| Q1. What are the transfer admissions requirements for UNC Charlotte? |
| A1. Transfer admissions requirements will depend on a few pieces of information (year of high school graduation, age, etc). Please visit our Admissions Requirements page for a list of admissions criteria as it applies to your education background. |
| Q2. Will UNC Charlotte recognize my GED? |
| A2. We do recognize a GED as the completion of high school. However, students who are under the age of 24 are required to have a core group of high school courses to be considered for admission into a public North Carolina university. For more information, please click here. |
| Q3. How can I see which college credits transfer? |
| A3.
In order for a course to transfer to UNC Charlotte it has to be 1) taken at a regionally accredited institution, 2) passed with a 'C' or better, and 3) be similar to a course offered at UNC Charlotte. We have designed a Credit Advisor which will provide you with an archive of how courses have transferred to UNC Charlotte in the past. Once students are admitted to UNC Charlotte, they receive a Transfer Credit Report which gives them a list of their transfer credits. |
| Q4. How long does it take to process an admissions application? |
| A4.
It typically takes 4-6 weeks from the time your application becomes complete until an admissions decision is made. Your application is considered complete once we have all transcripts and other documents needed to make an admissions decision. Once your application is submitted, you can check your application status online. |
| Q5. What do I need to apply for admissions? |
| A5.
You will need to submit an application for admission online, pay the $50 application fee online, and have transcripts sent from each school you have ever attended. If you have not received an associate's or bachelor's degree, you will also need to submit a high school transcript. |
| Q6. Do I have to attend SOAR (orientation)? |
| A6.
Yes, SOAR is required for transfer students who are admitted for the fall or spring semester. During SOAR is when students meet with an academic advisor and register for classes which is why this program is so important. The only students who do not have to attend SOAR are students who already have a bachelor's degree or students who are admitted for a summer session. |
| Q7. Can I live on campus? |
| A7.
Transfer students are allowed and encouraged to live on campus. We offer several housing
options to choose from: high rise residence halls, suites, apartments, and single rooms. In your
acceptance letter you will receive your UNC Charlotte Student ID number, your username and PIN which
will provide you with access to the online housing application. We encourage you to apply for housing
as soon as you have been admitted by going to http://www.housing.uncc.edu/.
There is a deposit required of $200 to submit a housing application. |
| Q8. How much is tuition? |
| A8.
Our tuition and fees are set by the NC legislature each summer. You
can see the most current rates for tuition and fees (for both NC
Residents and out-of-state students) at http://studentaccounts.uncc.edu/TuitionAndFees.html. |
| Q9. How do I pay? |
| A9.
Payments may be made in cash, by check, VISA or MasterCard at the
Cashier's Office, 2nd floor Reese Building. Payments can also be
processed through the web with credit or debit card using a VISA or
MasterCard. For information about tuition and fees: http://studentaccounts.uncc.edu/TuitionAndFees.html. |
| Q10. What about parking? |
| A10.
Everyone at UNC Charlotte pays for parking (including your
professors). You can purchase a parking sticker from Parking
Services. Their forms are available online at http://www.parking.uncc.edu/. |
| Q11. How do I know who my advisor is? |
| A11. You will
initially be advised at SOAR by an academic advisor in your department.
After SOAR, your major department will assign an academic advisor to
you. This advisor will work with you throughout your academic career. |
| Q12. When can I register for classes? |
| A12. New students must attend SOAR. When you are
admitted to the university, a registration hold is placed on your
record. You will be unable to register for classes until you have
attended one of the transfer SOAR sessions offered throughout June and
July. |
| Q13. How do I send my transcripts? |
| A13. You are responsible for requesting that
official copies of your transcripts are sent to UNC Charlotte, Undergraduate
Admissions - Cato Hall, 9201 University City Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28223-0001.
Due to privacy laws, UNC Charlotte
cannot request transcripts on your behalf. Generally, you can go online
or call the Registrar's Office at your previous institutions to request
your transcripts. Most schools require you to sign a release form, so
you may have to mail or fax your request to your former school. |
| Q14.
What if I attended UNC Charlotte anytime in the past? |
| A14.
If you have previously attended UNC Charlotte as an undergraduate
degree seeking student, then you would be considered a readmit
student. All readmit students should apply through the Registrar's
Office. You can download the readmit application online at http://www.registrar.uncc.edu/sitemap.htm#forms. You would need to
return this form to the Registrar's Office along with transcripts from
any college work you have attempted since leaving UNC Charlotte. |
| Q15. How do I become a North Carolina Resident? |
| A15.
Generally speaking, to be considered a North Carolina Resident for
Tuition Purposes, you must prove that you have physically resided in
North Carolina for at least 12 months and that you came to North
Carolina for reasons other than going to college. Becoming a North
Carolina resident is more complex than simply living in the state
for 12 months. You can see all of the rules, regulations, and forms
that accompany the residency process at http://resdetermination.uncc.edu/. |
| Q16. Where can I get my Immunization form? |
| A16.
You can download the Immunization form as well as waive or enroll in
the UNC Charlotte Student heath insurance plan online at http://www.studenthealth.uncc.edu/. If you do not
complete your immunization form by first thirty days (including
weekends) of class in a semester, your classes will be dropped. Please
note: Admissions does not forward a copy of your immunization records to
Student Health Services. All students must turn in a copy of their
immunization records directly to Student Health Services. |
| Q17. What is the 49er card? |
| A17. The 49er ID Card proves that you are a member of the campus
community and entitled to certain services. It is required to check out
materials from the Atkins Library, obtain services at Brocker Health,
and utilize the fitness facilities. The 49er Card is an important tool
that allows you to access your residence, obtain meals, and make
purchases wherever the 49er Account is accepted. You will be able to get
your 49er ID card at SOAR. |
