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CAMPUS LIFE

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     Dining Services
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     Health and Wellness Center
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          Off Campus Events & Activities
          Activities & Programs
          University Traditions
     Religious Life 
  

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Campus Resources

Resource	Location	Phone Number
Academic Advising	McEwen 111	704 337-2508
Bank	Jernigan First Floor	704 337-2336
Business Office	Burwell 101	704 337-2500
Campus Police	Stultz 106	704 337-2306
Campus Services	Campus Services Building	704 337-2372
Center for Academic Success	Lower Level Dana Building	704 337-2209
Chaplain	Belk Chapel	704 337-2291
Inclement Weather Hotline		704 337-2567
Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences	McEwen 111	704 337-2564
Dean of Hayworth College	Withers House	704 337-2574
Dean of the McColl School of Business	Sykes 127	704 337-2701
Dean of Students	Morrison 216	704 337-2227
Dining Services - Chartwells	Trexler Student Center	704 337-2409
Everett Library		704 337-2401
Fitness Center	South Hall	704 337-2390
Health and Wellness Center	Wellesley House	704 337-2220
Information Technology	Walker Science 14	704 337-2323
Internships and Career Programs	Blair House	704 337-2337
Intramural Program	Morrison 210	704 337-2455
John Belk International Program	McEwen 103	704 337-2533
Multicultural Affairs	Morrison 211	704 337-2320
Outdoor Education	Morrison 210	704 337-2255
Queens Student Store	Trexler Student Center	704 337-2413
Religious Life	Belk Chapel	704 337-2291
Residence Life	Morrison 221	704 337-2293
Student Activities	Morrison 217	704 337-2263
Student Disability Services	McEwen 111	704 337-2508
Student Financial Services	Jernigan 111	704 337-2225
Student Life	Morrison 214	704 337-2226
Vice President for Academic Affairs	Burwell 201	704 337-2324
Vice President for Enrollment Management	Burwell 106	704 337-2445

The numbers listed above may be accessed from any on-campus phone by dialing the four-digit extension.

CAMPUS LIFE AT QUEENS UNIVERSITY OF CHARLOTTE

Ovens Athletic Center is the home of the Queens Royals. The indoor facility includes a gym, heated swimming pool, dance studio, athletic training room and locker rooms. The Queens tennis courts are lighted and adjacent to the gymnasium. The Royals Soccer and Lacrosse teams play at the Queens Sports Complex at Marion Diehl Park. The Sports Complex is a 65 acre complex located off Tyvola Road.

Admission to all regular-season home contests is free to students with a valid Queens I.D., unless otherwise indicated.

For more information about Royals Athletics, please visit our website.

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Services provided by Campus Police:

• Parking Permits
• 24-hour escorts
• Security for campus events
• Vehicle accident/theft reports
• Traffic management

For more information about Campus Police and safety services, contact Chief Johnnie Ravenell, 704 337-2306.

Automobiles on Campus
All students at Queens are allowed to bring cars to campus but are required to register the vehicle and abide by all parking policies. To register and obtain a parking permit, print out and return the completed Queens Automobile Registration form to the Campus Police Office located in the Stultz Building near the Clock Tower. 


NOTE: The Campus Police Parking Guide, available at Campus Police, provides a complete set of parking codes and appropriate on campus parking locations with the hours of enforcement.

Parking Codes (general)

1. All residents must park in the parking deck located behind South Hall. Parking in the deck requires a decal and access card.
2. All commuters are permitted to park in any open lot or space, except for those clearly marked as reserved spaces or spaces reserved for resident students.
    

Parking Fees & Fines (general)
Parking decals are valid from August 31 through August 31 of the next year. 

Decals	Resident Student	$125.00 per year
	Commuter Student	$  75.00 per year
Fines	1st Citation	$  50.00
	2nd Citation	$  50.00
	3rd Citation	$  75.00
	4th Citation	Loss of parking privileges for one academic year

Bicycles on Campus
Bicycles are welcome on campus, but require a high security lock such as "Kryptonite" or "Citadel" to ensure its safety. In addition, engravers are available through Campus Police to engrave for further protection. Bicycle racks are located in front of Albright, Barnhardt, and West Halls. Bicycles may not be stored in halls, stairwells or common areas of the residence halls as they are unsightly and present a potential obstacle during an evacuation of a building. The University will remove bicycles that are stored in the residence halls without notice to the student.

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Queens University of Charlotte Dining Services

Chartwells, a division of Compass Group, NAD operates the dining program at Queens University of Charlotte.  Compass manages many of the finest institutional dining service accounts in the greater Charlotte area, including Johnson & Wales, UNC Charlotte, Charlotte Latin, Bank of America, Presbyterian Hospital, Lowe’s Motor Speedway, IBM, Microsoft, Quail Hollow Championship and Time Warner Cable Arena. 

