New at the U: Welcome, Class of 2021!

Aug 24, 2017 | Events, UNC Charlotte

Eclipse shadows

Eclipse shadows on first day of the fall semester, Aug. 21, 2017

In case you were too busy planning your eclipse party to notice, University City just swelled by 20,000-plus college students! Yup, the fall semester is officially under way at UNC Charlotte!

Just as exciting are the many changes taking place at North Carolina’s fastest growing state university – more building, new tech-enhanced campus travel and innovative performances. We have prepared a quick guide to a small part of what makes us proud to be the home of North Carolina’s Urban Research University. Click on the links to learn more.

 

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Here are a few numbers about our dynamic university that you can use to impress friends or win trivia contests!

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