Being a student comes with plenty of perks, and one of the best is access to local discounts. Chapel Hill businesses love supporting UNC students, and many offer special deals when you show your student ID. If you’re living at Carolina Square, you’re already in the heart of it all. Here’s where to save on food, fitness, and fun: just steps from your front door.
1. Food and Coffee Deals
- Buns Chapel Hill – Get 10% off your burger and fries with a valid student ID.
- Carolina Coffee Shop – Offers rotating student specials, especially during exam weeks.
- Purple Bowl – Enjoy discounted acai bowls and smoothies on select weekdays.
2. Fitness and Wellness
- CycleBar Chapel Hill – Offers discounted class packs for students.
- UNC Campus Rec – Free access to gyms, pools, and fitness classes with your One Card.
- Yoga Off East – Student pricing available for drop-in classes and monthly memberships.
3. Shopping and Essentials
- Target on Franklin – Regularly runs student-focused promotions, especially during back-to-school season.
- UNC Student Stores – Offers price matching and textbook discounts for enrolled students.
- CVS Pharmacy – Sign up for ExtraCare and combine it with student deals for extra savings.
4. Entertainment and Services
- Varsity Theatre – Discounted movie tickets for students with ID.
- Carolina Performing Arts – Offers student rush tickets and discounted season passes.
- Uber and Lyft – Occasionally run UNC-specific promo codes during campus events.
Save While Living Your Best Social Life
Living at Carolina Square means you’re surrounded by opportunities to save while enjoying the best of Chapel Hill. Keep your student ID handy, ask about discounts wherever you go, and take advantage of the perks that come with being a Tar Heel. Your budget, and your social life, will thank you.
