The Brocker Health Center provides a range of out‑patient medical care to all students. In addition to basic services, the Center houses a pharmacy, medical facilities for laboratory, X-rays and allergy injections, and a physical therapy department. Other services include specialized clinics for orthopedics, gynecology, podiatry, and HIV screening. The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations accredits UNC Charlotte Student Health Services.

Brocker Health Center is fully operational between from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, with physicians and support staff on duty Monday through Friday. Appointments are recommended, but a walk-in clinic is available from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Seriously ill students and emergencies are referred to local hospitals or other appropriate medical facilities.  The University does not provide health insurance for students. Information about private insurance coverage is mailed to all students during the summer and is available at the Health Center or Auxiliary Services. For more information, visit the Health Center, telephone 704-687-4617, or visit their website at www.uncc.edu/health_svcs/.  

Counseling Center

The Counseling Center (158 Atkins, 704-687-2105) provides both individual and group services and programs to assist in personal growth, career development and personal adjustment problems. Staffed by psychologists and counselors, the Counseling Center offers services to students, faculty and staff.  Information between an individual and his/her counselor is confidential in accordance with guidelines established by the American Psychological Association. Counseling Center staff members are also available to consult with faculty members who would like some assistance in responding to student needs in the classroom or the advising process. For more information about the Counseling Center, visit their web site at www.uncc.edu/counseling_center/.  

Dean of Students Office

The Dean of Students Office (217 King, 704-687-2375) is a department within the division of student affairs and serves as a key link between students and other areas of campus life. Various programs are sponsored by the Dean of Students Office to promote opportunities for learning and growth during a student's college experience. The staff is responsible for advising and promoting the following programs: student government, fraternities and sororities, minority student support services, new student orientation, leadership development, intramural and recreational services, commuter life, women's programs, student discipline and volunteer services.

The staff of student development professionals provides support for any student who has a grievance or concern about the University. The office also coordinates and assists with the settlement of academic and social misconduct charges against individuals and student organizations. For more information about the Dean of Students Office, visit their web site at www.uncc.edu/dos.  

Disability Services

Disability Services (230 Fretwell, 704-687-4355) provides educational opportunities for persons with disabilities through accessible programs, services, and a campus environment in compliance with disability rights legislation. The official University policy, Policy Statement #51, “Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Disability,” can be found at http://www.legal.uncc.edu/policies/ps-51.html. Services include, but are not limited to: (1) testing accommodations, (2) note taker services, (3) interpreter services for students who are deaf, (4) taped textbooks, Braille and/or enlarged print for visually impaired students, (5) class relocation, (6) assistive technology loans, (7) priority registration and (8) adaptive furniture. For more information about Disability Services, visit their web site at www.uncc.edu/dability/stuserv.htm.  

Experiential Learning Programs

Opportunities are available for both undergraduate and graduate students to receive course credit or other recognition for supervised experiences in public and private agencies within the community, nationally, and internationally. These opportunities are offered through experiential learning programs including over 300 courses involving clinicals, cooperative education, internships, and practica. The University Career Center (150 Atkins, 704-687-2231) coordinates most experiential learning opportunities for the campus and can provide information about the following options:

Cooperative Education. This career related professional program is available to students in the Colleges of Arts and Sciences, Business Administration, Information Technology, and Engineering. Participants must have a GPA of at least 2.5 and complete course requirements specified by their department. Transfer students must complete 12 hours at UNC Charlotte before applying to the program.  Co-op students work two to three semesters either part-time or full-time (depending on college requirements) with an employer in a paid work experience. Although the experience does not offer academic credit, participants are classified as full-time students. Approximately 70% of co-op students have obtained employment before graduation. For more information about cooperative education, visit their web site at www.career.uncc.edu.

Internships. Internship programs provide an introduction to career options in a professionally related work experience. This experience is usually unpaid and may offer academic credit if there is appropriate faculty supervision. Students work between 8 to 12 hours a week while also taking classes. For more information about internships, visit their web site at www.career.uncc.edu.

