Fall Term Start 2010

Student Guide

Table of Contents
Term Start Page 2
Opening Weekend Schedule Page 3-4
Hotel Information, Directions and Parking Page 5
Academic Assessment Page 6
Student Financial Services Page 7
Health Services Page 8
Student Identification Cards Page 9
Parking Permits Page 10
Residential Life Page 11-12
Information Technology Services Page 13-14
uconnect Page 15
Professional Dress Policy Page 16
International Students Page 17-18
Additional Resources Page 19
Shopping Facilities & Directions Page 20

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 TERM START

As the start of your first term at Johnson & Wales University quickly approaches, you must ensure that you
have completed all university requirements to begin classes. This Student Guide provides you with the
information regarding all of the activities you must complete to fulfill these requirements.

Throughout the summer we offered eight opportunities for you and your family to attend New Student
Orientation including seven sessions for traditional students (including honor and transfer students) and one
session for Garnish Your Degree (GYD) students. Even if you already attended New Student Orientation,
you still must attend Term Start. If you did not attend New Student Orientation, you will receive further
information and will be able to complete other requirements (such as academic assessment) during Term
Start. An abbreviated session will be held on Friday, Sept. 3 and Saturday, Sept. 4 from 3-5 p.m. in Hance
Auditorium for students who did NOT attend over the summer. An abbreviated Garnish Your Degree (GYD)
orientation will be held on Mon, Sept. 6 from 1-3 p.m. in Academic Center classroom 431 for those who did
NOT attend the GYD orientation during the summer. If you have any questions, please call New Student &
Parent Programs at 980-598-1880.

In this Student Guide you will find important information, reminders and deadlines regarding Term Start
requirements and important university services, including Financial Services, Health Services, Academic
Assessment, Residential Life, Parking Permits, Student Identification Cards, Information Technology
Services, uconnect, Professional Dress Policy, International Students and additional resources. There will be
stations at Term Start for you to accomplish each of these tasks.

Term Start begins at the University Events Center on the first floor of the Academic Center at 801
West Trade Street. Please arrive at your assigned time by the first letter of your last name as listed
below. The doors will be closed and Term Start closes at 2 p.m. each day.

TERM START TIMES BY ALPHABET:

Friday, September 3: Freshman A-K

A-B 9 a.m. H-I 12 p.m.
C-D 10 a.m. J-K 1 p.m.
E-G 11 a.m. (Term Start closes at 2 p.m.)

Saturday, September 4: Freshman L-Z

L-M 9 a.m. T-V 12 p.m.
N-P 10 a.m. W-Z 1 p.m.
Q-S 11 a.m. (Term Start closes at 2 p.m.)

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 OPENING WEEKEND SCHEDULE

This year Opening Weekend at Johnson & Wales University is Friday, September 3 - Monday, September 6
and includes a number of informational sessions and activities. Please review the schedule below to ensure
that you attend the appropriate events and have a positive Term Start experience.

Friday, September 3
ACTIVITY LOCATION
Academic Assessment * (8 a.m.-2 p.m.) Academic Center Computer
(only if not completed over the summer at New Student Orientation) Lab Classroom 433
Term Start Requirements: Freshman A-K (9 a.m.-2 p.m.) Academic Center
A-B 9 a.m. H-I 12 p.m.
C-D 10 a.m. J-K 1 p.m.
E-G 11 a.m. (Doors to Term Start close at 2 p.m.)
Housing Move-In (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) Residence Halls
(for cleared students after completing Term Start requirements)
New Student Orientation (3-5 p.m.) Hance Auditorium
(for students who DID NOT attend over the summer only)

Saturday, September 4
ACTIVITY LOCATION
Academic Assessment * (8 a.m.-2 p.m.) Academic Center Computer
(only if not completed over the summer at New Student Orientation) Lab Classroom 433
Term Start Requirements: Freshman L-Z (9 a.m.-2 p.m.) Academic Center
L-M 9 a.m. T-V 12 p.m.
N-P 10 a.m. W-Z 1 p.m.
Q-S 11 a.m. (Doors to Term Start close at 2 p.m.)
Housing Move-In (9 a.m.-5 p.m.) Residence Halls
(for cleared students after completing Term Start requirements)
Academic Support Orientation (2-3 p.m.) Hance Auditorium
(for conditionally accepted students only)
Early Enrollment Program (EEP) (2-3 p.m.) University Events Center
(EEP students and their parents only)
New Student Orientation (3-5 p.m.) Hance Auditorium
(for students who DID NOT attend over the summer only)

