| Q.
Are there characteristics common to successful students at UNC Charlotte? |
| A.
Absolutely - we surveyed sophomores, who entered
the University as freshmen, who were then completing their fourth semester at the University (or were
no longer enrolled). We define success in terms of higher GPA's and continued
enrollment. Successful students at UNC Charlotte are those who had established a connection
to the University. |
| Q.
What kind of connection can students establish with the University? |
A. Living on campus is a
positive beginning. Of the students continuing, 72% of them lived on campus their first
year. Of those who were no longer enrolled, 55% of them lived off campus their first year.
Living on campus assists students in the transition from high school to college by
offering:
- Programming opportunities to help students become involved in
the campus community
- Classes and tutoring services in the residence hall
- Professional staffing in each residence hall
- A safe environment for students through the use of security guards and ID access
|
| B. Students are more
likely to succeed if they do not work off campus. The students who were not working
off-campus reported an average GPA of 2.51. Students who were working off-campus reported
an average GPA of 2.26. Students who work more than 20 hours per week off-campus are less
involved in campus life and persist at the University at a lower rate. We believe students
need to take seriously their decision to work so that it does not interfere with their
academic performance and ability to become a part of the University community. |
C. Attend SOAR - Summer
Orientation Advising and Registration in June and July. SOAR offers students the
opportunity to become familiar with campus, services, and facilities.
- Students make new friends and begin establishing a social network.
- Students discover new opportunities to get involved in campus clubs
- Students meet with faculty and staff advisers to register for courses and learn strategies
for resolving academic problems
|
| D. Enroll in a Freshman
Seminar Course - ARSC 1000. This seminar provides students with an orientation to
available resources to survive the social and academic adjustment from high school to
college. While learning skills in problem solving and writing, students develop crucial
faculty relationships |
Q.
What are the characteristics of an "A" student at UNC Charlotte?
- They attend class
- They keep up with reading and assignments
- They are on good terms with their teachers
- They seek out more successful people
- They learn outside of class
- They learn by teaching others
- They have a strong belief in themselves
- They are VERY resourceful people
|
| Q.
What is the average number of assignments and tests a college student has per class in a
15-week course. |
| A. College
students have approximately 1-5 assignments and tests during each semester course.
In high school, students typically have 17-25 assignments and tests during a nine week
course. College students have fewer tests and assignments, but they are much more
comprehesive and carry much more weight toward their final grade in the class. |
| Q.
What is the average length of a chapter in a college text? |
| A. The average length of a chapter in a college textbook is 30-40 pages.
The average length of a chapter in a high school textbook is only 10-15 pages.
A college student's test may cover 8-12 chapters per test. |
| Q.
How many hours does the average successful college student study each week when taking 15
hours of classes? |
| A. The average successful college student studies 30 or more hours per week
when taking 15 hours of classes. Studies show that you should study two hours for
every hour of class time to be successful in college. The average successful high
school student studies only 10 hours each week. |
