Student Affairs

Year One Launch, a new programming series featuring more than 90 virtual events between Aug. 3 and Sept. 3, will connect incoming students to the University prior to their first day of class.

New Student & Family Services (NSFS), within the Division of Student Affairs and in collaboration with Academic Affairs, has developed a new onboarding initiative called Year One Launch.As the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the academic calendar and ways students may be able to engage with campus, Year One Launch offers new, incoming students an opportunity to build community, access resources, develop healthy habits and learn about UNC Charlotte prior to the start of the academic year.

To observe Memorial Day, Chris Brasel ’18 visits Veterans Park on campus to honor the memories of family members and friends who died serving our country.

COVID-19 has changed many things on our campus, but it hasn’t changed our commitment to Niner Nation.

Not deterred by social distance, Musical Theatre students came together virtually to share the gift of music.

Eleven outstanding students were recently honored at the annual University Honor and Awards Ceremony, held virtually due to the coronavirus pandemic.One of the most prestigious awards, the Bonnie E. Cone Leadership Award, is presented to a member of the graduating class whose leadership, scholarship and service to the University embodies the spirit of Cone, who devoted her life to the development of UNC Charlotte.

UNC Charlotte Dean of Students offers a message of care during the coronavirus pandemic.

The Dean of Students Office is seeking bell ringers for May’s commencement ceremonies. Faculty and staff should encourage graduating students to apply for this prestigious honor.Bell ringer is a tradition that recognizes outstanding student leaders who have demonstrated exemplary 49er spirit. All applicants must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA and be in good disciplinary standing. Applications are due by 11:45 p.m., Sunday, March 15.More information is on the web or call 704-687-0343.

The Dean of Students Office is seeking nominations for the following awards: Chancellor’s Citations for Leadership and Service, Bonnie Cone Leadership, Noble Niner, Chuck Lynch and Derrick Griffith Servant Leader.These honors recognize students who have made significant contributions to UNC Charlotte during their undergraduate careers and are given annually to graduating seniors who have shown outstanding qualities of scholarship and leadership. 

UNC Charlotte earned a 2020-21 Military Friendly Schools Bronze Award recently for its commitment to military service members, veterans and their dependents.