* Academic Assessment is required and must be completed BEFORE beginning Term Start.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Sunday, September 5
 
ACTIVITY LOCATION
College of Culinary Arts Orientation
(Culinary and Baking & Pastry)
 A.M. Labs (8-10:30 a.m.) * Academic Center
* NOTE: report to first lab class which begins Culinary Labs
Sept. 7 in full uniform
 All students in academics (9:30-10:30 a.m.) Hance Auditorium
Campus Barbecue – Students Only (11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.) Residence Hall Quad
College of Business Orientation (1:45-4:15 p.m.) Hance Auditorium
College of Culinary Arts Orientation
(Culinary and Baking & Pastry)
 P.M. Labs (1:45-4:15 p.m.) * Academic Center
* NOTE: report to first lab class which begins Culinary Labs
Sept. 7 in full uniform
The Hospitality College Orientation (1:45-4:15 p.m.) University Events Center
Housing Orientation (evening) Residence Halls

Monday, September 6
ACTIVITY LOCATION
Convocation (9-10 a.m.) Gateway Village Promenade
(Professional dress or culinary uniform required)
FIT 1000 Testing – College of Business students only Academic Center Computer
(10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.) Lab Classroom 433
(only if not completed over the summer at New Student Orientation)
Garnish Your Degree New Student Orientation (1-3 p.m.) Academic Center
(for GYD students who DID NOT attend over the summer only) Classroom 431

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 HOTEL INFORMATION

Doubletree Hotel 895 West Trade St. 704-347-0070

Embassy Suites 4800 South Tryon St. 704-527-8400

Marriott City Center 100 West Trade St. 704-333-9000

Hilton Charlotte Towers 222 East Third St. 704-377-1500

Omni Hotel 132 East Trade St. 704-414-4819

Westin Hotel 601 South College St. 704-375-2600

Dunhill Hotel 237 North Tryon St. 704-332-4141

Holiday Inn Center City 230 North College St. 704-335-5400

aloft Charlotte Uptown 210 East Trade St. 877-465-5638

 It is suggested that families make reservations at the above recommended

hotels at least 30 days prior to Term Start to secure a room. 

DIRECTIONS TO JWU CHARLOTTE

From Charlotte Douglas International Airport: Take Billy Graham Parkway to I-77 North. Take Exit 10B
(Trade Street East). Turn right at the end of the exit and follow Trade Street toward Uptown. The Academic
Center is approximately 0.2 miles on the right.

From I-77: Take Exit 10 coming from the north or Exit 10B coming from the south (Trade Street East).
Turn right at the end of the exit coming from the north or keep straight if coming from the south and follow
Trade Street toward Uptown. The Academic Center is approximately 0.2 miles on the right.

From I-85: Take I-77 South. Then take Exit 10B (Trade Street East). Turn right at the end of the exit and
follow Trade Street toward Uptown. The Academic Center is approximately 0.2 miles on the right.

PARKING DURING OPENING WEEKEND

Free parking during Opening Weekend is provided at the Johnson & Wales University “Lot B” (gravel lot
located adjacent to Mt. Moriah Baptist Church) at 709 West Trade St. Please follow the blue and white
Johnson & Wales University signs. Limited street parking is also available.

For more information, please call Admissions toll free at

866-JWU-CHARLOTTE (866-598-2427), option “3” or e-mail admissions.clt@jwu.edu

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 ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT

Johnson & Wales University requires all new students to participate in an Academic Assessment in the areas
of math, reading comprehension and sentence skills. The results of all assessment activities will help
generate an appropriate class schedule based on individual student skill levels and abilities.

Students should have completed the Academic Assessment while at New Student Orientation over the
summer. Students unable to complete the Academic Assessment over the summer will be referred for testing
upon arrival at Term Start.

