Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 / 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Halton Reading Room in the J. Murrey Atkins Library
Spring 2026 Transfer Symposium
About The Symposium
Hosted by UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Admissions and the University Transfer Center, this annual event is designed for NC Community College advisors, faculty members, Early/Middle College liaisons and other professional staff members at your institution who work closest with advising and supporting prospective transfer students. The individual symposium sessions will provide useful advising information, university updates and insight into Niner Nation that we hope will help you in your work with transfer students.
Symposium Schedule (subject to change)
9 a.m. Arrival & Check-in
9 – 9:30 a.m. Coffee with the Colleges
9:30 a.m. Event Welcome & University Updates – Undergraduate Admissions
10 – 11:00 a.m. Session 1 – College of Health & Human Services
11 – 11:15 a.m. Break
11:15 a.m. – 12 p.m. Session 2 – Career Center (Internships)
12 – 1 p.m. Lunch & Transfer Student Panel
1 – 1:45 p.m. Session 3 – The University Transfer Center
1:45 – 2:15 p.m. Cookies with the Colleges
2:15 – 3: p.m. Session 4 – College of Computing & Informatics
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear?
We recommend comfortable walking shoes and a shirt that proudly represents the high school or community college you work at. Dressing in layers is also recommended as our meeting rooms can vary in temperature.
Do I need to bring anything?
We recommend bringing something to write with and take notes on. If you prefer a laptop, please note that electrical outlets will be available around the perimeter of the meeting room but are not necessarily conveniently located at each table. We have free campus wifi that you can use.
Will this be offered virtually?
For now we are proceeding with offering our annual Transfer Symposium event in-person on UNC Charlotte’s campus. We know that schedules and budgets can be tricky, but we value face-to-face connections as we collaborate, learn and continue our work in supporting transfer students together!
When will I receive additional event details?
Registration will close on Friday, Feb. 20. We will send an email with parking instructions, building location, etc. the week of the event to accommodate any late registrations.
Is lunch provided?
Yes! Undergraduate Admissions and the University Transfer Center will provide coffee and light refreshments upon arrival, lunch and light refreshments in the afternoon. As you are filling out the registration form please indicate any dietary restrictions and we will do our best to accommodate.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about the Transfer Symposium, please contact our event coordinator, Kaitlyn Kubacki, via email at kaitlyn.kubacki@charlotte.edu.