 The University Community Housing
HousingAll UNCG students have the option of living on or off campus. Approximately 3,500 students live in 23 residence halls on campus. UNCG houses students without regard to race, creed, color, or national origin. Students may request residence halls or roommates by name, and whenever possible, such requests will be honored. Each residence hall is staffed with part-time Residence Directors/Head Residents who are graduate students or seniors. These Residence Directors/Head Residents supervise undergraduate Community Advisors, who also live in the building. In addition, each hall forms a hall council made up of elected student representatives. These staff and student representatives work together to build an academically supportive community in each hall. All residence hall rooms are furnished with beds, dressers, and desks. All have community bathrooms by floor or wing. Some residence halls are equipped with one or more lounges, recreation rooms, study rooms, laundry rooms, and kitchens. All have local telephone service and automated voice mail in their rooms. Long distance service is available through a designated carrier contracted by the University, or by using a personal calling card. Students provide their own bed linens, blankets, lamps, and curtains. All windows are equipped with mini-blinds. To request a space, students must return to the Office of Housing and Residence Life the following:
Upon receipt of the Advance Rent Payment and the Completed Application Card, the student will be sent a UNCG Relocation Kit which provides additional information about campus housing and other services. See pp. 19-20 for current housing costs.
Housing OptionsThe Office of Housing and Residence Life offers a variety of housing options to new and continuing students. New Freshmen Students have the following options:
New Transfer Students have the following options:
New Graduate Students have the following options:
Continuing Students have the following options:
* Separate application and acceptance is required for these programs.
Residence Hall Policies Guest PoliciesAll residence halls are locked 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All students are issued a hall entry key. Each student may host non-resident guests during the hall's posted visitation hours. Currently, each hall is governed by one of the following three policies: Traditional Visitation. Guests allowed from 12:00 pm to 12:00 am, Monday through Thursday; until 2:00 am on Friday and Saturday; and until 1:00 am on Sunday. Weekend Visitation. Guests allowed from 12:00 pm to 12:00 am Monday through Thursday, and from Friday at 12:00 pm through Sunday at 1:00 am. 24/7 Visitation. Guests allowed 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Room OccupancyThe signing of a housing contract does not automatically assure one of space in a residence hall. Housing agreements are in force for the period indicated on the contract. The right to occupy a room terminates as of the contract period. UNCG reserves the right to require any student whom it finds, after due process, an undesirable tenant to vacate a residence hall room within 48 hours notice. Should a student be dismissed or withdraw from UNCG, the room is expected to be vacated within 48 hours. The space then becomes available for reassignment by UNCG. All room assignments are considered final until the first day of classes. UNCG reserves the right to make changes in room assignments in order to consolidate space and to transfer students to other residence halls during the school year.
Off Campus HousingThe Information Desk in Elliott University Center maintains a self-help facility which makes available listings of off-campus accommodations sent to EUC by private landlords. Persons can use the off-campus housing resource center in EUC during normal operating hours.
University Dining ServicesA variety of dining options are available on campus, including Chick-fil-A, two Pizza Hut Express locations, Taco Bell, College Avenue Bakery (featuring Krispy Kreme Doughnuts), Healthy Choice Deli, 1891 Ice Cream Shop, The C-Store and Smart Mart (convenience stores), Mrs. Field's Cookies, Spencer's Food Court, Elliott Center Soda Shop, and Dogwood Cafe. In addition, the new Bryan Mini Food features Blimpie, Starbucks, and Krispy Kreme. Students may use dining plan cash accounts, called "Spartan Express" to make purchases in any of these locations. The CAF, located in the University Dining Hall, offers traditional board all-you-can eat meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. All students who live in the University residence halls are required to participate in one of the dining plans. The CAF Dining Club is a plan designed for freshmen with unlimited CAF meals and access to the CAF. Sophomores, juniors, seniors, transfers, graduate students and commuters may also choose from the Meal Select Plan with 150 meals in the CAF and $150 Dining Dollars. Juniors, seniors, graduate students and commuters have an additional option of the ALL Dining Dollars plan with $750 per semester. (Any meals remaining during a semester do not carry forward to the next semester.) Money that is part of an initial dining plan (Dining Dollars) carries over from fall to spring semester only. Additional deposits to a Spartan Express account can be made anytime through the Spartan Services Hospitality Desk, located in the Atrium, University Dining Hall, or at any dining services cash register. Cash, checks, MasterCard and VISA are accepted. Additional deposits to a dining account carry over as long as the student is enrolled at UNCG. Changes in dining plans are allowed during the first weeks of the semester, until the last day of drop/add. No changes will be made after that date. No dining plan refunds are made except for "official withdrawal" from the University. ("Official withdrawals" are detailed in Residence Life Housing Contracts.) Dining plan refunds are prorated. See p.20 for current dining plan costs.
