2024 AI Institute – Dubois

An interior view of The Dubois Center

Visit the Dubois Center webpage for more information

The Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City provides UNC Charlotte with an enduring presence in the city’s business and cultural district, bringing the University’s considerable intellectual resources to the heart of the Charlotte community. With 143,000 sq. feet, 25 classrooms and design studios, meeting and performance spaces, an art gallery, and a four-acre park, all near light rail, it speaks to a new vision in higher education.  A vision that includes urban education, research, engagement, and sustainability.

For the safety and security of faculty, staff students and visitors to The Dubois Center, The Dubois Center is restricted to current faculty, staff, students and visitors. Visitors must have a legitimate business reason for visiting The Dubois Center, such as a meeting, event, conference, etc.

You may be asked to present identification.  Please have your University issued ID available or a valid state-issued ID available upon request. 

By Car

From: UNC Charlotte Main Campus
9201 University City Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28223

Get on I-85 S
4 in (1.7 mi)

Continue on I-85S. Take I-77 S/US-21 S to E 11th St. Take exit 3A from I-277 S
10 min (9.5 mi)

Follow E 11th St and N Brevard St to E 9th St
1 min (0.3 mi)

Arrive at: The Dubois center at UNC Charlotte Center City
320 E 9th St, Charlotte, NC 28202


By Light Rail

The 9th Street light rail station serves The Dubois Center at UNC Center City.

Park on campus and board the light rail at one of the following locations to receive a ride to Dubois:

  • UNC Charlotte Main Station is located along Cameron Boulevard at Wallis Hall (near North Deck).
  • J.W. Clay/UNC Charlotte at North Tryon Street

How do I get a bus pass?

  • Purchase a CATS All-Access Pass through MyPark for unlimited rides on the CATS LYNX light rail and more.
  • Purchase a single ticket for the light rail from CATS at a ticket vending machine located on every station platform or vai the CATS mobile ticketing app.

To learn more about pricing, visit the CATS website.

Note: The light rail stations and trains are accessible for people with disabilities and include accessible pedestrian pathways and designated pick-up and drop-points close to building entrances.