As the summer winds down and a new academic year approaches, we are excited to share updates, resources, and stories that connect you with the vibrant community at Queens University of Charlotte!
Whether your student is just beginning their journey with us or is approaching graduation, we know that family support plays a crucial role in their success. In this email, you’ll find important information on upcoming events, academic deadlines, and opportunities for your student’s growth both inside and outside the classroom.
Thank you for being an essential part of our community. We are thrilled to partner with you in supporting your student’s educational journey. Together, let’s make this academic year one of growth, discovery, and success.
Move-In Reminders
August 21, 2024 – 9 a.m. | First Year & New Transfer Students Move-in
August 24, 2024 – 9 a.m. | Returning Students Move-in
Move-in day is almost here, and we can’t wait to have all our new and returning students back on campus.
You’ve picked your housing; what else do you need to know about living on campus? The Residence Life & Housing team has put together a list of information anyone living on campus needs to know on their Resident Resources page. Have questions about on-campus housing? Please contact Residence Life & Housing (reslife@queens.edu, 704-337-2293).
August 21, 2024 – 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Claudia Belk in the Levine Center
Please join the Alumni Relations department to cool down after move-in with some refreshments and final goodbyes. There will be a chance to leave a note for your student to be delivered next week and visit the Campus Store to purchase Queens gear before leaving campus.
Student Parking on Campus
First-year residential students are not permitted to have a car on campus. Parking is reserved for commuting, adult, and upperclassmen students. Upperclassmen residential students must park in the Byrum parking deck next to the Levine Center for Health & Wellness. Parking in the deck requires a residential parking permit and an access card.
All commuters with a parking permit can park in any open lot or space on the main campus, except for those marked as reserved for guests or events. Please visit the Campus Parking page for more information.
September 4 – 11: Attendance/Early Warning Notices
October 4: Undergraduate Midterm Grades Due
Student Financial Services
Investing in your student’s education is significant. Our team of financial aid experts are ready to walk you and your family through the financial aid and billing processes. We’re here to partner with you and your student on developing a sound financial plan for Queens. You can connect with the student financial services team via phone at 704-337-2225 or email at sfs@queens.edu. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
For undergraduate students, the payment due date is August 1st. Graduate students have until August 26th to submit their payments. You can find payment due date information in several places: the Payment Portal on MyAccount, the Student Accounts webpage, and the Payment Options webpage. Additionally, the due date is listed on the Course and Fee Statement, which students can download.
What is Royal Kickoff? Royal Kickoff is an institutional effort originating from student feedback that recommended an earlier move-in with intentional programming to connect with fellow students and settle onto campus before classes start. This extended orientation program is designed to help incoming students smoothly transition to college life. Taking place several days before the fall semester begins, new students move into their residence halls, get familiar with the campus, and engage in various social events, service activities, and success seminars. These activities are tailored to prepare students for the academic challenges and social experiences of college for first-year, transfer, and new international students.
Please have your students check their email for the full schedule of events for Royal Kickoff!
Encourage your students to attend the Welcome Back Coffee and Resource Fair on August 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. There, they can meet representatives from departments, academic programs, and organizations and introduce themselves to new and returning students. Help them learn more about our campus, discover available resources, and find ways to get involved! The Resource Fair is one of the first steps in a student’s involvement journey.
Save the Date for Family & Friends Weekend
We look forward to welcoming you back to campus the weekend of October 25-27. This weekend is an amazing time to visit your student, get a firsthand look at campus life, and rub elbows with other Royals’ families. The weekend includes a variety of events, and we would love to get feedback from our families! Please click the link below to complete a brief survey to help is plan an unforgettable weekend.
The Advancement team at Queens serves to engage alumni, families, students, and friends in service of both the university and the greater Charlotte community. We’ve recently launched our own social media platforms showcasing our alumni, students, and the impact of generosity on campus. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter/X!
