The Old Well is a small, neoclassical cyclostyle on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill campus at the southern end of McCorkle Place.

In 1897, the original well was replaced and given its present signature structure by university president Edwin A. Alderman.

Campus tradition dictates that a drink from the Old Well on the first day of classes will bring good luck (or straight As).

[7] Because of its status as a symbol of the university, it is the target of vandals around the time of Carolina – State sporting events.

[8] In Kinston, North Carolina, there is a replica of the Old Well, created to honor UNC alumnus Harvey Beech.