University College (UCOL) and the Office of Undergraduate Education (UGE) are here to ensure that EVERY student can be successful at Charlotte. Whether the need is tutoring, advising, transitioning from a community college or another university, improving time management, career readiness, or gaining a myriad of other skills, UGE is here to support each student along their unique college journey. Your support enables Niners to be their very best as we forge forward, shaping what's next!
Up for the Challenge?
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University College Dean, Dr. Teresa Petty, challenges Niner Nation to support Office of Undergraduate Education/University College-- 49 gifts will unlock $1049!
Dr. Thomas, who is known for starting the UTOP program, (UTOP has helped underrepresented students successfully transition into college and excel throughout their college career since 1986), challenges Niner Nation to give 49 gifts to UTOP to unlock his gift of $1,000.
Support University College & Undergraduate Education
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University Transition Opportunities Program
(Faculty and Staff payroll link: UTOP)
UTOP facilitates the transition from high school to college by involving incoming UNC Charlotte freshmen in a rigorous six-week summer collegiate experience. This program builds upon the scholastic abilities of the students through college courses, contact with University academic support services, and a mentoring relationship with an upper-class student.
UTOP participants will:
- Achieve an academic head start at Charlotte
- Develop a supportive community
- Improve their leadership skills
Undergraduate Education Excellence Fund
(Faculty and Staff payroll link: Undergraduate Education Fund)
The Office of Undergraduate Education offers a wide range of academic support services, including tutoring, coaching, and workshops aimed at fostering student success and promoting academic excellence. With a belief that every student can thrive with the right support, the Office of Undergraduate Education makes every effort to meet students where they are to get them to where they want to be.
Office of Undergraduate Research
(Faculty and Staff payroll link : Undergraduate Research)
The Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) empowers UNC Charlotte students to turn their education into real-world impact. With hands-on research experiences, students take on meaningful challenges in our community and beyond by applying their knowledge in ways that matter. OUR connects students to faculty mentorship that make these experiences possible, provides presentation opportunities, and fosters student learning and development through research. The return is powerful: students build essential career-ready skills including communication, problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork. They gain confidence, discover their voice, and learn what they're capable of achieving. When you invest in undergraduate research, you open the door for more students to become bold thinkers, compassionate leaders, and innovators who shape what's next.
The power of our collective "change" can have the power to change Niner Nation and the world, one student at a time. Thanks for being a positive changemaker and for investing in our students and staff!
