Adult Students
On behalf of the Office of Adult Students and Extended Services (OASES), we welcome you to UNC Charlotte! Reentering school brings many new and exciting opportunities to learn, reach your goals, and meet new people. We want to extend a warm welcome and let you know we are here to assist you! The Office of Adult Students and Extended Services (OASES) is dedicated to empowering adult learners and supporting their successful re-entry and completion of degrees at the university.
Do you have questions about attending Charlotte as an adult student? Let us assist you in developing an academic plan for timely degree completion based on your interests and career goals, answering your questions about transitioning to campus, and finding helpful academic resources. Please submit your request for an appointment by emailing adultstudents@charlotte.edu
There are several ways to be admitted as an UNC Charlotte student. Please review the undergraduate admissions processes.
Other Resources:
Adult Student Librarian in Atkins Library!
Family Friendly Library Rooms!
Career Services – Career Fairs, Career Guide, and Family Support
Transfer Center – Post-traditional Students
Explore the campus before the first day to find your parking and class locations.
Words of Wisdom
You have to want this more than you want to breathe. It makes it easier. Just keep your goal in mind and everything else will follow.
Danielle Simon, Elementary Education, Communication Minor
Completing courses which broaden my outlook, while learning from knowledgeable professors who encourage and inspire me, has been priceless!
Janice Jordan, Sociology, Social Work Minor
“Ask plenty of questions; don’t go it alone. We all had to start somewhere and there are so many people on campus willing to help. Good luck!!
Rosemarie Chappell-Trotman, Sociology
“Make sure to keep up with your work. The worst thing you can do is procrastinate”
Anonymous
“When you start to feel overwhelmed, breathe and remember why you started this journey in the first place. It will be worth it in the end.”
Crystal Mann, Bachelor of Social Work,
“Go to class; take notes; copy those notes; study those notes; and get a good nights sleep!”
Anonymous
“Fear is Temporary. Regret is forever. Stick it out and finish your degree!”
Herrera L.
Check out our Adult Student Survival Guide!