University of North Carolina Cheerleading Tryout Guide
Planning to try out for the University of North Carolina cheerleading team? This guide covers everything you need to know about University of North Carolina cheer tryouts, including requirements, skills evaluated, and preparation tips. Located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, University of North Carolina competes at the NCAA Division I level in the ACC.
About the University of North Carolina Cheer Program
The University of North Carolina cheerleading program supports university athletics and represents the school at competitions, games, and community events. The program values athletic excellence, school spirit, and teamwork.
Tryout Requirements
- Enrollment: Currently enrolled UNC student or admitted incoming student
- GPA: Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA required
- Physical: Must pass a physical examination
- Insurance: Proof of health insurance required
- Experience: Previous cheerleading experience recommended
Skills Evaluated at Tryouts
- Tumbling: Standing back handspring required; running tumbling preferred
- Stunting: Coed stunting technique evaluated
- Jumps: All jumps evaluated for height and technique
- Motions: Sharp game-day motions
- Voice: Ability to lead the Tar Heel crowd
Preparation Tips
- Learn UNC traditions: Know “Hark the Sound” and the Tar Heel fight song
- Practice coed stunting: UNC is a coed program – improve your stunt technique with our guides
- Build tumbling: Standing tuck is competitive – see our standing tuck guide
- Condition hard: Build stamina with our conditioning workout
- Show Carolina spirit: UNC values class, tradition, and authentic enthusiasm
What to Expect on Tryout Day
On tryout day, arrive early with all required materials. The typical process includes:
- Registration and check-in
- Group warm-up and stretching
- Individual skill evaluation (tumbling, stunting, jumps)
- Material learning (fight song, cheers, band dances)
- Group performance evaluation
- Interview with coaching staff
After Tryouts
Results are typically announced within 24-48 hours. If selected, attend the mandatory team meeting. If not selected, ask coaches for feedback to improve before next tryouts.
More University Tryout Guides
See our other guides: Kentucky, Alabama, Ohio State, Florida, General Tryout Tips.