 Academic Assessment MUST be taken prior to beginning Term Start 

 Visit the following website for assessment preparation materials:

www.jwu.edu/charlotte > Student Life > Academic Services > Placement Testing

 By NOT participating in the Academic Assessment over the summer or during Term Start,
a student’s commencement date may be delayed.

Reasons for exemption from Academic Assessment:

 If you received transfer or AP credit for both JWU ENG 1020 English Composition and MATH
1002 A Survey of College Mathematics (or any Algebra or higher-level math course) you are not
required to attend Academic Assessment.

 If you received transfer or AP credit for MATH 1002 A Survey of College Mathematics, MATH
1020 College Algebra, MATH 1010 Mathematics I or a higher-level math course you are not
required to attend Academic Assessment.

 If you were accepted into the Honors Math program you are not required to attend Academic
Assessment.

 Admissions will notify students when granting transfer credit 

 Transfer credits are also listed on uconnect at--- uconnect.jwu.edu 

College of Business Students:

 College of Business students unable to take the computer proficiency challenge exam at New
Student Orientation over the summer or who have not received transfer credits for FIT1000,
Information Technology for Business Professionals I, may elect to take the computer proficiency
challenge exam on Monday, September 6 at 10:30 following Convocation in Academic Center
Computer Lab Classroom 433. Visit the following website for a study guide and more information
about the challenge exam:
www.jwu.edu/charlotte > Student Life > Academic Services > Testing for Credit

Visit www.jwu.edu/charlotte > Student Life > Academic Services > Placement Testing
for more information. You can also call the Center for Academic Support at 980-598-1500.

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 STUDENT FINANCIAL SERVICES

SUBMIT PAYMENT BY:

 Paying your entire term balance

-or-
 Establishing a monthly payment plan with Tuition Management Systems (TMS)
(requires $65 application fee along with first monthly payment)
-or-
 Receiving an approved loan to cover annual charges
-or-
 Establishing an approved payment or combination plan with Student Financial Services

Review more details, payment options and forms at www.jwu.edu/charlotte > Student Life > Financial
Services. Please contact a financial planning representative for assistance and further discussion about what
plan might be best for you.

SUBMIT REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:

 Completed Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if you plan to use financial aid (JWU
school code is 003404)
o Access this online via www.fafsa.ed.gov
 Any verification forms (i.e. federal tax returns, dependent verification worksheet, etc) requested by
Student Financial Services
 Completed Direct Master Promissory Note (MPN) if you have been awarded a Federal Stafford Loan
o Access this online via www.studentloans.gov
 Completed Entrance Counseling if you have been awarded a Federal Stafford Loan
o Access this online via www.studentloans.gov

PAYMENT DEADLINE REQUIREMENT:

Prior to Term Start, all students must establish (or confirm) an appropriate and approved payment plan with
Student Financial Services.

 Failure to satisfy this requirement will result in removal of your housing assignment with Residential
Life and a Financial Hold will be placed on your account.

Visit www.jwu.edu/charlotte > Student Life > Financial Services

for more information and answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
You can also call Student Academic & Financial Services (SAFS) at 980-598-1300.

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 HEALTH SERVICES

As a prerequisite for beginning classes, Johnson & Wales University and the North Carolina Department of
Health require that all new, fulltime students (residents and commuters) submit documented proof of:

 A physical exam within the last year

(examination forms online at www.jwu.edu/charlotte > Student Life > Health & Counseling), with a
physician's signature and parent/guardian signature for students under 18).
 3 tetanus-diphtheria vaccines (DTP/DTaP/Td) with one Td booster dose within the last 10 years
(required).
 Negative PPD/CXR Tuberculosis test or chest x-ray within the last 6 months (only required for those
students born outside the USA).
 2 MMRs: measles, mumps, rubella vaccine (required).
 Hepatitis B series and Chicken Pox Vaccine (required).
 Meningitis vaccine and Hepatitis A vaccine (strongly recommended *).