Traffic and Safety RegulationsAll student-legislated and administrative campus regulations are published in the UNCG Student Handbook which is distributed to all students each year. Students are responsible for knowing and abiding by those regulations established for the UNCG community. Some of these are reviewed below. Parking RegulationsParking regulations are in effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, unless signs in an area indicate otherwise. Vehicles found in violation of UNCG traffic rules will be issued a violation notice with a penalty of from $10.00 to $100.00 depending on the violation. Outstanding violations will be charged against the student's account in the Cashiers and Student Accounts Office. Vehicles deemed to be committing a serious enough violation or accumulating several violations may be towed from campus at the owner's or operator's expense. Students may keep motor vehicles on campus provided the vehicles are properly registered with Parking Services and display a valid UNCG parking permit. To obtain current parking permit fee information, call 336/334-3340. UNCG reserves the right to make changes in these charges without advance notice.
Regulations Relating to Public SafetyAlcoholic Beverage Policies North Carolina law prohibits the consumption, purchase, or possession of alcoholic beverages by people under the age of 21, effective October 1, 1986. The University operates under this provision of the law. Individual consumption of beer, unfortified wines, and/or spirituous liquors is permitted for those of legal age in student residence hall rooms and in selected public areas of the University in accordance with the Alcoholic Beverage Policy contained in the UNCG Policies for Students. University Policy Concerning Abuse of Alcohol/Illegal Drugs In accordance with the Federal Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989, which require that all students receive annual notice of the laws/policies regarding alcohol and drug abuse, the following information is provided: Illegal or abusive use of drugs or alcohol by any member of the University community can adversely affect the educational environment and will not be accepted. Abuse of these substances can result in numerous physical and psychological health problems. Its use is a factor in organ damage, increased risk of personal injury, impaired judgment, a factor in sexually transmitted diseases, and more. Policies on alcohol and drugs can be found in the Policies for Students Manual distributed to all students upon their entrance into the University community. They also can be accessed on the world wide web at: http://www.uncg.edu/saf/studiscp/Manual.html Services for students experiencing problems with alcohol and other drugs are available through Student Health Services. They include the health clinic (334-5340), a Substance Information Program for education and assessment (334-5874), and counseling (334-5874). Educational programs are also provided through the Wellness Center (334-3190). Possession/Use of Narcotics and Other Dangerous Drugs The use, possession, sale, or distribution of products such as marijuana, LSD, barbiturates, or amphetamines is strictly prohibited. UNCG is prepared to take disciplinary action up to and including dismissal of students involved in such practices. Furthermore, because violation of federal and state laws is involved, UNCG has an obligation to report any information concerning such practices to proper authorities. Please refer to the University's Policy on Illegal Drugs on pp. 264-265 in Appendix B. Firearms or Other Weapons on University Property North Carolina law declares it unlawful for anyone to possess or carry (whether openly or concealed) any gun, rifle, or other weapon on property owned, used, or operated by a public or private educational institution. See also UNCG's Policies for Students. Policies Relating to Disruption of Educational Process The complete statement of University Policies, Procedures, and Disciplinary Actions in Cases of Disruption of Educational Process is printed in the Policies for Students. It was adopted by the UNC Board of Governors on October 26, 1970. Policy Relating to Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom The complete statement of the University's Policy Regarding Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom is printed in UNCG's Policies for Students. This policy was adopted by the UNCG Faculty Council on April 9, 1991.
Services for StudentsAdult Continuing and Evening Students OfficeACES (104 Elliott University Center)The Adult Continuing and Evening Students (ACES) Office provides expanded services for non-traditional adult and returning UNCG students who qualify. The Office of Adult Continuing and Evening Students offers assistance in the form of admissions advising and support services. The ACES office is open 8am to 8pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8am to 5pm on Friday. The phone number for the ACES Office is 336/334-5757. Campus Ministries (Associated Campus Ministries Center, Stirling Street)Eight religious organizations are part of United Campus Ministries: Baptist Student Union, Hillel, Presbyterian, St. Mary's (Episcopal), Catholic Student Fellowship, Wesley-Luther (United Methodist and Lutheran), and InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (non-denominational). Each of these organizations sponsors a schedule of activities which are open to the entire University community. Campus ministers serve as advisors for their respective organizations and are also available for personal counseling or as resource persons for other groups or organizations. Several religious organizations are active at UNCG (p. 238). Career Services Center (First and Second Floors, Foust)The mission of the Career Services Center is to provide guidance and resources to undergraduate and graduate students and alumni for their lifelong career development. The Career Services Center staff members strive to provide the very best services and strongly subscribe to a "student-centered" philosophy. Services are provided in three major areas: 1. Career planning 2. Experiential learning 3. Employment assistance/continuing education planning Staff members are available to assist students and alumni with their career plans through individual appointments and group workshops. A number of tools are available to help students assess individual interests, values and skills, and work setting preferences. A computerized guidance system (SIGI Plus) is available to students and alumni want to examine major/career options or gather information on various occupations. The Center maintains two Resource Libraries which house career information, employer literature, listings of part-time jobs, internships, and full-time employment, school district applications, the Spartan Career Network, and access to the Internet. Experiential learning services are provided by the Center which aid students in locating credit or non-credit, paid or unpaid internship opportunities within the local Triad area as well as in other locations world-wide. Also, part-time employment and summer job opportunity information is