Online Courses

Prepare for your online course

  • Each course instructor determines his/her course delivery method(s). Make sure you know how your courses are delivered by viewing the Summer Course Schedule.
  • Review tips on how to be successful in online courses.
  • Canvas is a learning management system used to deliver course content, administer quizzes, submit assignments, and more, all in a secure online environment. When used alone, Canvas is an asynchronous tool, but instructors may utilize a WebEx meeting in conjunction with Canvas. Log into Canvas.
  • Textbooks can be ordered through the UNC Charlotte Bookstore.
  • Does your computer meet Technical Specifications or computer recommendations come from NinerTech.

Student Computing Services

  • Answers to everything computing can be found at Student Computing.
  • Your NinerNET username and password is your key to student computing at UNC Charlotte. The combination of your university assigned username and your chosen password is meant to be private and should not be shared with anyone. Obtain your NinerNET username and password.
  • My UNC Charlotte gives you access to University email, course information, grades, registration, accounts, events, announcements, clubs, and organizations.
  • All official correspondence is sent to your UNC Charlotte email address. Find your email inside My UNC Charlotte or directly with Gmail.
  • Banner Self-Service is a web-based tool students use to register for classes, pay tuition, check grades, update personal information, and check financial aid status. Access Banner Self Service from My UNC Charlotte.

On the First Day

Note: Instructors generally do not make online courses accessible until the first day of the session.

Access Canvas

  • Through the My UNC Charlotte portal: There is an icon for Canvas in the Quick links menu.
  • Direct Link to Canvas: You can also access Canvas directly.

Need Help?

IT Service Desk:
Toll Free: 1-877-583-2966 (Select Option 1)
Local: 704-687-5500
HelpDesk Online