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Located in the Town of Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø, North Carolina, Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø is in the dynamic Charlotte region approximately 20 minutes north of Uptown.

Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø students get the best of all worlds—a vibrant campus community within a major metropolitan area with opportunities for outdoor adventures. During your visit to the college, be sure to explore the surrounding communities.

Town of Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø main street
Town of Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø

The Town of Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø provides a supportive, safe and active community for Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø students to learn and thrive during their college career. Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø is home to many small businesses including a variety of well-known restaurants.

Charlotte, NC Skyline
Greater Charlotte

Just a short 20-minute drive away, students can enjoy art, theatre, sports, and dining events in Uptown, the heart of North Carolina's largest metro area, Charlotte. Many major companies are headquartered in the Charlotte area, providing Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø students with meaningful internships.

Lake Norman, North Carolina
Lake Norman Area

Along with Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø, the communities of Huntersville, Mooresville, and Cornelius make up the Lake Norman area. Huntersville is a quick drive south of campus with upscale shopping and dining options, while Mooresville, just north of campus, boasts a historic downtown and fun eateries. 

Explore the Outdoors 

While students, faculty and staff enjoy exclusive access to Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø's Lake Campus just a few minutes away on Lake Norman, visitors are encouraged to explore the beauty of the Carolinas on and around campus. Walk our quiet and wooded campus cross-country trails, explore the local Lake Norman State Park, learn to raft at the U.S. National Whitewater Center or hike nearby mountains including Crowders Mountain.

Getting Here

Whether visiting campus by car, train or airplane, there are many convenient and easy ways to get to campus. Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is just 25 minutes away from campus and offers 186 nonstop destinations from Charlotte, including more than 35 international locations.

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What's the Weather Like?

Tucked between the Appalachian Mountains of Western North Carolina and the picturesque Carolina coastline, Â鶹ÊÓƵ¹ÙÍø is fortunate to experience all four seasons. With winters cold enough to catch a flurry but mild enough to enjoy the outdoors, and spring and fall seasons that shower our campus in vivid foliage, there's no bad time to experience campus.

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