Welcome to the Belk FamilyWe are pleased to welcome you to the Belk College of Business at UNC Charlotte. Over the next four years, Belk College faculty and staff will help guide you through both the successes and challenges of college life.

In the classroom, the Belk College offers an outstanding learning environment where you will be presented with real-life business trends and problems, all of which are designed to prepare you for today’s rapidly-changing business world.

Outside the classroom, UNC Charlotte offers various activities including clubs and organizations, cultural events, student government and intramural sports.

After all, being a member of Niner Nation comes with its benefits!

We hope you will take time to explore Charlotte and take advantage of the many opportunities available to you in this dynamic, growing city. By participating in a cooperative education experience, an internship or a study abroad program, you’ll build memories to last a lifetime – and maybe even jump-start your career.

Perhaps most importantly, we encourage you to ask questions, and ask for help if you need it. The faculty and staff are committed to helping every student succeed at UNC Charlotte. We wish you all the best as you begin your university experience.

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Student Advisor Relationship ____________________________________________________________________________________

As a Belk College student, I will… Become knowledgeable about UNC Charlotte and

Belk College of Business programs, policies and

procedures

Schedule an appointment with my Academic

Advisor a minimum of once per semester until

earning 30 credit hours

Arrive on time to scheduled appointments or call 24

hours in advance to change or cancel if needed

Come prepared for each appointment with SOAR

notebook, most recent curriculum guide, and

questions for discussion

Enroll in appropriate courses and discuss academic

requirements with my Academic Advisor

Track my academic progress using online tools

available on 49er Express

Attend class

Talk to my instructors if I have any questions or

concerns about class

Make decisions concerning choice of majors and

careers by visiting the University Career Center

Take advantage of campus resources such as the

Center for Academic Excellence and the Writing

Resources Center

Organize and keep university documents in this

notebook to use as a personal record of my progress

ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR MY DECISIONS AND ACTIONS THAT AFFECT MY EDUCATIONAL

PROGRESS AND GOALS

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“Each student is responsible for the proper completion of his or her academic program, for familiarity with the University

Undergraduate Catalog, for maintaining the grade average required, and for meeting all other degree requirements. The

advisor will counsel, but the final responsibility remains that of the student…

Each student is responsible for maintaining communication with the University and keeping on file with the Registrar's

Office at all times a current address, including zip code, and telephone number.”

UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Catalog

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In return, my Academic Advisor will... Be accessible for meetings during office hours, by

appointment, telephone, or email

Listen to me

Help with course selection and scheduling of

classes appropriate to my major

Answer questions regarding University and Belk

College requirements, policies, and procedures

Monitor and accurately document progress toward

meeting my educational goals

Help me explore majors and career options

Encourage my individual, academic and personal

development

Refer me to appropriate University resources (such

as tutoring, writing resources, career services, etc.)

Maintain confidentiality according to The Family

Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

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University Calendar _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Fall 2011

Payment Due Date*/ Cancellation for non-payment August 17 @ 11:59 PM

Last day to cancel all classes with no charges* August 21 @ 11:59 PM

First day of classes August 22

Saturday classes begin August 27

Last day to submit Grade Replacement Form * August 31 @ 11:59 PM

Last day to register, add, drop via the web* August 31 @ 11:59 PM

2nd Cancellation for non-payment August 31 @ 11:59 PM

Last day to change grade type (P/NC or Audit) August 31

Census Date for Fall Enrollment September 2

Deadline for Compliance with NC Immunization Law September 2

Labor Day – University Closed September 5

Deadline to apply for December 2011 graduation * September 15@ 11:59 PM

Fall Recess – No classes October 10 - 11

Unsatisfactory Grade emails sent to students October 17

Spring 2012 Schedule of Classes Available on the Web October 17

Spring 2012 Final Exam Schedule Available on the Web October 17

Last day to withdraw from a course with a 'W' grade (and retain other courses)* October 31@ 11:59 PM

