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. The Office of Adult Students and Extended Services (OASES) supports returning and adult students in successfully re-entering the university and completing their undergraduate degrees.
Do you have questions about attending Charlotte as an adult student? Let us assist you by answering your questions about transitioning to campus, finding helpful academic resources, and understanding particular degree requirements. 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.
Additional academic resources:
University Transfer and Adult Student Center
How Credits Transfer– Transfer Guides
Adult Student Librarian in Atkins Library
Career Services – Career Fairs, Career Guide, and Family Support
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!