The Dean of Students Office 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. The mission of the Dean of Students Office is to enhance student learning and interpersonal growth by serving as a resource for students and families navigating the Niner Nation journey. Each program unit within the Dean of Students Office has a specific mission, but one common goal: to provide education, outreach, and support that maximizes opportunities to fully participate in and authentically contribute to the University experience. Program areas housed within the Dean of Students Office include: Niner Finances; Student Assistance and Support Services; Student Accountability and Conflict Resolution; Transition and Success Initiatives; and Veteran Services. The Dean of Students Office, along with its programs and services, is the central point of contact when individuals want to get involved, need to resolve a conflict, have questions about policies and procedures, or are trying to identify campus resources and information that will put them on the path to success. Through dedicated, passionate, and knowledgeable staff, the Dean of Students Office provides guidance and advocacy for students, empowers independent thinking and problem solving skills, exposes students to diverse perspectives, encourages personal accountability, and cultivates civility and global citizenship.
The main Dean of Students Office suite is located in King 217. For more information, visit dso.charlotte.edu.
Transition & Success Initiatives
Gold Rush
Gold Rush is the official welcome week program taking place in August and January each year. Welcoming both new and returning students to campus, Gold Rush is a University-wide effort to assist students in successfully transitioning to campus each year. Gold Rush aims to instill a sense of Niner Pride, teach campus traditions, and expose students to campus resources and opportunities for involvement. A full schedule of Gold Rush activities is available online at the Transitions and Success Initiatives page.
Niner Nation Family
Niner Nation Family is intended to engage UNC Charlotte parents, family members, and student supporters through quality services and programs. These services and programs facilitate positive relationship-building, enhance communication between families and the University, and create an inclusive and comfortable environment. Our team believes that when families and supporters are informed and engaged, students benefit. Each of our programs and services strives to keep families and supports up-to-date on Niner Nation and connected to our community. Various levels of involvement are available to all parents, family members, and supporters of current students. Join us by visiting the Transitions and Success Initiatives page.
Niner Finances
Niner Finances provides UNC Charlotte with the knowledge and skills necessary to make informed and sound financial decisions. Niner Finances understands and embraces the fact that knowledge and skills alone do not guarantee financial well-being or security. Our team takes on an individualized approach to working with people to understand their emotions, attitudes, motivations, and lived experiences pertaining to their personal finances. By providing education, resources, coaching, and services that align knowledge with personal orientation, Niner Finances helps to ensure long-term financial security of the individuals we serve. Visit online at Niner Finances.
Student Assistance and Support 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 advocate for students who may have missed classes due to medical appointments, personal or family emergencies, military orders or certain court orders, but do not have the authority to grant specific academic accommodations within the classroom setting. SASS can provide verification of these types of absences via an online request form and official supporting documentation. Faculty have full authority to provide academic accommodations and are encouraged to work with students directly. The SASS office also oversees both the partial and full withdrawal with extenuating circumstances processes during the current academic term. These academic options assist students who may need to reduce their course load or take a full break from academic work in a given semester. Extenuating circumstances may include medical or mental health concerns, personal emergencies, or military orders.
Students can seek out support directly in the SASS office or may be referred to the office by faculty, staff, or other community members. 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. To learn more about these services, along with the additional services provided by SASS, visit Student Assistance and Support Services.
Jamil Niner Student Pantry
The Jamil Niner Student Pantry is a food pantry that offers fresh and non-perishable food items as well as personal hygiene items for students experiencing food insecurity at UNC Charlotte. The Pantry is located at 1224 John Kirk Dr. on the edge of campus. Visit Jamil Niner Student Pantry for more information.
Student Accountability and Conflict Resolution
The mission of Student Accountability and Conflict Resolution is to uphold academic and community standards, encourage personal accountability and responsible decision making; promote student learning; and reduce and prevent behavior that undermines student success and community safety. We are committed to providing a fair, impartial, and efficient process facilitated through compassionate conversations in which students are heard, respected, and treated with dignity.
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 Student Academic Integrity. Any person may report an alleged violation(s) of the Code of Student Responsibility or Code of Student Academic Integrity online at the Reporting an Incident page. Individuals may report crimes or incidents involving imminent threat of harm to Police and Public Safety at 704-687-2200. Visit Student Accountability & Conflict Resolution for more details.
Veteran Services
Veteran Services coordinates support services for military veteran and dependent students such as assistance with University administrative support, veteran-friendly employment, peer 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. The Veteran Services office also plans events on campus in honor of our nation’s servicemen and servicewomen. Visit online at Veteran Services.