Registration for Spring 2012 begins November 7

Deadline to withdraw from all courses with 'W' grade* November 21@ 11:59 PM

Thanksgiving Break - no classes November 23 - 26

Last day of classes December 7

Reading Day December 8

Final Examinations December 9 -16

Saturday Final Examinations December 10

Summer 2012 Schedule of Classes Available on the Web (view only) December 16

Commencement December 17

Grades due by noon December 19

Fall 2011 Probation/Suspension communication sent to students December 22

Winter Break – University Closed December 24 - 31

New Year’s Day – University Closed January 1, 2012

First day of classes – Spring 2012 January 9, 2012

*Online process available through 49er Express

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Campus Resources Contact Information __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Admissions

150 Cato, 704-687-2213

www.admissions.uncc.edu

Adult Students & Evening Services (OASES)

106 Barnard, 704-687-2596

www.oases.uncc.edu

Bookstore

1st Floor Student Union, 704-687-7050

www.aux.uncc.edu/bookstore

CLEP Exams

Available for ACCT2121, BLAW 3150, ECON 2101 &

2102, MGMT 3140 and MKTG 3110;

Administered by CPCC, 704-330-6686

www.admissions.uncc.edu/clep-credit

Computing Services

109 Barnard, 704-687-6400

www.labs.uncc.edu

Counseling Center (Individual & Group Counseling)

158 Atkins, 704-687-0311

www.counselingcenter.uncc.edu

Dean of Students Office (New Student Programs)

208 King Bldg., 704-687-0340

www.soar.uncc.edu

Disability Services

230 Fretwell Bldg., 704-687-4355

www.ds.uncc.edu

Financial Aid

122 Reese, 704-687-2461

www.uncc.edu/finaid

General Education / University College

2008 Colvard, 704-687-5630

www.ucol.uncc.edu/gened

Health Services (Student Health Center)

704-687-7400

www.studenthealth.uncc.edu

Housing & Residence Life

704-687-7501

www.housing.uncc.edu

INFO 2130 Credit by Exam

Contact Business Advising Center.

369-A Friday, 704-687-7585

International Admissions

210 Cato Hall, 704-687-5503

www.intladm.uncc.edu

Language & Culture Studies

Foreign Language Placement Exams available.

427 College of Education Bldg., 704-687-8754

www.languages.uncc.edu

Math Placement Testing

Dept. of Mathematics & Statistics

376 Fretwell, 704-687-2580

www.math.uncc.edu

Registrar’s Office

141 King, 704-687-5505

www.registrar.uncc.edu

Student Accounts

2nd Floor Reese, 704-687-2215

www.studentaccounts.uncc.edu

Study Abroad Office

256 College of Health &Human Services Building,

704-687-7747

www.edabroad.uncc.edu

Tutorial Services

318-K Fretwell Bldg., 704-687-2163

www.ucae.uncc.edu/ts/front.html

University Advising Center

Advising for undecided majors and students in transition

2038 Colvard, 704-687-7717

www.advisingcenter.uncc.edu

University Career Center

Career Planning, Co-ops/Internships

150 Atkins, 704-687-2231

www.career.uncc.edu

University Center for Academic Excellence

Information on skills needed for exams, note taking,

studying, textbook reading, time management, and more.

330 Fretwell, 704-687-2162

www.ucae.uncc.edu

Writing Resources Center

220 Fretwell Bldg., 704-687-3506

www.wrc.uncc.edu

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Advanced Placement, CLEP, & Transfer Credits _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Students who have obtained college level credit through transfer, advanced placement, international baccalaureate credit,

or dual enrollment programs should seek advisor counsel for recommendations on course scheduling as transcript delays

may result in improper enrollment.

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AP & IB Credits http://www.uncc.edu/admissions/Freshman/apcredit.html

Students with a score of 3 or higher on the AP exam are

also eligible for college credit. During the summer,

students may not have access to AP scores immediately.

