Return to Campus Living (RTCL) is coming soon and now is a good time to begin thinking about your housing plans for next year.
RTCL gives current residents an opportunity to select space before we begin assigning new incoming students, but does not guarantee on campus housing for the upcoming academic year.
RTCL will launch in late January. We will send a follow-up message in a few weeks with important dates and details.
We have set aside space specifically for those interested in returning to on-campus living for the 2026-27 academic year, but please know that space will be limited. RTCL is lottery-based. An open room selection appointment time does not guarantee a housing assignment, but provides an opportunity to participate in the process. Our goal is to provide interested returning residents with an opportunity to live on campus if space is available while also meeting the increased need to provide housing for first-year students.
Start thinking about your housing plans for next year so that you have the opportunity to explore all of your housing options, including those off campus. If you are unsure where to begin your off-campus search, consider starting your search with our Niner Choice Program. We’d also encourage you to mark your calendar for the Off-Campus Housing and Resource Fair, scheduled for February 3, 2026 in the Student Activity Center. That will give you the opportunity to talk with a wide variety of apartment complexes and on-campus resources.
If you have any questions, give us a call at 704-687-7501 or email us at hrlmailbox@charlotte.edu.