A Learning Community, or LC, is a group of new-to-Charlotte students that stays together all year, taking a class together in the fall and another in the spring. LC students connect to peers and faculty with similar interests through in- and out-of-class experiences. It’s a great way to start your Charlotte journey!

University Transition Opportunities Program, Powered by Bank of America is a rigorous six-week summer collegiate experience for students entering Charlotte from high school. UTOP is an excellent opportunity for incoming freshman students to begin their college experience early, gain seven credit hours towards their degree, start with a solid GPA foundation, get acclimated to campus early and build a support system of peers and staff across campus.

The 49er Intensive Transition program, or FIT, is an immersive 1-week experience that introduces new UNC Charlotte students to the campus community, familiarizes them with Charlotte’s support services and encourages collaborative study with peers. FIT students join campus one week before the fall semester kicks off and envelop themselves in enriching 1-3 credit hour courses. FIT students join a cohort based on academic interest to further create a sense of community as they learn about how to be successful at CLT.

We offer First-Generation Student Support through a collaborative effort between various departments on campus to support the academic and social growth of first-gen students at Charlotte. This initiative cultivates a sense of community in our First-generation population by offering support services, social events, and much more! These offerings include a First-Gen support committee for faculty/staff; an Honor society for first gen students, staff, and faculty– Tri-Alpha; a First-Gen Support Training for faculty & staff– F1GS; and a new residential Learning Community for First-Gen Students, beginning Fall 2025.

Prospect for Success (PFS) refers to a special kind of course that each new student will take during their first fall semester at Charlotte. No matter what college or major you’re in, you’ll learn skills that help you become the most successful student you can be!

The Student Experience Project (SEP) is a collaboration of university leaders, faculty, researchers, and national education organizations committed to innovative, research-based practices to increase degree attainment and foster a sense of belonging on campus. At UNC Charlotte we are a national leader with our SEP initiatives that help train faculty to enhance their teaching practices and policies in the interest of student success.

The Community Resource Unit (CRU) is a partnership with urbanCORE that offers a fall and a spring class to explore civic purpose, community engagement and student success. Students learn about Charlotte issues of the past and present and are placed at paid internships with local nonprofits via Federal Work Study where they engage with addressing issues we learn about in class.