Support Services
UNC Charlotte knows that the transition from high school to college will not happen without assistance along the way. Because of this, the following support services have been created to help you achieve success both in and out of the classroom.
Extra help with classes-
If you need help in your classes there are many places to turn such as the University Center for Academic Excellence. Individual and group tutoring is offered as well as supplemental instruction for the most challenging courses. Structured study groups are available to help keep you connected with others taking the same course as you.
For writing assistance, the Writing Resource Center provides one-on-one peer tutoring, help with in-class presentations, guidance with on-line research, as well as a variety of other services. Appointments are required but all services are free to students.
Disability Services works with current and prospective students to ensure equal access to UNC Charlotte's campus and educational programs. They offer assistance such as note takers for class, alternate environments for test taking, and possible extension on assignments if needed. To achieve equal access, students will be required to document and verify the disability. At that time, students will receive appropriate and reasonable accommodations which are based upon the nature of an individual's disability and documented needs.
Learning more about your career field and getting experience-
The University Career Center provides a comprehensive approach to career preparation with experiential learning as a key component. The staff at the University Career Center teaches students career decision making skills, planning skills, and fosters the integration of academic and career goal development. This is done through quality 49erships (non-credit internships), cooperative education, externships, and community service projects.
Students who are members of either the Air Force ROTC (Reserve Officers' Training Corps) or Army ROTC will learn first-hand what it takes to lead others, motivate groups, and how to conduct missions as an Officer. These programs give students the opportunity to experience military life while pursuing a degree from UNC-Charlotte.
The Pre-Health Professions Advisory Program, located in the Honors College, provides counseling and resources for students and graduates of UNC Charlotte who are interested in health-related professional graduate schools.
Need help getting involved but not sure where to turn-
The Campus Activities Board (CAB) brings the campus community together by hosting events such as outdoor movies, concerts in the Student Activities Center, stand-up comedy, hip hop dance parties, poetry slams, brown bag lunch discussions, and much more.
Week of Welcome (WOW) will be your first week on campus and provides you an opportunity to meet new freshmen and get involved in all that UNC Charlotte has to offer. Attend an information fair that lets you explore the 250 students clubs and organizations. You won't be lonely on your first night of college if you attend UNC Charlotte's Free-for-All, a freshmen bash complete with bands, food, and fun activities. You can also go to many Block Parties or "New Year" celebration dinners.
At UNC Charlotte, a Learning Community (LC) is a small group of students and faculty who work together to create a "community of learners." Benefits to joining a learning community include quickly making friends with interests similar to yours, developing close relationships with UNC Charlotte faculty and staff, and attending special programs and events specifically designed for learning community students. In addition to creating a strong and productive campus community, LC students contribute to the city of Charlotte through service-learning projects and activities.
Open to talented and highly motivated students of all majors, the University Honors Program (UHP) is designed to challenge and broaden the intellectual growth of UNC Charlotte's most gifted students. Through a series of interdisciplinary core courses, cultural enrichment opportunities, and an individually designed senior project, honors students develop a strong commitment to citizenship and service. UHP students have a unique opportunity to customize their honors curriculum to meet their own specific goals. To stimulate discussion and faculty-student interaction, all UHP classes are restricted to a small class size with permission required for enrollment.
Mentoring or getting prepared for college life-
Student Advising for Freshmen Excellence (SAFE) is a joint program between the Dean of Students office and the Academic Initiatives for Mentoring Students (AIMS) office and is open to all University freshmen and is especially beneficial for multicultural students. This program connects students with a peer mentor that will engage participants in activities such as personal counseling, study sessions, goal setting, and leadership development.
The AIMS office also provides academic advising to underrepresented students through programs such as University Transition Opportunities Program (UTOP) which allows students the opportunity to begin their academic careers at UNC Charlotte the summer prior to their freshman year.