Summer Classes / Transient Study

Summer at UNC Charlotte

Summer courses provide students with the opportunity to catch up, get ahead, and graduate on-time. The flexibility of on-campus and online courses delivered over the summer terms allows students to schedule coursework around internships, work responsibilities, travel and even a little relaxing. Learn more about summer classes with us!

Taking courses at another Institution

Transient students are UNC Charlotte degree-seeking students who are also taking courses at another college (typically during summer terms).

What is Transient Study?

  • Students who want to take courses at another institution and would like to transfer the courses back to Charlotte may make this request through a process called Transient Study
  • Transient Study typically happens during the summer, but can also take place during the fall and spring semesters if students are interested in taking courses that we grant transfer credit for but are not offering at Charlotte
  • Charlotte is considered your “home” institution and the other school is considered your “host” institution

What is important to note about Transient Study?

  • Approval should be obtained prior to taking the course at another institution
  • Charlotte only accepts a maximum of 64 credit hours from two-year institutions
  • No credit will be accepted for courses where below a C grade were earned for undergraduate students
  • Courses at other institutions are not included in the calculation of your Charlotte GPA
  • Courses at other institutions can not be used for grade replacement at Charlotte
  • You may not transfer courses to Charlotte that were taken and passed at Charlotte without an approved Academic Petition

How do students request a permit for Transient Study?

  1. Complete and submit the Transient Study request within the Academic Petition system. Make sure to do this before paying for any courses at other schools. This is to ensure that the courses will transfer back to Charlotte and you’ll get the credit you earn.
  2. You will need to register and pay directly for your course(s) at your host institution.
  3. Allow 2-4 weeks for review.

Note: After you complete your courses at the host institution, submit your Official final transcript to UNC Charlotte.

How do students request financial aid for Transient Study?

If you need financial aid, submit the Transient Study – Financial Aid Request Form with documentation as requested on the form. The following must be submitted in order to process financial aid for transient study:

  • Completed Transient Study – Financial Aid Request Form
  • Copy of your course schedule from the host institution
  • Copy of your billing statement from the host institution
  • An approved Transient Study academic petition
    • If approval was not obtained, we will not be able to proceed with any awarding of financial aid for the courses.

Note: Financial aid may not be disbursed in time for you to be able to use it to pay for your costs at your host school. Please be prepared to pay upfront at your host school.

If you are looking for more information about Transient Study, FAQs can be found at this site.