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Limited Number of Free Tickets Remain for Fall Career Fair

July 17, 2020 by White, Brian

The Career Center is hosting the Fall Career & Internship Fair: Regional Edition, a virtual event in early October that involves 13 colleges/universities from the surrounding area. The Career Center has provided 30 complimentary registrations for UNC Charlotte’s graduate programs.

For more information and to register, please visit the Career Center.

Please register for only one of the two fair days (if you would really like to attend both days, register for 1 day, but put a note in the comments box on the form that you would like to attend both if there’s space; once we’re a couple weeks out from the event, the Career Center will reach out if there’s space).

On the registration form, choose “check” as your payment method. The Career Center will comp your registration when it’s received. If you have questions about the event, email careerfairs@uncc.edu or call Brooke at 704-687-0789.

Online Classes Blocked for Embargoed Countries

July 17, 2020 by White, Brian

Admitted students physically located in embargoed countries like Iran may not be allowed to take fall semester classes online, according to John Jacob, Facility Security Officer and Export Control Officer in Research and Economic Development.

“The Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) considers (online courses) a service to that country/individual that requires a export license from OFAC for a student to take an online class from an embargoed country,” Jacobs said.

Additional information on the policies guiding delivery of online coursework will be shared as it becomes available.

New Non-Resident Grad Students Sent Residency Guidelines

July 15, 2020 by White, Brian

Newly admitted non-resident graduate students recently were sent information from Residency Compliance Manager Brenda Sawyer outlining steps needed to qualify as a resident for tuition purposes.

A sample of the Residency message is available for download.

Questions on residency should be directed to the Residency Determination Service (RDS) at 844-319-3640, rdsinfo@ncresidency.org or to Brenda Sawyer, Brenda.Sawyer@uncc.edu

ISSO Issues Guidance on Federal Customs Policy Change

July 15, 2020 by White, Brian

The International Student and Scholar Office (ISSO) issued new guidance for international students after ICE/SEVP rescinded policies issued July 6 governing participation in online classes.

The full text of the ISSO statement sent to students via email is available for download.

Online Workshop Focuses on Effective Online Courses

July 14, 2020 by White, Brian

The UNC System Office will host an online workshop on Designing Effective Online Courses July 20. The workshop is free, but space is limited, and registration is required. Learn more and register.

The material will be aimed at instructors who have minimal proficiency leading online learning environments, but experienced instructors will also find new tips, hot topics, and useful activities.

The two-week session begins on July 20. Participants can finish the work at their own pace, but are encouraged to complete the program by July 31.

Learn More: The syllabus provides additional detail. Visit the Digital Learning Initiative website to register.

Please forward questions to Dr. Jim Ptaszynski, Vice President for Digital Learning.

Undergrad Research Programs Offer Potential Early Entry Candidates

July 10, 2020 by White, Brian

The Office of Undergraduate Research is recruiting faculty to participate in the OUR Scholars and Federal Work Study (FWS) Research Assistant Program through July 24.

The two programs provide research experience, mentorship and professional development. Faculty are invited to submit a research project to be paired with an undergraduate student for the 2020-2021 Academic Year.

The OUR scholars program will include eight OUR scholars each in the fall and spring semester. There is no cap on the FWS Research projects. Projects will be selected based on faculty members’ mentorship record and breadth of research experience that will be provided to the students.

To get involved, please complete the form for 2020-2021 Call for OUR Academic Year Research Opportunities.

For more information, please contact Erin R. Banks, ebanks10@uncc.edu.

CGS Expresses Concern with Guidance on F-1 Students

July 07, 2020 by White, Brian

The Council on Graduate Schools (CGS) released a statement expressing concern with the recent guidance from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program regarding international students’ participation in online courses.

Read the full statement from the CGS.

ISSO Addresses Federal Guidance on F-1 Students

July 07, 2020 by White, Brian

In a memo to UNC Charlotte leaders, the International Student and Scholar Office (ISSO) addressed guidance for F-1 students from the the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) issued by news release July 6.

The ISSO memo is available for download.

The original SEVP news release is available from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Distance Ed Introduces New Out of NC Tuition Rate

June 30, 2020 by White, Brian

Distance Education has introduced a new tuition and fee structure for out of North Carolina non-resident students.

The Distance Education Out-of-NC Non-Resident Tuition Rate Fact Sheet is available for download.

