How UTOP Works
Enroll in classes for a total of 7 credit hours towards general education requirements for your degree. Get a jump-start on your major if you are coming in with all general education requirements met!
Meet 100+ other first-year students and make life-long friendships!
Build relationships with faculty and staff who will continue to support you throughout your time at UNC Charlotte!
Develop study skills and college survival tips.
Enhance your knowledge of campus by becoming familiar with and utilizing campus resources.
Have fun on weekend activities and off-campus trips!
After UTOP, receive academic advising and monitoring throughout the students' first year and participate in extended opportunities and services throughout your entire time at UNC Charlotte!
UTOP 2023
Move in June 30-July 1
July 3 - August 10
Classes start July 5th
Application Opens: November 7, 2022
Application Deadline: June 1, 2023
The UTOP Application is located inside MY.CHARLOTTE.EDU Banner Self Service under the "Student Services/Student Accounts" tab.
For more information about UTOP, please contact the
Office of Academic Diversity and Inclusion
at academicdiversity@uncc.edu
or (704) 687-0030.