2026 Provost’s New Faculty Orientation (NFO)
WELCOME TO UNC CHARLOTTE!
The 2026 New Faculty Orientation is scheduled for Tuesday, August 11th.
New Faculty are required to attend the Orientation.
Registration starts at 7:45 am, followed by Breakfast with the Deans and Associate Deans from your College.
This is a great opportunity to meet with your Dean, Associate Deans, and fellow new faculty in your college.
New Faculty Orientation Schedule Click on the link to view the schedule for the day
The event takes place on the 3rd floor of the Student Union.
A Resource Fair will follow the orientation, where numerous offices from around campus will be available to talk to you about how they can assist you in being successful here at UNC Charlotte.
You will also have the opportunity to have a professional Head Shot taken during the Resource Fair.
We strongly suggest you check out the 2026 New Faculty Booklet, which provides important information and numerous resources to help you get oriented and be successful at UNC Charlotte.
Also, check out the New Faculty Checklist. We suggest you check off the items as you complete them. It’s a great way to start your semester in a strategic way that is focused on your success!
LOCATION AND PARKING FOR NFO
For directions to the Popp Martin student union please click here
- The closest parking is the Union Deck located at 8755 STUDENT UNION LN, Charlotte NC 28223.
- For those with UNC Charlotte faculty/staff parking permits, your permit will allow you to park in the Union Deck on the day of the event.
- For those without UNC Charlotte parking permits, please email Tonya Thompson at tonya.thompson@charlotte.edu by Aug. 7th to request pre-paid entry tickets, which will be distributed to those that request them at the New Faculty Orientation on August 11th.
- Questions about parking status, enforcement, or permits should go to PaTS.