Chartwells offers the Queens Campus community more convenient and flexible dining options. The creation of different “venues” in the food service area will introduce more diverse menu choices and create a better traffic flow by providing self-serve and interactive options. 

Dining Locations

Young Dining Hall - Morrison
The new facility will introduce diners to 'Pulse on Dining' (POD), a dining concept designed to eliminate predictability.  We design our menu offerings around the equipment versus the set station.  Our chefs combine their craftsmanship in made-to-order entrees, regional and traditional cuisines focusing on fresh ingredients, healthy offerings, quality meals and appealing presentation.  Offering an all-you-care-to-eat style of dining, the new Pulse on Dining restaurant will be the ultimate spot on campus to meet old friends or make new ones.

Customers will be greeted by a host or hostess at the entrance to the restaurant at the Retail kiosk.  Students can either swipe their card and enter the all-you-care-to-eat restaurant or grab a coffee, cereal, snack, salad or sandwich from the kiosk.  The flexibility and convenience is endless!

Customize your cuisine at The Fresh Market. Offering a variety options, choices at The Fresh Market range from soups, salads, and fruit all presented in a self-serve format.

Offering a multitude of baked goods and specialty sandwiches made to your liking, our on-site bakery café offers fresh baked breads and rolls with toppings galore.  Enjoy your deli sandwich cold or toasted… the choice is yours!  You’ll be tempted by our homemade desserts ranging from fresh baked cakes, cookies, brownies, parfaits and more.  As an extra treat, grab your favorite espresso beverage.

From appetizing aromas to the sizzle of a hot pan, The Kitchen is an open kitchen platform that showcases our experienced chefs as they expertly prepare and serve fresh, healthy dishes.  The service counters which surround the kitchen area offer both buffet-style service as well as direct access to the kitchen.  Featured cuisines include traditional home-style favorites, rotating ethnic dishes, grilled favorites and specialty bars.

Young Dining Hall Hours of Operation - TBD

	Monday-Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
BREAKFAST
CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST
LUNCH
AFTERNOON SNACK
DINNER
EVENING SNACK

 

‘We Proudly Brew Starbucks’ – Everett Library
There are also plans to build a coffeehouse in Everett Library.  Scheduled for construction in the near future, once complete the coffee shop will offer 'We Proudly Brew Starbucks' hot and cold coffee drinks.  It won't just be coffee; this location will be a food destination also.  Offerings will include fresh made Ciabatta, Panini’s, Au Bon Pan Soups, exciting salads, fruit cups, fresh pastries and much more.  Current plans show the addition of a couple of study rooms, areas of soft seating, docking stations for laptops and intimate round tables for those afternoon meetings.

The Lions Den
...a popular place for students to hang out and enjoy great food.  The menu features burgers, salads, appetizers and many more student favorites.  Apart from good food, the Lion’s Den features a pool table, an internet jukebox and two big-screen TVs. The Lion’s Den is located behind the Mail Center on the lower level of the Trexler Student Center.

Hours of Operation – TBD

Meal Plans
As a student living on campus you will have access to the following meal plans….

• 19 meals per week and $50.00 in Lion Dollars (Munch Money)*
• 14 meals per week and $75.00 in Lion Dollars (Munch Money)
• 10 meals per week and $100.00 in Lion Dollars (Munch Money)
   

As an option, you can choose to upgrade your meal plan by selecting the ‘Premium Meal Plan.’  This entitles you to unlimited ‘dine in’ meals in Young Dining Hall, 5 exchange meals, per week, in ‘The Lions Den’ and $25.00 in Lion Dollars (Munch Money) **
** Due to unlimited access to Young Dining Hall, take out containers are not permitted with this meal plan.

To view some artist impressions of the facility and to learn more about your new 'Dining Team' visit the Queens Dining website or call our main office at 704 688-2824.

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Financial Services and Assistance

Student Bank
Located on the first floor of Jernigan, the Student Bank is open for students to cash checks:

During the academic year:

• Monday through Thursday 8:30am—6pm
• Friday                             8:30am—5pm

During the university summer schedule:

• Monday through Thursday 1pm—6pm
• Friday                             CLOSED

Students may cash personal checks, payroll checks, money orders or checks made payable to to the registered student by parents, spouse, or other Queens University of Charlotte students not to exceed $200 in total. Checks totaling over $200 may be cashed provided that the cashier is notified before 10am the previous day.

Students who cash checks that are returned to the Student Bank for insufficient funds or for any other reason will be charged a $30 return check fee and will have their check-cashing privileges suspended for a minimum of one month’s time or until the amount of the check is paid in full. The cashier reserves the right to refuse to cash any check. Please note: A valid Queens University of Charlotte photo I.D. must be presented when cashing a check at the Student Bank.

