UNC Charlotte announced Friday that classes will begin virtually next semester and that fans at-home sporting events will be limited through the end of January. According to UNC Charlotte, rising COVID-19 cases and Omicron variant cases have made it “necessary to adjust plans for the start of next semester.” Classes will begin as scheduled on Monday, January 10th but will be virtual until at least Monday, January 24th. Sporting events will limit attendance also until January 24th.