NC College Connect
Required Application Materials
- Submit the NC College Connect application via CFNC.
- Pay the $75 application fee or submit an approved fee waiver.
- When claiming your spot and submitting the NC College Connect application via CFNC, if you indicated the “Pay Later” option, please login to your Future 49er Portal to submit the payment of your application fee.
- Note: UNC Charlotte does not automatically waive fees during CFNC’s College Application Week.
- Submit your supplemental application information form. Completing this form ensures that you will have a smooth enrollment process. To access the form, Login to your Future 49er Portal and view your Application Checklist.
- Note: High school transcripts will be sent automatically to the college through NC College Connect. No action is required.
Deadlines
Early Action Deadline: To receive priority consideration for merit-based scholarships, Honors programs and on-campus housing, submit your NC College Connect application by Nov. 1 and all required materials by Nov. 15.
Regular Decision Deadline: To guarantee your space through NC College Connect, your application must be submitted by the NC College Connect deadline of Jan. 8th, with all required materials received by Admissions by Feb. 15.
If you submit your NC College Connect application between Nov. 2 and Jan. 8, your application will be considered for the Regular Decision deadline.
To monitor the status of your application, please log in to your Future 49er Portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the NC College Connect application confirm my enrollment with UNC Charlotte?
No, it just means that you have applied and will receive an offer of admission. Students have until May 1 to submit their Intent to Enroll and Enrollment Deposit to UNC Charlotte.
Can I use an application fee waiver?
Yes! You can submit an approved fee waiver to our office. Please note, we do not participate in CFNC’s College Application Week.
When will I receive my formal acceptance letter?
An initial electronic acceptance letter will be available as soon as your application has been processed. A formal acceptance letter will be sent via mail at a later time.
Am I eligible for scholarships?
We do not offer scholarships with an offer of admission. All institutional scholarships must be applied for via the NinerScholars Portal after receiving your formal acceptance letter.
Can I still apply to the Honors College and/or Levine Scholars Program?
Yes! In the Supplemental Application Information form, please be sure to indicate your interest in these programs: the Honors College and/or Levine Scholars Program. By doing so, you will receive more communication about those separate application processes.
Do I still need to apply for on-campus housing as an NC College Connect applicant?
Yes. NC College Connect guarantees admission to UNC Charlotte, but students must take all of the necessary next steps to apply for on-campus housing.
What if my GPA drops in my senior year?
You were offered admission to UNC Charlotte based on your GPA at the end of junior year. You will be required to submit a final high school transcript and must maintain your admitted GPA through senior year and maintain NC College Connect course requirements. Should your academic performance drop significantly in your senior year, we may rescind your admission or require more information.
Can I be considered for a competitive major (Architecture, Art/Graphic Design, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Nursing) by applying through NC College Connect?
Yes, you will go through a secondary review process by our office for admission into the program if you indicated one of our competitive majors on your application. No supplemental information or additional materials are necessary to be considered for a competitive major, with the exception of Art/Graphic Design and Architecture. The major listed on your application will not impact your overall admission to the University.
Who do I contact if I have other questions about my UNC Charlotte application and NC College Connect?
Connect with an admissions counselor today!