Happy Registration from the Academic and Career Coaching Team!

Registration is still underway and the Niblock Student Center is still operating remotely to support your advising needs! Feel free to contact us through a virtual drop-in or email your coach if you have registration questions.

Additional information has been posted regarding Belk College of Business policies and the Spring Pass/No Credit announcement. See FAQ's here.

Sports Analytics Course Offered

PD Meet Ups- Week of 3/30- 4/3

Join the Professional Development team to identify solutions to some of the concerns or challenges you may be facing right now. Links to each event are in the Student Event calendar.

Bank of America "Navigating your Career" Panel

Join professionals from Bank of America for this event on April 23 from 6pm- 7:30pm (virtual event). It's often really helpful to participate in these types of networking events if this might be a career path or company you are interested in for the future! Here is the registration link. 

The Peer Guide Position is Posted on Hire-A-Niner! Apply Now!

The Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is Still Here to Support You!

As we are navigating unchartered territory, it’s important that you take care of yourself (both physically through all of the CDC recommendations AND mentally). The Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at UNC Charlotte is still here to support you and help you make meaning of what you are going through.


While no in-person services are being offered at this time, CAPS will begin providing limited telehealth counseling services on Monday, March 23 (today).  Forms for these services can be found on the Forms and Documents page of their website. If you are interested in speaking with a counselor or discussing how to access CAPS services, please call us at 704-687-0311.

Additional Resources for Students Coping with the Impact of COVID-19:

• Coping and Staying Emotionally Well During COVID-19
• Managing Stress and Anxiety during COVID-19

About CAPS: The Center for Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) at UNC Charlotte supports the holistic well-being and academic success of students and contributes to a healthy and inclusive campus climate.  This is accomplished by providing short-term individual and group counseling, crisis management, consultation, referral services, and educational and preventive initiatives for the campus community.

Stay involved in Professional Development!

Join the professional development team this week - more information here!

Peer Guides: Apply Now and Learn More

Join Assistant Director of Professional Development Sarena Taylor to learn more about the Peer Guide position on Thursday, March 26 at 2pm. Register here.

Leadership Fellows: Apply Now!

Peer Advisor Application LIVE on HIRE-A-NINER

The Niblock Student Center is currently accepting applications for the Peer Advisor position for the 2020 - 2021 academic year. Peer Advisors work 10 hours per week and are compensated at $10 per hour. To learn more about the position, hear from Peer Advisor Kaiah about her work routine. Priority applications should be submitted by March 31st! Have questions? Email Senior Peer Advisor Zena at zali@uncc.edu.

Professional Development Events

Niblock Student Center Professional Development events will be offered in a digital format. We encourage you to get involved or stay involved this week. For the Peer Guide information session and PD Meet Ups, please register to be sent event login information. All details and registration can be found here.

Women in Business Ambassador Applications Open

Women in Business Ambassador applications are open for the 2020-2021 school year. Ambassadors gain experience in leadership, communication, teamwork, and cultural awareness, and receive training on these topics throughout the academic year. Ambassadors commit to Monday evenings with the Initiative and an average of 10 hours a month of work towards the Initiative. Ambassadors plan and lead our monthly Coffee Hour events. If you have any questions about the Ambassador experience, please email womeninbusiness@uncc.edu. 
Applications are due by March 20, 2020, and Ambassadors for the 2020- 2021 school year will be notified before registration begins of their status. 

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Learn more about Being a Peer Advisor! Recruitment coming soon for next year!

(Kaiah pictured above)

Hello everyone! 

My name is Kaiah Johnson, and I am currently a Peer Advisor for the Niblock Student Center.

We are currently in the process of recruiting Peer Advisors for the 2020-2021 school year. Applications will be available in the future on Hire-A-Niner. You can also email Zena Ali (zali@uncc.edu), if you have any specific questions regarding the application process.

For now, read about my experience as a Peer Advisor and why you should consider applying!

I am a Junior majoring in Business Management with a concentration in Talent Management. This is my first year being a Peer Advisor, and I can honestly say that it has been an amazing experience! I applied to be a PA because I enjoy helping people. This role allows me to help students with their classes, connect them with campus resources, and motivate them to achieve their academic goals. I like being able to help students who have the same struggles I had when I was a freshman or sophomore. I have learned so many valuable things from this position that I will continue to implement well past my time as a student at UNC Charlotte. I have improved my leadership skills, public speaking skills, problem-solving skills, and so much more. 

(From left to right: Peer Advisors Taylor Cox, Melisa Akduman, Erika Colvin, Arjun Nag, Senior PA Zena Ali, Kaiah Johnson, & Peer Coordinator Paul Holliday-Millard)

I also work with an amazing team! There are a total of five Peer Advisors and one Senior Peer Advisor. We are a pretty close-knit group; we help each other inside and outside of the office. Working alongside them has honestly made this experience even more memorable.

Here is what my typical week looks like.

OFFICE HOURS

I work a total of ten hours a week. Seven of those hours are spent advising students or working on social media for the Niblock E-Newsletter. Currently, Peer Advisors only advise Pre-Business, Pre-Economics, and Pre-Accounting students. We implement various programs and campaigns throughout the school year aimed to help these students. These programs consist of Freshman Visits, Sophomore Visits, Early Alerts, and Midterm Grades.  Freshman Visits focus on helping freshmen have an easy transition into college life. This includes helping them get involved in various organizations and acquainted with different campus resources. Sophomore visits focus on helping sophomores plan their academic schedules for the upcoming semester. Early Alerts and Midterm Grades are check-ins for students who may not have done well at the beginning of the semester, or they received a D or F on their midterm exam.

