Spring 2026 Students
YOU’RE A NINER NOW.
Every great city needs a great university, and we are this city’s great university.
49ers are bold individuals who are ready to make their mark on the future in ways they only can at Charlotte. When you’re here, you won’t have to look far to strike gold. Our growing city’s momentum pushes our unstoppable community of leaders to grab on to opportunity and drive progress in Charlotte and beyond. CONTINUE YOUR PATH TO GREATNESS ONLY AT
EXPERIENCE THE PULSE OF THE CITY
UNC Charlotte’s campus gives you easy access to everything the city has to offer. However you want to get around, it’s just outside your door.
LIGHT RAIL
The light rail is a 22-min ride from campus to Uptown Charlotte
BUSES
Niner Transit buses are free with various routes on campus
AIRPORT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 11 miles from campus.
LIVING
CAMPUS
Your residence hall is your home. It’s a place to make friends, explore your identity and make memories. You can even choose a learning community that’s linked to your area of study. Sushi or an acai bowl? A wood-fired oven pizza or a grilled cheese? Looking for something gluten-free and vegan? Maybe you just want some coffee and a place to study. No problem. Our dining locations offer you a place to kick back or fuel up. You can even practice your own culinary skills in our community kitchens.
GET INVOLVED
Charlotte is more than just a great campus, it’s a great community. More than 400 student organizations and countless leadership and involvement opportunities are at your fingertips on campus. Charlotte is where engagement leads to great success. Don’t miss your opportunity to forge your 49er destiny!
UNIVERSITY RECREATION CENTER
At the University Recreation Center (UREC), you can enjoy great facilities, programs and services that promote an active lifestyle. UREC’s wide-range of services includes fitness, intramurals, sport clubs, aquatics, personal training, open recreation and special event programming. UREC also operates multipurpose facilities and outdoor field spaces. Visit urec.charlotte.edu to learn more, as we have something for everyBODY!
POPP MARTIN STUDENT UNION
When you open the door to the Popp Martin Student Union, you enter much more than a building. This is your place to get involved, meet new people, make life-long friendships and create campus memories. Make yourself at home!
BALANCE YOUR MIND & BODY
Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS)
Highly recommend attending some wellness events to relax and recharge!
CAPS provides many services to promote positive mental well-being in Niner Nation. The center offers education, clinical and prevention-based services to encourage a healthy and resilient student body. Learn more about mental health education, group counseling and workshops at caps.charlotte.edu.
Student Health Center
The Student Health Center provides primary medical care and disease prevention as well as health education to all registered Charlotte students, regardless of the type of health insurance they carry. Services also include a full service pharmacy, nutrition services, immunizations and lab and x-ray services. Explore all health services at studenthealth.charlotte.edu.
Center for Wellness Promotion
The Center for Wellness Promotion uses a public health model and effective prevention and health promotion strategies to help students make informed decisions about their personal health and wellbeing. Their multidisciplinary team of professionals address many things from wellbeing and safety, sexual and relationship violence, recovery from substance use disorders and much more. Visit wellness.charlotte.edu to explore their services.
Center for Integrated Care (CIC)
CIC is a one-stop shop for referral and linkage to wellbeing resources both on and off campus. CIC provides outreach and programming to encourage and provide more access to care for students who may be ambivalent, unsure or do not have the desire to seek more formal wellness services. To learn more, visit cic.charlotte.edu
VALUE THAT DRIVES YOUR FUTURE
Charlotte is one of North Carolina’s best educational values for in-state college students, according to Niche. Students from outside of North Carolina also enjoy one of the lowest non-NC resident tuition rates in the nation.
2024-2025 Tuition & Fees
+ Books and supplies, personal spending money & vehicle parking pass (if applicable) The Dubois Center
*Estimated costs are based on the 2024-2025 academic year approved rates
in Uptown Charlotte
FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION
U.S. News & World Report ranks Charlotte in the top 10 Best Value Schools in North Carolina and #3 of public NC institutions
TYPES OF FINANCIAL AID
There are many types of financial aid available to students including federal grants, state grants, student loans, parent loans and work-study employment. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the only application required to apply for all types of financial aid.
HOW TO APPLY
In order to apply for financial aid, students must complete the FAFSA each year. Complete the 2025-2026 FAFSA at studentaid.gov. Be sure to list Charlotte’s school code (002975) on the application so that we receive your FAFSA.
On average, 75% of Charlotte students receive financial aid each year
CAMPUS SAFETY
Charlotte is dedicated to providing a safe, secure and supportive environment as you pursue academic, professional and social opportunities. University police provide 24/7 service to the campus while emphasizing community-oriented policing that strives to foster a protective and accessible environment for the campus community.
Download the community LiveSafe mobile app that provides access to campus emergency resources and a direct line of communication with campus police via text and phone services. Blue light emergency phones are also placed strategically throughout campus providing students with an easy and reliable way to contact the police.
NinerAlerts
NinerAlerts are used to notify the campus community when an emergency, incident or inclement weather may threaten safety and operations. Students automatically receive NinerAlerts via email and text. Families can opt-in for alerts at emergency.charlotte.edu
OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES
Making a Smooth Transition
Now that your student has completed the admissions process, they’re ready to start making the transition to UNC Charlotte. This is a fun and exciting time for the entire family, with lots of choices to be made. The Dean of Students Office and Transition & Success Initiatives offer an array of programs and services that can be of great benefit to your student – and can help make the transition go even more smoothly.
Dean of Students Office
The Dean of Students Office (DSO) serves as a central point of contact when students want to get involved, need to resolve a conflict, have questions about policies and procedures or are trying to identify campus resources and information that will put them on the path to success. With services that include support and advocacy, financial literacy and transition programs, DSO staff strive to see your student succeed at Charlotte and beyond. Explore more at dso.charlotte.edu.
