Welcome to Niner Nation!
Transition & Belonging assists students in successfully transitioning to UNC Charlotte. Our team is committed to providing engaging and meaningful experiences for new and continuing students from their first year and beyond.
Transition & Belonging supports new students and First-Generation Niners in their transition to Charlotte to enhance their sense of belonging throughout their Niner experience. Niners will be empowered to utilize the resources available to them and build community who supports their personal and professional growth.
Our staff, programs, and services uphold the following values:
- Community – Co-creating an environment of mutual support where students, families, and supporters matter and belong.
- Growth – Committing to excellence through continuous improvement, learning, and development.
- Pride – Celebrating the value we bring to Niner Nation, instilling Niner Pride in all that we do.
- Empowerment – Supporting Niners with the tools, connections, and confidence to succeed at Charlotte and beyond.
Transition & Belonging programs are here to help you successfully adjust to college life:
- Gold Rush - begin each semester with our signature Welcome events series
- New Student Welcome - a fun-filled day that kicks off fall semester, the Sunday prior to classes
- I Am First-Gen - a community for Niners who are first in their generation to go to college
- Year One - helping first-year students find resources for academic and personal success
- First 49 - campus events taking place the first 49 days of fall semester
Gold RushKick off each semester with Niner Nation's signature welcome event series!
Gold RushKick off each semester with Niner Nation's signature welcome event series!
New Student WelcomeCelebrating the start of your new academic year on the Sunday before fall classes begin.
New Student WelcomeCelebrating the start of your new academic year on the Sunday before fall classes begin.
I Am FirstConnecting proud First-Gen Niners: those first in their families to attend college.
I Am FirstConnecting proud First-Gen Niners: those first in their families to attend college.
Year OneHelping first-year students find resources for academic and personal success.
Year OneHelping first-year students find resources for academic and personal success.
Shayauna NewsomThey/themProgram DirectorTransition & Belonging
Lizet GarciaThey/SheProgram CoordinatorTransition & Belonging
Evana DarbyShe/Her/HersGraduate AssistantTransition & Belonging
Joselyn MorenoShe/Her/HersProgram AssistantTransition & Belonging
Marlin CastilloShe/Her/HersSocial Media InternTransition & Belonging