*IMPORTANT NOTE:
"Recent studies show that certain college students, particularly freshmen living in dormitories, have a sixfold
increased risk for meningitis... Cases of meningitis among teens and young adults 15-24 years of age — the
age of most college students — have more than doubled since 1991...A vaccine is available against four
strains of the bacteria that cause meningococcal meningitis in the United States."
(source: American College Health Association)

Failure to meet any of these requirements will result in a Health Services hold being placed on your account.
A hold prohibits you from registering/reinstating at the university. In addition, since you would no longer be
an active student attending the university on a full-time basis, you would not be eligible to reside on campus
and would lose your housing assignment. All documents must be submitted to Health Services before a hold
will be removed.

Visit www.jwu.edu/charlotte > Student Life > Health & Counseling

for more information. You can also call Health & Counseling Services at 980-598-1700.

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 STUDENT IDENTIFICATION CARDS

Official university student identification (ID) cards are issued to all enrolled students and must be carried at
all times. Students must present their ID cards upon request to authorized university representatives. It
enables students to attend university-sponsored events, gain access to residence halls, Library, computer labs,
and receive meals in the Student Dining Center.

A student ID card is required for admittance to the Library and at the Bookstore to obtain uniforms, to use a
MasterCard, Visa and/or American Express or to sell back textbooks. The Division of Student Affairs and
Student Academic & Financial Services will also request that students present their ID cards when
purchasing tickets, attending performances or conducting any financial or academic business.

An ID card is solely for the use of the person to whom the card is issued. It is strictly prohibited for students
to use each other’s cards. This type of behavior will result in disciplinary action.

If an ID card is lost, stolen, damaged, or malfunctioning, students must follow the procedures below:

 Report the lost or stolen card as soon as possible to Campus Safety & Security. You will then be able
to pay the $15 replacement fee and receive a new ID card.
 Present the damaged card (i.e. bent, cracked, etc) to Campus Safety & Security. You will then be
able to pay the $15 replacement fee and receive a new ID card.
 Present the malfunctioning card to Campus Safety & Security so that they might assess and correct
the problem.

RECEIVING YOUR ID CARD:

You should have had your photo taken and received your student ID card over the summer at New Student
Orientation. If you do not attend New Student Orientation, you will have your photo taken and receive your
student ID card during Term Start.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
980-598-1900
980-598-1802 fax
security.clt@jwu.edu

Campus Safety & Security is located on the first floor of Cedar Hall South, Suite 113
(east breezeway in Cedar Hall South next to Student Activities).

Campus Safety & Security is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Visit www.jwu.edu/charlotte > Student Life > Student ID

for more information. You can also call Campus Safety & Security at 980-598-1900.

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 PARKING PERMITS (if needed)

RESIDENT STUDENT PARKING:

Due to construction of our new Student Center, parking is extremely limited for new students. New students
are NOT encouraged to bring a car on campus.

 All Cedar Hall North and Cedar Hall South residents are encouraged to contact Standard Parking, the
operators of the Cedar Street Parking Deck adjacent to the Academic Center for parking needs. The
fee for the Cedar Street Parking Deck is $60 per month (subject to change). Standard Parking will
begin taking applications on Aug 1 and can be reached at 704-343-9604.

COMMUTER STUDENT PARKING:

Parking is limited near campus, and commuters are encouraged to contact Campus Safety & Security to
arrange for their parking needs.

 Commuter permits for Lot B (gravel lot located adjacent to Mt. Moriah Baptist Church) at 709 West
Trade St.) are $150 per term or $400 per year. Parking Permits can be obtained during Term Start.
 Overnight parking is not available for the commuter lot and parking on streets will result in towing
and fines.

Once all university spaces are filled, the following parking providers have several lots in the Uptown area
located within six blocks of the Academic Center.

 West Parking
704-399-9047
 EZ Parking
704-683-0100
 Preferred Parking
704-375-6014
 Central Parking
704-382-9503

Visit www.jwu.edu/charlotte > Student Life > Safety & Security > Parking
for more information. You can also call Campus Safety & Security at 980-598-1900.