available. Full-time job search assistance is provided through a number of programs and services. Individual appointments may be scheduled with staff to discuss career and job search strategies. Career-related workshops are scheduled throughout the fall and spring semesters to assist students with resumé development, interviewingpreparation, job search strategies, and graduate school preparation. A number of special events are sponsored including the annual Career Day, Education Career Day, Internship/Summer Job Fair, Internship/Part-time Job Fair, and Nursing Career Day to aid students with making employer contacts. Seniors, graduate students and alumni are encouraged to register with the Career Services Center so that they may utilize the following services: the On-Campus Interview Program and the Computerized Job Referral Service. Please contact the Career Services Center for further information and individual appointments at 336/334-5454. Cashiers and Student Accounts Office (151 Mossman)The Cashiers and Student Accounts Office is open between 8:30 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and is located in 151 Mossman Building (336/334-5831). Students may cash personal checks up to $50 in this office with proper identification. All outstanding tuition and fee payments are made in the Cashiers and Student Accounts Office. The office also handles the distribution of financial aid checks at the beginning of each semester. Disability Services, Office of (157 Elliott University Center)The Office of Disability Services advises and assists in securing academic support services requested by qualified disabled students. Specific services are provided on an individual basis and aimed toward enabling students with disabilities to compete on an equal basis in the classroom with their peers. Currently, over 300 students receive some type of academic assistance. Students must register with the office and provide any necessary documentation prior to receiving services. For further information, call 336/334-5440 (voice & TDD). Financial Aid Office (723 Kenilworth Street)Through its Financial Aid Office, UNCG administers an extensive financial aid program which provides assistance to approximately half the University's enrolled undergraduates. Available aid includes scholarships, grants, loans, and work. The Financial Aid Office assists students with all phases of financial aid application, processing, and awarding. Current FAFSA applications may be obtained in this office as well. For information on programs, services, and application procedures, contact the Financial Aid Office at 336/334-5702. Spartan ID Center (Walker Avenue Parking Deck)Spartan (University) IDs are required for use of many campus facilities and services (library, student health center, campus post office box, student recreation center, computer labs). The IDs are made in the Spartan ID Center, located in the Walker Avenue Parking Deck administrative offices. New students should have their University ID's made after they have paid their tuition and fees. IDs for continuing students are automatically updated after these students pay their tuition and fees. Lost or damaged ID's will be replaced upon presentation of a $10 replacement fee. Instructional and Research Computing (IRC) (235 Bryan)Instructional and Research Computing, a department of Computing and Information Systems, provides comprehensive computing support and resources to students and faculty. The campus supports a highly distributed network supported by Novell file servers, over 150 departmental network printers, and a SUN-based Solaris running AFS for UNIX support. Instructional and Research Computing operates twenty instructional labs in fourteen buildings. The labs house both Windows and Macintosh computers connected to the campus wide network, UNCGNET, for Novell, and Internet host, print, and file services. Computing and Information Systems provides local and wide area network services. Pentium Windows microcomputer laboratories are available for student and faculty use in Bryan (4 labs), Elliott, Ferguson, Graham, McIver, Jackson Library, Stone, Moore, Mary Foust, Brown, HHP, and Petty. Apple Macintosh computer laboratories are located in Elliott, McIver, Moore-Strong, Ferguson, Mary Foust and Brown. All of the microcomputer laboratories are Novell networked and linked to each other and the Unix machines by the UNCG network. UNCG is an Internet node. The Internet is a wide-area network connecting UNCG with universities, research institutions and other institutions around the world. The Internet provides access to the North Carolina Supercomputing Center in the Research Triangle Park, to other supercomputers, and to computers where special logins provide students and faculty with access to many additional services. IRC offers workshops, consultation, and short documents on campus network products. The International House/Phillips-Hawkins Residence HallThe International House/Phillips-Hawkins Hall is a residential community on the UNCG campus open to all students who have an interest in living and learning about people from other parts of the world. In addition to international students studying at UNCG, the International House should be of particular interest to American students who have participated or wish to participate in study abroad or for students who wish to improve their foreign language skills. Operated in close collaboration with the Office of International Programs, the Departments of Romance Languages and German, Russian, and Japanese, the INTERLINK Language Center, and the International Student Association, and with the guidance of an advisory board of Faculty Fellows, the House offers a rich program of language learning, cultural orientation and social activities with an international flavor. For more information, contact the Office of International Programs, 336/334-5404. International Programs Office (112 Foust)The Office of International Programs provides leadership and coordination of the University's international education efforts. The Office administers student and faculty exchange programs between UNCG and partner universities abroad; assists students and scholars who seek funding for international activities; and provides support services and programming to UNCG's growing international student population. The Office also coordinate The University of North Carolina Exchange Program (UNC-EP) on behalf of the UNC System. Study Abroad. The Office promotes and conducts UNCG's various Study Abroad programs (see p. 225), and provides counsel to students seeking to spend part of their educational program overseas. Students are encouraged to make use of Office resources as they plan their international experiences. International Student Services. The International Student Advisor and staff assist international students in making the experience of international education a rewarding one. Staff members provide information about Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS) regulations, and University/community resources. The Office also coordinates and supports UNCG's INTERLINK Program, which provides high quality English as a Second Language