MENTOR MEETINGS

In the first few weeks as a Peer Advisor, I was assigned a mentor. All mentors are current Academic and Career Coaches. I meet with my mentor once a week for approximately an hour. We discuss an array of topics, such as my personal and professional goals. This also gives me a chance to clarify any school policies that I may be confused about; therefore, I can better relay information to students during my appointments.

FRIDAY MEETINGS

We have a two hour staff meeting each week. This is actually the only time all of the Peer Advisors are all together; which is why I tend to enjoy our meetings. This is a great time to laugh and catch up with everyone. Our meetings are also a time for recognition. We have a tradition called “Pass the Crown,” where every other week the crown holder recognizes another Peer Advisor for their amazing work. When a Peer Advisor has the crown, it is their responsibility to decorate it however they see fit or “leave their mark” on the crown.

(This is a photo of the first contribution to the crown decorated by Taylor Cox.)

Even though there’s lots of laughter and banter going on, we are still pretty productive. We have different trainings and workshops that focus on career development. We also participate in different case studies that prepare us for possible situations that may occur during our appointments with students.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Occasionally, there are events that Peer Advisors participate in as a representative for the Belk College of Business. Explore and Admitted Students Day are two events where we have the opportunity to speak with potential UNC Charlotte students and their parents. I am able to answer any questions they may have about various majors, internship opportunities, and campus organizations and resources. I am also able to share my experiences and why I chose to make UNC Charlotte my home.

Another event that comes around each semester is Freshmen Group Coaching.  Freshmen Group Coaching is a presentation that Peer Advisors give with an Academic and Career Coach to prepare and inform freshmen about classes they should be taking in the upcoming semester or the near future.

I truly enjoy my job, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to be a Peer Advisor. Being a Peer Advisor has allowed me to reach out to students and make connections with people I would have never imagined!

Post Written by Kaiah Johnson

Fall 2020 Classes and Registration Times Available

The Registrar's Office has released the Fall schedule as well as student registration times. Read through the below headers to make sure you are ready to register!

When do I Register? Do I have a hold?
Registration begins March 30th. To find your specific registration time go to Banner Self-Service and click on "Check Registration Status" under the heading "Registration" from the Student Services/Student Accounts tab. Note, you register based on EARNED hours. Your currently enrolled courses (Degree Works status) do not count.

It is important that you verify your eligibility to register. To check holds go to: Banner Self Service; Student Services/Student Accounts; Registration; Check Registration status. The Niblock Student Center cannot remove holds from Student Accounts/Financial Services, the Dean of Students Office, Parking Services, Athletics, or other Academic Departments. Contact them directly!

What should I sign up for?
It is typically recommended that you meet with a Peer Advisor or Academic and Career Coach prior to registration. If you are unable to do so, tools such as DegreeWorks and the Catalog can be helpful in understanding remaining requirements and pre-requisites.

How do I meet with an Academic and Career Coach or Peer Advisor?
Appointments with your assigned coach can be scheduled via connect.uncc.edu. The Niblock Student Center will offer appointments now thru March 20th. Availability is usually visible for a week in advance. Pre-Majors may also make an appointment with a Peer Advisor. Weekly drop ins are also available. Check the schedule here!
We will offer DROP INS ONLY March 23rd thru April 3rd.

How do I repeat a class I've already taken or sign up for a class I'm currently enrolled in?
You must complete an online repeat authorization form. Forms are usually processed within 2 business days. Repeat authorizations for currently enrolled courses will be processed April 6th and after.

What is a Writing Intensive Course and how do I find one? A non-business elective?
To find a Writing Intensive course, do an advanced search. Highlight every subject, the Select Writing Intensive as the attributed type. WI courses are from all departments. Non-business electives are classes offered outside the business school. If you need help identifying these courses, visit the office during drop ins.

It’s All About Management

On Wednesday, February 26th, the Niblock Student Center held the “It’s All About Management” event. During this event, Gerald Burgess, a UNCC Alum, spoke to students regarding his experience as an undergraduate student at UNC Charlotte, how his career path has evolved, and his experience thus far with pursuing an MBA at UNC Charlotte.

While at UNCC, Burgess majored in Management and International Business. He is currently working as a certified Project Management Professional and the Director of Strategic Sourcing at JLL. JLL is a commercial real estate company in Charlotte. Burgess says his primary advice for students includes learning another language, studying abroad, as well as internship experience. Throughout his time at UNC Charlotte, Burgess had the opportunity to do all of these mentioned, and he believes it played a huge role in his professional and personal development.

Thank you so much to Gerald Burgess for coming out to speak to our students!

Missed this event? Be sure to check out our upcoming events on the calendar here. 

How to Practice Self Care during Spring Break!

While Spring Break can be a very exciting time for others, it can also be overwhelming for some. Whether this be pressure with upcoming exams, commitments with organizations, or personal obligations, it is just as important now as any time to practice self care. Here are three tips to help you practice self care during Spring Break! 

1. Reflect 

Sometimes in the midst of looking forward, we can forget what we have already accomplished. Spring Break is a great time to see how far you have come this semester, and even this academic year as a whole. In doing this, it can also help you see how much you have achieved - you may even realize new accomplishments! 

2. Goal Setting

Spring Break is also the perfect time to set goals for the remainder of the semester, and even for the summer. Goal setting is a great way to visualize your goals and also create a mental map of how you will achieve these goals, this can make it a lot less overwhelming when you’re actually trying to implement these goals. 

3. Take time for what makes you happy

Most importantly, take time out for yourself. It is easy to get overwhelmed during the school year, so make it a point to take time out to do something you genuinely enjoy, even if it’s for just an hour. This is the perfect way to recharge yourself for the rest of the semester!