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 RESIDENTIAL LIFE

All students planning to live on campus must have paid the Admissions Enrollment Deposit and
completed their online housing application for Residential Life. Send in your deposit as soon as you receive
the Accepted Student Guide and complete your housing application online. Any student whose contract
and/or deposit has not been received will be assigned available space on a “first-come, first-served” basis. It
is important to note housing is extremely limited at term start and cannot be guaranteed. Residential Life and
housing policies are explained in detail in the JWU Charlotte Student Handbook, which is available by
visiting www.jwu.edu/charlotte > Student Life > Student Handbook

RESIDENTIAL LIFE REQUIREMENTS:

 Binding Housing Contract: Regardless of the financial payment you select, housing contracts are
effective upon signing and binding for the entire academic year. As long as you are attending the
university, you remain responsible for room and board charges for the entire academic year, even if
you no longer occupy your assigned room or utilize the dining facilities. Students with disabilities
who need special accommodations are advised to contact the Center for Academic Support, 980-598-
1500, prior to applying for housing online.

 Good Standing: Your housing assignment is contingent upon you being in good standing with
Johnson & Wales University. If you have a financial hold on your account at end of business
on August 12, you will forfeit your housing assignment. Once the financial hold is removed, you will
be reassigned to any available space at Term Start. Again, it is important to note housing is
extremely limited and is assigned on a "first-come, first-served" basis and cannot be guaranteed at
Term Start.

 Room Assignments: Students select their own assignment online – ability to access the online
system is based on deposit dates and lottery; earlier deposits are more likely to secure preferred
housing assignments. Additionally, a limited number of larger rooms may be tripled in the event that
building occupancy has been reached.

 Insurance: We strongly urge you to obtain personal property insurance coverage under your
own/your parents’/your guardians’ homeowner’s insurance. Johnson & Wales University is not
responsible for damages to or loss of your private property. You will receive an insurance pamphlet
upon moving into your assigned building.

 Move-In Deadline: Any student who does not occupy their assigned room by the last day of
Term Start will forfeit that specific housing assignment unless a written request providing sufficient
cause for late Move-In has been previously submitted to and approved by the Director of Residential
Life. Students who arrive after the Move-In deadline will be placed in any available space.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
You must complete the Term Start process before reporting to your residence hall.

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HOUSING MOVE-IN PROCEDURE:

 Report to Term Start where Residential Life will confirm your housing assignment
 Using the directions provided at Term Start, drive to your residence hall
 NOTE: Unloading and parking at the residence halls is extremely limited due to construction of
the new Student Center. It is important to follow the specific instructions provided to you by
Residential Life at Term Start. Move-in assistance will be provided in an effort to reduce
parking/unloading congestion.
 Park your car in the assigned parking lot, and return to the hall to begin unpacking

SPECIAL ARRANGEMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:

 Cedar Hall North and Cedar Hall South close for the Winter Holiday Break on Friday, December 17,
2010 at noon through Sunday, January 2, 2011 at noon. All residence hall students who will require
housing during the 2010-2011 holiday break must arrange for their own accommodations. City View
Towers will remain open during the Winter Holiday Break.
 All buildings are open during shorter breaks in the fall and spring. However, the Student Dining
Center will be closed.
 Students will need to vacate Cedar Hall North, Cedar Hall South and City View Towers within 24
hours of their last exam or by Friday, May 20 at noon at the closing of the academic year. This is
mentioned to provide sufficient information for planning purposes.

HOUSING REQUIREMENTS:

 JWU Charlotte has a two year residency requirement for all new freshmen students. Housing is
extremely limited and cannot be guaranteed for transfer students or rising juniors and seniors. All
first year students are required to live on campus in either Cedar Hall North or Cedar Hall South.
Second-year students are required to live on campus as well and can fulfill this requirement in Cedar
Hall North, Cedar Hall South or City View Towers.
 Students who are married, single parents, live with an adult relative within a 50-mile radius of
campus, are transfer or international students or are 21 or over are exempt from the two-year
residency requirement. Students must apply for a housing exemption by visiting the Residential Life
website and completing and submitting the Housing Exemption & Contract Release Form.

Visit www.jwu.edu/charlotte/reslife for more information and answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
You can also call Residential Life at 980-598-1800.

