r/UNCCharlotte

Engineer/Physics/Bodybuilding

i need friends, a vast majority of people in my classes look like basement dwellers that jerk off to hentai. i’m a freshman engineering student and yes ik reddit is full of basement dwellers but i can’t justify being friends with disc chud level 2000. any non chud maxers that workout wanna be friends?

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u/Fair-Donkey-8776 — 5 hours ago

less busy but affordable food spots on campus?

i have terrible social anxiety and being in crowded areas make me incredibly anxious. however, i have free time on wednesdays between 10:30-1:00 and want to be able to grab lunch.

since i have a good chunk of time i don’t mind walking around to and from places :p

i know it’s a reach to expect anything on campus to be empty but i wanted to ask anyways @_@

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u/Ashamed_Tax_9566 — 1 day ago

The Independent Picture House

Any film lovers out there? Im freshman here studying engineering. I would like to go to the Independent Picture House every two weeks or so, or just any movie-watching activities. Is anyone else looking for a movie buddy?

Please let me know if you are interested. Dont mind about gender but Im a female just in case someone does.

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u/Humble_Screen_8337 — 1 day ago

Waitlist question

So I haven’t gotten off the waitlist for this class I’m a 2nd year and this is a 1st year class so I really need to take it does uncc offer winter classes so I can take the class?

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u/YourActGuy — 1 day ago

What’s the likelihood of people dropping classes?

I am literally one hour short of being full-time student status and getting my financial aid. However, as a mechanical engineering student, there isn’t much i can do to take classes ahead of time. The only classes i am looking at taking are professional development, diff eq (with dr Taylor or dr safronov because the other classes wont fit my schedule), or thermo but i will only take thermo with anyone who is Dr lessani.

I genuinely dont know what to do! Do people usually drop?

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u/GoldDistribution447 — 2 days ago

Plaza party

I graduated UNCC in 2017. Currently on the job market and heard some employers will have tables set up at the plaza party would it be worth stopping by w my resume if I’m not a current student?

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u/sadvillain94 — 2 days ago

Hanging curtains

How do yall hang your curtains… i tried hanging mine up with adhesive that was supposed to be dorm/ wall paint friendly and they fell and took some stuff with them. I really want curtains up but i dont wanna damage the wall even more.. any tips?

u/Appropriate_Ideal496 — 2 days ago

Happy FDOC!

Good luck to everyone today!!!! Freshmen, you got this and there’s no shame in having a map. You’ll do amazing!!! Feel free to tell me how your first day went and rant!!!

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u/Boring_Lab8517 — 3 days ago

Already admitted to UNC Charlotte but chose NCSU for Fall 2026 — do you think UNCC let me enroll this late?

I was admitted to UNC Charlotte as a first-year student for Fall 2026, but I originally chose NC State. Now, right before classes start, I’ve reconsidered and really want to attend Charlotte instead.

I’m planning to email/call UNC Charlotte Admissions today to ask if they can reactivate my existing Fall 2026 admission and let me enroll.

I know the normal enrollment deadline has passed, so I realize this is extremely last-minute. Has anyone been in a similar situation or know how flexible UNC Charlotte Admissions is with something like this?

I’m not asking about transferring—I was already admitted for Fall 2026. I’m specifically wondering whether they might make an exception and let me activate my existing admission.

Do you think there’s a realistic chance they’ll say yes? Considering that I’ll be commuting and I’ll go undeclared if my wanted major (cs) is full/unavailable

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u/LemonDecent1524 — 3 days ago

Where can I get a free backpack?

Hi everyone! My backpack broke last semester. Today I tried using a tote bag. I'm an engineering student, so I had to carry a pretty heavy laptop around campus all day, and the tote really hurt my shoulder/neck. I can't really afford to buy a new backpack, so I was wondering if anyone knows of any campus resources that provide free backpacks or school supplies to students in need. If there's a program, office, or organization I could reach out to, I'd really appreciate any recommendations. Thanks in advance 💚 HAPPY FDOC!!! 💚

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u/WiseAppearance3220 — 2 days ago

Parking commuter daily pass

Commuter parking ?with a daily permit pass 8 dollars one.
My class is at 5pm but I plan to come hour or two early, my class is in Denny hall.
My first day today I’m very confused.
I can park cone deck and walk to Denny, east deck 2 is closer I should park there ?
Thanks 😭

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u/thinkingtoodeep21 — 3 days ago

Do I get a full refund if I drop a class before Aug 24?

Sorry if this is an faq, I just had my first class in the course and I realized I dont wanna take it for now

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u/youknowhattheysay — 3 days ago

I genuinely have fomo

I am a sophomore and transferred last semester to Charlotte so I could commute to due to financial reasons and other reasons. My first semester at my other university was not great, I spent alllll the time in my dorm and none doing stuff or making friends. But now, I am seeing so many people out having fun and going to campus events and I can’t help but to feel FOMO. It feels like everybody around me lives either on-campus or in an off-campus apartment with friends while I live in my parent’s house an hour away.

I just want to have a good time and get a college experience while being a commuter but I do not know how to. I don’t go to campus on weekends because it’s an hour drive and they have events on the weekends. What can I do? How can I get more involved or are there any tips?

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u/GoldDistribution447 — 4 days ago

First-year Commuter

Hey! So I’m commuting my first year and I’m not sure how I’ll work out the breakfast/lunch situation. I’m not sure where I can eat my food, where to leave it or do I just carry it around? I’m on campus from 8 to 5. Any advice would be helpful. Ty!

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u/Disastrous_Hope_6920 — 4 days ago

Freshman commuter

Hi! I’m an incoming freshmen and I’m commuting. I’m commuting 50 minutes away, and not sure what time I should leave my house and stuff. I have an 8:00am class. Any device would help. Thank you! :)

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u/Disastrous_Hope_6920 — 4 days ago