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ROAR

Welcome to the Queens Family!

Congratulations on your student’s decision to become a Royal! We know that starting college is an exciting time filled with questions, and we’re here to support both you and your student every step of the way. As your family begins this journey at Queens University of Charlotte, we’re committed to providing the guidance and resources needed for a smooth transition. We look forward to partnering with you to ensure your student’s success!
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One question we always get is should parents attend ROAR? The short answer is yes! We know schedules can be busy, but we highly encourage a parent or family member to attend ROAR with their student. By attending ROAR, the student and their parent and guests will be more informed about the student experience, campus resources, and next steps for finalizing their enrollment at Queens. As a parent or family member, you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about how to support and be a partner in your student’s success at Queens.

Some additional benefits of attending ROAR as a parent/family member include:

  • Getting to know key campus contacts and administrators, as well as other parents.
  • Receiving information you can utilize for future conversations with your student.
  • Becoming familiar with the campus and the Charlotte community where your student will be spending the next few years.

Schedule of Events

We’re excited to provide a general overview of our ROAR events! A more detailed schedule with locations will be provided at check-in.

10:00 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Check In

11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., & 12:00 p.m. | Residence Life Tours

Join the Residence Life team for guided tours of our residence halls and get a firsthand look at where you’ll live, learn, and connect. This is a great opportunity to ask questions, explore amenities, and envision your home away from home.

11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m. | Lunch

All students, families, and guests are invited to join us for lunch. Please note: Honors students should attend the required Honors Program lunch during this time.

12:15-12:45 p.m. | Athletics Q&A (athlete & athlete families only)

Following lunch, this session — exclusively for student-athletes and their guests — offers an inside look at the Queens student-athlete experience. We’ll cover important topics like insurance, compliance, and athletic culture, along with the resources available to support student-athletes on and off the field.

1:00-1:50 p.m. | A Royal Welcome

ROAR is officially underway! Hear from the Queens leadership team, meet your ROAR leaders, and get helpful tips for navigating the transition from high school to college — all while starting to build your campus community.

2:00-2:50 p.m. | Understanding Academics and Supporting Student Transitions

Our associate provost and key administrators will help you understand the academic experience of first-year students, and offer suggestions about how you can support your student as they transition to life in college.

3:00-3:30 p.m. | Breakout Sessions

    • Insights – A Student Panel Discussion
    • Understanding Financial Aid and Student Accounts
    • Supporting Your Academic Journey: Student Accessibility Services
    • Your Campus, Your Community: Exploring Student Life
    • The Charlotte Experience
    • Living on Campus 101
    • Lead the Way: A Conversation about Leadership – students only
    • Taking Care of Your Mental Health in College
    • Developing Your Stress Resilience
    • Community Building and Belonging at Queens
    • Royal Family Feud

3:35-4:05 p.m. | Breakout Sessions

    • Insights – A Student Panel Discussion
    • Understanding Financial Aid and Student Accounts
    • Supporting Your Academic Journey: Student Accessibility Services
    • Your Campus, Your Community: Exploring Student Life
    • The Charlotte Experience
    • Living on Campus 101
    • Lead the Way: A Conversation about Leadership – students only
    • Taking Care of Your Mental Health in College
    • Developing Your Stress Resilience
    • The Commuter Experience

4:05-4:55 p.m. | Rex’s Resource Fair

Explore many campus resources at your own pace. Travel throughout the fair and engage with members of the Queens community. Light refreshments will be provided.

5:00 p.m. | Family / Guest Reception

Please join us for this networking event. Guests are invited to connect with one another and learn about opportunities for engagement and involvement in the Queens community.

10:00-11:00 a.m. | Campus Safety & Student Success

You’ll learn key information about campus safety and explore ways to support student success during this session with our campus police and dean of students.

11:00-11:45 a.m. | Young Alumni Panel

Join our panel of recent Queens graduates as they share stories and reflections from their college experience. This session offers guests a chance to ask questions and gain insight into how to encourage and champion your Royal throughout the journey.

12:00-12:30 p.m. | Nuts and Bolts: What You Need to Know Before August

We’re closing out the day with everything you need to know before August. You don’t want to miss this session — we’ll walk through your next steps and make sure you’re set for a smooth transition to life at Queens.

Places to Stay

Queens partners with local hotels to be the preferred hosts of the Royals. You can also receive a special Queens rate while staying in these hotels.

Questions?

We’ve collected some commonly asked questions by families and guests about new student orientation (ROAR).