instruction to students needing language preparation before beginning their university studies (Mendenhall Basement, 336/334-4700). Learning Assistance Center (159 Reynolds Hall)The Learning Assistance Center provides programs and services to help undergraduates improve their academic performance and achieve their educational goals. Free services for all undergraduates include: advising/counseling, tutoring, academic skills assessment, learning style assessment, academic skills workshops and learning assistance handouts and brochures. Hours are Monday - Thursday, 1:00pm - 9:00pm, and Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. For further information on programs and services, call 336/334-6854. Library, Walter Clinton JacksonLocated centrally, Jackson Library towers over other campus buildings. The Library now owns over 2,460,000 items including 660,000 federal and state documents and 890,000 items in microtext. It subscribes to approximately 5,300 newspapers, periodicals, and other serials. Access to more than 80 online full-text and bibliographic databases, hundreds of CDROM databases, and the Internet vastly expands the information resources available to students and faculty. The Library's Home Page on the World Wide Web at http://www.uncg.edu/lib/ is an excellent starting point for learning about all Library services and resources. Collections include a generous selection of reference resources, bibliographies, periodicals, and materials reserved for class assignments. The Library includes reading rooms, carrels and study areas in the stack sections, and faculty studies. Two special facilities are worth noting: the CITI (Center for Information Technology and Instruction), a computer lab frequently used for instruction; and Computing and Information Systems' SuperLab, an open computer lab with 90 PC's and Macs available for use by UNCG students, faculty, and staff. Both labs are located on the first floor in the Tower area. Staff members are always available to provide information and assistance. Specialized services offered by the staff include orientation tours and instruction in how to use library and electronic information resources. Information about most library materials may be accessed through JACLIN Plus, the online system. Special collections include historical physical education materials; cello music collections; the Randall Jarrell Collection; the Lois Lenski Collection; the Woman's Collection; collections devoted to the history of dance, the book as an art form, and modern private presses; and a notable collection of rare books in several fields. The Library is a depository for the University archives and for material relating to the history of UNCG and is a selective depository for U.S. government documents as well as a depository for State documents. It also houses limited spoken-word and leisure-listening music record collections. In addition to its own book collections, the Library is able to borrow, by means of interlibrary loan, material from other libraries for faculty and graduate research. Through a cooperative lending agreement with the other fifteen campuses of the University of North Carolina system, faculty members and graduate students may borrow books directly from the libraries of those institutions using a privilege card issued by the Circulation Department of Jackson Library. All students cross-registered in the Greater Greensboro Consortium have direct lending access to the libraries of these institutions. Those not cross-registered may borrow directly from the other libraries for specific projects by application through the library at their home institution. Orientation for New Undergraduates (155 Elliott University Center)The Office of Orientation coordinates a variety of programs which bring together faculty, administrators, and upperclass students to welcome new students to the campus and to assist with the transitional process into the UNCG community. Programs have been designed to meet the needs of traditional andnontraditional students. Orientation activities include academic advising and registration for classes along with tours of the campus, informal discussion groups with faculty, and general information sessions facilitated by upperclass students. French, Latin and Spanish language placement tests are given at this time. Students entering UNCG in the fall semester are expected to participate in the summer orientation program, STEP AHEAD, which occurs the latter part of June, and a fall program, which takes place a few days prior to classes beginning in August. Likewise, orientation programs are planned for students entering in January, a few days prior to the beginning of classes for the spring semester. Parking Services Office (Walker Avenue Parking Deck)University Parking Permits may be obtained from the Parking Services Office. Parking permits are valid for the academic year. Permits purchased later in the year are prorated. Please call 336/334-3340 for current permit fee information. Special Support Services (109 Park)Special Support Services is an educational support program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education and UNCG. The program, designed to improve academic performance, offers a variety of services: tutoring for a variety of courses, supplementary instruction in writing and mathematics for English and mathematics courses, a skills lab for reading and study skills improvement, computer literacy and word processing, academic advising and career and personal counseling. Enrollment can occur during any undergraduate year for eligible students with continuing access to services until graduation or entrance into graduate school. Services are tailored to individual need and are free of charge. Speech and Hearing Center (300 Ferguson)Students with speech, language, voice, or hearing problems may receive evaluation and therapy from the Speech and Hearing Center operated by the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department. Student Academic Services (159 Mossman)The Office of Student Academic Services coordinates faculty advising and provides academic support services. The Office offers assistance in the following areas: academic good standing (probation/suspension), appeals and advisor assignments; changing a major; CLEP exams; consortium courses; correspondence courses; declaring a major, double major or minor; degree audit preparation; learning assistance; ROTC; study abroad; summer transfer credit; and withdrawal from the University. The Office also reviews undergraduate student requests for all University policy exceptions. Student Affairs Office (149 Mossman)The Office of Student Affairs provides coordination and oversight for a number of departments concerned with the quality of student life at UNCG. Those include Campus Recreation, Career Services, Counseling and Testing Center, Disability Services, Elliott University Center, Housing and Residence Life, Minority Student Affairs, Orientation, Student Activities, and Student Health Services. Student Advocacy Services and Judicial Affairs are found in the Office of Student Affairs. The work of Student Affairs emerges from student ideas, interests, and