Undergrads

Welcome to Carolina! All students are welcome to join the UNC Newman Catholic Community. We offer many ways to connect and grow in your faith during your time at Carolina. 

To stay connected, fill out our College Student Digital Contact Card.

A SPECIAL WELCOME TO THE CLASS OF 2026!

Congratulations on getting into Carolina! The staff at the Newman Center are here to serve and support you on your college journey. The Newman Catholic Community serves all UNC students, faculty, staff, and residents of the greater Chapel Hill area. Below includes some of our programs and activities! For the latest information, follow us on Instagram @unc_newman. Questions? Email Sara (scoello@uncnewman.org).

AKA THE BEST NIGHT OF THE WEEK HERE AT CAROLINA

Catholic Carolina Night (CCN) happens every Wednesday at 6:15 pm in the Newman Activity Center (214 Pittsboro Street). Each week features a dynamic keynote speaker, an interactive game, a live worship band, and a delicious and FREE homemade meal. Come out to meet some new students, worship together, and eat something other than dining hall food!
WELL WORTH THE READ: CCN Keynote Speaker, Case Redmond 

EXPERIENCE NEWMAN IN A SMALLER SETTING

SFGs meet weekly throughout campus at various times and locations. Joining an SFG is a great opportunity to meet other students in a smaller setting to grow in fellowship and faith.  Each week students gather to reflect on and discuss the upcoming Sunday Gospel reading from the Bible. This is a great way to make new friends and strengthen your faith together. Sign up for an SFG by contacting Sara at scoello@uncnewman.org. It is never too late to join!   

TEACH THE FUTURE OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH

UNC students have the very fulfilling opportunity to teach catechesis to the children and youth of Newman’s permanent community members. This includes leading retreats, discipleship, small faith groups, service opportunities, and more with children in grades K-12. To learn more, contact us at Catechesis.

SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY - LOCALLY AND ABROAD

Newman offers a number of local service options in Chapel Hill and Carrboro, alternative break trips all over the United States, and other opportunities to serve your community here and abroad throughout the year.
CONTACT: BJ Brown at bjbrown@uncnewman.org

TAKE A BREAK AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS

Newman offers many exciting retreats to UNC students throughout the year to grow in faith and community. Carolina Awakening 14 (our annual retreat) was on October 14-17, 2022. We also plan to travel to SPO's ASCEND conference and the College Summit Conference in the spring.
Follow our social media pages to learn more or contact Sara at scoello@uncnewman.org.