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University of North Carolina at CharlotteMove-In Guide

Charlotte, North Carolina

🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1946🔗 www.charlotte.edu

UNC Charlotte's 1,000-acre campus in University City requires all first-year students to live on campus, with traditional halls including Holshouser, Scott, and Wilson.

Enrollment

32,207

Total Students

Freshman Class

8,052

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Jan 8-9, 2027

Next: Spring 2027

Acceptance Rate

80%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Spring 2027 Move-In Details

New residents check in Friday, Jan. 8, and Saturday, Jan. 9. Returning residents come back in late January; exact date not yet posted.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.

Move-in day tips

  • Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
  • Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
  • Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
  • Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

First-year halls (7)

Reserved for first-year students

  • Holshouser Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Hunt Hall

    Suite · Coed

    First-year only

  • Laurel Hall

    Suite · Coed

    First-year only

  • Lynch Hall

    Suite · Coed

    First-year only
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  • Oak Hall

    Suite · Coed

    First-year only

  • Scott Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

  • Wilson Hall

    Traditional · Coed

    First-year only

Residence halls (2)

Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)

  • Hawthorn Hall

    Suite · Coed

  • Hickory & Cedar Hall

    Suite · Coed

Apartments (9)

Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students

  • Belk Hall

    Suites and apartments · Coed

  • Elm Hall

    Apartment · Coed

    First-year only

  • Levine Hall

    Suites and apartments · Coed

  • Maple Hall

    Apartment · Coed

    First-year only
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  • Martin Hall

    Apartment · Coed

  • Miltimore Hall

    Suites and apartments · Coed

  • Pine Hall

    Apartment · Coed

    First-year only

  • Wallis Hall

    Suites and apartments · Coed

  • Witherspoon Hall

    Suites and apartments · Coed

Housing Links

Who can live where

First-year only:
Reserved for incoming first-year students.
Residence halls:
Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Apartments:
Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.

Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.

Orientation

Orientation dates haven't been published yet - check back closer to the semester.

Orientation tips

  • Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
  • Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
  • Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.

Registration

Spring 2027 class registration

University of North Carolina at Charlotte
  • Registration for Spring 2027 begins
    Appointment times are posted Oct. 10.
    October 26, 2026
Times vary by class year or student group. Check your own appointment.Official source

Costs

Room & Board

$12,800

Estimated / Year

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with University of North Carolina at Charlotte's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

Nearby Essentials

  • Walgreens0.9 miles
  • Target1.2 miles
  • Walmart1.6 miles
  • CVS Pharmacy2.2 miles
  • Publix5 miles

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Dates last checked October 2026.