General Information & Resources
Campus Map (PDF)
Explore Charlotte – Suggested Activities (PDF)
Adventure Guide – Free Weekend Ideas (PDF)
Things to Pack:
Items will vary for each participant and program, however, here are some important items to bring.
- Passport
- All visa/immigration related documents
- Cash (We suggest having a small amount of cash for your trip. We encourage each participant to exchange currency prior to coming to the U.S. or at your first port of entry–time permitting)
- Credit Cards (Please make sure to notify your bank or credit card company and to determine international charges prior to departure and to alert them of your dates of travel)
- Walking Shoes (One pair of shoes must be closed toe)
- Clothing (Use the weather infomation below to decide what clothing is necessary for your program)
- Small Umbrella and/or Raincoat
- Laptop/Tablet (This is optional but encouraged)
- Cell phone with international calling/texting (This is optional but encouraged)
- Medicine for Chronic Illness (if necessary)
- Medical prescriptions to accompany any medicines you intend to bring with you to the U.S. (For use at immigration, when arriving to the U.S.)
- Copy of insurance policy
- Contact lenses & glasses (if necessary)
- Small amount of toiletries (We will be making several “necessity trips” upon your arrival and throughout your program where you can purchase additional shampoo, lotion, toothpaste, etc.)
Weather:
Average temperatures range by month in Charlotte, North Carolina. November through February is usually on the cooler side and March through October on the warmer side. Please check the weather before departure. We recommend a heavier coat, hat, gloves, and scarf if you are participating in a program that runs in December, January, and/or February and comfortable clothes for high temperatures and humidity if participating in a program that runs in June, July and/or August. For all times of year it is important to pack layers of clothing. Even in the hot summer months, all buildings are air-conditioned and indoor temperatures can be cold, while outside will be very hot.
Arrival Information:
UNC Charlotte’s Office of Intercultural and Educational Experiences is happy to provide arrival and departure transportation to and from the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport. You will be welcomed at the Charlotte area airport by an Office of Intercultural and Educational Experiences staff member. The staff member will be clearly designated by wearing UNC Charlotte clothing.
If your travel plans change and you plan to arrive in Charlotte on a flight other than the flight originally arranged, please contact our staff to share your updated flight information.