Welcome 

Nearly 20% of undergraduates at UNC-Chapel Hill are first generation college students. We proudly call our first generation college students "Carolina Firsts." View the videos below to learn about the stories of Carolina First students, faculty and staff:

Sophia Nicholson -
Student

Kristen Barbour
Student Ronald Bilbao -
Student Paul Cuadros - Assistant Professor of Journalism André Wesson -
Alumnus Stacie Hewett -
Alumna

Carolina Firsts contribute to the great diversity, cultural and intellectual life of our vibrant undergraduate community. Carolina is a university where first generation college students thrive. There are many resources and services available to help all students excel at Carolina. Explore this website to learn more.