For Students
For Students
Building Community
Queens University of Charlotte is a small campus where students get the opportunity to build close relationships with peers and develop strong advising and mentoring relationships with faculty and staff. Community building is important for student success and for a college experience that provides connection and belonging. For students, finding a community that feels supportive and affirming is one of the most important parts of the college experience. Below are ways students can connect with peers and get actively engaged in the campus community.
Diversity, Inclusion & Community Engagement (DICE)
The Office of Diversity, Inclusion & Community Engagement (DICE) provides transformative experiences that increase awareness, knowledge, and skills for members of our campus community to thrive in a global society. DICE is located on the lower level of Dana Hall and includes the DICE Lounge—a space for faculty, staff, and students to hang out, enjoy snacks, study, or host meetings. The DICE staff provides resources, training, and support to Queens and the broader Charlotte community to help unite and bring people of diverse backgrounds together to appreciate, respect, and celebrate their differences and commonalities.
For more information, visit the DICE Lounge or reach out to Darryl White, Sr. (whited4@queens.edu).
Spiritual Life
Queens University of Charlotte recognizes the integral relationship between mind, body, and spirit, encouraging students to nourish each in healthy and balanced ways. Students are encouraged to draw from their spiritual wells while being enriched through the encounter with people who draw from different wells. The Spiritual Life team works collaboratively across Queens to create spaces for faculty, staff, and students to critically and openly engage with diverse religious, spiritual, and secular worldviews.
For more information about Spiritual Life at Queens, faith-based student organizations, or ways to get involved or worship on campus or in the local community, please visit Belk Chapel or contact Adrian Bird, University Chaplain (birda@queens.edu).
International Student Services (ISS)
Queens University of Charlotte attracts students from around the world and provides opportunities for community building and rich engagement on campus and in the local community. The International Student Services (ISS) Office works to ensure international students successfully transition to Queens, hosts International Student Orientation each fall and spring semester, provides resources related to seeking on-campus employment for international students who are eligible to work in the U.S., and offers cultural programming throughout the academic year.
For more information about ISS, stop by Knight-Crane Hall, Room 103, or email international@queens.edu.
Stan Greenspon Holocaust and Social Justice Education Center
The Stan Greenspon Holocaust and Social Justice Education Center is a vibrant hub for social change on the Queens campus. Its mission is to develop informed and engaged global citizens who, grounded in their own identity, are prepared to respond to prejudice and discrimination with actions advocating human rights for all. Its educational offerings are transformative—engaging Queens students, staff and faculty, and the broader Charlotte community. Rooted in hope, four branches bear the fruit of its work: Holocaust Education, Social Justice and Community Organizing, Multicultural Connections, and Jewish Studies.
For more information about the Stan Greenspon Holocaust and Social Justice Education Center, visit the center on the first floor of Dana Hall or contact Rabbi Judy Schindler (schindlerj@queens.edu, 704-688-2775).
Center for Latino Studies
The Center for Latino Studies creates an intellectual and physical space where scholars, local leaders, students, and the wider community can engage in research, cultural exploration, and dialogue about the Latino/a/x community’s contributions and experiences. In keeping with the Queens commitment to community engagement, the Center also engages in community projects that support the broader Latino/a/x population.
For more information about the Center for Latino Studies or its events, contact Michele Shaul, Ph.D. (shaulm@queens.edu).
Veterans Lounge
Queens University of Charlotte welcomes the many members of our student community who are military veterans. The Veterans Lounge, located on the lower level of Dana Hall, is a place where student veterans can gather for camaraderie, studying, eating lunch, or hanging out between classes. It is also a great space to connect with members of QU4Troops, the Student Veterans Association group at Queens.
For more information, please contact Darryl White, Sr. (whited4@queens.edu, 704-337-2320).
Student Organizations
Finding ways to not only get involved on campus but also to be connected to a community that feels supportive and affirming is one of the most important pathways to thriving in college. There are many student organizations at Queens that provide space for students to make friends and find a sense of belonging. These groups meet regularly and provide an opportunity for students to connect, provide informal peer support, learn with and from each other, and host educational events for the entire campus community. Check out our student organizations that often host educational programming throughout the academic year.