Upcoming Events

Credit Confidence: Build, Boost, and Protect

Carolina Union 209 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

Date: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Time: 1:50 PM – 2:30 PM Room: Carolina Union, 2422 Credit can be a powerful tool—or a financial headache. Learn how to establish, improve, and protect your credit score. This session breaks down how credit works, how to use it wisely, and what lenders actually look for. You'll also learn […]

Protect Your Identity: Stay Safe, Stay Secure

Carolina Union 209 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Room: Carolina Union, 2422 Scams, hacks, and identity theft are real, and according to the FTC, college students are targets more often than you’d think. Learn how to protect your personal information online and offline. This workshop will cover common scams, how to spot […]

Swipe Smart: How to Get (and Use) Your First Credit Card

Carolina Union 209 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Room: Carolina Union, 2422 Considering your first credit card, but unsure where to begin? This workshop breaks down what you need to know before you apply. Learn how credit cards work, how to choose the right one, what terms like APR and minimum payment […]

Family Feud: Where did the Money Go? (Financial Literacy Edition)

Carolina Union 209 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

Date: October 31, 2025 Time: 4: 00 PM – 6: 00 PM Room: Carolina Union, 3206 AB Financial Literacy Edition — Parents vs. College Students It’s Gen Z vs. Gen OG in the ultimate financial face-off. Think you know where the money goes? Let’s put that confidence to the test. In this Family Feud-style showdown, […]

Smart Spending: Budgeting for Real Life

Carolina Union 209 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Time: 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Room: Carolina Union, 2423 Budgeting isn’t about restrictions; it’s about making your money work for you. This hands-on workshop covers practical strategies for managing fluctuating income, avoiding common budget pitfalls, and adjusting your spending when life throws curveballs. Perfect for anyone balancing school, work, […]

Start Small, Grow Big: Investing Basics for Students

Carolina Union 209 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

Date: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Time: 1:15 PM – 2:00 PM Room: Carolina Union, 2422 Think you need to be wealthy to start investing? Think again. This beginner-friendly session is designed for students who want to grow their money over time. We’ll explain the basics of stocks, index funds, and retirement accounts like Roth IRAs—plus […]

Student Loan Repayment 101: What Soon-To-Be Grads Need to Know

Carolina Union 209 South Rd, Chapel Hill, NC

Date: Wednesday, November 12, 2025 Time: 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM Room: Carolina Union, 2422 Graduating soon? This session will help you navigate the transition from student to borrower. Learn when repayment starts, how to pick the right repayment plan, and what options exist for deferment, forbearance, or loan forgiveness. We’ll also cover how interest […]

Final Exam Excuses

The Dean of Students office, including the University Approved Absence Office (UAAO), does NOT issue University Approved Absences or Final Exam Excuses for final exams or dates occurring during the final exam period. 

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 on page linked below and communicate directly with your instructor to schedule a make-up.

 

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