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Niner Academy

Pre-College Programs

UNC Charlotte’s high school programs help students build confidence and strengthen academic skills in and outside the classroom. Through engaging and impactful experiences, these programs inspire and prepare learners for whatever comes next.

For High School Students

From college readiness to reading comprehension, our flexible, enriching programs support success in school, college, and beyond.

For Parents of High Schoolers

The journey to college can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. From application strategies to financial aid insights, our live Navigating College Admissions webinar series guides parents and students in building a strong foundation for a smooth transition to a bright academic future. Join our live online sessions and discover essential tools and tips to make informed decisions and confidently take the next step.

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Niner Academy FAQ

Do you have questions regarding our programs for high school students? Find the answers here. We have grouped all other frequently asked questions regarding our summer camps on this page.

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Program Information

Age groups, academic topics, hours and more—find all the information here.

How are participants grouped in Niner Academy?

Participants are grouped according to rising grade level NOT by participant age. In order to be fair to all our valued participants and parents, we ask all families to honor this policy. Under unique circumstances, we will consider an appeal. However, there is no guarantee that your appeal will be granted.

Niner Academy: Rising 9th-12th grade

What academic topics are covered in your classes?

Some of our classes, such as Robotics and Electronics, focus on a specific academic discipline. The majority of our classes, however, are designed as integrated and cross-disciplinary. Our class Instructors are experienced K-12 licensed teachers who are skilled at integrating language arts, math, science, social studies, and other disciplines into their lessons and Niner Academy gives them the creative freedom to adapt those lessons into hands-on, interactive activities. Our instructors are also experienced in adapting the curriculum to a wide range of grade levels and skill and ability levels. Our advanced participants will be challenged and our novice participants will get the support they need. To best serve both new and returning participants, we try to maintain a mix of repeated class topics AND brand new topics for our participants and their families to explore.

Instructional Time

2025 In-Person Classes: Instructional time from 9:00am-4:00pm.

Extended supervised hours available from 7:30am – 8:40am and 4:15pm – 5:30pm.

I am interested in athletic camps, does UNC Charlotte offer those?

Available athletic camps are currently offered through the Athletic Department. Information can be found at charlotte49ers.com.

Employment Opportunities

Have questions about job offerings and how to become a counselor? Here are a few helpful answers.

I would like to be a Counselor-in-Training. What are my next steps?

Experienced campers age 14-17 and past counselors or CITs who do not meet the new minimum counselor requirements are encouraged to complete a Counselor-in-Training (CIT) application.

I would like to teach a class or be a class counselor, how do I apply?

Counselors must be at least 18 years of age according to new policies set forth by the university for supervision of minors on campus. In addition, we require that counselors are enrolled college students with significant leadership experience and experience working with children and youth. Any vacancies (counselors or instructors) will be posted through UNC Charlotte Human Resources.