Finance and Operations

From parking to dining, from housekeeping and groundskeeping to steam and power, from university cashier to payroll — and much more — Finance and Operations manages the business of the University. We serve the campus community, and we make Carolina go.

Annual Operating Budget Book

The Annual Operating Budget Book provides a high-level view of operating revenues and expenses for the University and its major campus units. The Budget Book is designed to promote transparency of the centralized budget process and describes the process and priorities that guide decision-making during budget development.

Operating Budget FY 26-27

Features

News

Students at the Old Well on the first day of classes, fall 2026
UNC-Chapel Hill Begins Annual Tuition and Student Fee Review Process

September 10, 2026

The University is committed to keeping the cost of attendance as affordable as possible for students and families while ensuring that tuition and fee revenues provide the resources needed to support a high-quality educational experience and essential student services.

Blyden and Roberta Jackson
New Residence Hall to Honor Blyden and Roberta Jackson

September 8, 2026

Work is already underway on the new Jackson Hall, one of Carolina’s first two new residence halls in 20 years.

Man speaking in front of whiteboard
Carolina North Stakeholder Advisory Committee Explores Vision for Future Campus at Second Meeting Aug. 17

August 31, 2026

Committee members received updates on the project and discussed early findings from a Place Strategy now underway to help shape a shared vision for Carolina North.