New Student Community
Where U belong.
New Student Community (NSC) is a year-long initiative hosted by Enrollment Programs & Communications where new students find community, academic and leadership development with their peers through workshops and social engagements. Students engage in workshops and social engagements with the guidance of mentors, known as Community Builders, to help discover what their Niner Pride will look like on campus and throughout their college journey.
Find Community Through Connections:
New Student Community strives to help students to:
- Evolve their academic and personal success at Charlotte
- Find community through creating connections with student leaders and the Niner Nation
- Explore their ability to make an impact and leave a legacy as a Niner
- Step outside their comfort zone
Applications for the 2025-26 school year close Friday, August 22 at 11:59pm. Use your Charlotte e-mail to access the application below.
Program Expectations
To earn a certificate of completion from the NSC program, students must:
- Complete each of the 12 Academic Milestones (below) through Niner Engage.
- Attend all major NSC events,
- Attend weekly NSC block meetings, and
- Attend 1:1 meetings with their Community Builder throughout the semester.
A timeline of commitment has been provided below.
| DATE | TIME | EVENT |
| Saturday, September 06 | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | NSC Kick-off / Retreat |
| Wednesday Weekly Meetings | 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. (TBD) | NSC Block time |
| Bi-semesterly | Planned around your schedule | 1:1s with Community Builder |
| Friday, November 21 | 6:00 – 8 p.m. | Holiday Celebration |
| Friday, April 24 | 6:00 – 8 p.m. | Niner Legacy |
Mentees have the option to go above and beyond for additional incentives, such as Charlotte gear, by completing Community Milestones.
NSC Eligibility
- Be an incoming first-year or transfer student
- Maintain a minimum 2.75 GPA after your first semester at UNC Charlotte
- Commit to weekly meeting time, 1:1s, and other major events below through Fall and Spring semester
- Be in good standing after your first semester (conduct) at UNC Charlotte
Applications for the 2025-26 school year close Friday, August 22 at 11:59pm. Use your Charlotte e-mail to access the application above.
Milestones
Academic Milestones
In order to complete the objectives of the NSC program and earn a certification of completion, all mentees are required to earn 12 out of 12 academic milestones by the end of Spring 2026. These milestones will be submitted via Niner Engage and be tracked by Community Builders.
Examples of these milestones include:
- Joining one student organization outside of NSC
- Using a Professor/TA’s Office Hours
- Utilizing the Writing Resources Center or Math Learning Center
- Having two 1:1 meetings with your Community Builder each semester
Community Milestones
For mentees that would like to go above and beyond, we have established Community Milestones below which are optional for mentees to take part in. Community milestones will be tracked by the hour. Members will earn Niner swag based on how many Community Milestones they meet.
Examples of these milestones include:
- Volunteering at the Jamil Niner Student Pantry
- Attending Niner Nation Week Events
- Attending CAB events (Haunted Union, AUX wars etc.)
- Volunteering at NSC Tabling
In addition to incentives, mentees who hit certain Community Milestones will be honored at the Niner Legacy end-of-year Banquet.