It is the Belk College of Business’s recommendation to

avoid registering for any course for which you may

receive AP credit. This would include LBST 2101,

2102; MATH 1120; STAT 1220, among others.

Consult with your Academic Advisor for additional

information.

CLEP Credit

http://www.uncc.edu/admissions/Transfer/clep.asp

Students have the option to obtain college credit through

the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP)

administered through Central Piedmont Community

College. CLEP credit must not violate the Residency

policy, which requires that students complete their last

30 hours of credit at UNC Charlotte. CLEP credit for

ACCT 2121, BLAW 3150, ECON 2101, ECON 2102,

MGMT 3140, and MKTG 3110 is available.

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Transferring in an Associate’s Degree (AA or AS degree)

The Belk College recommends that you complete any remaining coursework for an Associate’s degree prior to enrolling at

UNC Charlotte. In many cases, students who attended a North Carolina community college may also qualify for a general

education exemption. If an exemption from general education has been awarded, a notation is placed on the transcript,

labeled INST 1111. Consult with your Academic Advisor for more information if you have questions about a general

education exemption.

Transfer Credit Evaluation

http://www.uncc.edu/admissions/transfer/tr_reqs.asp

Any student who has earned a grade of C or higher is eligible for transfer credit through the Office of Admissions. To

avoid duplicate credit, confirm transfer course equivalencies by viewing your unofficial transcript before enrolling in UNC

Charlotte courses. After the first week of classes, transfer students may appeal credit for business courses in the Business

Advising Center. Students must make an appointment and will be required to present supplemental materials, such as

course syllabi and course descriptions before a final decision may be considered.

Course Enrollment at Other Institutions

Students who wish to take courses at another institution in the future, must obtain permission through a Transient Study

Form, available in the Registrar’s Office, prior to enrolling in the course. Once enrolled at UNC Charlotte, Belk College

of Business students are prohibited from enrolling in required business courses at other institutions. This includes MATH

1120 and STAT 1220, along with the other Progression, Core, and Major requirements.

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Tracking Your Academic Progress ____________________________________________________________________________________

Unofficial Transcript

An “unofficial transcript” is an informal tool students can use to track and maintain their academic progress while

attending UNC Charlotte. It is called “unofficial” because it is not signed, sealed, and university stamped for authenticity.

Students may request an official transcript through the Office of the Registrar for a fee.

The unofficial transcript allows students to monitor coursework completed at UNC Charlotte, semester by semester, as

well as view transfer, AP or IB credits. It also shows the cumulative GPA and semester GPA, total hours of credits earned

and major or minor program notations.

To view the unofficial transcript, complete the following steps:

1. Login to 49er Express with your NinerNET account information

2. Go to My 49er tab

3. Click box in upper-left corner for Banner Self Service

4. Click Student Services/Student Accounts

5. Click Student Records

6. Click Academic Transcript

Students are responsible for monitoring and tracking their academic progress. Consult with an Academic Advisor if you

have questions about your unofficial transcript.

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CAPP: Curriculum Advising and Program Planning

“CAPP” is an online tool available for students to assist in tracking progress toward graduation requirements. A “CAPP”

evaluation can be generated and viewed at any time using 49er Express. Based on a student’s completed degree

requirements, the CAPP evaluation will show students a summary of their completed coursework and the requirements left

remaining to complete their program of study. Students should check their CAPP degree evaluation at the end of each

semester to verify graduation requirements.

Additional information regarding CAPP, including a student instructional manual, can be found online at:

http://registrar.uncc.edu/students/CAPP.htm.

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Grading at UNC Charlotte

Instructors assign grades on the basis of their evaluation of the academic performance of each student enrolled in their

courses. At the end of the semester, grades are reported to the Office of the Registrar and are then made available to

students via the unofficial transcript on the 49er Express.

Letters are used the designate the quality of student academic achievement.

