Niners, Start the Academic Year Strong!
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?
New Meal Plan Perks: Students who get the Daily 300 or Daily 400 meal plans get five or 10 (respectively) free Starship deliveries! The last day to change a meal plan is Friday, Sept. 5.
Building Access Changes: University building access schedules and procedures changed. You may need your 49er ID card to access buildings. Review this webpage for building schedules and more information.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Niner Course Pack: The Niner Course Pack is an all-in-one textbook rental program. All required textbooks are automatically billed to your student account at $20 per credit hour. Pick up physical textbooks from the Barnes & Noble Charlotte bookstore. E-books and digital materials are now available through Canvas. If you want to opt-out of the Niner Course Pack, you must do so before Friday, Aug. 29.
Parking Permits: Learn about parking permit options or buy a permit at mypark.charlotte.edu.
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.
NinerReady: It takes all of us to keep this campus safe. Make sure you are prepared by becoming NinerReady.
OneIT Resources: Here are some important updates, helpful resources and exciting new tools to support you from OneIT.
Active Assailant Response Training: All students are required to complete online active assailant response training, specific to our campus, which takes less than 10 minutes to complete. Check your email for the training link.
Mail Services: Visit Mail and Package Services, located in the lower Prospector Building, for student mail pickup, package lockers and shipping services.
Helpful Resources and REminders!
Health and Wellbeing: The mental and physical wellbeing of Niner Nation is critically important. Head to the health and wellbeing website to learn about the various services, programs and opportunities available at UNC Charlotte.
Live Green: The Office of Sustainability has developed a new Green Living Guide for students.
Transact Mobile Ordering: Order ahead to skip the line with the Niner Diners Transact Mobile Ordering app . Plus, earn points to unlock exclusive rewards whenever you order with the app. You can now use Transact to order customized sandwiches from SoVi Dining Hall from the carved and crafted station.
CATS-Pass App: Students who paid the miscellaneous transportation service charge as part of their student fees have the CATS All-Access Pass, which provides unlimited rides on LYNX light rail and Charlotte city buses. Just download the CATS-Pass app and create an account with your full UNC Charlotte email address. The 49er ID Card/Mobile ID is no longer a valid credential for riding CATS buses or light rail.
EHS Safety Tips: As you settle into campus and the semester, the Office of Environmental Health and Safety shares some residence hall safety tips.
Student Alumni Society: Applications are open 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 expand their network.
Future Alumni Network: Enhance your Niner pride, network with alumni and get access to exclusive swag and events by joining the Future Alumni Network.
Wear Green Wednesdays: Celebrate Niner Nation every week with Wear Green Wednesdays!