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 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Please see the “Information Technology Services” handout provided to you at New Student Orientation over
the summer for detailed information and instructions regarding your JWU e-mail account, computer labs,
print release stations, network storage, telecommunications, the on-campus network (ResNet), cable
television, policies and technical support. You may also access it online at www.jwu.edu/charlotte/its > ITS
New Student Information

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING BRINGING A COMPUTER ON CAMPUS:

As time gets closer to your arrival on campus, the Department of Information Technology Services would
like to bring to your attention important information about connecting your computer to the university
network via a wired (like in a residence hall room) and/or wireless (like in wi-fi hotspots located throughout
campus) connections. JWU utilizes a network authentication and validation security system called Cisco
Network Admission Control (NAC). Vulnerable computers are isolated and given extremely reduced
network access until they are patched and secured. This prevents those computers from being the targets of
or the sources for worm and virus infections. This ensures a safe, secure and reliable network for you. The
NAC Agent must be installed on your computer to gain full access to the university network including
access to the Internet.

To make your computing transition to the university as smooth as possible, there are steps you should
complete BEFORE YOU ARRIVE ON CAMPUS. If you have a computer with a Windows Operating
system, these steps include ensuring that your computer has the latest Microsoft Windows Updates installed,
Windows Automatic Updates turned on, a valid and non-expired version of anti-virus software installed and
the latest anti-virus software definitions installed. If you have a Macintosh or Linux system, please make sure
you have a valid and non-expired version of anti-virus software installed and the latest anti-virus software
definition installed.

The University Help Desk has a page which details how to appropriately prepare your computer:
http://helpdesk.jwu.edu/nac

To login:
Username: reshall
Password: protect

Important items to note:

1. The university only supports computers with the following operating systems: Microsoft Windows
2000, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, Linux and Mac OS
version 9 and up. The following operating systems are not supported: Windows 95, Windows 98,
Windows ME, Windows NT Server and Windows NT Workstation.
2. In order to utilize the on campus network, you must be using a non-beta version of Internet Explorer.
Follow the instructions on the web page to check your version and uninstall if necessary.

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 3. If you choose to utilize the university’s free McAfee anti-virus software, you can only have ONE
anti-virus program installed. Two anti-virus programs will NOT work properly together.
If you have one active anti-virus program installed, you do not need to install another program.
4. Complete these steps as close to your arrival on campus as possible to ensure that you have
downloaded and updated your computer with the latest Windows updates and the latest anti-virus
software definitions. If new updates are released between your last computer update and your arrival
on campus, you will be required to complete additional downloads before you are granted access to
the network.

There is a complete “NAC Help Guide” available at http://helpdesk.jwu.edu/nac

We are available to answer questions you may have regarding NAC and other technology-related items at the
University Help Desk by calling toll free at 866-JWU-HELP (866-598-4357).

You can also visit www.jwu.edu/charlotte/its and http://helpdesk.jwu.edu for more information
and answers to Frequently Asked Questions. You can also contact the University Help Desk via e-mail at
helpdesk@jwu.edu or by calling toll free at 866-JWU-HELP (866-598-4357).

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 UCONNECT

Johnson & Wales University provides a website, uconnect.jwu.edu, through which students can conduct
many transactions online, including:

 Viewing/accessing course registration (i.e. class schedule)

 Registering for classes
 Viewing holds
 Viewing grades
 Viewing your degree audit
 Viewing course projections
 Viewing the university’s course catalog
 Accessing and requesting transcripts
 Viewing accounts
 Making tuition payments
 Viewing financial aid awards and tracking information
 Updating address information
 Activating your JWU e-mail account
 Viewing transfer credits that have been awarded

As a new student to the university, instructions for logging on to the site will be included in your invoice
packet. Upon receiving these instructions, you should log on to uconnect to become familiar with the system.
Once you have access to uconnect, it is your responsibility to check your record on a regular basis to view
any holds that can prevent enrollment for the term.

All JWU first-year students have course registration prepared by Student Academic & Financial Services
(SAFS). This course registration is viewable via uconnect. SAFS will assist you in printing a copy of your
schedule at Term Start.

Visit uconnect.jwu.edu and

www.jwu.edu/charlotte > Student Life > Academic Services > Course Registration
for more information. You can also call Student Academic & Financial Services (SAFS) at 980-598-1300.

