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Fall 2025-Spring 2026 Housing Application Open

Joining UNC Charlotte next year? 

Officially make it home by living on campus! The Fall 2025-Spring 2026 housing application is available NOW via the Online Housing System for all new incoming and transfer students. Apply here!

First-Year Live-On Requirement (and exemptions)

In alignment with our institution's efforts to provide all students with a solid foundation for academic success, the University has implemented a first-year live-on requirement for first-time in college (FTIC) students which begins with those who are admitted for Fall 2025. 

Here’s what you need to do:

  • Apply for housing. 
  • *OR* Request an exemption. 
    • Some students may receive an automatic exemption (no housing application or exemption request required). Examples of automatic exemptions include students who are residing at their permanent address in a neighboring county while attending their first year at the University (Mecklenburg, Cabarrus, Catawba, Gaston, Iredell, Lincoln, Rowan, Union), under 16 (on first day of housing contract), over 21 (by first day of housing contract), international student (F-1 or J-1 status), prior Military Service, or married. If you would prefer to live on campus, you can apply for housing via the Online Housing System.
    • If you think you may have a reason to request an exemption, you will have the opportunity to do so through the Online Housing System. Examples of eligible exemptions include dependent children, primary caregiver of an adult, financial hardship, or other extenuating circumstances.

Learn more about the First-Year Live-On Requirement here. 

Explore On-Campus Living

Living on campus helps students build a foundation for success at UNC Charlotte. Residents will establish a support network of friends, classmates, and mentors while living in the heart of campus life. Learn more about on-campus housing at Charlotte:

If you have any questions, give us a call at 704-687-7501 or email us at  hrlmailbox@charlotte.edu.