Welcome Belk College of Business Students!

 

Whether you are new or returning to campus, we are so excited to have you here! We have some useful information to help you succeed as we all return to campus.

First let us introduce ourselves! 

Amy Kidder and Bailey Harris are Senior Peer Advisors in the Belk College of Business. Amy is a Senior majoring in Accounting and Bailey is a Senior majoring in Marketing Analytics. You might be wondering what exactly Peer Advisors do, well let us tell you!

 

Who are the Peer Advisors?

Belk College of Business Peer Advisors support undergraduate Pre-Business Administration, Pre-Accounting, and Pre-Economics students by offering supplemental academic advising; helping them understand the major declaration requirements and process; clarifying their academic and career goals; providing mentoring to students classified as at-risk by the university; and assisting students in their transition by helping them discover and connect to involvement opportunities both inside and outside the Belk College of Business. Peer Advisors are declared, Belk College of Business students who work to support undergraduate students as they progress through the pre-major curriculum. To make a Virtual or In-Person appointment with a Peer Advisor:

1. Login to your my.uncc.edu page. 

2. On your student homepage, select the Connect link.

3. Click Make an Appointment for Advising  and a series of drop down menus will appear. 

4. Choose Peer Advising and then select Niblock Student Center, Friday, suite 305 or Virtual.  

Important Services the Belk College of Business Offers: 

• Academic Advising Team : 

• The Niblock Student Center provides centralized Academic and Career Coaching for all undergraduate business students. Each Department and School in the Belk College has an Academic and Career Coach appointed as their primary liaison and the primary advisor to students with declared majors in their area. Pre-Business students are assigned an Academic and Career Coach based on their last name. Academic and Career Coaches are located in the Niblock Student Center on the 3rd floor of the Friday building. A currently enrolled, Belk College of Business student may meet with his or her Academic and Career Coach through either an Advising Appointment or Drop-In Session. Click to Schedule an Appointment. 

• Professional Development Team: 

• The Niblock Student Center Professional Development team believes every undergraduate business student can graduate with the skills and mindset needed to lead, to cultivate a meaningful career, and to navigate challenges not yet known. The team facilitates employer connections and provides intentional experiential learning opportunities in order for students to develop in-demand professional skills that fit their diverse aspirations. We work with faculty, student organizations, and other campus groups to integrate career and professional development topics into business courses, meetings, or events and often partner with staff in the University Career Center and Belk College graduate programs. Professional Development staff and resources are located in the Niblock Student Center on the 3rd floor of the Friday building. Workshops, networking opportunities and events are listed on the Niblock Student Center Calendar.

Important Dates for Fall 2021:

• September 6th: Labor Day-No Classes 

• September 22nd: Deadline to Apply for December 2021 Graduation

• September 23rd: Founders Day-No Classes 

• October 11th-12th: Student Recess-No Classes 

• October 22nd: Last Day to Withdraw From Course

• November 1st: Registration for Spring 2022 Begins

• November 24th-27th: Thanksgiving Break - No Classes 

• December 8th: Last Day of Classes 

• December 9th: Reading Day   

• December 10th-16th: Final Exams 

Tips On How to Be Successful During the First Few Weeks of the Semester 

• Get Organized! 

• Have a calendar (physical or virtual) that has all of your assignment due dates from the syllabus written down! 

• Get Involved! 

• Don’t be scared to try something new. Attend an interest meeting for a new organization!

• Get Connected! 

• Introduce yourself to your professors. Visit their office hours throughout the semester to maintain the connection.

• Talk to the students you are sitting next to in class. Get their contact information to create study groups before the first exam.

Whether it is the first day or last day of class, the Faculty and Staff of the Belk College of Business are here to help you throughout this semester and academic year! We urge you to use your resources and to have fun as we work our way through the Fall Semester. Go Niners!