Contact

The Residency Determination Service (RDS) is the centralized system in North Carolina for determining residency for students.

Residency Determination Service

• If you have questions about your initial residency determination, reconsideration, or appeal, please contact RDS at:
  • Phone: 844-319-3640
  • Email: rdsinfo@ncresidency.org
  • Website: www.NCresidency.org

Residency Certification Number

• If you have received your Residency Certification Number (RCN) and need to submit it to UNC Charlotte:

  • Follow the self-service steps on this page​.

UNC Charlotte Residency Compliance Manager

• If you have questions regarding your eligibility for an adjustment in tuition based on an exception, contact our Residency Compliance Manager to schedule an appointment.
  • Contact: Brenda Sawyer, Residency Compliance Manager
  • Email: ncresidency@charlotte.edu
  • Phone: 704-687-5122