Communication with the Campus
Queens University of Charlotte is able to share information in a variety of ways with the campus community during an inclement weather situation.
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Television, Radio and
Queens Information Hotline
Television and radio stations will be contacted and the commuter hotline will be updated to provide the most up to date information.
Television:
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| WSOC |
WCNC |
| WBTV |
News14 |
Radio:
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| WFAE |
WLYT |
| WRFX |
WBT |
| WSOC |
WLNK |
| WKKT |
WEND |
During an inclement weather situation, call 704 337-2567 for up-to-date weather delay and closing information. |
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The QAlert system is a tool that Queens University of Charlotte can use to notify the campus community of an emergency or inclement weather situation. In the event of an emergency or crisis at the University, the system is designed to notify you via text and/or voice messaging of the status and pertinent information.
The system will also be used for inclement weather notification. Examples of inclement weather include: delay of opening due to snow or icy conditions; closure due to snow or icy conditions; closure due to power outage.
Commuter Students
Commuters are able to get information using the following methods:
Residents are able to get information using the following methods:
- Register for the Emergency Alert System
- Voicemail system
- Word of mouth through the Residence Life Staff
- Signs on doors and bulletin boards
- Student Activities On-Line Newsletter
- TV and Radio
- Website (www.queens.edu)
- Queens Information Hotline: 704 337-2567
Faculty and staff are able to get information using the following methods:
In the event of a power outage, the campus phone system will be restored through a generator. Please limit the use of phones so that lines are available for emergency calls.
In case of an emergency, please contact Campus Police at ext. 2911, or ext. 911, or 704 807-4019. A Campus Police Officer will make the necessary arrangements for fire, medical and/or police.
All meals will be in the Young Dining Room. Dining Services may serve meals on an abbreviated/limited schedule.
In case of a campus power outage, the staff will close all residence halls except Wireman Hall. Students will be moved from Albright, Barnhardt, Belk, Hayes and Wallace to Wireman Hall during daylight hours. If we are unable to determine with reasonable certainty when power will be restored, students will be informed that they may leave campus. Students are asked to checkout with a staff member leaving their destination and contact phone number.
Students that remain on campus will stay in South Hall; all staff will gather there and work with students to keep them informed and updated. Students can expect the following:
- Daily “Update” Meetings in Young Dining Room
- Meals in Young Dining Room
- Games, snacks and movies provided by the Student Activities staff
A Campus Police Officer is on duty 24 hours a day. The officer may be reached by dialing ext. 2306 from an on-campus phone, dialing the cell phone 704 807-4019 or stopping by the office on the first floor of the Stultz Building.
If the campus phones are out, call the cell phone first. Please do not call for updates. Reserve these numbers for only immediate assistance by campus police officers.
If classes are cancelled due to inclement weather, the campus will be in a State of Emergency and designated a “dry” campus. Beer, wine and liquor will be prohibited.
A Coordinator is on duty 24 hours a day. The Resident Assistant staff will always know how to contact the Coordinator. The Coordinator is able to contact the Dean of Students, Assistant Dean of Students and the Director of Residence Life.
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