Emergency Loan Fund
A short-term Emergency Loan is available for distribution to students by the Office of Student Life in Morrison 214. These interest-free loans, not to exceed $250, are made available to students who first have exhausted all other forms of financial assistance. If a loan is not repaid on the date as agreed upon by Student Life personnel and student, the amount will be automatically charged to the student’s account and he/she will become ineligible for another Emergency Loan for one year. No more than one Emergency Loan will be granted per semester.

Financial Assistance Information
Queens University of Charlotte provides several types of financial aid through federal, state and private sources. Those interested in investigating sources of financial aid, may contact Student Financial Services  and request to speak with an assigned counselor in Jernigan 111.

Since most funds are awarded on the basis of financial need, student and parents are required to submit detailed financial information before eligibility can be determined. For most programs of funding, a student must be enrolled for at least six credit hours per term.

Applications and financial aid data should be submitted early (beginning in January prior to enrolling in August) in order to receive priority status for funds. Need based financial assistance must be reapplied for annually in the early spring for the upcoming academic year and continued satisfactory academic progress must be maintained in order to retain eligibility for funding.

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Student Health and Wellness Center
Queens Student Health and Wellness Center (HWC) provides medical and mental health services to all undergraduate students enrolled in the university. It is not necessary to have Queens' student health insurance to use the HWC. While most services are free of charge, any costs incurred can be paid at the time of service or billed to the student account. While appointments are encouraged, walk-in visits are accommodated whenever possible.  

Medical Services
In addition to general medical care for acutely ill or injured students, available services include:

• Chronic disease management
• Routine physical or gynelogical examinations (fee for service)
• Confidential STD and HIV testing
• Routine immunizations (fee for service)
• International travel consultation and immunizations
• Laboratory testing on-site or through Presbyterian laboratory
• Referrals to network of physicians and care facilities in the Charlotte area

Mental Health Services

• Counseling
• Learning Disability Testing (fee for service)
• Referral to network of specialists, including psychiatrists and health care facilities in the Charlotte area

Confidentiality
Each visit to the HWC is confidential. Medical information is not shared or discussed by phone without specific written consent from the student.

Hours
Monday through Friday  9:00am - 5:00pm
After-hours care can be obtained through nearby urgent care centers or hospital emergency rooms.

Health Insurance
Queens University of Charlotte requires students to carry individual health and accident insurance. Full time Traditional Undergraduate students and all Presbyterian School of Nursing (PSN) students will be provided coverage under the Queens Plan, which is with UnitedHealthcare. Students with comparable insurance may waive Queens University of Charlotte coverage by filling out the online waiver form prior to the September 15th (January 15th for students entering in the spring) deadline. Coverage must be waived each year. 

Immunizations
Childhood immunization records with current boosters and tuberculin skin tests are required by state law. The Student Medical Form located on the Health and Wellness page of the Queens website must be satisfactorily completed before students can move into the residence halls or complete the registration process.

For additional information, contact the Student Health and Wellness Center.
Phone: 704 337-2220
Fax:     704 337-2333

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Student Activities
Queens University of Charlotte realizes that, as important as academic activities are, much of a student's education occurs outside of the classroom. Day-to-day living experiences and campus activities are valuable components of a well-rounded education. Through group participation and interaction, students come to know themselves as individuals, realize their opportunities and develop the skills needed to become creative members of the University community. To stimulate this process, the University encourages student initiative and responsibility through Student Government, the honor system and a variety of student organizations.

The Office of Student Activities focuses on the "total student" and provides educational, recreational, spiritual, social and cultural opportunities outside the classroom. We work with student leaders to plan and implement quality programs throughout the year. Queens is a small community, so it is easy to get involved in all aspects of the college experience. Students are encouraged and supported in brainstorming ideas, promoting activities and bringing local and regional entertainers to campus. Last year, our students planned over 150 events!

Student Government Association
The Student Government Association is the governing body of student clubs and organizations on campus.

“We, the students of Queens University of Charlotte, in order to create a spirit of Unity within the college community, establish high standards of Integrity and Honor, insure the guardianship of Student Rights, afford students the instruments of Self-Governance, promote a sense of Individual Responsibility, secure Cooperation and Communication between students and administrators, and provide channels for the growth of Leadership and development of Legislation, Justice, and Activities among the students of the college of Arts and Sciences.” 
     — from the Student Government Association Constitution

Each student enrolled in the College of Arts and Sciences is a member of the Student Government Association and pays dues in the form of an activities fee, which is part of tuition. 

Under the umbrella of Student Government Association are the following:
Senate
The Senate is comprised of elected officers and handles the legislative concerns and interests of the student body.