concerns. Student Evening Services (105 EUC)Student Evening Services provides limited assistance for Admissions, Cashier, Financial Aid, Graduate School, Student Health Services, Postal Services, University Registrar, Student Academic Services, Student Affairs, and Traffic Records during evening hours. Student Evening Services is located at 105 Elliott Center and is open 5 - 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Students may call SES at 336/334-4290. Student Health Services (Gove Student Health Center)The mission of the Student Health Services is to maintain the physical, psychologica1, environmental and health education needs of UNCG students. This mission is fulfilled through the delivery of comprehensive, primary, preventive and educational services which are responsive, accessible and of high quality. As a health organization operating within an academic institution, the Student Health Services is also committed to the support of the educational, research and service missions of the University. This commitment is demonstrated through the participation in and support of programs and activities which enhance the overall well-being of the University community. Medical Services. Students are encouraged to have their personal physicians communicate specific medical information about significant health problems, physical limitations and psychological or emotional difficulties so that appropriate health services can be continued. Health care providers, including physicians, physician extenders and nurses, are available in the Student Health Service by appointment (336/334-5334) or walk-in during regular clinic hours (8:00 am - 8:00 pm, Monday through Friday; 9:00 am - noon, Saturday; 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Sunday) to provide students with primary medical care, including gynecological, and sports medicine. Clinical support services include laboratory, x-ray and pharmacy services. Wellness Center. The Wellness Center interacts with students to encourage healthy lifestyle decisions and enable more informed health care choice. Both individual and group consultation are available to address a wide range of topics, including fitness, nutrition, sexuality, sexual victimization, sexually transmitted diseases, substance misuse, self-esteem and self-image problems, stress management and many others. For more information, call 336/334-3190. Counseling and Testing Center. The primary service of the Counseling and Testing Center is to help students meet the challenges and overcome the obstacles of their college years. Information shared between a student and a therapist is strictly confidential and will not be released without the student's written permission. The Counseling and Testing Center offers brief individual, group, and couples' counseling and psychotherapy for students, as well as crisis intervention and referrals to community agencies. Psychological consultation is available to students, faculty, and staff concerned with the welfare of someone they know to be experiencing difficulty, such as another student, family member, etc. We are also available to the University community to provide consultation and assistance in developing a campus environment that fosters positive mental health. The Counseling and Testing Center also administers standardizes educational testing, including the National Teacher Exam (NTE/PRAX(IS), the Graduate Record Exam (GRE), the Graduate management Admission Test (GMAT), the Law School Admission Test (LSAT), the Graduate School Foreign Language Test (GSFLT), Miller's Analogy Test (MAT), and the College Level Examination Program (CLEP). Applications and information on these and other testing programs are available in the Counseling and Testing Center at 336/334-4156. Students enrolled for nine or more hours pay a Student Health Fee each semester. This fee pays for medical office visits and Health Education and Wellness Programs and services.. Additional charges are assessed for some support services, such as laboratory procedures, pharmaceutical items and x-rays. Students who take less than nine hours may elect to pay the fee or may choose to be seen on a "fee-for-service" basis at a rate comparable to charges in the local medical community. Students referred for hospitalization, specialty care and diagnostic services not offered through the Student Health Service are responsible for the cost of these services. Students are strongly urged to obtain adequate health insurance to ensure financial coverage for unanticipated medical expenses. A cost-effective health insurance policy, designed specifically for a student population, is available to health-fee paying students. For more information, please contact the Student Health Services' Administrative Office, 336/334-5340, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. University Registrar's Office (180 Mossman)The Office of the University Registrar (336/334-5946) is responsible for the registration of all students in courses offered by the University. Registration is web-based or by voice response on the University's automated student information system, uncGenie. All aspects of this process, including the preparation of schedule materials, demographic updates, registration scheduling and processing are handled by this office. In connection with registration, the University Registrar's Office is also responsible for grade processing at the close of each semester, and maintains the official academic records for all current and former students. Other services provided by this Office include the following: Certifications. The University Registrar's Office certifies student enrollment to various agencies and institutions upon the student's written request. Academic honors and athletic eligibility are also certified by this office. Change of Address or Name. All University-related mailings access the demographic files maintained by the University Registrar's Office. A student can make updates to his/her demographic information on the web by accessing uncGenie; presentation of a legal document is required in order to process a name change. Graduation and Commencement. Undergraduate students must apply to the University Registrar's Office by the semester deadlines published in the University Calendar in order to be certified for graduation. The University Registrar's Office coordinates the ordering of diplomas and Commencement activities. Reactivation of Returning UNCG Students. Returning students who have been out of school for at least one semester and who have not attended another institution of higher learning since leaving UNCG, may apply through the University Registrar's Office to have their files reactivated. Reactivation deadlines are published in the semester Schedule of Courses and in this Bulletin (p. 12). Transfer Articulation Credit. The University Registrar's Office provides transfer credit evaluation for students transferring into the University. Transcripts. The University Registrar's Office will provide an official transcript to any student upon written request. Both transcript next business day pick-up, mailing, and fax services are available. There is a fee for the issuance of a transcript. Call 336/334-5945 or visit the University Registrar's website for complete instructions on obtaining transcripts. University Directory. The demographic files maintained by the University Registrar are also published in the University Directory. Unless a student requests in writing to the contrary the University is permitted to release the following types of information without consent:
