The Dean of Students Office is a department within the Division of Student Affairs and serves as a key link between students and other areas of campus life. Various programs are sponsored by the Dean of Students Office to promote opportunities for learning and growth during a student’s college experience. The staff is responsible for advising and promoting the following programs and services: Fraternity and Sorority Life, Minority Student Services, New Student and Family Services, Off-Campus and Volunteer Outreach, Latino Student Services, Student Conduct, Veteran Services, and Student Support and Assistance Services. The office also coordinates and assists with the settlement of academic and behavioral misconduct charges against individuals and student organizations, and provides guidance for any student who has a grievance or concern about the University. For more information, visit dso.uncc.edu.
Student Support and Assistance Services (SASS)
Student Assistance and Support Services (SASS) advocates for students experiencing a broad range of issues, concerns, or challenges interfering with a student’s ability to be successful academically or personally at UNC Charlotte. SASS can assist students with academic requests such as absence verification for documented medical, psychological, personal crisis, and military reasons as well as withdrawals from the university. Professionals within the office also provide consultation to faculty and staff needing guidance regarding a student issue or concerning student behavior, and guidance and support to parents and family members seeking help on behalf of their students. Visit online at sass.uncc.edu.
New Student and Family Services
New Student Orientation
SOAR (Student Orientation, Advising and Registration) occurs during the summer and immediately prior to the Fall and Spring semesters. This program provides the opportunity for new freshmen and transfer students to begin their transition to UNC Charlotte. Orientation workshops, testing, academic advising, and first semester course registration occur during SOAR. Visit online at Hsoar.uncc.eduH.
WOW! (Week Of Welcome)
WOW! (Week of Welcome) is a week-long event welcoming both new and returning students to campus. This program is a University-wide effort to especially welcome new students to campus and acclimate them to the many programs and services offered by the University. All students are invited to participate in WOW activities which include 49er New Year, dances, movies, prizes, cookouts, and other fun events. Visit online at wow.uncc.edu.
Minority Student Services
Minority Student Services is designed to assist and advocate for the needs of UNC Charlotte’s under-represented populations. Through collaboration with a variety of offices on campus, the program focuses specifically on academic support, mentoring, social networking, ethnic and cultural development, leadership development, and personal growth.
Latino Student Services
Latino Student Services provides a safe inclusive space where Latina/o students can build community, strive for academic and social success through peer to peer connections, as well as through staff support and advocacy. Family members of Latina/o students are provided with bi-lingual resources and support. The Latino Student Services office engages with the Charlotte Latina/o community by collaborating with various community organizations to promote college access and awareness. Visit online at latino.uncc.edu.
Student Advising For Freshman Excellence (SAFE)
SAFE is a peer mentoring program designed to help students academically transition through their first year of college. The SAFE program connects new students with upper-class mentors who serve as role models during the first year of college and provide academic and student development programming to address needs in a holistic manner. Visit online at safe.uncc.edu.
Off-Campus Outreach
Off-Campus Outreach supports students by providing informational resources about off-campus living and by working with campus departments to encourage University-wide support systems for off-campus students. Students who decide not to live in the residence halls can choose from a variety of apartment complexes, rental properties, or condominiums located near campus. Off-campus Outreach programs include Vendor Fairs, regular meetings with University-partnered apartment complexes, and safety presentations. Visit online at dso.uncc.edu/offcampus.
Parent and Family Services
Parent and Family Services is designed to provide communication between the University and family members of UNC Charlotte students in order to support student success, generate goodwill for the University, and promote an appropriate role for families within the campus community. Through collaboration with a variety of departments on campus, Parent and Family Services provide resources to keep families connected to the University and equipped to support their student throughout the college experience. Visit online at parents.uncc.edu.
Niner Nation Family
Niner Nation Family is intended to strengthen the relationship with parent and family members, and increase communication to actively involve them in the life of UNC Charlotte. Niner Nation Family membership is open to all parents and family members of current students. Family members can join by contacting the Niner Nation Family Office at parents@uncc.edu or visiting the website at parents.uncc.edu.
Veteran Services
Veteran Services coordinates support services for military veteran and dependent students such as assistance with University administrative support, collaboration with Veterans Affairs counseling and healthcare services, veteran-friendly employment, mentoring, and veteran service organizations. In addition, the Office of Veteran Services is responsible for administering and certifying veterans benefits through the Veterans Administration Office. Finally, the office plans events on campus in honor of our nation’s service-men and women, such as observances for Veterans Day, Memorial Day, POW/MIA Recognition Day, and 9/11 remembrance. Visit online at veterans.uncc.edu.
Volunteer Outreach
Volunteer Outreach helps students find community service opportunities that match their interests and skills through connection with local non-profit agencies. A wide variety of service activities are available including issue-based programs that focus on topics such as education, hunger and homelessness, literacy, animals, alternative spring break, and mentoring. Volunteer Outreach also sponsors special events in which all UNC Charlotte students, faculty, and staff may participate such as American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Food Recycling Program, Volunteer Fairs, and MLK and Homecoming days of service. Visit online at volunteer.uncc.edu.
Student Conduct
Student Conduct promotes personal responsibility and encourages civility, integrity and a sense of community among UNC Charlotte students. The purposes of the student conduct process are to (1) maintain an environment that supports and enhances the educational purpose of the University; (2) protect the health, safety, welfare, and property of all persons in the University community; (3) encourage appropriate standards of individual and group responsibility in the University community; and (4) foster the personal, social, and ethical development of members of the University community.
The desired outcome of the student conduct process is to provide an educational opportunity by which individuals or groups can recognize the consequences of their actions and be held accountable for their choices both in and out of the classroom. As part of their individual responsibility to the University community, all UNC Charlotte students are expected to be familiar with University Policy 406, The Code of Student Responsibility, and University Policy 407, The Code of Academic Integrity. Visit studentconduct.uncc.edu for more details.
Staff members from the Office of Student Conduct serve as administrative advisors to the Judicial Branch of the Student Government Association (SGA).
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Fraternity and Sorority Life at UNC Charlotte consists of 39 fraternities and sororities founded upon the principles of scholarship, leadership, community service and the formation of lifelong friendships through brotherhood/ sisterhood. Fraternities and sororities uphold these fundamental values in their pursuit of collegiate excellence, enabling all members to achieve their personal best. Fraternity and Sorority Life provides students with an opportunity to be a part of a large group with many diverse characteristics while sharing a common goal. The fraternities and sororities work together to provide a quality experience for anyone who joins via service projects, educational programs, and social activities. The experience the student gains from organizing and motivating people, planning and implementing projects and learning to give back what one has received can be an invaluable part of a college education. Membership recruitment for a fraternity or sorority primarily begins with each new semester. However, some organizations hold recruitment meetings throughout the year. Some of the many programs within Fraternity and Sorority Life include: the Greek Leadership Conference, Greek Week, Airband, Stepshow, and New Member Convocation. Visit online at greeklife.uncc.edu.
