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ROAR Information for Students

Welcome!

Congratulations on your decision to become a Royal! As a new student to Queens University of Charlotte, we know you have questions and will need some guidance to help begin your collegiate career. We are here to help you and your family as you transition to Queens!

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Our ROAR program will help finalize your enrollment for your upcoming fall semester. During this two-day program, we’ll provide you with information to help with your transition to campus, review and finalize information about your academic major, share more about student life at Queens, provide resources to help you succeed, and ease any concerns as you get ready to join the Royals family.

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

Honors students and those taking placement tests should plan to arrive early.

11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Optional Placement Tests
See Nametag for Locations

Students who have pre-registered for Foreign Language and Calculus Readiness Placement Tests should report to their assigned testing locations as listed on their nametag.

11:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., & 12:00 p.m. | Optional Res 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.

12:00-12:45 p.m. | Academic Honors Program Lunch (mandatory session for Honors students)

During this mandatory session for honors students, you will receive essential information about the program’s requirements and perks. Don’t forget to pick up your summer reading book to get a head start on your academic journey! Please pick up your lunch in the dining hall and proceed to your room. (Students only)

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. | Connections 101
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Get to know the Royals in your ROAR group, take a deep dive into the remainder of the ROAR schedule, and prep for Rex’s Resource Fair.

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
    • Community Building and Belonging at Queens
    • 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.

5:00-5:45 p.m. | Spill the Royal Tea

What’s really going on in college life — and how do you handle it? Your ROAR Leaders will act out real-life scenarios through fun, relatable skits. After each one, you’ll talk it through together and discover the campus resources that can help.

6:00-6:45 p.m. | Dinner

7:00-8:00 p.m. | Unfiltered ROAR Group Session
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This is your space to reflect, ask questions, and talk honestly with your ROAR group. Whether you’re feeling excited, nervous, unsure — or just curious — nothing’s off-limits. We mean it.

8:00-10:00 p.m. | Rex Games

It’s time to unwind. We will start with Frisbee Scrabble, combining two classics into one massive game. Then you get to choose your adventure—we’ve got games, crafts, and competitive activities, or you can chill. We’ll close out the evening with pizza and sweet treats.

8:15-8:45 a.m. | Breakfast

9:00-9:50 a.m. | Thriving at Queens: Let the Journey Begin

College is your next big adventure — let’s get you ready for the journey! In this session, we’ll explore Queens’ General Education curriculum and how it helps you build the foundational skills needed for any major. You’ll also get practical tips for creating a well-balanced schedule, navigating the registration process with confidence, and setting yourself up for academic success. We’ll talk about what it means to be a college student, how to engage meaningfully with your instructors and advisors, and how to take ownership of your experience both in and out of the classroom.

10:00-11:45 a.m. | Advising & Class Registration
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Connect with your academic advisor to review your program of study and talk through your plans for the semester ahead. You’ll also register for your fall classes with their guidance — and get to know other Royals who share your academic interests along the way.

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.

What to Bring

Since you are staying at Queens overnight, you’re probably wondering what to bring. We’ve created a packing list for you!

Questions?

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