Explore@UNC Tracks
Explore the tracks available each week below.
The Explore@UNC program week is intentionally structured to show what studying a major really looks like. Students travel to campus each day and return home in the evening.
Summer 2026 Tracks
- Available
- Limited Availability
- Waitlist
| Track Name | Week 1 June 22-26, 2026 | Week 2 June 29-July 3, 2026 | Week 3 July 6-10, 2026 | Week 4 July 13-17, 2026 |
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Advertising & Public Relations
In this track, students will explore how these dynamic fields shape public perception, build brand identities, and create campaigns that influence consumer behavior.
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Archaeology
Dig into the ways that Archaeology helps us piece together humanity’s story, and how you can be part of the next big find!
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Art History
Art History offers a vibrant lens for understanding how humans across centuries have expressed their beliefs, identities, and imaginations.
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Biology
Dive into the topics and impact of Biology through hands-on experiments, lab tours, college lectures, and more.
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Biomedical Engineering
Explore how engineering, biology, and medicine intersect to create next-generation health technologies.
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Chemistry
This immersive program offers participants a first-hand look at college-level chemistry through engaging lectures, interactive laboratory tours, and hands-on demonstrations that bring chemical concepts to life.
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Classics
Explore ancient Greece and Rome and how they have shaped modern thought, law, governance, and the arts.
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Clinical Laboratory Science
Step into the role of a clinical laboratory scientist as you perform laboratory analyses, work through patient case studies, and explore how laboratory data connects to disease pathology and clinical decision-making.
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Environmental Science and Engineering
Step into the Environmental Science and Engineering (ESE) track, where you’ll dig into the science behind clean air, safe water, sustainable cities, and the systems that keep our world running.
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Exercise and Sport Science
Experience what it’s like to be an EXSS student by attending a college course, meeting faculty, exploring degree paths, and diving into the high-impact experiences that help EXSS students prepare for exciting futures.
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Geography & Environment
Geography is where the physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities map onto each other to better understand how people and environments shape one another across space and time.
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Global Studies
Examine our global interdependence and the pressing challenges facing our world today.
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Material Science and Engineering
See how materials are engineered for everything from clean energy to electronics.
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Medical Anthropology
Discover how social forces influence who gets sick and who gets care.
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Music
This major orchestrates a unique blend of performance, theory, cultural history, and entrepreneurship, allowing students to compose their own academic and creative journey.
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Peace, War, and Defense
Examine the forces behind war, peace, and diplomacy in today’s world.
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Political Science
Study the most significant questions and challenges in political theory, American politics, comparative politics, and international relations.
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Pre-Health
Learn what it takes to thrive as a pre-health student and the tools to begin your journey toward a career in healthcare.
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Pre-Med
Explore pre-med requirements, clinical exposure, and competencies students need for medical school.
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Pre-Nursing
Discover what it takes to pursue one of healthcare’s most vital and versatile professions.
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Psychology & Neuroscience
See how psychology and neuroscience explain how we think, feel, and learn.
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Public Health
Dive into how public health uses data, wellness, and intervention to strengthen communities.
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Public Policy
See how policy is made and how you can help solve today’s biggest problems.
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Sports Administration
Discover the business behind sports and the many careers that power the industry.
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Sports Communication
Explore exciting career opportunities in media, public relations, and integrated marketing that engage millions of fans worldwide.
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