A Excellent

B Good

C Fair

D Passing

F Failing

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IP In Progress

W Withdrawal *

I Incomplete

P Pass

N No credit

AU Audit

*A Withdrawal notation is not calculated into a student’s cumulative GPA. Withdrawing from a course (or courses) may

impact a student’s full-time standing with the University. It may also require that the student repeat the course at a later

date and may have bearing on future course enrollment if the withdrawn course is a prerequisite.

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Understanding Your GPA

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Grade Point Average (GPA)

Cumulative GPA (or overall GPA) includes all the grades earned for all courses completed at UNC Charlotte.

Semester GPA includes the grades that are earned in a particular semester and contribute to the cumulative GPA.

Based on the grade earned in a course, students accumulate Quality Points. Quality Points, or Grade Points, are

determined by multiplying the number of points assigned to each grade (see below) by the number of credit hours

associated with that course.

GPA Hours are the total number of credit hours for the semester (if calculating a semester average) or the total number

of credit hours at UNC Charlotte (if calculating a cumulative average). Both semester and cumulative GPA can be found

on the unofficial transcript.

The GPA for an undergraduate student is determined by adding all accumulated Quality Points together, and then dividing

by the total number of GPA Hours the student has attempted, excluding those for which the student received a grade of I,

IP, W, P, AU, or N. In calculating GPA, only the credits attempted at UNC Charlotte are included.

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Formula for Calculating GPA

Step 1: For each course, calculate the total Quality Points by using the scale below. GPA Hours are the number of hours

a student is enrolled in for a term (for cumulative calculations, use the total hours earned at UNC Charlotte)

Quality Points x GPA Hours

A…………...4

B…………...3

C…………...2

D………..….1

F……………0

Example A: Susie is taking (1) 3 credit hour course and earns an “A”

3 x 4 = 12 points

Example B: Joe is taking (4) 3 credit hour courses and earns 2 “B”s and 2 “C”s

3 x 3 = 9 points

3 x 3 = 9 points

3 x 2 = 6 points

3 x 2 = 6 points

Total Quality Points= 30

Step 2: Divide the total Quality Points by total GPA Hours

GPA = Quality Points Earned / GPA Hours

Example A: At the end of the semester, Susie has 12 Quality Points and 3 GPA Hours

12/3 = 4.0 GPA

Example B: At the end of the semester, Joe has 30 Quality Points and 12 GPA Hours

30/12 = 2.5 GPA

Online GPA Calculator

Students can use the GPA Calculator to help determine their cumulative and semester GPA at:

http://www.registrar.uncc.edu/students/gpacalc.htm.

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Exploring Your Major

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When choosing a major, consider your strengths,

weaknesses, and areas of interest. Here are some tips to

help you reach the right destination:

Determine what skills you can develop from your

courses, work experiences, and activities

Visit the University Career Center to see what

careers and industries support your interest

Participate in internships, co-ops, and study abroad

opportunities

Available Majors:

Accounting, B.S.

Economics, B.S. (Emphases in Business or

Liberal Arts)

Finance, B.S.B.A. (Concentrations in Finance,

Risk Management & Insurance, or

Finance/Accounting)

International Business, B.S.B.A.

Management, B.S.B.A.

Management Information Systems, B.S.B.A.

Marketing, B.S.B.A.

Operations & Supply Chain Management,

B.S.B.A.

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Students may choose to supplement a major in the Belk College with a minor program. Selecting a minor is not required to

graduate from UNC Charlotte, but can be used as a means to create a stronger background in business. Be sure to earn

excellent grades in one major before adding a minor.

Available minors in the Belk College include:

Economics

Management Information Systems

Operations & Supply Chain Management

Students may also choose a minor outside the Belk College such as Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, English,

International Studies, Language and Culture Studies, Mathematics, Political Science, Psychology, and Technical and

Professional Writing. Consult the University Catalog for a complete listing of minors along with course requirements.

