Once a Bear.  Always a Bear.

Thank you for clicking on this Membership page.  Your timing is perfect because the UNC Alumni Association is extremely pleased to announce our new Membership Program, Once a Bear. Always a Bear.  In short, all UNC alumni are now members and will receive valuable benefits, perks, events and opportunities without paying dues!

Our goal is to create lifelong UNC memberships so that is where Once a Bear. Always a Bear. comes in.  To receive member benefits, please join the Bears Online Community by clicking here.  Once you register in the online community, a free alumni membership card will automatically be mailed to you.

• Ongoing communication including Northern Vision magazine
• Opportunities for involvement and invitations to special Alumni Events
• On-campus privileges including Career Services support and Library Access
• Discounts at Bear Pride Partner businesses

The lives of students are transformed through their UNC experience because of our attention to the individual, our focus on values and service to the community and the excellence of our academic programs.  Nowhere is transformation more evident than in the lives our alumni.  UNC alumni have gone on to become leaders and contributing members of society, their local communities and the world.  They, in turn, are transforming lives.

As a member of the UNC Bears alumni community, we want you to stay in touch and involved.  Your UNC Alumni Association wants to provide opportunities for you to engage, contribute and celebrate with your fellow Bears, students, faculty and staff.