1401.
See you there!
Past Events
Student Orgs Webinar: Carolina Student Legal Services
Thursday, October 8, 6pm-7pm
For student organizations on campus, Carolina Student Legal Services are experts when it comes to EIN applications, risk management, and more! Join us for a webinar with CSLS to hear more about these topics, and to ask your questions about how they serve RSO’s and the campus community.
Join us via Zoom at go.unc.edu/CSLSwebinar
Student Orgs Info Tabling
Monday, October 5, 1:30pm-3:30pm, Union West Lounge
Stop by our Info Table to meet the student orgs staff, ask questions, get involved, and grab some free swag!
Student Orgs Webinar: Event Services
Wednesday, September 23, 6:00pm-7:00pm
Does your student organization make reservations in the Carolina Union for your events and programs? Join the Student Orgs team as we host Event Services on this webinar. They will go over how to make reservations and key information you should keep in mind as you host events in the Union! Attendees will receive CLE credit.
Access the webinar recording here.
New Orgs Process Webinar
Monday, September 28, 6pm-7pm
Interested in starting a new organization on campus? Join this informational webinar to learn more about the process. The new organization registration window will open from Oct. 1st – Oct. 31st. This webinar will discuss the requirements to become an official registered student organization on campus.
Access the presentation slides at the bottom of this page.
S.O.L.E. Center Open House
Wednesday, September 2, 11am-4pm, Union 1401
Join us on September 2nd from 11am-4pm for our S.O.L.E. Center Open House in Carolina Union 1401! The S.O.L.E. Center is an exclusive space for student organization executive leaders and members at UNC. You can also check out Student Life & Leadership’s Open House happening at the same time in Carolina Union 2501. Come out to see the resources we each have to offer. You can enjoy food, games, etc. A select few organizations may even win funding for upcoming programs!
Student Orgs Webinar Series: Carolina Union Business Hub (CUSO)
Monday, August 31, 6pm-7pm, Online
The Undergraduate Senate provides funding allocations for organizations at Carolina! If you received funding and want to hear more about how to maximize your allocations, join us for this webinar featuring a representative from the Carolina Union Business Hub! You’ll hear more about purchasing, how to meet with their office, and more!
Click here for the recording of the webinar.
S.O.L.E. Fest 2026
August 24 – August 28 from 11am-1pm in the Pit and Davis Library Courtyard
The event will offer in-person tabling opportunities each day for new and returning students to create connections with student organizations. Nearly 400 clubs will be represented throughout the week, with focuses ranging from sports to service to cultural organizations. Participating students will have the chance to receive the latest merch, free Pelican’s SnoBalls, and more!
- Monday: Sports Clubs & Recreation, Performance, Student Government
- Tuesday: Faith/Religion, Special Interest
- Wednesday: Cultural, Service
- Thursday: Academic, Ideology & Politics, Cultural, Service
- Friday: Ideology & Politics, Academic, Media, Fraternities & Sororities
S.O.L.E. Summit 2026
Wednesday, August 19, 5-8pm in the Carolina Union
S.O.L.E. Summit 2026 will bring student organization officers together to celebrate their roles as leaders at UNC Chapel Hill, and to prepare for the upcoming programming year. The event offers participants the opportunity to network with other student organizations while receiving information, resources, insight, and strategies to help set their organizations up for success. The event includes a catered dinner and resource fair to connect with important campus partners. At least two executive team leaders are encouraged to attend! This event will count for CLE credit. The deadline to register is August 7.
Download the document below to view last year’s S.O.L.E. events:
