The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Dean of Students

Events and Programming

Red White & Carolina Blue Military Graduation Ceremony

The 12th Annual Red White & Carolina Blue Military Graduation Ceremony will be held on May 8th 2026 at 9AM in the Great Hall at the Student Union. Former Deputy Secretary of Veterans Affairs and retired Army LTC Tanya Bradsher (Class of 1993) will deliver the Charge to Graduates and participate in the presentation of honor cords and challenge coins. You can RSVP with this link: https://go.unc.edu/RWCB26S

MVSS Programming

Boot Print To Heel Print Orientation Program

The Dean of Students and Military & Veteran Student Success are proud to offer the Boot Print to Heel Print (BPTHP) orientation program designed specifically for military-affiliated students each August. Newly enrolled, readmitted, or deferred enrollment students who are active duty, veteran, reservist or National Guard are strongly encouraged to attend this orientation. It an opportunity for student veterans to learn how to utilize all the great resources that are available to aid in their success at Carolina, to build skills that are needed in the classroom, to connect with other military-affiliated students on campus, and meet members of the campus-wide Veterans Resource Team.

Taco Tuesdays

Join us for Taco Tuesdays! These events are an opportunity to meet and connect with your fellow military connected students and enjoy some good food at the same time. We also often feature additional programming on these Tuesdays such as academic workshops, Learning Center, Writing Center, and Career Services workshops, a self defense class taught by UNC Police, and special on and off campus guests for those who are interested.

Veterans Week 2026

MVSS, in conjunction with the Carolina Student Veterans of America and UNC’s ROTC programs, offers a number of programs and events during Veterans Week each year. Keep an eye on this space for #VETWEEK26 events!

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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/

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