Here’s to a Successful Academic Year!

Thanks to the innovative and impactful work of staff and faculty, the 2025-26 academic year is off to a great start. We welcomed our largest class of more than 4,900 first-year students representing 95 North Carolina counties, 39 states ad 20 countries; and greeted more than 3,000 new transfer students, the highest number we’ve seen since 2016. The Difference is Charlotte!

Here are some important resources, reminders and opportunities to help you succeed this semester.

what’s new?

Building Access Changes: University building access schedules and procedures have changed. You may need your 49er ID card to access buildings.

Craver Road Improvements: The facilities management team has been busy preparing campus for the academic year, including improvements to Craver Road to enhance the safety of the campus community.

New FedEx Office Print Services: FedEx Office is now open in the lower Prospector Building, accepting print projects large or small. Visit the print desk in person, email usa3009@fedex.com or call 704-687-0809 to place your order and take advantage of Charlotte-exclusive pricing.

LEADer Refreshers: The learning and organizational development team is launching a new series of online courses, LEADer Refreshers, designed to be taken as just-in-time training, for all Charlotte faculty and staff.

Code of Student Academic Integrity: Revisions were made to the University’s Code of Student Academic Integrity to improve clarity and alignment with the Student Code of Responsibility. Changes include defining artificial intelligence, adding a category “Failure to Comply” and a chapter outlining expectations of graduate students.

RealResponse Partnership: The Office of Student Accountability and Conflict Resolution and Office of Civil Rights and Title IX are partnering with RealResponse, a two-way communication platform that allows the campus community to share sensitive information safely and securely. The campus community can send anonymous texts to 855-612-5849 and upload photos and videos for review and response.

Be PrepareD!

Parking Permits: Learn about parking permit options or buy a permit at mypark.charlotte.edu.

Faculty/Staff Bookstore Discount: Enjoy a 20% discount with your 49er ID at Barnes & Noble Charlotte in the Popp Martin Student Union on branded merchandise and 49er gear! Some exclusions may apply.

Discounted Athletics Tickets: UNC Charlotte faculty and staff receive exclusive discounts on season and single-game tickets for Charlotte 49ers athletic events. These benefits extend to spouses and dependents, making it easy to bring the whole family to cheer on the Niners. Be sure to enjoy $5 off most football tickets this fall when purchasing through the special faculty and staff link.

NinerReady: It takes all of us to keep this campus safe. Make sure you are prepared by becoming NinerReady.

5-Block Feast: Faculty and staff can enjoy five meals at SoVi Dining Hall with the 5-Block Feast. Simply deposit $40 to the 5-Block Feast in Transact eAccounts.

AI Training: Register for Innovate Your Teaching Workshops, earn teaching microcredentials, apply for a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Grants on AI and explore AI Across the Curriculum resources. Can’t find what you’re looking for? Submit a help ticket to connect with an instructional designer.

Required Trainings: Employees are required to complete two online trainings at the start of each academic year in the learning and development portal — the active assailant response training and Niners Know — Title IX training.

Training Opportunity: Faculty and staff are encouraged to complete the training — Threat Assessment and Management: Effectively Identifying and Reporting Concerns — in the learning and development portal. The course helps employees recognize concerning behaviors, potential threats and how to report these concerns appropriately.

Finance Training Hub: Visit the Training Resources Hub, your go-to page for financial training, and check out the newest on-demand training course, Navigating Finance Fundamentals.

Helpful resources and reminders!

Employee Assistance Program: The Employee Assistance Program offers access to free, confidential counseling and resources on financial, legal and work-life matters.

49er Mobile ID: Your 49er Mobile ID is your key to campus. Set up your 49er Mobile ID by downloading the Transact eAccounts app and following these installation instructions.

Department Catering: Chartwells Catering provides all campus catering services, from breakfast to bar service or hors d’oeuvres to hot buffets! Groups wishing to use outside caterers for campus events or accept donated food must submit a request using the Food Service Waiver Form.

A Message from OneIT: As the University kicks off the fall 2025 semester, OneIT is here to ensure you have a smooth and successful start. Here are some important updates, helpful resources and exciting new tools to support you.

CATS-Pass App: Faculty and staff may buy discounted annual CATS passes for $75. Download the CATS-Pass app and create an account with your UNC Charlotte email address to activate your annual pass. The 49er ID Card/Mobile ID is no longer a valid credential for riding CATS buses or light rail.

Campus Mail: Mail and Package Services delivers interdepartmental mail and campus mail. When receiving off-campus mail, use the university address, and include the recipient name, building and office number. You can visit the mail and package services counter located in the lower Prospector Building.

The Charlotte Model: UNC Charlotte’s approach to support student success from first contact through post-graduation — the Charlotte Model — combines excellence in the classroom, innovative programs, professional advising, financial literacy, peer mentorship and experiential learning. This summer, a cross-divisional working group was launched to align and expand these efforts, with an emphasis on making it easier for every college and department to see how they connect to and are reflected in the Charlotte Model.

Wear Green Wednesdays: Let’s celebrate Niner Nation every week with Wear Green Wednesdays!

Course Syllabi Policies: Faculty can access suggested standard policies and notices for course syllabi, including general academic policies and policies related to online or hybrid courses.

Student Alumni Society: Applications for the Student Alumni Society — a group of students who volunteer at and attend Office of the Chancellor and Alumni Association events to develop leadership skills and make meaningful connections — are open! Encourage your students to apply online.