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 PROFESSIONAL DRESS POLICY

The following dress policy has been implemented for all students who enter the Academic Center and
Gateway Center 4th Floor.

Business Casual Dress (minimally) is required:

 During all class sessions or class related activities
 During the hours of 7 a.m.-6 p.m. (Monday-Friday)
 During officially sanctioned university professional events

Business Casual Dress is NOT required:

 After 6 p.m. for student functions such as club meetings or activity attendance, unless otherwise
specified
 If student’s sole purpose is to visit Health & Counseling Services

Business Casual examples for men:

 Long dress pants (khakis are approved)
 Dress shirts, shirts tucked in
 Polo style shirts
 Sweatshirts (JWU Only. No exceptions.)
 Dress shoes and socks
 T-shirts worn under dress shirts shall be free of lettering, advertising or design
 A university-issued nametag must be worn while in the Academic Center for class or university
business.

Business Casual examples women:

 Dress slacks, pantsuits, dresses or skirts (no more than two inches above the knees)
 Blouses or sweaters
 Sweatshirts (JWU only. No exceptions.)
 Dress shoes
 A university-issued nametag must be worn while in the Academic Center for class or university
business.

Examples of clothing that are NOT considered business casual:

 Hats and other head coverings, including scarves, unless for religious purposes
 Sweatpants
 Blue jeans or other denim based clothing
 Sneakers, sandals or flip flops (anything that goes between the toes)
 Provocative clothing (NOT allowed in Academic Center at ANY time)

Students in culinary labs will be required to be in full culinary uniform while in the Academic Center. A
description of the culinary uniform requirements can found in the Student Handbook at:
www.jwu.edu/charlotte > Student Life > Student Handbook

Students who are inappropriately dressed or not considered groomed will be dismissed from class and
considered absent for the day. Such action may also result in judicial review.

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 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Thursday, September 3
8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. International Students report to the Admissions Office any time during office hours to
complete the steps below. Please note that it is MANDATORY to bring your current or past I-20, I-94 card,
Passport and Visa.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ARRIVAL INFORMATION:

Once we have received your International Student Travel Form (Form 5 in your International Accepted
Student Guide), a hotel reservation will be arranged for you at the Doubletree Hotel. This will provide you
with the opportunity to look for off-campus housing if necessary. Students will be asked to provide a credit
card number to cover any additional nights or incidentals during their complimentary stay.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS (available Saturday, August 29 – Sunday, August 30):

Doubletree Hotel
895 West Trade Street
Telephone: 704-347-0010 | Fax: 704-347-0267

CHECKLIST (should complete the steps listed below prior to Term Start):
Deadline:
1. Send in reservation deposit.
2. Complete online housing contract (if living in the residence halls)
3. Make necessary payment arrangement with Financial Services (SFS) August 25
(Telephone contact number 980-598-1300)
 Pay any balance that may be due
 Establish a monthly payment plan with Tuition Management
 Systems (TMS)
4. Submit completed Health Service Form(s) August 18
(Form 2 in your International Accepted Student Guide)
 All requirements (i.e. physical within the last year, updated
immunization shots) must be fulfilled with Health Services.
5. Fax or mail the International Student Travel Form August 18
(Form 5 in your International Accepted Student Guide)
(Fax form to 980-598-1111)

IMPORTANT NOTES:

 Please complete all requirements immediately. If you do not complete the Term Start
requirements, your housing assignment will be removed and your enrollment to the university
may be revoked.
 As a first-time student it is mandatory to attend Term Start even though you have met the Term Start
requirements.
 You must meet Term Start requirements for each term. In future terms, you are responsible for
accessing your schedule on uconnect.jwu.edu to view any holds placed on your account.

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KEY REMINDERS: Deadline:

Apply for your F-1 Student Visa as soon as possible

(When issued your visa, fax the Visa Questionnaire Form 4 in
your International Accepted Student Guide to 980-598-1111.)

Transfer students must submit official transcripts with August 25

final grades to the International Representative.

IMPORTANT THINGS TO BRING:

 Visa, Passport, I-20 and I-94 Card

 Proof of tuition payment (copy of receipt, check, or wire transfer)

NOTE: If traveling from overseas, there are some items you may not be able to bring when flying.
Therefore, transportation to various establishments will be arranged by the International Office for all new
students upon request.

