Adult Students

Applying for Admission

If you attempted or earned college credit outside of UNC Charlotte after high school graduation:

  • Apply using the transfer application.
  • Submit an official high school transcript.
  • Submit an official transcript from all colleges attended.

If you attempted or earned college credit at UNC Charlotte:


If you did NOT attempt or earn college credit after high school graduation:

  • Apply using the first-year application.
  • If you are interested in applying for Spring or Summer I, contact Undergraduate Admissions for information on how to submit your application.
  • Submit an official high school transcript.
  • You are not required to submit a standardized test score (SAT or ACT).
  • You are also not required to meet the fourth unit of math requirement.

Office of Adult Students and Extended Services

  • The Office of Adult Students and Extended Services (OASES) provides academic advice and support to prospective and enrolled adult and nontraditional students.
  • To contact the Office of Adult Students and Extended Services, please call 704-687-5104 or email adultstudents@charlotte.edu.
  • Adult Student Orientation is offered to new and readmitted adult students each semester. Gain valuable information on the academic services and programs for adult students and tips for academic success (does not exempt you from attending an NSO session).
  • The Advising mission of the Office of Adult Students and Extended Services (OASES) is to assist adult and nontraditional students in developing and implementing individual plans for achieving their academic and career goals. To schedule an advising appointment, call our office at 704-687-5104 or email adultstudents@charlotte.edu.
  • The Scholarship program is one of the many services OASES offers to nontraditional students to encourage and support their success. Students interested in applying should refer to the webpage for application guidelines.
  • 49er Finish Program is designed to systematically identify and recruit former UNC Charlotte seniors back to the university to finish their degree. The personalized advising services offered through OASES and the student’s major department help students determine how to most effectively and efficiently complete their requirements for graduation.

Undergraduate Online Degree Completion Programs


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