Honor Council
The Honor Council is responsible for investigating and acting on any alleged violations of the Honor Code’s academic pledge. The mission of the Council is to uphold, preserve and protect the Honor Code from wrong-doers and those who wish to tarnish the reputation of this university.

Campus Judicial Board
CJB investigates and acts upon any alleged violation of residence life regulations or student life policies according to the Honor Code.

Campus Union Board
CUB is responsible for enhancing the Queens Community through planning cultural, social, religious and recreational events. The following is a list of the CUB committees: Cultural Events, Recreation, Religious Life, Social Activities, Special Events, and Connection Charlotte.

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Regulations Governing Student Organizations
Recognition
Any group of students may apply for recognition as a student organization by submitting the following to the Office of Student Activities:

• A copy of the organization's constitution and by-laws
  
• A list of the charter members and the names of the intended officers, including the faculty or staff advisor of the organization
   
• A registration form (available in the Office of Student Activities)

Recognition is obtained from Student Life.
 
Privileges
All registered and recognized student organizations that are not under a disciplinary prohibition enjoy certain rights and privileges.

These include the following:

• Use of the University's name in association with the name of the organization
  
• Use of University facilities in accordance with established policies
  
• Solicitation of membership on campus under the organization's name in accordance with established policies
  
• Solicitation of funds on campus under the organization's name, subject to the approval of the organization's advisor and the Office of Student Activities
  
• Listing of the organization in official publications
  
• Use of University bulletin boards
  
• Ability to petition the Student Government Association for an allocation of funds to be used for activities
  
• Use of a mailbox and mail services on campus
  
• The right to promote the goals, purposes, identity, programs and activities of the organization on and off campus (active promotion includes the wearing of clothing or accessories with the name, symbols or logo of the organization, distribution of written publicity or display of signs advertising an event)

Responsibilities
It should be understood that each recognized organization is subject to the rules and regulations of Queens University of Charlotte and to the review and decisions of the University. An organization found in violation of any of the provisions of its constitution, bylaws or any regulations/policies of the University may be disciplined and/or subject to revocation of its recognition. An administrative hearing may revoke recognition of any organization. Such revocation may result in the loss of all rights and privileges.

Responsibilities an organization accepts upon recognition are:

• Annual registration with the Office of Student Activities and immediate notification to that office of any change in officers within two weeks of the start of classes
  
• Abstention from any discriminatory practices in membership selection and organizational programming
  
• Adherence to the procedures and regulations affecting student organizations specified in this handbook
  
• Registration with the Office of Student Activities of all events held on or off campus
  
• Education of all members of the organization of the individual responsibility to represent well the organization and University through appropriate activities and behavior
  
• Take organizational action against an individual member when that individual fails to adhere to the standards of the organization or the University. The organization may be held responsible for an individual's behavior when that member's actions are demonstrably related to the organization's life and draw attention to the organization.
  
• Provisions for adequate security when appropriate for a campus event
  
• Promotion of the goals and purposes of the University

Registering a New Organization
If you are interested in starting a club that does not exist at Queens, you are encouraged to do so. Organizations emerge when individuals with a common interest, or skill, seek to go beyond and develop a greater understanding of their skill or interest.

If you or a group of students are interested in forming a new organization, here are a few steps to get you started:

1. Meet with a member of the Student Activities staff to discuss your ideas.
   
   At this meeting, you will be asked the following questions:                                                                                     
   What is the purpose of this organization?
   
   Do you know of any other clubs or office on campus that meets this need/purpose already?
   
   Where did the idea for this organization come from?
   
   What other students are interested in this organization?
   
   Have you held an interest meeting?
   
   Do you have at least ten CAS students interested in serving as the core group?
   
   Do you have a faculty/staff advisor in mind?
   
   Is there a national organization with which you will want to affiliate?
   
   Do you know what kinds of programs or events you will offer to the Queens' community?
   
   How much of a budget will this organization need to get started?
   
   How will the organization be structured?
   
   
2. Once these questions have been answered, the interested group of students will write a constitution and bylaws for the organization in order to outline the basic purpose of the organization and set parameters that govern the action and activities of the organization. An outline and sample constitution and bylaws are available through the Office of Student Activities. It is not necessary to follow this form exactly, but it is important to include all areas that apply.
   
   
3. Complete a Student Organization Registration form and submit it to the Office of Student Activities with the constitution and bylaws. A committee through Student Life may review the request.
   
   
4. Once the organization has been approved, attend a Senate meeting to introduce the new club to campus. At this time, a budget may be proposed to Senate for review. Be sure to provide the Office of Student Activities and Senate with a copy of the constitution and bylaws.

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Queens University of Charlotte
1900 Selwyn Ave.
Charlotte, NC 28274
Phone: 704 337-2200
Fax: 704 337-2403
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