As Tar Heels prepare for spring break, learn about resources for undergraduate and graduate students who plan to stay on or near campus. Check out the various departments, events, and ways to care for yourself during the break listed below. By taking good care of yourself, you’ll be able to return rested, rejuvenated, and ready to finish the semester strong.
Campus resources
- Campus Health: Campus Health and CAPS will be open until 5:00 p.m. weekdays during spring break. When Campus Health or CAPS are closed, students can receive 24/7 support by calling (919) 966-2281 for UNC Nurse Connect and on-call providers at (919) 966-3658 for CAPS 24/7.
- Campus Recreation: All facilities will be closed after 6 p.m. on Friday, March 7. From Saturday, March 8 through Sunday, March 16; Rams Head will be open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. All other facilities will be closed during spring break.
- Carolina Dining Services: Lenoir Hall will close after lunch, and Chase Hall will close after dinner on Friday, March 7. Many additional locations on campus are open during weekdays. Students can use flex to order delivery to anywhere on campus from Takeout Central (access to delivery from over 30 local restaurants), Brenz Pizza, Domino’s and Wings Over Chapel Hill.
- Many local restaurants are open and are also offering take-out and delivery options. For information on local restaurants visit What’s Open Downtown and consider other local delivery and pickup options, such as grocery stores.
- Carolina Union: The Carolina Union will be open until 5:00 p.m. on weekdays during spring break beginning Monday, March 10. However, the Union will be closed on March 8, 9, and 15. It will reopen on Sunday, March 16 from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. and resume regular hours on Monday, March 17.
- University Libraries: Check this website for up-to-date information on accessing University Libraries during spring break.
- Chapel Hill Transit: The Safe Ride route will not operate between March 6 and March 20.
- UNC Student Stores: UNC Student Stores will maintain standard hours, which are 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m., during weekdays and 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. on weekends. Student Stores Pharmacy will close at 5:00 p.m. on weekdays during spring break.
Health and well-being
Physical activity
- Enjoy movement in nature by visiting the Carolina North Forest, or the North Carolina Botanical Garden near campus.
- Get your heart rate up with virtual on-demand fitness classes from Campus Recreation including Pilates, dance, yoga, H.I.I.T. and more.
Mental health and well-being
Here are some strategies to maintain well-being over the break:
- Check out some of the educational content on the Heels Care Network, such as “Breathe Easy” to learn ways to de-stress and cultivate calmness.
- Explore Student Wellness’ Dimensions of Wellness topics.
- Utilize the Heels Care Network’s mental health seminars to learn about various well-being topics.
- Check out these self-care ideas during spring break from Healthy Heels.
Financial well-being
- Take time to check out the Carolina Financial Well-Being Center, a new resource for Tar Heels that can help students navigate student loans, budgeting, saving for retirement, and much more.
- Avoid comparing your spring break to everyone else’s. Try to be content with what you have and where you are.
- Student Wellness provides some quick tips for financial well-being on their dimensions of wellness page, as well as financial wellness webinars.
Upcoming events
Check the University’s calendar for additional events.
- March 7 and 14: A Closer Look at “Triple Take” – Ackland Art Tour
- March 8: Carolina home sporting events
- Men’s basketball vs. Duke
- Men’s lacrosse vs. Hofstra
- Men’s baseball vs. Stanford
- March 8 and 9: Baby Goat Festival at Spring Haven Farm
- March 9: Carrboro Annual Kite Fly at Anderson Community Park
- March 11: Board Game Night at Chapel Hill Public Library
- March 12: Trivia at the Tap Room at the Lumina Theater
- March 12-16: “Confederates” at PlayMaker’s Repertory Company — $10 tickets offered to all Carolina students with a One Card
- March 14: Women’s gymnastics vs. Western Michigan