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Spring Break Resource Guide 2026

As Tar Heels prepare for spring break, learn about resources for undergraduate and graduate students…

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2025 Winter Break Resource Guide 

During winter break, hours for on-campus services may be limited. The following list details a…

2025 Thanksgiving Resource Guide for Students Staying in Chapel Hill

For students at UNC-Chapel Hill who are staying on campus over the break, there are…

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Absences During Final Exams

The University Approved Absence Office and Dean of Students office DO NOT issue University Approved Absences for final exams. DO NOT SUBMIT AN ONLINE REQUEST FOR UNIVERSITY APPROVED ABSENCES FOR FINAL EXAMS.

If you will miss a final exam due to a medical or mental health concern, family or personal emergency, religious observance, or exam schedule conflict, please follow the instructions here: https://dos.unc.edu/student-support/class-absences-final-exam-rescheduling/

Class Absences & Final Exam Rescheduling

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