Upon your arrival, please refer to the DIRECTIONS and PARKING information on page four of this
booklet.

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 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

ATHLETICS
www.jwu.edu/charlotte > Student Life > Athletics
Athletics offers intramural and recreational programs through team, individual and special event activities.

BOOKSTORE
www.jwu.edu/charlotte > Student Life > Bookstore
The Village Bookstore at JWU Charlotte is operated by Follett, the largest educational bookseller in
America. The Bookstore is open Monday-Saturday and will have extended hours during Term Start.

CENTER FOR ACADEMIC SUPPORT

www.jwu.edu/charlotte > Student Life > Center for Academic Support
The Center for Academic Support offers personalized learning assistance, individual and group tutoring
sessions and study strategy workshops for all JWU students.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH
www.jwu.edu/charlotte > Academics > Community Service
Contact Community Outreach for information on the Community Service Learning (CSL) component and on
volunteer and community leadership opportunities.

DINING SERVICES
www.jwu.edu/charlotte > Student Life > Dining
The Dining Services website lists hours of operation, menus, specials and can be used to purchase optional
meal plans online.

EXPERIENTIAL EDUCATION & CAREER SERVICES

www.jwu.edu/charlotte > Careers
Experiential Education & Career Services works with students to prepare them for employment in their
chosen careers. Our experiential education programs provide the opportunity to apply knowledge gained in
the classroom to real-life industry settings.

HEALTH & COUNSELING SERVICES

www.jwu.edu/charlotte > Student Life > Health & Counseling
Basic healthcare and clinical counseling for students, management of medical records, physician
appointments, referral to urgent care facilities and outside medical providers as needed.

LIBRARY
http://library.jwu.edu/charlotte
The Library is located in Gateway Village across the street from the Academic Center and two blocks from
the residence halls. The Library allows JWU students to access a broad spectrum of information resources.

CAMPUS SAFETY & SECURITY

www.jwu.edu/charlotte > Student Life > Safety & Security
Ensures the protection and well-being of JWU students, faculty, staff and facilities. Campus Safety &
Security is located on the first floor of Cedar Hall South, Suite 113 (east breezeway in Cedar Hall South next
to the Office of Student Activities) and open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

OFFICE OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES

www.jwu.edu/charlotte > Student Life > Student Activities
Student Activities supports clubs, organizations and campus events.

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 SHOPPING FACILITIES & DIRECTIONS

Wal-Mart Supercenter
704-392-2311; 3240 Wilkinson Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28208
 West Trade Street to I-77 South to EXIT 9C/Wilkinson Blvd.
(Total Estimated Time: 7 minutes)

Target
704-973-3121; 900 Metropolitan Avenue, Suite 2, Charlotte, NC 28204
 Head South-East on West Trade Street (toward uptown); Turn right on S. McDowell Street; Turn left
onto E. 3rd Street; Turn right onto S. Kings Drive; Turn right into Target.
(Total Estimated Time: 8 minutes)

Northlake Mall
704-921-2000; 6801 Northlake Mall Drive, Charlotte, NC 28216; www.shopnorthlake.com
 West Trade Street to I-77 North; Take the exit for Harris Blvd/NC-24 at EXIT 18; Turn left onto WT
Harris Blvd (NC-24 W); turn right on Northlake Commons Blvd.
(Total Estimated Time: 11 minutes)

Carolina Place Mall

704-543-9300; 11025 Carolina Place Parkway, Pineville, NC 28134; www.carolinaplace.com
 West Trade Street to I-77 South toward Rock Hill; Take the I-485 E exit at EXIT 2; Merge onto I-
485 E. toward Pineville; Take EXIT 64B onto Pineville-Matthews Road; turn left onto Carolina
Place Parkway.
(Total Estimated Time: 20 minutes)

Concord Mills Mall

704-979-3000; 8111 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, NC 28027; www.concordmills.com
 West Trade Street to I-77 North; Merge onto I-85 North; Take EXIT 49; Turn left at the light at end
of exit ramp; Concord Mills will be on your left.
(Total Estimated Time: 20 minutes)

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