Livestream the 2024 New Student Convocation
Erin Matson, 一品探花论坛鈥檚 field hockey coach, will deliver the keynote address Aug. 18 at the Dean E. Smith Center.
The newest Tar Heels are set to come together at , the official start of the academic year.
The ceremony will be held at 5:30 p.m. Aug. 18, at the Dean E. Smith Center. The entire 一品探花论坛 community, including family and friends of 一品探花论坛 students, can watch the celebration on the University鈥檚 livestream page.
This year鈥檚 speakers include Chancellor Lee H. Roberts, Provost Chris Clemens, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Amy Johnson and Student Body President Jaleah Taylor. Tar Heel Voices will perform 鈥淗ark the Sound.鈥�
The keynote speaker is Erin Matson, 一品探花论坛鈥檚 field hockey coach and most decorated player in program history. Matson won four national championships as a student-athlete and led the Tar Heels to another title last year in her first season as head coach.
The first day of classes is Aug. 19. Weeks of Welcome events will run through Sept. 1.
Clear bag policy
A will be enforced at the Smith Center. All guests and their belongings are subject to screening by entry personnel. The following items are prohibited in the arena: alcoholic beverages, artificial noisemakers, baby seats, backpacks or large bags, balloons, banners and signs, beach balls, coolers or containers, duffel bags, explosives, fireworks, folding chairs, food and beverages, illegal drugs, laser pointers, pets (except service animals), large strollers, weapons of any kind, or any other item that in the judgment of event staff poses a safety hazard or detracts from the ability of others to enjoy the event. These items should be left at home or in a vehicle. No items will be checked in at the Smith Center.