The 49ership Program. The University Career Center sponsors a non-credit internship called a 49ership. Program participation is especially valuable for students who want career experience and do not have an internship option through their academic major. Students may apply for the program after their freshman year provided they have a GPA of 2.0 or better; graduate students must complete nine credit hours in their graduate program before making application. (Transfer students must successfully complete 12 credit hours at UNC Charlotte before making application.)  Participating employers have included Carolinas Medical Center, the District Attorney’s Office, General Electric, Walt Disney World, Duke Energy, Vanguard, Transamerica, and US Airways. Seventy-five percent (75%) of the positions in this program are compensated. For more information about the 49ership Program, visit their web site at www.career.uncc.edu.

The Career Prospector Program. This program involves “shadowing” professionals in various career fields. Students are able to explore career options and academic interests by conducting informational interviews and observing professionals in the career fields of their choice. The shadowing experiences can last for one day or longer, depending on the schedules of the students and sponsors. Over 150 sponsors in various career fields participate in this program coordinated through the University Career Center. For more information about the Career Prospector Program, visit their web site at  www.career.uncc.edu.  

Financial Aid Office

The University offers a comprehensive program of student financial aid (scholarships, grants, loans and part-time employment) to assist both graduate and undergraduate students in meeting educational expenses. Reasonable educational expenses include tuition and fees, room and board, books, supplies, transportation, miscellaneous personal expenses and expenses related to maintenance of a student's dependents. UNC Charlotte administers financial aid without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age or disability. Students facing financial difficulty that may interfere with their progress at the University should be referred to the Financial Aid Office (104 King, 704-687-2461). To learn more about the Financial Aid Office, visit their web site at www.uncc.edu/finaid.  

Housing and Residence Life Office

The staff who work with residential students can be a valuable resource. They are trained to work with students in a variety of areas, organize programs and services that contribute to the academic success of students, and assist with personal and adjustment issues. The Residence Coordinators, who are full time professional staff who live in the residence halls, are available to assist you with students who live in their buildings. For more information about Housing and Residence Life (Main Floor Scott Hall, 704-687-2585), visit their web site at www.housing.uncc.edu.  

Minority Academic Services (MAS) (318 Fretwell, 704-687-4759) in the division of academic affairs, is committed to providing quality academic support services to increase the retention and graduation of minority students at UNC Charlotte. MAS provides academic advising to minority freshmen and sophomores primarily through three programs: Student Advising for Freshman Excellence (SAFE), University Transition Opportunities Program (UTOP) and Producing Readiness for University Diverse Cohorts in Education (PRODUCE). In addition, academic intervention is conducted with minority transfer students through Transfer Resources for The College Experience (TRACE). MAS also serves other minority students, some of whom are experiencing chronic academic difficulties by referring them to other University academic support programs that meet their specific needs. For more information about Minority Academic Services, visit their web site at www.uncc.edu/minafair/. 

Student Advising for Freshman Excellence (SAFE). The goal of SAFE is to facilitate the transition from high school to college of all incoming African American freshmen. Through orientation sessions, student advising, individual and group tutoring, co-curricular and social activities, and weekly meetings with student counselors, SAFE empowers students to acquire the skills necessary for academic success and the establishment of rewarding careers. Some students are eligible to participate during the sophomore year. For more information about SAFE, visit their web site at www.uncc.edu/minafair/safe.htm.

University Transition Opportunities Program (UTOP). UTOP is a summer  academic  program  designed  to facilitate the minority student's transition from high school to the University by involving a limited number of incoming freshmen in a rigorous collegiate experience prior to fall semester enrollment. Seven hours of credit are awarded for successful completion of UTOP coursework, which consists of English Composition, Supplemental English, and Freshman Seminar. For more information about UTOP, visit their web site at www.uncc.edu/minafair/utop.htm.

Producing Readiness of Diverse University Cohorts in Education (PRODUCE). UNC Charlotte is one of the eight schools in the University of North Carolina system that has received a National Science Foundation Grant to: (1) improve the quality of the learning environment for minorities in science, mathematics, engineering and engineering technology; (2) increase the number of minority students graduating with degrees in science, mathematics, engineering and engineering technology; and (3) develop and implement effective techniques of attracting talented minority students who would otherwise not choose science or engineering as a career. For more information about PRODUCE, visit their web site at www.uncc.edu/minafair/produce.htm.