Similar to a minor program, the Belk College offers a Certificate in Business Entrepreneurship, designed specifically

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Scheduling Advising Appointments Visit the Belk College of Business Advising Center on the third floor of the Friday Building, call 704-687-7585 or email

stadvise@uncc.edu, to schedule an appointment with your Academic Advisor. Appointments can be scheduled at least one

day in advance, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Appointments are required for:

Students with less than 30 earned hours

Students ready to declare their preferred major in the Belk College that meet the following criteria:

1. Attained junior standing (60 earned hours)

2. Earned a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA

3. Completed the Business Progression requirements with a minimum of 4 Bs and 3 Cs ( 2.5 GPA) within two

attempts

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How to Progress in the Belk College ____________________________________________________________________________________

Pre-Major Status

Students admitted to the Belk College of Business (BCOB) are classified as PACC (Pre-Accounting), PBUS (Pre-

Business), or PECO (Pre-Economics) while they are completing the General Education Requirements during the first two

years of study.

There are seven (7) courses referred to as Progression Requirements that are mandatory for those classified as a Pre-

Major. Progression Requirements must be completed with a minimum of 4 Bs and 3 Cs (2.5 GPA) within two attempts.

The most recent attempt will be used in the calculation of the 2.5 Progression GPA. The Progression courses are:

INFO 2130 – Introduction to Business Computing

MATH 1120 – Calculus*

STAT 1220 – Elements of Statistics I*

ACCT 2121 – Principles of Accounting I **

ACCT 2122 – Principles of Accounting II **

ECON 2101 – Principles of Economics – Macro

ECON 2102 – Principles of Economics – Micro

*Requires appropriate math placement score of 18-25. ** B.S. in Economics, with a Liberal Arts Emphasis, requires ENGL 1101 and 1102 as substitute courses for ACCT 2121 and 2122.

In addition to the Progression Requirements, students must fulfill nine (9) courses referred to as Core Requirements.

Core Requirements must be completed with a minimum grade of C (2.0 GPA) within two attempts. They are:

BLAW 3150 – Business Law

COMM 3160 – Business Communications

ECON 3125 – Managerial Economics (Course not required for Accounting majors)

FINN 3120 – Financial Management

INFO 3130 – Management Information Systems

MGMT 3140 – Management and Organizational Behavior

MGMT 3280 – Business Policy (Course not required for Economics majors)

MKTG 3110 – Marketing Concepts

OPER 3100 – Operations Management

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Declaring an Upper-Division Major

During the final two years of study, students will select an Upper-Division Major. Major Requirements vary by

discipline and typically require between five (5) and seven (7) additional courses at the 3200 level.

After earning 60 credit hours, a minimum 2.5 GPA overall, and at least 4 Bs and 3Cs within two attempts in the

Progression Requirements; students may declare their major. Students must meet with their Academic Advisor to

complete a “Change of Major” form. Once they are officially declared, students will then be able to enroll in 3200 level

major-specific coursework.

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Graduation Requirements

Students will graduate from the Belk College of Business when they have:

1. Filed an application for graduation online by the published deadline

2. Fulfilled the Progression, Core, and Major Requirements of the Belk College of Business with a GPA of 2.0 or better

(all attempts at UNC Charlotte are calculated)

3. Completed a minimum of 120 credit hours including the General Education Requirements; 60 of which must be

considered non-business hours

4. Met both University and Belk College of Business residency requirements by completing the last 30 hours at

UNC Charlotte, including 50% of the Core and Major requirements

Requires 30+ Earned Hours

2.5 GPA

Requires: 60+ Earned Hours

Completed Prerequisites

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Core Courses & Prerequisites _________________________________________________________________________________________________

The star symbol indicates that the prerequisites must be COMPLETED prior to the start of the class. Failure

to complete prerequisites with a C or better will result in Core courses being dropped from class schedule.

MGMT 3280 BUSINESS POLICY: All Core Courses listed above are prerequisites. A Change of Major form and Curriculum Guide

must be completed prior to registration for major courses. ACCOUNTING MAJORS ONLY: All Core Courses, except ECON 3125, are prerequisites for MGMT 3280. ECONOMICS MAJORS ONLY: MGMT 3280 is not a required course.