Under the Family Rights and Privacy Act, a student has the right to request that the disclosure of this information be withheld as long as he/she is enrolled at the University. The above information may be released without permission for students no longer enrolled at UNCG. If a student wishes to have his/her address and phone number omitted from the University Directory, the student should contact the Registration Center. A form requesting supression of this information must be filed by September 1 of each year in the Registration Center in order to avoid having the information published in the University Directory. Information regarding grades and grade point averages is never released to agencies outside the University without the written consent of the student. Veterans' Certification. See information on p. 17. University Teaching and Learning Center (UTLC) (McNutt)This center provides instructional support for students and faculty at UNCG through three divisions and the Office of the Director. Creative Services provides production of audio, video, graphic, and photographic materials for use by faculty in instruction and research. Staff of this division will also consult with faculty concerning various aspects of desktop publishing and multimedia production and presentation. Classroom Technical Support provides a variety of support services to faculty including repair and maintenance of instructional and research equipment, training in the operation of instructional equipment, and design and installation of instructional presentation systems. Media Services provides services related to the circulation of instructional videotapes and equipment, small group videotaping and viewing, optical mark scanning for test scoring and data collection, the sale of selected instructional supplies, and K-12 print materials. Instructional equipment and instructional videotapes are available to students with written permission on departmental letterhead and to faculty for classroom use. In addition to the instructional collection, an entertainment collection of 1500+ feature videotapes is available for free loan to the campus. Some restrictions may apply. The Instructional Development Program, through the Office of the Director, assists faculty in enhancing teaching skills, improving courses, and resolving instructional problems. The office sponsors seminars, workshops, and teleconferences and also offers individual consultation. The office also administers several grants including the Instructional Development Fund, the Faculty Instructional Development Minigrants, and the John and Mary Hamil Fund for Innovation in Undergraduate Education. Veterans' ServicesVeterans' enrollment certification is handled by the University Registrar's Office.
Campus OpportunitiesCampus LifeThe University and all its resources are organized to offer students an academic experience of the first order and to provide as well opportunities for personal development beyond the classroom through recreational, social, and cultural programs on campus. The following list of calendar excerpts represents only a portion of the activities scheduled on campus during 1997-98:
Named for Harriet Wiseman Elliott, the University Center is the campus union at UNCG, serving as the community center of the campus for all members of the University. The Center provides space for many student organizations including Student Government, Campus Activities Board, campus media, fraternity and sorority governance groups, and various other activity groups as well as the offices of Minority Student Affairs, Disabled Student Services, ACES, and Orientation/International Student Services. Other service functions located in the building include a micro-computer lab, the registration center, the University Book Store, the University Box Office, a copy center, a convenience store, and a variety of food services including Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Mrs. Field's Cookies, vending machines, catering, and the many offerings in the Soda Shop and Dogwood Room. Self-realization and growth in individual competency and group effectiveness is learned through student participation in the planning and execution of the Center's programs and services. Art exhibits, films, concerts, lectures, parties, dances, leadership development seminars, and community service opportunities represent only a segment of program offerings to the campus. Services as varied as providing lockers for commuting students, a ride board for riders and drivers, selling tickets for various events on- and off-campus, and providing information on campus events are another part of Elliott University Center's daily operations. In addition, the Center provides a Game Room equipped with billiard tables and the latest in video machines, television viewing rooms, lounges for study and informal gatherings, and an automatic teller machine. The Center provides information, activities, or simply a place for relaxation for the entire University community.
Weatherspoon Art Gallery (Anne and Benjamin Cone Building)The Weatherspoon Art Gallery, located on campus in the Anne and Benjamin Cone Building at Spring Garden and Tate Streets, features an outstanding collection of 20th-century American art. More than 4,500 works of art in the Weatherspoon Collection are available for exhibition and study. Willem de Kooning, Louise Nevelson, Robert Rauschenberg, Alexander Calder, and Andy Warhol are just a few of the recognized artists represented. The gallery schedules more than 20 exhibitions each year and also offers a showcase for student and faculty work. The annual Art on Paper exhibition, sponsored by the Dillard Paper Company (now xpedx), has earned a national reputation. The Weatherspoon Art Gallery exposes the UNCG community and the greater Piedmont North Carolina community to both traditional and experimental art in all media, and offers public opening receptions, lectures, children's programs, and special events, as well as membership and volunteer opportunities. A museum shop, The Inside Corner, offers unique gifts. The gallery is free and open to the public. Call 336/334-5770 for additional information.
University Concert/Lecture Series (UC/LS)Each year the University Concert/Lecture Series brings to the campus exciting and innovative programs by touring performing artists. A committee of students, faculty and staff members advises the Office of Student Activities, which selects performances and sets schedules. Tickets for all programs in the series are available afternoons at the University Box Office (336/334-4849).
Music Performance OrganizationsAll music performance organizations are open to all University students by audition.
Chamber ensembles for instrumentalists are organized each semester.
