INTRODUCTION

ABOUT THE CATALOG

The UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Catalog (hereby referred to as the “Catalog”) is not an irrevocable contract. Regulations published in it are subject to change by the University at any time without notice. University regulations are policy statements to guide students, faculty, and administrative officers in achieving the goals of the institution. Necessary interpretations of these policies will be made by the appropriate authorities with the interest of the students and the institution in mind. Students are encouraged to consult an advisor if they have questions about the application of any policy.

The University reserves the right to change any of the rules and regulations of the University at any time, including those relating to admission, instruction, and graduation. The University also reserves the right to withdraw curricula and specific courses, alter course content, change the calendar, and to impose or increase fees. All such changes are effective at such times as the proper authorities determine and may apply not only to prospective students, but also to those who are already enrolled in the University.

Each new edition of the UNC Charlotte Undergraduate Catalog becomes effective at the opening of the fall semester following its publication. To receive a degree, an undergraduate student must satisfactorily complete all requirements described in the Catalog in effect at the time of first enrollment as a degree student at the University or all requirements described in the Catalog in effect at the time of graduation. Any student who changes from one major or minor to another must meet requirements of the new major or minor in effect at the time of the change.

Any student who leaves the University or changes to another major or minor for a period of one calendar year or longer and then returns to the University or to the original major or minor will be required to meet requirements in effect at the time of return.

Exceptions to these policies may be necessitated by changes in course offerings, degree programs or by action of authorities higher than the University. In that event, every effort will be made to avoid penalizing the student.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY

Each student is responsible for the proper completion of his or her academic program, for familiarity with the Catalog, for maintaining the grade point average required, and for meeting all other degree requirements. Students assume academic and financial responsibility for the courses in which they enroll and are relieved of these responsibilities only by formally terminating enrollment. The advisor will counsel, but the final responsibility remains that of the student.

A student is required to have knowledge of and observe all regulations pertaining to campus life and student behavior. Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with academic terminology located in the Glossary section of this Catalog. The University has enacted two codes of student responsibility -- The UNC Charlotte Code of Student Academic Integrity and The UNC Charlotte Code of Student Responsibility -- which are summarized in this Catalog and available in full online at www.legal.uncc.edu/policies/#student.  As students willingly accept the benefits of membership in the UNC Charlotte academic community, they acquire obligations to observe and uphold the principles and standards that define the terms of UNC Charlotte community cooperation and make those benefits possible. This includes completion of institutional surveys as requested by the University for program assessment and improvement.

Each student is responsible for checking their uncc.edu email regularly, as well as maintaining communication with the University and keeping on file with the Office of the Registrar at all times a current address, including zip code, and telephone number.

Each student, while associated with the University, is expected to participate in campus and community life in a manner that will reflect credit upon the student and the University.

GRADUATION RATE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT

Our data shows that 56% of the full-time new freshmen who entered UNC Charlotte in Fall 2001 have received a baccalaureate from this institution or another UNC institution as of Fall 2007. In addition, another 6% were enrolled at this or another UNC institution in pursuit of their baccalaureate degree as of Fall 2007. This information is provided pursuant to requirements of the Student-Right-to-Know and Campus Security Act of 1990.

DIVERSITY

The University of North Carolina at Charlotte is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability. In keeping with this commitment, UNC Charlotte actively seeks to promote diversity in its educational environment through its recruitment, enrollment, and hiring practices.

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