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Maintaining Your Academic Standing ____________________________________________________________________________________

Requirements for Continued Enrollment

In order to remain actively enrolled at UNC Charlotte, students must be in “Good Standing” by maintaining a minimum

2.0 cumulative GPA. Falling below the minimum 2.0 GPA may result in probation or suspension from the University,

wherein students are no longer eligible to enroll in classes.

Unsatisfactory Grade Reports are issued at the professor’s discretion to students who have earned a grade of “D” or “F”

in a class at the mid-term point of the semester. These reports are available on a student’s 49er Express by clicking on the

Student Services tab and selecting Mid-term Grades. Mid-term grades are not official and are not posted to a student’s

transcript or academic history.

Semester Warning is an indicator for a student whose semester GPA is at or below a 2.0 GPA. The warning status is an

indication of potential academic problems and is communicated to the student, the Academic Advisor, and the Major

Department. Students on Semester Warning are advised to seek immediate counsel from an Academic Advisor to develop

an action plan before a student incurs Probation or Suspension (see below).

Academic Probation occurs when an undergraduate student earns less than a 2.0 cumulative GPA during a Fall or Spring

semester. Academic Probation is noted on the student’s transcript and grade report. Students must bring their cumulative

GPA up to a 2.0 in order to remove the probationary standing. Being on probation is a serious matter as students may be

suspended from the University if the overall grades are not improved. Students are encouraged to meet with an Academic

Advisor as soon as possible after receiving notification of probation to discuss strategies for improving academic

performance.

Academic Suspension terminates a student’s enrollment at the University. A student is suspended if he or she fails to

achieve good standing by the end of two successive semesters (excluding summer sessions). Note: A student with less

than a 2.0 cumulative GPA may avoid suspension by earning a minimum 2.3 semester GPA in the Fall or Spring.

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Chancellor’s List recognizes undergraduate students with outstanding records of academic performance. A full-time

student must earn a GPA of at least 3.8 in 12 or more semester hours of credit graded A, B, or C, with no grade less than

C. Chancellor’s List designation appears on the student’s official transcript.

Dean’s List recognizes undergraduate students who earn a grade point average of at least 3.4, but not more than a 3.79 and

meet all other criteria as described by the Chancellor’s List. Dean’s List recognition appears on the official transcript.

Graduation with Distinction is an honor for graduating students who have earned a minimum of 48 semester hours at

UNC Charlotte and who meet the following criteria:

Cum Laude, “With Honor” – Graduating students who earn a GPA of 3.4 but less than 3.8

Magna Cum Laude, “With Great Honor” – Graduating students who earn a GPA of 3.8 but less than 4.0

Summa Cum Laude, “With Highest Honor” – Graduating students who earn a 4.0 GPA

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Four-Year Path to Success

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Freshman Year

1. Begin taking General Education Requirements and Progression Courses INFO 2130, MATH 1120, and STAT

1220

2. Discover your values, skills, strengths and weaknesses by accessing online tools and personality inventories available

at the University Career Center

3. Explore your academic and career interests by visiting the University Career Center

4. Use multiple resources to maximize your undergraduate experience (advisors, study groups, tutoring services, etc.)

5. Get involved on campus by joining a student organization and volunteering in the community

Sophomore Year

1. Complete the Progression Courses ACCT 2121, ACCT 2122, ECON 2101 & ECON 2102 and any remaining

General Education Requirements

2. Research multiple career options to find the best fit for your major

3. Meet with professors in the various majors you are considering and seek out industry professionals to interview about

their jobs and experiences

4. Arrange networking experiences that will help clarify your goals and interests including: shadowing a professional in

a field of interest, part-time employment, and applying for internships

5. Explore minors offered at UNC Charlotte that may complement your major by speaking with your Academic Advisor

Junior Year

1. Begin taking the Core Requirements BLAW 3150, COMM 3160, ECON 3125 (except for Accounting majors),

FINN 3120, INFO 3130, MGMT 3140, MKTG 3110, and OPER 3100

2. Schedule an appointment with your Academic Advisor to declare your preferred major after completing requirements

listed on the Curriculum Guide

3. Obtain an internship or study abroad opportunity by visiting the University Career Center and the Education Abroad

Office.