University Dance ProgramsThe UNCG Department of Dance provides performance, choreographic, and production opportunities for qualified undergraduate and graduate students. Most concerts are produced in the Department's own dance theatre, a 180-seat state-of-the-art facility in the Health and Human Performance Building. The Department produces 5-10 concert programs each semester, with choreography by students, faculty, and guest artists. Auditions for performers are held at the beginning of each semester; other performing opportunities are available by registering for Dance Repertory (DCE343). Students who wish to participate in backstage crew work may register for the appropriate course or contact the Technical Director. There are limited opportunities for students not enrolled in choreography classes to present their choreography; interested students should contact the Department office.
University Theatre ProgramsThe Theatre Unit of the Department of Broadcasting/Cinema and Theatre has five production programs. These programs present a balanced selection of works each year involving plays, a musical, and an opera. Plays include works selected from a four year rotation among the significant periods and genres of drama and also include works designed for young audiences. These plays offer exceptional opportunities for students to work in all dimensions of theatrical production. All students, regardless of major, are encouraged to audition for shows and to volunteer for backstage opportunities. With the exception of NCTYP professional productions and a few professional guest artists, roles are reserved for students and are not cast from non-student community residents. UNCG Theatre Four major works, including at least one musical, are produced each year in the theatre in Taylor Building and Aycock Auditorium. Directed by faculty, guest artists, and advanced graduate students, these plays provide a major showcase of student design and acting talent. The UNCG Theatre also co-produces an opera each year in cooperation with the School of Music. Studio Theatre Three plays are usually presented each year in the Studio Theatre series. These plays focus on directing and acting challenges within the Taylor Building Studio Theatre or Curry Auditorium and are directed by M.F.A. directing candidates or faculty. Workshop Theatre An average of 35 short plays or scenes are directed and performed by students with faculty supervision in the Workshop Theatre. Numerous roles are available in these shows; and rehearsal periods are limited to 20 hours, making them an excellent opportunity for non-majors to act. Audition notices are posted in the Green Room on the first floor level of the Taylor Building. Productions are scheduled in either Curry Auditorium or the Taylor Building Studio Theatre at 3:30 p.m. on most Monday afternoons after the third week of each semester. Students and the public are invited to attend Workshop Theatre free of charge. North Carolina Theatre for Young People The North Carolina Theatre for Young People (NCTYP) Touring Company produces two or three plays each year, which are presented both on campus and toured extensively in North Carolina and the region. In addition, each semester NCTYP produces a major, non-touring production on campus. Summer Theatre Program The UNCG Summer Theatre Program produces a series of plays which are presented on campus during June. The program is designed to meet the educational needs of students, especially BFA and MFA candidates who are completing internship requirements. Auditions are open to any enrolled student, however, and summer term practicum courses are available for non-majors. Student GovernmentAuthorized by the UNCG Board of Trustees and faculty, the Student Government (SG) is another form of continuous education in action. SG is UNCG's way of implementing the idea that self-government is appropriate for mature students. Operating with a constitution written and accepted by students, it represents an effective means through which students share with the administration and faculty the responsibility for creating and maintaining an atmosphere conducive to total education of the student. SG is represented on faculty-administrative committees that are concerned with current evaluations of academic, social, and student welfare policies. It is understood that matters relating to academic questions, the health of the UNCG community, the control of property, and special cases of discipline are handled by the faculty and administrative officers of UNCG. Information about Student Government honor policy, judicial policy, or social regulations may be found in the UNCG Policies for Students. Student MediaThe Carolinian. UNCG student newspaper, published twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday The Coraddi. UNCG student literary magazine Radio Station WUAG, the UNCG radio station, is student operated under the University Station Administrative Board. Its purposes are to entertain and inform students about events on campus and in the community and to provide academic extracurricular radio experience for those interested in broadcasting. WUAG broadcasts daily from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. at 103.1 FM. Clubs and OrganizationsCampus organizations recognized during the 1997-98 academic year are listed below. The UNCG Student Handbook contains detailed descriptions and membership information on formally recognized student organizations and activities. Honorary Societies
*UNCG is one of only six higher education institutions in North Carolina approved to have a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. General Organizations
National Societies and Professional Groups; Departmental Clubs
Religious Organizations
Greek Organizations The Greek system at UNCG offers students a channel for social growth and organizational leadership, drawing strength from its own diversity. For those students who wish to pursue membership, the fraternities and sororities at UNCG offer a positive educational and social experience and provide an extra dimension to campus life. Administration of the Greek system is conducted through the Office of Student Activities in Elliott Center. For further information about sororities and fraternities, please contact the Student Activities Program Office at 334-5617 or speak with officers of the individual organizations. A full list of these organizations follows: Fraternities (National Interfraternity Council)
Sororities (Panhellenic Association)
Fraternities and Sororities (National Pan-Hellenic Council)
Service Organizations
Club Sports
Athletics & RecreationOn-campus facilities include gymnasia, weight and exercise rooms, a fitness course, athletic training facility, an indoor swimming pool, dance studios, a six-hole golf course, ten lighted tennis courts, and playing fields for soccer, field hockey, softball, rugby, and flag football
Intercollegiate AthleticsThe University fields eight men's and eight women's teams:
The Athletic Department promotes the University's philosophy of a student-athlete through its affiliation with the NCAA Division I and the Southern Conference. The goal of the Athletic Department is to offer a competitive schedule regionally while striving toward national recognition. Men's soccer, baseball and basketball, and women's volleyball, basketball, soccer and tennis have all been involved in post season NCAA championship play. Men's soccer won national titles in 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986 and 1987. Women's basketball finished second in national competition in 1982 and third in 1988. Women's tennis finished second in 1983. Men's soccer was national runner-up in 1989. Men's basketball made an NCAA appearance in Division I in 1996. Equity in Athletics. Pursuant to the federal Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act, information about equity in UNCG's intercollegiate athletics programs may be obtained from the UNCG Athletic Department, 337 HHP Building, UNCG, Greensboro, NC 27402.