Transfer Resources for Advancing the College Experience (TRACE).  The TRACE program was conceptualized to ease the transition for minority transfer students to UNC Charlotte. A number of programs and services are available to these transfer students to assist in their transition to the University. For more information about TRACE, visit their web site at www.uncc.edu/minafair/trace.htm.  

Office of Adult Students and Evening Services (OASES)

This office serves as a liaison with academic departments, advising centers, and administrative offices for students who need to conduct business after 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. (when classes are in session). Activities and programs include advising in the evening, re-entry open houses, weekend orientations, scholarships, the Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society, the Non-Traditional Student Organization (NTSO), and a newsletter, “For Adults Only.” For adults returning to school after an extended absence, OASES provides information about the admissions process and opportunities available through the Adult Students Admission Program (ASAP). For more information about the Office of Adult Student and Evening Services (106 Barnard, 704-687-2596), visit their web site at www.uncc.edu/OASES.  

Office of Continuing Education, Distance Education/Extension, and Summer Programs

Recognizing that learning must be a lifelong activity, the University provides opportunities for adults to pursue their continuing education through degree-related studies and special non-credit programs. 

Non-credit short courses, seminars, workshops and conferences for adults are offered through Continuing Education. Specific programs are provided each year for the continuing professional education of accountants, architects, managers in the public and private sectors, engineers, nurses, psychotherapists and counselors, teachers and other school personnel, information specialists, and elected public officials. Special lectures and forums also are offered in the arts, sciences, humanities, and public policy for the personal enrichment of all interested citizens.

Through Distance Education/Extension, courses for academic credit are offered at off-campus sites to serve citizens who live beyond easy commuting distance from the campus. Options for delivery include sending a UNC Charlotte faculty member to a remote location to teach a course in person, using one of two state-wide interactive video networks to link a UNC Charlotte faculty member on the campus in Charlotte with students attending class at remote locations throughout the state, and transmitting instruction via the Internet. The two video networks currently utilized by UNC Charlotte are the North Carolina Information Highway (NCIH) and the microwave network maintained by the Microelectronics Center of North Carolina (MCNC). In addition, the University has the ability to deliver educational programming over Cable Channel 22, which is the channel reserved for the University by the local cable service.

During the summer, the office schedules a variety of credit and non-credit programs, including academic enrichment camps for youth, on the campus and at approved off-campus sites. 

Contact the Office of Continuing Education, Distance Education/Extension, and Summer Programs (207 King, 704-687‑2424) for specific information about its programs, or visit their web site at www3.uncc.edu/ceesp.  

Office of International Programs (OIP)

The Office of International Programs (118 Denny, 704-687-2442) serves as a focal point for UNC Charlotte’s international emphasis by providing leadership and assistance in the areas of international admissions, curriculum development, international student/scholar services, education abroad, overseas linkages, English language training, cross-cultural training, and community programming. For more information about the Office of International Programs, visit their web site at www.uncc.edu/oip.  

Office of Religious Affairs

As a tax-supported public institution, UNC Charlotte neither promotes nor recommends any religious orientation. However, the University recognizes that spiritual discernment and moral appreciation are essential to the development of the whole person and has established an Office of Religious Affairs.

The functions of this office include providing information to the campus community and general public about religious activities and programming as well as coordinating the activities of religious organizations in the University. These organizations provide a variety of services including prayer, pastoral and academic counseling, retreats, Bible study, marriage preparation, discussion groups, ecumenical activities, and social services. Faculty members, staff and students may obtain additional information by visiting their web site at www.uncc.edu/relaffairs.

The religious associations listed below provide the services of their representatives to serve the spiritual needs of students and other members of the campus community.

