Legacy Alumni Network

Any student who has at least one parent, step-parent, grandparent, or sibling who is an alumnus/a of UNC Charlotte (undergraduate or graduate program) is considered to be a Legacy. 

Alumni and students are the most important people in the UNC Charlotte community, and this program is designed to honor them as well as encourage their family to become part of the University’s proud tradition. The Legacy Alumni Network recognizes families for making a 49er education part of their family tradition. The program is offered to encourage the 49er spirit in students who are children and/or grandchildren or siblings of UNC Charlotte graduates. Families have passed on the 49er tradition to their children and we want to help celebrate this special relationship.

The Legacy program helps these very important members of the Niner Nation family stay in touch with the University and with other legacies through special programs, events, activities and networking opportunities, and rewards families for their continued generational support of UNC Charlotte. This program is just one more way that we’re strengthening the bond between the University, our alumni, and our students.

To connect with other Legacy students and their families, click below to join our Legacy Network Facebook group. 



The 49er Legacy Scholarship will help make it possible for students to continue making a 49er education an important part of their family tradition. Any student who has at least one parent, step-parent, grandparent, or sibling who is an alumnus/a of UNC Charlotte (undergraduate or graduate program) is considered to be a Legacy and will be eligible to apply to receive this scholarship. 


Are you a Legacy student and graduating Fall 2024?  Be on the lookout for information about the Draping Ceremony happening December 2024. Details coming soon! 

Interested in applying for the 49er Legacy Scholarship?  Click the button to go to the Niner Scholarship Portal. 


If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at 49erAlumni@charlotte.edu