Plan a Visit

An Invitation to Visit

There is much to offer here at Carolina Law, and we take pride in showing all the wonderful things that our law school and the surrounding community have to offer. Visitors are always welcome, and we encourage you to take advantage of any of the following visitation options:

Daily Visitation Program--Spring 2008

Beginning January 22nd, visitors are welcome to participate in the law school's daily visitation program. Through this program, visitors experience Carolina Law by receiving a tour of the law school building (conducted by a Carolina Law Ambassador) and by observing a first-year class. This program is available each week day that classes are in session through April 15th, with the exception of March 10-15th (Spring Break) and March 21st (Good Friday). To participate in this program, visitors must schedule an appointment at least 48 hours in advance by contacting the Office of Admissions at 919-962-5109. If you would like to visit us on a Friday or Monday, please place your reservation as soon as possible, as space is limited. Tours of the law school are available on Saturday, by request only.  However, it is our preference for you to experience and visit Carolina Law School when classes are in session.

Visitors are asked to arrive by 9:30 on Mondays, by 11:50 Tuesdays through Thursdays, and by 8:40 on Fridays.  Please allow 2 - 2 1/2 hours for the program.  If you must cancel your appointment, we request that you give us at least 24 hours of notice.

Open Houses and Special Programs

Visitors are also welcome to experience Carolina Law by attending a variety of open houses and special programs that will be conducted during the 2007-2008 academic year. For additional details regarding each event, or to RSVP for an event, be sure to consult the calendar for the Office of Admissions.

Open House for Prospective Students Friday, October 12, 2007
Open House for Prospective Students Friday, January 18, 2008
Minority Law Day Friday, February 15, 2008
Chancellors' Scholars Weekend (invitation only) Friday & Saturday, March 28 & 29, 2008

Individual Appointments

For those who are unable to participate in the daily visitation program or attend any of our open houses and special programs, we will do our best to accommodate your visit. You may stop by the Admissions Office anytime Monday-Friday between 8:30 and 4:30 to ask questions and to take a self-guided tour. You do not need an appointment to visit our office.

If you have an appointment with the Director of Admissions, Ms. Jennifer R. Kott, and you must cancel that appointment, we request that you give us at least 24 hours of notice so that we may plan accordingly. Please note that the office is not open on Saturdays.

Self-Guided Tours

Self-guided tours are available on a daily basis, regardless of whether law school classes are in session. Tour information is available at the receptionist's desk at the law school's main entrance.

Campus Tours

Carolina Law is located on one of the nation's most beautiful college campuses. Campus tours can be arranged through the University's Visitors' Center. For tour information, please call 919-962-1630.

Directions to the School of Law

To Mapquest directions, use the law school's street address of 100 Ridge Road in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Otherwise, follow the directions below.

From I-40 (from Raleigh and points east)

  • Take Exit 273-A (NC 54 West) towards Chapel Hill
  • Continue straight for 4 miles to the top of the hill
  • Turn left at traffic light onto Country Club Drive
  • Go 100 feet, and then turn right onto Ridge Road
  • Go 1/4 mile, and then turn right into Carolina Law parking lot.

From Interstate 85 (coming from Greensboro and points west)

  • Take I-40 East towards Raleigh
  • Exit 273 and turn right at the end of the exit ramp
  • Continue straight for 4 miles to the top of the hill
  • Turn left at traffic light onto Country Club Drive
  • Go 100 feet, and then turn right onto Ridge Road
  • Go 1/4 mile, and then turn right into Carolina Law parking lot.

From Interstate 85 (from Durham and points north)

  • Follow I-85 to intersection with US 15-501 South
  • Follow 15-501 South towards Chapel Hill; the highway will divide
  • Remain on 15-501 South (Bypass) bearing left, away from Franklin Street
  • Turn right at NC 54 Exit towards "UNC-Chapel Hill"
  • Continue to the top of the hill
  • Turn left at traffic light onto Country Club Drive
  • Go 100 feet, and then turn right onto Ridge Road
  • Go 1/4 mile, and then turn right into Carolina Law parking lot.

Traveling to Carolina Law from Raleigh/Durham Airport

Depending on traffic, it usually takes 20 to 30 minutes to drive from Raleigh-Durham Airport to campus. Taxi cab rides between the airport and campus will cost approximately $35.00 one-way. For visitors renting cars, follow the directions stated above for driving to campus on I-40 from Raleigh and points east.

Parking Information

Parking is available in either of two "Visitor" pay lots. The rate for each lot is $1.25 per hour. Both are located within five minutes walking distance of the law school.

Option 1: Rams Head Parking Deck, located on Ridge Road

Coming from the side of Rams Head facing Ridge Road, take a left, walking towards the law school. You will soon see the circular drive leading to the law school building. This is the law school's main entrance.

Option 2: The NC 54/Raleigh Road "Visitor" Parking Lot

From the lot, walk towards campus on NC 54/Raleigh Road, then take a left onto Country Club Road. From Country Club, take the first right onto Ridge Road, and you will soon see the circular drive leading to the law school building. This is the law school's main entrance.

Please note that the law school can NOT issue you a permit to park in the visitor spaces next to the law school building. Parking in these visitor spaces will most likely result in you receiving a parking ticket. For additional parking information, see http://www.unc.edu/visitors/parking.html

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