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Big changes are coming to Upper Prospector, and it’s going to be worth the wait! In fall 2025, you’ll have a fresh lineup of quick-service restaurants to enjoy, as well as a lounge-type environment providing space to study, hang out, relax and have a good time. Coming soon: The campus’s beloved Panda Express from Cone […]

Tips for students and parents Barnes & Noble Charlotte has launched the Niner Course Pack, an affordable course material bundle that is part of the First Day Complete textbook rental program.  Nearly all UNC Charlotte courses will participate in the program, meaning students will be automatically enrolled when they register for classes.  The University charges […]

Beginning Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, Mail & Package Services in Lower Prospector will start temporarily relocating services to Union Station in the Popp Martin Student Union (map) and the upper level of SoVi (map). Services will remain at these locations through the end of the summer 2025 semester. While we understand the temporary relocation of […]

REPROS’s Digital Storefront online ordering system will no longer be available on our before Monday, March 31. We are working through some digital storefront replacement options but do not yet have a date for when it will be functional again. We will inform users as soon as we have a restoration date. In the meantime, […]

Show off your Charlotte 49ers Pride on 4/9 Day! Join the annual school spirit celebration at Barnes & Noble Charlotte in the Popp Martin Student Union. Enjoy free games, snacks and prizes. When: You can also take advantage of 10% off purchases* at the bookstore. Use code SPIRIT25 at checkout. Don’t forget to wear your […]

You can be a life saver at the sixteenth annual 49ers4LIFE Blood Drive! Every spring, UNC Charlotte and the American Red Cross work together to host the biggest blood drive on Charlotte campus. Students, staff and campus visitors volunteer as blood donors, filling a critical need for patients of all ages. This year’s drive will […]

Are you staying on campus for Spring Break? Use your meals to get combos at Market at Cone inside the Cone Center building! Available: Saturday, Mar. 1 through Sunday, Mar. 9Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Limit: Up to two combo meals per day Each combo meal includes: Dining hall closures: Social 704 and SoVi dining […]

UNC Charlotte Dining Services has been honored as the National Account of the Year by Chartwells Higher Ed, standing out among more than 300,000 associates from North America and Canada. As one of only 109 winners this year, the team was recognized at Compass Night of Stars, a prestigious award ceremony celebrating excellence in dining […]

We want you to be the voice of Business Services! Are you passionate about improving campus life? We’re looking for students to serve as Niner Aux Guides to share their insights and help us connect with fellow Niners about our products and services. From dining to e-scooters – we need your help reaching other students […]

Deposit $350 or more in Optional Dining Account funds between Jan. 13, 2025, and Feb. 10, 2025 and receive: Optional Dining Account (ODA) funds can be used at any campus dining location, including Markets and athletics concessions. Terms:Eligibility for rewards is checked and added to your account within a week of depositing. Credits and perks […]

This spring, students will be automatically enrolled in a textbook rental program called Niner Course Pack. This program offers textbooks and access codes billed to your student account at a rate of $20 per credit hour. Three hundred dollars for a 15-credit hour course load may seem steep to shell out for textbooks, but there […]

While Mail & Package Services is temporarily moving locations, it’s still easy to drop off your holiday mail right here on campus. Before Friday, Dec. 6, visit Lower Prospector to send and pick up mail and purchase postage supplies. Beginning Dec. 6, stop by Union Station in the Popp Martin Student Union to send letters […]

To ensure timely and accurate delivery of campus mail and packages, all faculty and staff at UNC Charlotte are asked to review and update their campus work address in Banner Self-Service. Maintaining accurate address information is critical for efficient campus operations. Address formatting guidelines When updating your campus work address, please use the following format: […]

Did you know one in three college students experience food insecurity? Meal plan holders can help a fellow Niner combat food insecurity by donating up to two meal swipes during Swipe Out Hunger from November 18 to November 22.  To donate on the Niner Diners Mobile Ordering app: If you have a block plan, you can check your meal plan balance online. […]

Social 704 and SoVi will be closed from Wednesday, Nov. 27, to Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. To ensure students staying on campus have meals during this time, we are offering meal plan-holders pre-ordered meal options. Meal details Menu All meals include a 16.9-ounce bottle of water and a cookie. Choose from the following options: How […]

As a parent or family member, ensuring your college student has access to nutritious food options is essential. The Optional Dining Account (ODA) is a convenient way to supplement your student’s meal plan or provide funds for food on campus if your student doesn’t have a meal. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make […]

Our dining partner Chartwells just released a review of their sustainability initiatives at UNC Charlotte for the 2023-24 academic year. From significant waste reduction efforts to educational programs fostering a greener future, there’s a lot to celebrate! Moving Toward Zero Waste Dining Services is committed to reducing food waste. Over the course of the year, […]

As a college student, getting packages delivered to you is always exciting—whether it’s textbooks, care packages from family, or those late-night online shopping orders! However, with so many students receiving mail at once, making sure your packages are delivered correctly requires attention to detail. Here are some helpful tips to make sure your mail gets […]

Auxiliary Services is hosting a series of fun events to welcome students to campus. Register today to make new friends and win prizes! Postcards to home Stop by Lower Prospector on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, to get a behind-the-scenes look at Mail & Package Services and receive a UNC Charlotte-themed postcard! Once you complete a […]

Departments sending packages, letters, postcards and flats will no longer use the Blue and Gold slips. Instead, departments will use an updated mail form for outgoing mail. Visit the Mail & Package Services Department page for more information. To prepare USPS package shipping requests To mail a package through USPS, complete the USPS Package Shipping […]

Summary of what’s changing: As of May 1st for incoming students and July 1, 2024, for new faculty and staff, the 49er ID and Meal Plan Office is requiring UNC Charlotte faculty, staff and students to adopt the 49er Mobile ID.  Incoming students Students enrolled in New Student Orientation (NSO) will receive instructions for how […]

The University’s Summer Blood Drive will be held at the Barnhardt Student Activity Center (SAC) in the Food Court area on Monday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Schedule an appointment with the code “UNCC.” To save time, donors may complete their pre-donation reading and health history questions on the day of their […]

UNC Charlotte recently hosted its 15th annual 49ers4Life blood drive on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at the Popp Martin Student Union.  An impressive 219 units of blood were graciously donated by students, staff and faculty members. These acts of generosity have the potential to save up to 657 lives! The success of the blood drive […]

Join us at Barnes & Noble Charlotte in the Popp Martin Student Union 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 9th, 2024, to celebrate 4/9 Day! Snacks, games and discounts will be available with your 49er ID. Wear green to show your Niner Pride! Enjoy 10% off your purchase with the code SPIRIT24. Check out […]

Calling all Niners! The American Red Cross needs YOU! The American Red Cross and UNC Charlotte are working together to host the fifteenth annual 49ers4LIFE Blood Drive, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 in the Popp Martin Student Union room 340. At last year’s drive, students, faculty and staff donated […]