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Welcome to UNC Charlotte, North Carolina’s urban research university, where great things are happening.
UNC Charlotte is enjoying a strong wave of momentum. Last fall, the University climbed to #81 among the nation’s top public universities in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings. In the last five years, we have moved up 76 spots overall and are now one of the top 10 fastest rising universities in the U.S. We also ranked #45 among US News’ Most Innovative Schools, the only public university in NC to rank in this category.
In 2021, the University set a bold vision for the future to be a top-tier globally recognized research university. That vision became reality in February 2025 when our achievement of Carnegie R1 (“very high research activity”) status was announced. This milestone reflects the dedication and innovation of our faculty and staff, and is an indication of the positive trajectory that we are on.
Graduate students are key drivers of the research enterprise and are essential to Charlotte attaining and maintaining R1 status.
If you decide to work toward your graduate degree at UNC Charlotte, please think of our dedicated faculty and staff as partners in your success. Their expertise and support, along with the many University resources and services available to you, will enable you to meet your academic, personal and professional aspirations.
During your time at Charlotte, explore all the possibilities available. Take advantage of leadership and volunteer opportunities; attend cultural events and lectures; join a student organization; participate in intramural sports; and cheer on your Charlotte 49ers whenever they are competing.
It is truly a privilege to serve as your chancellor. Please know that I will do everything in my power to support and strengthen our academic enterprise, ensure a great college experience for you, and always place the highest priority on the safety and well-being of our campus community.
I am delighted that you have chosen to pursue your graduate studies at Charlotte. Go Niners!
Sincerely,
Sharon L. Gaber
Chancellor
If this is your first year at UNC Charlotte, welcome to our dynamic community! If you are returning, we are pleased to welcome you back.
You are part of an engaged and enterprising university that is interconnected with North Carolina’s largest city. Because we are situated in a growing and dynamic region, our institution is alive with possibilities to learn and grow. As you explore the academic opportunities available, know that we believe in your ability to succeed.
You will be taught by the best professors, mentors, researchers and advisors. Our faculty are creative. No matter what discipline they teach, they find new and inspiring methods to spark their students’ desires to learn and to grow. And they are experts at building connections - with students, with other disciplines, with practical applications and with our greater community.
Remember, too, that there is more to the collegiate experience than coursework. I encourage you to become involved in some of the many activities or student organizations. By getting involved, you will build relationships with both your fellow students and our faculty
and staff that you will cherish for years to come.
I hope you will take advantage of the excellent resources available here and explore all that our campus has to offer. But don’t stop
there - explore research, community engagement, and professional development opportunities in the greater Charlotte area and in the world beyond. We’re here to help you get started.
We are pleased that you have chosen UNC Charlotte. As our University continues to grow, we look forward to you continuing to grow
with us as a person, a scholar and a future alum.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Troyer
Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
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