4. Attend events at the University Career Center such as job fairs, resume workshops, and mock interviews to prepare

for employment

Senior Year

1. Complete MGMT 3280 and all remaining Major Courses

2. Prepare and apply for graduation

3. Meet with your Academic Advisor to ensure all course requirements are met for graduation

4. Finalize resume and cover letter

5. Research full-time employment opportunities or graduate school options

6. Practice marketing your skills and education for employers

7. Continue networking

8. Assess your options for the future and create long term goals for post-graduation

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Registration Information _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Belk College of Business Closed Class Policy

Students will NOT be added to any closed classes.

Please do not contact the faculty or department Chairpersons to inquire about this policy. Here are three strategies to use

that will increase your chances of adding a course that is currently closed in the Belk College of Business.

1. Continue to monitor the online Schedule of Classes every day. Students will sometimes drop a class the closer it gets to

the First Day of Classes.

2. Check the online Schedule of Classes more frequently 3-5 days before the First Day of Classes. Students are paying

more attention to their schedules on these days because classes begin in the next few days.

3. Students that have not paid their tuition and fees by the appropriate due dates will be dropped from their classes. Check

the Academic Calendar for these two dates.

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Student Responsibility & Course Enrollment

Students are responsible for the management of their course registrations. Through the registration process, students

accept academic and financial responsibility for the courses in which they enroll. These responsibilities include:

Following policies and procedures as outlined in the UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Catalog and other documents

relevant to their degree progression

Selecting courses appropriate for their academic goals, enrolling in these courses, verifying drop, add, withdrawal,

and grading transactions via the 49er Express

Abiding by University deadlines that pertain to course enrollment and graduation

Payment of tuition and fees by the specified deadline

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Repeating Courses and Grade Replacement Policy

A student may receive credit for a course one time only, (including those for which transfer credit is awarded), unless the

course description specifies that it “may be repeated for credit.” However, students may repeat a course to improve their

GPA. In doing so, the student forfeits the earned hours for the repeated class. Repeated courses are included in the

student’s overall GPA computation and both attempts will be listed on the transcript. Note that Progression Courses, Core

Courses, and Major Courses may only be repeated one time to earn a minimum grade of “C.”

The Grade Replacement Policy

This policy allows students to choose up to two (2) courses (maximum of 8 hours), in which to replace the grade by

repeating the course in a different semester. Both grades are reflected on the transcript, however, the higher of the two

grades will be used in the calculation of the overall GPA. Students must file a completed “Grade Replacement Form” by

the specified deadline in the term in which the course is to be repeated. Below are some important policies about grade

replacement:

A repeated course may not be selected retroactively

Once the form is processed, the choice cannot be revoked by withdrawing from the class or University

A course repeated under the Grade Replacement Policy still counts as an “attempt” in the Belk College of Business

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Sample Non-Business Electives _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Below is a list of sample subjects (academic disciplines) that offer non-business courses. Please refer to the