More on Distance Education Tuition and Fees can be found at Niner Central.

Webinar Addresses Test Requirements for Summer/Fall 2021 Applicants

June 30, 2020 by White, Brian

At the outset of the pandemic, with testing centers closed around the world, Graduate Program Directors were given autonomy to waive testing requirements for summer/fall 2020 applicants. Given the ongoing challenge for people to access physical testing centers, and/or the lack of personal equipment and settings to sit for an online test, coupled with significant financial challenges, many programs are considering waiving the standardized test requirement for 2021 applicants.

To address these challenges and opportunities and brainstorm viable alternatives, join Associate Dean Johnna Watson and Director of Graduate Admissions Kathy Giddings for a Zoom meeting on: Wednesday, July 8, at 11 AM.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/97671625105?pwd=c0pQQ2p6SVRTWGNMaWtGZHAyVVNwQT09

Meeting ID: 976 7162 5105
Password: 6vywP3

Read more on the issue at ScienceMag.org.

8-Week Career Lab's Focus Is Career Competencies

June 29, 2020 by White, Brian

The Center for Graduate Life’s GRAD 8320/6320, Developing Core Career Competencies, can help improve the personal brand, articulate a career path, connect to targeted industries and communicate across diverse populations.

Career Lab is an 8-week part-of-term format during the first part of fall, in a hybrid asynchronous format (i.e., half the class will attend on Tuesdays and half on Thursdays).

Register at my.uncc.edu.

Residency Determination Cut-Off Date Extended

June 26, 2020 by White, Brian

The required cut-off date for applying any RDS determination has been extended from 30 to 45 days from the start of term for fall 2020 through spring 2021. The change was made to allow for adjustments to Census Day reporting in the wake of COVID-19.

The changes were outlined in a letter from Kimberly van Noort, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer for the UNC System. The letter is available for download.

Help Prospects Learn About Your Program

June 25, 2020 by White, Brian

A virtual information session for prospective students provides an opportunity to engage directly with a Graduate Program Director and currently enrolled students to learn about admission requirements and the application process, opportunities for student engagement, and determine if a graduate program is a good fit.

Graduate Admissions utilizes the AdmissionPros Event Management System to schedule the information sessions, manage RSVPs, and promote the event on our websites and social media accounts. Downstream, we can track participants to determine those who apply, are admitted, and ultimately enroll. A Graduate Admissions staff member will participate in the information session and lead you every step of the way.

Contact Maryanne Maree-Sams (MaryanneMaree-Sams@uncc.edu) or Ellie Ivey (efeely@uncc.edu) to plan a virtual information session for your graduate program, or to chat about any questions you may have related to the process. We suggest that you allow at least four weeks to advertise the offering, so it’s never too early to begin the process.

ETS Guide to Preparing for Admissions

June 23, 2020 by White, Brian

ETS and the GRE® Program recently released a discussion guide that poses questions faculty and administrators should consider in preparing for, collecting and accepting applications.

The guide is available for download.

Encourage Admitted Students to Submit Official Transcript

June 22, 2020 by White, Brian

Applicants offered admission are required to submit a final official transcript from the college or university where the bachelor’s degree was earned prior to registering for the second semester in the Graduate School at UNC Charlotte.

Final transcripts for spring 2021 admits are due Aug. 15. Fall semester transcript submissions are due in October. Final transcripts can be mailed to the Graduate School or sent electronically directly from the College or University to gradcounselor@uncc.edu.

eGRAD Training Session Planned

June 16, 2020 by White, Brian

Online training for eGRAD, electronic Graduate Recruitment and Admissions system, will be available June 23 in Canvas.

The session will be available as a module with the heading: “Training-Graduate School Electronic Systems Training.” This training is required for access to the system to admit or deny applicants in eGRAD.

Please let us know if you have any information about your program (videos, articles about current students,pictures, etc) you would like us to share.

Send any information or questions to Ellie Ivey, efeely@uncc.edu.

Suspension, Termination Processes Updated

June 08, 2020 by White, Brian

Suspension and termination processes have been updated for Spring 2020.

Students that are suspended/ terminated due to Spring 2020 grades may enroll in Summer 2020 due to the June 1 deadline for grade mode change elections.
Suspensions and terminations will be processed effective Fall 2020.
Suspension appeals should be submitted through the new academic petition system.

For questions, please contact Sandra Krause, Sandra.Krause@uncc.edu.