Baptist  - Dan McClintock, Campus Minister- 704-687-3563

Catholic - Mary Wright, Advisor- 704-687-4069

Lutheran - Steve Cheyney, Campus Minister- 704-687-4068

Methodist - Steve Cheyney, Campus Minister- 704-687-4068

Presbyterian - Steve Cheyney, Campus Minister- 704-687-4068

These persons and other representatives may be reached through the Office of Religious Affairs, 200 King Building, 704-687-2344.  

Student Support Services (University Center for Academic Excellence)

Student Support Services (330 Fretwell, 704-687-2851) is a federally funded program that provides intensive academic, personal, and career counseling, tutorial assistance, and mentoring to low income and first generation college students or students with a disability. For more information about Student Support Services, visit their web site at www.ucae.uncc.edu/sss/index.htm.   

Supplemental Instruction (University Center for Academic Excellence)

Supplemental Instruction (SI) (318-K Fretwell, 704-687-2163) assists students in introductory courses such as BIOL 1110, CHEM 1251 and PSYC 1101. SI leaders help students refine the unique skills necessary for doing well in each course. For more information about Supplemental Instruction programs, please visit their web site at www.ucae.uncc.edu/tssi.  

Tutorial Services (University Center for Academic Excellence)

Tutorial Services (318-K Fretwell, 704-687-2163) help students improve their learning efficiency and academic performance. Upper class and graduate student peer tutors selected because of competence in the content area and interpersonal skills provide free tutoring primarily in mathematics, science and foreign languages. Computer-assisted instruction and videos are available to reinforce classroom learning in math and other courses. For more information about Tutorial Services, please visit their web site at www.ucae.uncc.edu/tssi.  

University Career Center

The University Career Center (150 Atkins, 704-687-2231) offers comprehensive career services designed to assist undergraduate and graduate students in all stages of career development: career decision making, career planning, and career placement. Experiential learning is a key component and all students are encouraged to take advantage of internship, cooperative education, and other career exploration programs. With the University Career Center acting as a coordinating and academic support unit for experiential learning. Over 62% of all students at UNC Charlotte participate in a University-sanctioned career-related experience.

The goals of the Center are: (1) to help all students make and act on career decisions which maximize their potential and long term development; (2) to enable the timely involvement of students in experiential learning programs; (3) to engage students, faculty, and employers in quality experiential learning programs; and, (4) to promote receptivity to and involvement with UNC Charlotte, the colleges, and the students among individuals and organizations outside the University. The Center maintains relations with over 1,000 area and national employers, and also has developed co-op and 49ership programs abroad. Over 10,000 jobs and internships are handled through the office each year. For more information about the University Career Center, visit their web site at www.career.uncc.edu.  

University Center for Academic Excellence

Designed to improve academic performance and foster meaningful learning experiences, the University Center for Academic Excellence (330 Fretwell, 704-687-2162) provides services, programs, and materials to help students develop and refine thinking skills, utilize learning and self-management skills, and learn course material more efficiently. Services include: (1) individual consultation regarding learning and self-management skills; (2) assessment of reading/learning skills, learning styles, and study habits/attitudes; (3) computer-assisted instruction for a variety of course subjects; (4) learning and self-management skills workshops; and (5) a library of materials with books, audio tapes, video tapes, and printed handouts outlining study/learning strategies. For more information about the University Center for Academic Excellence, visit their web site at www.ucae.uncc.edu.  

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Office

The Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Office (219 King, 704-687-2206) may be consulted in reference to any programs and responsibilities within the division of student affairs, including: Housing and Residence Life, Counseling Center, Health Center, Cone University Center, Student Activities, Student Financial Aid, and Intramurals.  

Writing Resources Center

Through the Writing Recourses Center (214 Fretwell, 704-687-4357), assistance is provided primarily for undergraduates and graduate students who want to become more effective writers. Graduate and undergraduate writing consultants who work with writers at all stages of the writing process staff the center: prewriting, focusing, organizing, revising, and editing.  Programs include one-on-one and group consulting; on-line writing consultants for distance education students; classroom presentations; and library and Internet research. For more information about the Writing Resources Center, visit their web site at www.uncc.edu/writing.