Student Life

Charlotte’s Club Swim Team is a place for swimmers of all levels to practice and compete in the sport they love without the pressure and time commitment that comes with being on a collegiate varsity team. 

Niner Nation can support the new Design-Build-Fly Team as it constructs a radio-controlled aircraft, send members of Sigma Tau Delta to present their work at the honor society’s national conference, help engineering students build free little libraries and more through crowdfunding.
Charlotte’s spring 2023 crowdfunding lineup includes six student and faculty initiatives aimed at enhancing the Charlotte experience.

Angel Rodriguez and Bethany Mavromatis found a mission — and each other — at UNC Charlotte. As veterans of the U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Navy, respectively, they are committed to upholding the University’s designation as “military friendly.”

The 2022 election season is underway, with election day Tuesday, Nov. 8.  In-person early voting is underway in the Cone University Center, Room 111. Use the resources below to prepare to vote in the midterm election.

In-person early voting
Thursday, Oct. 20, through Saturday, Nov. 5, Cone University Center, Room 111

Homecoming events, concerts, block parties, tailgating and more

This year’s Campus Sustainability Week is Oct. 2-8. This annual observance engages the University community in sustainable practices on campus through events and volunteer opportunities.

The Charlotte Green Initiative student committee selected 24 projects for funding this past academic year. CGI allocates funds from the University’s Student Green Fee, which is supported by full-time students. The committee recently concluded its 13th academic year of evaluating proposals that could make the campus more efficient, eco-friendly and healthy, and funded several significant projects during the 2021-22 academic year:

Avangelyne “Angel” Padilla and Jeremiah Williams have been named 2022 Marian Drane Graham Scholars by the UNC System.

Padilla and Williams will join two other scholars from the UNC System for an eight-week immersive and experiential summer program, designed to help them develop leadership skills and gain a better understanding of key issues facing public higher education.

According to a 2014 article based on 23 studies, an estimated 100 million to one billion birds are killed in the United States each year.

The Dean of Students Office is seeking bell ringers for Spring Commencement. Faculty and staff should encourage graduating students to apply for this prestigious honor.

Bell ringer is a tradition that recognizes outstanding student leaders who have demonstrated exemplary 49er spirit. All applicants must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA and be in good disciplinary standing. Applications are due by 11:45 p.m., Sunday, March 20.

More information is on the web or call 704-687-0343.