Monday, December 23, 2019

Niblock Student Center Supports the Niners!


Congratulations to the 49er football team for their first bowl game appearance. Special shout out to our Belk College of Business team members. We were rooting for you from Friday 305!

Friday, December 13, 2019

Save the Date: OUR Summer Research Experiences


The OUR Summer 2020 Undergraduate Research Experience!  

Applications will open on Monday, January 13, 2020 and will close on Friday, January 31, 2020. 

Students will be able to apply for the Charlotte Research Scholars and Charlotte Community Scholars Program.


For information on Faculty Projects for the CCS program, visit Charlotte Community Scholars Program Information.


For information on the CRS program, visit Charlotte Research Scholars Program Information and click on See Project Descriptions.


Friday, December 6, 2019

Happy Graduation December Grads!

The Niblock Student Center congratulates all students who will earn their Belk College of Business degree this semester! We have enjoyed working with you at UNC Charlotte!


For commencement information see the website and we look forward to celebrating with you at the reception.

Thursday, December 5, 2019

Thank You Peer Advisors!

This semester, our team of Peer Advisors made a huge impact in the Niblock Student Center! They helped with events like EXPLORE and Freshman Group Coaching while providing awesome social media content and answering student questions. They conducted over 410 appointments!

Pictured below is our team of Peer Advisors, led by Academic and Career Coach, Mr. Holliday-Millard. 
Front Row L to R: Taylor, Paul, ErikaZena (Senior Peer Advisor)
Back Row L to R: Arjun, Melisa, Kaiah


We look forward to having them back in January to help with our Spring appointments and projects.
THANK YOU PEERS FOR ALL YOU DO!

*Think you might be interested in serving as a Peer Advisor for the 2020-2021 year?! Keep your eyes peeled for more information and application materials available early Spring.*

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Spring 2020 Reminders and Important Dates

Need to see an Academic and Career Coach?
The Niblock Student Center will be offering drop-ins only for Add/Drop from January 8th through January 15th.

When does the Spring semester begin?
Classes begin on January 8th and January 15th is the last day to add/drop.

When do Grades Post? What should I do if I earn a bad grade?
Grades must be submitted by faculty by December 16th, although yours may post earlier. Final grades are viewable in your my uncc.edu/Banner account. Grades in canvas are not official.
Should you earn a D/F grade in a business course, reach out to your Academic and Career Coach as it will impact your progress in the Belk College of Business.

What do I do if I need to repeat a course? What is the grade replacement policy?
To repeat a course you've earned a D or above in, submit the repeat authorization form. Once approved, you can re-register for the course.
You have two grade replacements to use per your time at UNC Charlotte. See the policy information and process to apply here.

What do I do if I'm wait listed for a course?
Seats are not guaranteed to open from the wait list. You may choose an alternate course or open section. Coaches review upper level wait lists before add/drop to accommodate students if needed for graduation. We will not permit students into preferred sections.

May 2020 Graduates
Ensure you are on track to graduate by checking your degreeworks.uncc.edu for No Red. Go ahead and apply for graduation.

Spring 2020 Important Dates:

January 1, 2020 New Year's Day Observation - University Closed
January 8, 2020 First day of classes
January 11, 2020 Saturday classes begin
January 15, 2020 Last day to change Grade Type (P/NC or Audit)
January 15, 2020 Last day to add, drop with no grade*
January 15, 2020 Last day to submit a grade replacement request* Policy Info
January 15, 2020 Payment Due Date/2nd Cancellation for non-payment* Payment Info
January 18, 2020 No Saturday Classes
January 20, 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day -University Closed
January 22, 2020 Census date for Spring Enrollment
February 12, 2020 Deadline to apply for May 2020 graduation*
March 2, 2020  Fall 2020 Schedule of Classes available on web
March 2, 2020 to March 7, 2020 Spring Recess - No Classes
March 2, 2020 Student registration appointment times available on web
March 16, 2020 Last day to withdraw from course (s); grade subject to Withdrawal Policy* Policy Info
March 30, 2020 Registration for Summer 2020 and Fall 2020 begins* Registration Info
April 10, 2020 to April 11, 2020 Spring Weekend -No Classes
April 25, 2020 Optional Reschedule Date for Possible Interruptions
April 28, 2020 Last day of classes
April 29, 2020 Reading Day
April 30, 2020 Day of Remembrance
May 1, 2020 to May 2, 2020 Final Examinations begin
May 4, 2020 to May 7, 2020 Final Examinations continued
May 8, 2020 Undergraduate Commencement (Business, Computing and Informatics, Education) @ 3 PM
May 11, 2020 Grades due by noon
May 14, 2020 Academic Year ends
May 14, 2020 Spring 2020 Probation/Suspension notifications sent to students
*Online process available through My UNC Charlotte

Monday, December 2, 2019

Apply to Pathways to Success by Wells Fargo


Pathways to Success (PTS) is a robust economic empowerment training program for 100 Black Men Chapters that was launched by the 100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte and supports Wells Fargo’s commitment to outreach, education, and inclusion. The program focuses on two primary career development areas: Corporate Phase and Entrepreneurship Phase. The Pathways to Success model is designed to assess participants’ interest, measure success, and track results. The program concludes with paid job shadowing activities for participants.

The co-ed program is open to high school juniors and seniors and collegiate chapter mentees through a rigorous application process. Pathways to Success provides flexibility for each chapter’s needs in terms of content, structure, and execution. The program leverages local chapter resources as much as possible, and then supplements with national resources, sponsor resources, and a core of dedicated volunteers.

As a follow up to a fantastic Class of 2019, the 100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte and the Pathways to Success (PTS) committee is in search of qualified applicants for the Class of 2020. Applications are now open and close December 8, 5pm.
Use the below links to hear what past Pathways to Success participants are saying.
·         What participants liked most

Program Benefits:
·         One-on-one coaching and mentoring from execs at Fortune 500 Companies
·         Develop and refine written communication and leadership skills
·         Corporate and Entrepreneurial training
·         Opportunity to earn financial compensation (awarded upon successful completion of program)

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is Looking for an Office Assistant!


ON CAMPUS JOB OPPORTUNITY:
There is an on-campus opportunity for students eligible for Federal Work Study. This role is an office assistant position with the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, specifically within the American Studies Program and Women’s and Gender Studies Program. They would prefer to hire a business student. The job is posted on Hire-A-Niner under the job title FWS: Student Office Worker. The job description from Hire-a-Niner is also included below.