2025-2026 Transfer 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
EXPLORE YOUR MAJOR
With over 170 programs, Charlotte offers great opportunities to explore your academic interests. Our eight academic colleges provide you with a wealth of resources to be a future leader in your field. Now that you’ve been accepted, explore our majors! To find your major and connect with your academic college, visit academics.charlotte.edu. Explore student organizations and undergraduate research opportunities in your field. Take advantage of your academic advisor, campus events and the University Career Center. You can even experiment with courses and internships to get a better sense of how you want to create your future beyond Niner Nation.
CELEBRATE YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS
Scholarships
The NinerScholars Portal makes it easy for you to apply through one online system for all scholarships you are eligible for. Institutional scholarships are not automatically awarded with an offer of admission to the University. Learn more at scholarships.charlotte.edu
Build your scholarship profile. Most of your information is automatically transferred into your profile from your admissions application.
Get matched to scholarships. The portal will determine your eligibility for available scholarships and immediately match you based on your profile. Submit your application to any of the available matched scholarships.
Check the NinerScholars Portal. View status updates and awards. Most scholarships are awarded in April and May for the following academic year.
The Honors College
From your first year on campus through graduation, Charlotte offers several honors programs to elevate your experience in your academic college or your major department.
Honors students work closely with professors, actively participate in stimulating coursework, receive individualized honors advising and mentoring, connect with internships and research opportunities, are eligible for honors-associated scholarships and more. Learn more and apply at honorscollege.charlotte.edu
RESIDENCE
ADVISOR TO
CAMPUS LIVING
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.
Charlotte has traditional rooms, suites and apartments!!
Live Where it’s Happening
Living on campus puts you within walking distance of academic, social and recreational facilities. The time saved living on campus and Dining Services’ variety of dining options around campus offer you great academic and social advantages.
Supporting Off-Campus Living
A variety of housing options exist for students who choose to live off campus in the University area. Check out off-campus housing resources, such as the Niner Choice program, for identifying the best option for you and ways to stay connected to campus, even when living down the street. Visit offcampushousing.charlotte.edu to learn more.
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!
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.
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
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 studenthealth.charlotte.edu.
Center for Wellness Promotion
The Center for Wellness Promotion uses a public health model and effective prevention and health 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. 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 cic.charlotte.edu
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!
COMMITTED TO YOUR SUCCESS
Don’t be afraid to ask for help! Your peers and professors are great support systems too!
At Charlotte, we know every student needs different support to succeed. Whether it’s academic support offered by the University Center for Academic Excellence or personal support offered through the Dean of Students Office, you can count on Charlotte to be there for you. We also know that some incoming students benefit from kick starting their college career before the first day of classes. If you think you might benefit from a head start, check out FIT!
49er Intensive Transition Program (FIT)
FIT offers incoming students an immersive student success experience two weeks prior to the start of the semester. Using a cohort model, FIT connects students with academic and social resources around a topic of interest. You can also earn credit toward graduation through the program. This opportunity is only available for the fall term. Apply at go.charlotte.edu/shegbo
New Student Community (NSC)
NSC is a year-long initiative where new students find community, academic and leadership development with their peers through workshops and social engagements. Students will engage in activities with the guidance of mentors, known as Community Builders, to help discover what their Niner Pride will look like on campus and throughout their college journey. Applications close in early August. Learn more at epc.charlotte.edu
TRANSFER RESOURCES
University Transfer Center
Learn about some of the offices that support transfer students!
The Transfer Center provides a seamless transition for transfer students through support and advocacy focused on student success and degree progression. Explore resources by visiting transfercenter.charlotte.edu.
Military & Veteran Services (MVS)
MVS is the central hub for veterans and our military-affiliated student body. Whether you just came off active duty, are continuing service through the Guard or Reserves or are a military dependent, take advantage of their programs, services and community-building opportunities. Learn more at mvs.charlotte.edu
Dean of Students Office (DSO)
The Dean of Students Office is the 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 you on the path to success. Explore their programs and services at dso.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 Meal
+ Books and supplies, personal spending money & vehicle parking pass (if applicable)
*Estimated costs are based on the 2024-2025 academic year approved rates
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
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