UNC Greensboro

Paths to a More Walkable UNCG Campus

Side-by-side comparison of College Ave a hundred years apart.

College is a journey, not a destination. Sometimes, that journey encompasses the stroll from lunch to class to the library for studying. Nestled within a bustling hub in the center of North Carolina, UNCG has grown alongside Greensboro. Here’s how campus transformed into a space that accommodates 18,000 students.

New Favorite Outdoor Spots at UNCG

Students chat while one swings and the other climbs a branch of a giant magnolia tree in UNCG Foust Park.

Students have settled into their dorms and figured out their class schedules. But it’s just as important for them to decide where they spend their leisure time. UNCG offers many outdoor spots that promote a healthy routine, mental well-being, or just enjoying the crisp fall air.

What’s New at the G

A new student to UNCG holding a daisy talks with Spiro the mascot.

It’s a big year for change at UNCG. There are new restaurants, new technology in residence halls, and new leadership to help all students embrace every opportunity as a Spartan.

UNCG’s Resident Advisors Cheer on New Spartans

Four UNCG students sit on chairs or on a bed while talking in a dorm room.

No one knows what makes UNCG feel like home better than the residential staff. This year’s RAs are welcoming the newest class of Spartans with advice and encouragement for starting off strong.

Rawkin’ Welcome Weeks Bring out the Spartan Spirit

UNCG students with glowsticks dance at a block party.

Dance parties, arcade games, poster sales, home openers, and barrels of tasty snacks let students start the new semester on a high note. New Student Transitions and First Year Experience rolls out four weeks of events for finding clubs, making friends, forming self-care habits, and putting together everything they need for class.