The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the oldest public university in the United States, founded in 1789 and holding its first classes in 1795. UNC is a flagship member of the University of North Carolina System and is consistently ranked the #1 public university in the country for best value and among the top 5 public universities overall. The campus is set in Chapel Hill, a quintessential college town celebrated for its vibrant culture, research triangle location, and Tar Heel athletic traditions. UNC's academic programs are nationally recognized across every discipline. The Gi…
