THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
Charlotte, North Carolina
Welcome to UNC Charlotte! We are proud to be recognized as North Carolina’s urban research university. Leveraging our location in the state’s largest city, we offer internationally competitive programs of research and creative activity, exemplary undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs – and a focused set of community engagement initiatives. UNC Charlotte maintains a particular commitment to addressing the cultural, economic, educational, environmental, health, and social needs of the greater Charlotte region.
STATS AT A GLANCE
% enrolled undergraduates that are minority students
40%
% enrolled undergraduates that are Latinx students
10%
Scholarship opportunities for Latinx, first generation, or other underrepresented populations.
Latina Women Scholarship Program – The purpose of the Hispanic Merit and Achievement Scholarship is to recognize past recipients of the Latin American Women’s Association Merit and Achievement Scholarships, to encourage Hispanic students to continue pursuing excellence in higher education.
Support services for Latinx, first generation, or other underrepresented populations.
The Latinx/Hispanic Faculty and Staff Caucus supports community efforts that celebrate our diverse cultures at UNC Charlotte and in the region. The members of the Caucus work to enhance the community of Latino/Hispanic faculty, staff, and students on campus. The Office of Identity, Equity, and Engagement is an on-campus resource to help educate, develop, and engage students regarding their various intersecting identities (gender identity, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual identity, etc.). Our mission is to provide students an affirming and equitable environment committed to fostering a campus community that celebrates and supports expansion of identities.