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International Students

FAQs

Registration & Academic Advising

Are faculty contact/advisor and Graduate Program Coordinator/Director both the same?

How will I be notified about my Academic advisor/Graduate Coordinator?

What is the minimum/maximum number of courses that can be taken each semester?

When & how can I register for courses?

Student Organizations

Are there any student organizations or communities that I can join after coming there?

Pick up at Airport and Temporary Accommodation

Does International Student/Scholar Office provide any temporary accommodation until I move into one?

Does the International Student/Scholar Office offer any pick-up service from the airport?

Bank Account

How can I open a bank account in the U.S?

VISA & SEVIS

How do I apply for the visa and what documents do I need?

How do I pay the SEVIS fee?

Climate in Charlotte

How is the climate in Charlotte?

Payment of Tuition & Fees

How much do I need to pay for tuition and fees and how can I pay it?

How much money should I bring and in what form?

Should I bring a Demand Draft to pay my tuition and fees (Indian students)?

Off-Campus Housing

How much does off-campus housing usually cost?

Is there any possibility of off-campus housing?

Security

How secure is it at UNC Charlotte?

Financial Assistance/Employment

What are the chances of getting financial assistance at UNC Charlotte?

Immunizations

What are the immunization requirements?

Just before leaving for U.S./Port of Entry

What are the precautions I need to take at the airport?

What is port of entry and what needs to be done at the port of entry?

Research Opportunities

What are the research opportunities at UNC Charlotte?

Things to get bring from my home country

What books should I bring from home?

What do I need to bring from my home country?

Public Transportation

What is public transportation like in Charlotte?

SSN

What is the Social Security Number (SSN) and how can I get one?

Best Time for Arrival in the U.S.

When is the best time to arrive in the U.S?