University College name change takes effect July 1
Beginning July 1, 2026, the Office of Undergraduate Education and University College will be known as University College, establishing a single, consistent name for the unit.
The new name is intended to improve clarity and better reflect the University’s commitment to student success. The change aligns UNC Charlotte with peer and UNC System institutions and makes it easier for students, faculty and staff to understand and access the academic services and resources University College provides.
The Office of Disability Services and the University Transfer Center—both part of University College—will also be renamed effective July 1.
The Office of Disability Services will become the Office of Accessibility and Accommodation. The new name reflects modern standards in higher education and emphasizes access and support. It also more clearly communicates the office’s dual role in fostering an accessible campus environment and providing accommodations that support student success.
The University Transfer Center will be renamed the University Transfer and Adult Student Center. The name reflects the center’s expanded scope, including enhanced advising, programming and transition support for adult students alongside its work with transfer populations. It also offers a clearer, more visible point of connection for students navigating entry and transition within the University.
“These name changes reflect the University’s commitment to creating a student-centered environment where support is clear, accessible and aligned with best practices,” said Jennifer Troyer, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs. “By using language that more accurately describes the work of University College we can better connect students to the resources they need to thrive and ensure our campus remains supportive, responsive and focused on student success.”
Teresa Petty will continue to lead University College. Petty, associate provost and dean of University College, joined UNC Charlotte in 2005 and assumed her current role in 2024.