RecreationCampus Recreation (Student Recreation Center) Located in the Student Recreation Center, the Department of Campus Recreation provides a wide variety of recreational services for the University including intramural sports, fitness programs, informal recreation, club sports and outdoor recreation. The Rec Center covers 86,900 square feet and includes a 38' indoor climbing wall, a three court gymnasium for basketball, volleyball, soccer and badminton, a jogging track, racquetball courts, a weight room that includes Cybex and free weights, exercise areas that include bikes (upright and recumbent), cross country skiers, rowers and stair climbers. The second floor aerobic area includes two televisions for workout entertainment. The Department also employs a large number of students as facility supervisors, fitness instructors, lifeguards, graphic artists, intramural officials, office receptionists, outdoor rental center supervisors, climbing wall monitors, and outdoor trip leaders. Additionally, the University's swimming pool, golf course, tennis courts, and outside fields are available for informal recreation throughout the day. Construction of the recreation park, which will be located south of the new baseball stadium, should be completed by the fall of 1998 and ready for student use in the spring of 1999. A schedule of building hours and program information can be obtained at the Student Recreation Center or by calling the recorded information line at 336/334-3060. The Fitness Program offers numerous opportunities for individuals to participate in aerobic classes, which are held in the fitness studio (on a daily basis), at the Student Recreation Center and in the Rosenthal Pool for the aqua aerobics classes. The Individual Fitness Program (IFP) offers a personalized program that includes fitness assessment, evaluation, goal setting, and recommendations regarding on-going fitness activities. Two non-credit activity classes have become popular additions to the Fitness Program and include Power Yoga and Tai Chi Chuan. For participants needing a little assistance and motivation, Personal Trainers are also available for a small fee through the receptionist on the fourth floor of the SRC. The Outdoor Adventures Program is comprised of three components: Outdoor Trips, The Edge (a 38' indoor climbing wall) and the Outdoor Rental Center. The Trip program offers Kayaking, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Canoeing, Caving, Ice Climbing, Cross Country Skiing and more. For a personal trip in the outdoors, basic equipment for hiking and camping is available at the Rental Center, which is located in the front lobby of the Student Recreation Center, and is supported by a Resource Center that offers state and local trail information. The Rental Center also rents Roller Blades for day or weekend use. The Edge is open for free climbing for UNCG students and Rec Center members. Intramural sports for men and women include volleyball, basketball, billiards, bowling, flag football, golf, racquetball, indoor and outdoor soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, badminton, and three-on-three basketball. A co-rec program, which involves men and women participating on the same team or as a doubles entry, includes virtually all aforementioned sports. The Office of Campus Recreation also sponsors special events including: Fall Kickoff, Jitters Jog, Fall and Spring Golf Classics, Turkey Trot, Ultimate Frisbee, Three Point Shot, Free Throw contest, and a Late Niter at the Student Recreation Center. Club sports are offered for interested students in Equestrian, Men's and Women's Soccer, Fencing, Dance, Men's and Women's Lacrosse, Martial Arts, and Men's Volleyball. Students interested in forming a club are invited to contact the Assistant Director for Club Sports at 334-5924. UNCG students, faculty, staff and alumni are encouraged to join the Student Recreation Center for many great fitness and recreational opportunities. Piney Lake Field CampusPiney Lake is a 40-acre field campus located eight miles south of Greensboro. It is used by UNCG students, faculty, staff members, their families and guests for outdoor recreation. The facility includes two lakes, one for swimming, canoeing, and fishing, and the other for fishing only. A picnic pavilion, picnic tables and BBQ grills are located next to the beach and swimming area. Other recreational activities include sunbathing, volleyball, horseshoes, table tennis and hiking. Eight sleeping cabins and a lodge capable of accommodating 64 people are available. The School of Health and Human Performance uses the field campus for instructional programs in camping and outdoor/environmental education as do other departments and schools for instructional work in outdoor laboratories. Piney Lake operates a Summer Day Camp for children ages 6-11 from June to August. The focus of the camp is Outdoor Environmental Education. Piney Lake is open daily from April 1 to September 30 for Open Recreation. It is open year round for group reservations. Piney Lake is open on all holidays during the Open Recreation period. Maps to Piney Lake are available at EUC Information Desk and the Campus Recreation Office. For more information about Piney Lake, call the Director, 336/274-4216.
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