University of North Carolina at Charlotte
About
As North Carolina’s urban research university, UNC Charlotte is renowned for its rapid growth, diverse student body, and its direct connection to the state’s largest financial hub via an on-campus light rail station that seamlessly links students to uptown internships and entertainment. The university boasts powerhouse academic programs, most notably within the College of Computing and Informatics—the largest IT program in the Carolinas—as well as highly respected degrees in the Belk College of Business and the William States Lee College of Engineering. On campus, the student experience is defined by a vibrant, modern culture featuring Division I athletics, over 400 student organizations, and a surprisingly lush, tree-lined campus that houses its own beautiful botanical gardens.
Wikipedia:The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a public research university in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. UNC Charlotte offers 24 doctoral, 66 master's, and 79 bachelor's degree programs through nine colleges. It is classified among "R1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production."
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Essay Requirements
University of North Carolina at Charlotte accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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