Living on Campus and First Year Students
SOAR 2013
Why Live On Campus
Application & Assignments
Successfully Sharing a
Living Space
Making the most of Move-In
Questions & Answers
Our research shows that students who live on
campus at UNC Charlotte are:
More successful academically
More likely to graduate in 4
years (over 6% higher than off-campus)
More likely to enjoy their
collegiate experience
Able to maintain higher GPAs
More connected to the
campus and campus
resources
Living on campus helps first-years to:
Orient themselves to campus
Connect with other students and campus organizations
Easy access to faculty and academic resources
Help troubleshoot problems
Staff who live and work in the buildings:
Residence Coordinators
Graduate Assistants
Resident Advisors
Staff who work in the buildings and in
administrative offices:
Housekeepers & Maintenance Staff
Security Guards
Central Office Staff
In the halls:
Building specific access
Security Guards
Secure key card & lock system
On campus:
University Police & Public Safety
University announcement system
Emergency text alert system
The student’s role is most vital
High speed Internet access (included in room cost)
WiFi in public/common areas (lounges, lobbies, etc.)
Cable (included in room cost)
All utilities (included in room cost)
Weekly laundry allowance
Three 24-hour service desks
Proximity to classes & campus
resources!
Please see our website for
details about computing
requirements.
First Year students reside in most of our buildings. However,
some have intentional concentrations of new students:
All First Year
• Moore
• Sanford
• Lynch
• Hawthorn
High First Year Population
• Hunt
• Witherspoon
• Oak
• Holshouser
Learning communities increase students’ academic
success, learning & engagement by offering common
courses, curricular innovations and co-curricular activities
based on a major, theme, or interest.
For students wanting a focused academic experience
Eleven LCs in Lynch Hall and one in Hawthorn
Cannot select Lynch or Hawthorn on Housing
application… will be placed there after acceptance.
LC application separate from Housing… must do BOTH!
Greenhouse is a program specifically designed for
residential freshmen:
Based on a QEP and Freshmen Residential Curriculum
Staff are trained on issues unique to freshmen
Intentional conversations at key times of year
Approximately 80% of freshmen live in Greenhouse
buildings
All freshmen welcome to participate in Greenhouse
events (regardless of building)
Once you have considered all your options and made the choice to
live on campus, please visit our website, click the “Apply for
Housing” link, and follow the instructions!
Please note that students who submitted a completed housing
application before June 1 have priority status.
We will continue to prioritize students who apply for housing
after June 1st. Assignments will be made according to the date
the completed housing application was received.
We began issuing housing assignments in late April and will
continue to do so throughout the summer. Assignments are made
weekly during June and July.
Assignments are made based on a combination of factors
including date of application, roommate and building
preferences, and program acceptance (Learning Communities,
Honors, etc.)
Once an assignment is made, an email will be sent to the
student’s UNC Charlotte email account.
Students with questions about their assignment should contact
the Housing Assignments Office. Students can request a change
in assignment through August 1st.
Roommate Agreements are
completed within first few
weeks of the semester
We encourage students to
work out conflicts through
communication
Residential staff facilitate
roommate mediations
As a last resort, we will
accommodate request for
room changes
Move-in dates: August 16, 17 and 18.
Student’s specific date & arrival times are determined by hall and
room assignment and will be available by July 1st.
We strongly suggest that you hold off on making travel
arrangements until you receive this information from us.
Check University email addresses for date and time!
For the most up-to-date move-in information, visit the Housing
website: housing.uncc.edu
Beginning August 1st, students should
complete their HOMEpass
HOMEpass can be accessed through the
Housing website and asks that residents
provide their emergency contact
numbers and other information before
coming to campus.
When complete, residents should print
out their HOMEpass document and
bring that with them on their assigned
move in day.
Move-In information can be accessed through the
Housing website, which contains important information
and useful tips for a successful move-in experience.
Some tips to consider as you plan:
Check with roommate(s) when possible about who is bringing
what item (to avoid duplicates).
Please keep to your assigned arrival date and time. This movein experience is a highly coordinated event designed to move
you into your new home quickly. Missing your time slot will
delay you and others later in the day.
Packing Tips:
Consult the Move-In website for a list of suggested items to
bring and those that are not allowed.
Try to put your items in suitcases or boxes whenever possible.
Pack as much as you can in larger boxes.
If you can’t pick it up, it is too heavy… please divide the items
into two boxes.
Label each box with your name, hall and room number, and #
and cell phone.
If possible, pack your TV, computer, and printer in the boxes that
they came in.
Hand-trucks and dollies are not provided. If you wish to use one,
please plan to bring one with you.
Packing Tips (continued):
Be careful how you pack your car, especially hatchbacks. Having
items tumble out of the back of a hatchback is the number one
way items get damaged.
While you are allowed to bring multiple cars, vans or even a
truck, you are encouraged to bring as few vehicles as possible as
parking will be extremely limited.
Please be mindful of how many family members and guests you
bring with you to assist on move-in day.
If your student cannot check-in by Sunday, August 18th at 5:00 pm,
please contact the Housing Assignments Office to avoid housing
contract cancellation and financial penalties.
Approved Vendors:
If you would like more information,
Seek us out during other SOAR opportunities… we will
have staff at the family forum and at the resource fair
Check our website and/or give us a call
Join our social media sites…
UNC Charlotte Housing
and Residence Life
UNCCharlotteHRL
Thank you for attending and having your student live with us!
Office Location – Scott Hall
Phone Number – 704 -687-7501
Email Address – hrlmailbox@uncc.edu
Note: This summer, getting to our office in
Scott Hall will be challenging due to road
closures and construction. If possible, we
suggest you call or email for assistance. If
you need to visit, please allow some extra
time and follow the detour signs.
Due to this construction as well as privacy
concerns for our current residents (summer
school and conference guests), we are unable
to provide tours of our residential facilities
during SOAR.
Please
Pardon
Our Dust