Whether you’re just getting started or already part of the Niner community, UNC Charlotte offers the tools and guidance to help you succeed at every stage. From exploring programs to navigating life as an online student, we’re here to help you stay informed, connected, and on track.
Access your online learning hub Canvas to view assignments, access course materials, and stay connected with your instructors. Used for all online courses.
Find quick answers to common questions about online learning, student support, and what to expect at UNC Charlotte.
Your online hangout with Charlotte Online students! Connect, chat, and share — all in one virtual spot to make learning social and fun.
Online learning at UNC Charlotte meets you where life happens — it’s flexible, supportive, and designed to help working adults reach their goals. With over 200 programs and a community with you every step of the way, you’ll find the structure and support to succeed on your terms.
All of these resources link to Niner Central — your go-to portal for student financial services at UNC Charlotte. From tuition and scholarships to payment plans and aid, Niner Central helps you manage the details so you can focus on moving forward.
Please join us virtually for your Charlotte Online Onboarding to prepare for your online undergraduate program.
We will cover a host of important topics that will prepare you for day 1 and beyond. Some of the items that will be covered are:
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 | 12:00-1:00pm EST via Zoom
Mentors help students make connections and prepare for their future career. UNC Charlotte is partnering with Mentor Collective to offer incoming first year students a peer mentor based on interests, area of study, needs, and preferences.
Use the registration link below to sign up, complete a short survey about yourself and your background, and you will be matched with a mentor, a fellow UNC Charlotte student.
Residency is determined through the North Carolina Residency Determination Service (RDS). Students need only contact RDS if they are seeking to be designated as a North Carolina resident for tuition purposes, otherwise their status defaults to Non-Resident.
A person who has established legal residence (domicile) in North Carolina and maintained that legal residence for at least 12 months (365 days) immediately prior to his or her classification as a resident for in-state tuition and state financial aid eligibility purposes.
To automatically qualify for the Out of NC Non-Resident Tuition Rate all three of the following must be true and verifiable in the UNC Charlotte student information system. The review of eligibility for this tuition rate is conducted for each semester of a student’s enrollment.
List of Programs Eligible for Out of NC non-Resident Tuition Rate:
Belk College of Business
Cato College of Education
College of Computing & Informatics
College of Health & Human Services
Klein College of Science
College of Humanities & Earth and Social Sciences
School of Professional Studies
William States Lee College of Engineering
A person who has not established legal residence (domicile) in North Carolina, or who has not maintained that legal residence for at least 12 months immediately prior to requesting a residency classification. Non-Residents are not eligible for in-state tuition or for state financial aid.
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From tech support to academic tools and student services, these links make it easier to find what you need, get answers quickly, and make the most of your UNC Charlotte Online experience.