Undergraduate Catalog for course titles, descriptions, prerequisites, and registration restrictions:

http://www.provost.uncc.edu/Catalogs/

Africana Studies Information Technology

American Studies International Studies

Anthropology Italian

Arabic Japanese

Art Journalism

Art History Kinesiology

Bioinformatics Languages & Culture Studies

Biology Latin

Chemistry Latin American Studies

Child & Family Development Liberal Studies

Chinese Mathematics

Civil Engineering Mechanical Engineering

Communication Studies Meteorology

Computer Science Music

Construction Management Music Education

Counseling Music Performance

Criminal Justice Organizational Science

Dance Philosophy

Earth Sciences Physics

Education Political Science

Electrical Engineering Portuguese

Elementary Education Psychology

Engineering Public Health

English Public Policy

Exercise Science Religious Studies

Film Studies Russian

French Secondary Education

Geography Social Work

Geology Sociology

German Software & Information Systems

Gerontology Spanish

Greek Special Education

Health Administration Statistics

History Theatre

Holocaust, Genocide, Human Rights University College

Humanities, Technology, & Science Women’s & Gender Studies

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Registration Survival Guide __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Every term Belk College of Business students run into the same problems while trying to register for classes. Here is

some information about the most commonly reported issues.

“Department Approval Required” You will sometimes see this message that refers to the “Department”. What

department? Good question. It refers to the department offering the class, not the department under which your major is

declared. For example, if you see the message while registering for ENGL 2116, contact the English Department, not the

Belk College of Business (BCOB).

Solution: Contact the department offering the class.

“Advisor Approval Required” - Which advisor? Please do not contact your BCOB advisor. This message is usually seen

when students who are not in the Honors program or Business Learning Community try to register for a class that is

reserved for those participants. The advisor referenced is the Honors Advisor or Business Learning Community Advisor.

Solution: Select another section. You must already be in the Honors or Learning Community Programs prior to this term

in order to register for a reserved section.

“Major Restriction” This message indicates that you must be declared in the upper level major prior to being able to

register for this class. Permits are NOT granted to register early.

Solution: Declare your major as soon as you have met the requirements to do so.

“Pre-req Test Score Error” Indicates that some pre-requisite has not been met. This might be a particular class, or, it

may be that you do not have enough credit hours to register for the class. For example, you must have, at least, Sophomore

standing (30+ earned credit hours) to be able to register for ACCT 2121, ACCT 2122, ECON 2101, ECON2102.

Solution: Take more classes here at UNC Charlotte. If you are trying to register for Fall classes, you can register for

summer classes to reach the minimum number of hours first and then, register for those requiring more hours for the Fall.

But I Need To…

Get a permit for a closed class: Unfortunately, closed classes are closed. Monitor them and add them as space becomes

available. The only possible exception might be that it is the last class you need to graduate in that term.

Solution: See the Director of Undergraduate Student Affairs if you are a graduating senior in the next term. No other

exceptions are allowed.

Registration started today but I can’t register for any classes. What’s the problem?

Answer: It is probably too early for you to register. Registration opens for students on a graduated time table depending

on the number of credit hours earned. The more credit hours you have, the earlier you register.

Can I take MATH 1120, STAT 1220, INFO 2130, ACCT 2121, ACCT 2122, ECON 2101, ECON 2102 at another

institution after entering the BCOB?

Answer: No, all progression courses as well as all business courses must be completed at UNC Charlotte.

I am a junior but I can’t sign up for Core Business Classes; BLAW 3150, ECON 3125, FINN 3120, INFO 3130,

MGMT 3140, MGMT 3160, MKTG 3110, OPER 3100. Why?

Answer: There are prerequisites for these courses.

Non-Business Electives

These are any classes you ELECT to take outside of business. Please refer to the Undergraduate Catalog and select any

course that interests you for which you meet the pre-requisites.

Transfer Student Common Issues

I am currently taking (fill in the blank here) at (blank). Can I get permission to register for another class here at

UNC Charlotte since I’ll be transferring in the needed pre-requisite?

Answer: No. Transfer credits do not exist until they are posted on your transcript here at UNC Charlotte. You will be able

to register for progressive classes once your pre-requisite class has been posted.

Writing Intensive Classes

Business students are required to take two (2) Writing Intensive classes - one inside the major, MGMT 3160, and any

other outside the BCOB.

Solution: You can select the “Writing Intensive” attribute in the Course Summary section of Banner to list those courses.