49erNext

49erNext is a guaranteed admission program for select community college students who plan to transfer to UNC Charlotte to pursue a bachelor’s degree.

This unique program promotes student success by providing collaborative advising to help students progress toward timely degree completion, along with coordinated financial aid processes, career advising, and opportunities to develop financial literacy skills. In addition to the student services offered at the community college, participants can also benefit from the services and resources available at UNC Charlotte, as detailed on the website. Furthermore, 49erNext students are guaranteed admission to UNC Charlotte upon completing an eligible associate degree with the required GPA.

Program Eligibility

To be eligible for 49erNext interested students must:

Attend a community college that participates in the 49erNext program
Have earned a high school diploma, or equivalent
Be pursuing an Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, Associate in Engineering, Associate in Fine Arts*, Associate in Arts – Teacher Prep*, or Associate in Science – Teacher Prep*
Have earned 15 or fewer credit hours at the community college where they intend to enroll in the program, with no prior transfer credits
Intend to pursue a major offered at UNC Charlotte, with the exception of architecture, fine or performing arts, graphic design, and nursing

*UNC Charlotte recognizes these degrees as transferable associate degrees and will award a general education waiver. Please consult with your community college academic advisor to determine the best associate degree fit for the most streamlined path to Charlotte.

Program Ineligibility

Students will remain enrolled within 49erNext through the completion of their associate degree at their participating community college. Failure to meet the below requirements may result in removal from the 49erNext program if: