Staying here for Thanksgiving break?
Student Affairs offers this guide to places to eat and things to do for students who will be in Chapel Hill.
UNC-Chapel Hill students who are staying on campus over the Thanksgiving holiday have access to many helpful resources. Check out this guide for information about meals, activities and health services.
Where to eat
Tar Heel Thanksgiving: If you’re staying in Chapel Hill over the Thanksgiving holiday, you’re invited to a festive Thanksgiving meal at the Carolina Club. Enjoy a complimentary, traditional Thanksgiving buffet, thanks to the generosity of Carolina Club members. Limited spaces are available, so register early for the 11:30 a.m. lunch, the 1:00 p.m. lunch, and the 2:30 p.m. lunch.
Carolina Dining Services: Both dining halls will be closed during the break, Nov. 27-30. On Dec. 1, Chase Dining Hall will reopen for continental breakfast at 9 a.m. and Top of Lenoir will reopen for dinner at 5 p.m. Check the CDS website for official hours of operation.
On Nov. 27, Mad Hatter’s Cafe will be open 7 a.m.–3 p.m., and the Beach Grille will be open 11 a.m.–3 p.m. in the Brinkhous-Bullitt Building. Saladelia Cafe in Marsico Hall will be open 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Students can add Flex to their accounts in $50 increments to use to order delivery to anywhere on campus from Takeout Central.
Carolina Food Pantry Network
The Carolina Food Pantry Network is a collection of on-campus food pantries that provides food at no cost to students who are facing food insecurity. Check out the Google Map to find a location that best suits your needs. If you are able to give, consider donating to the Pantry Bowl (Nov. 24-Dec. 1) to support the network, which funds six locations across campus.
What to do
- Carolina and the surrounding area offer many opportunities for nature walks and hikes. Our Healthy Heels blog outlines ways students can explore nature around UNC-Chapel Hill.
- Chapel Hill has a system of approximately 17.6 miles of urban greenways and trails.
- Carolina’s volleyball team will take on the University of Virgina at 2 p.m. Nov. 27 at Carmichael Arena.
- PlayMakers Repertory Company will present “The Christmas Case of Hezekiah Jones” at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29 and 6 p.m. Nov. 30. Students may purchase $10 tickets with a OneCard.
- Tar Heel women’s basketball team will face North Carolina Central University at Carmichael Arena at 2 p.m. Nov. 29.
- Tar Heel football team will face NC State in Kenan Memorial Stadium at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 30.
Getting around
Chapel Hill Transit offices are closed Thanksgiving Day. There will be no bus service or EZ-Rider service. On Nov. 29, all services operate on their Sunday schedule, with offices closed.
Check out the Town of Chapel Hill’s holiday bus schedule to learn more.
Mental health, health care and well-being
The Heels Care Network is a resource for our community to support each other and to access the many mental health and well-being resources at UNC-Chapel Hill. Students can call CAPS at 919-966-3658 for 24/7 mental health support.
Campus Health, CAPS, Mini Clinic and Student Stores Pharmacy will hold regular hours through Nov. 27, close for Thanksgiving Day and reopen Dec. 2 with regular hours.
When Campus Health is closed, students may access a local urgent care facility or emergency department as needed. Students may call Campus Health at 919-966-2281 to discuss nonemergency health concerns with Nurse Connect.
Campus Recreation facilities will close at 6 p.m. Nov. 27 and reopen with normal hours on Dec. 2.
Give thanks
Thanksgiving is the perfect time to take a moment to reflect on the things we are grateful for. This Healthy Heels blog post offers insight into the positive relationship between gratitude and well-being.
