Been dreaming of faraway places? Want to travel the world and see the Eiffel Tower, climb the Great Wall of China or ride an elephant on safari? Queens University of Charlotte not only makes all of these things possible- but includes it in our traditional undergraduate program!
Queens students have the opportunity to travel the world through our study abroad programs. Traditional undergraduates, teaching fellows, and EMBA students choose the type of program and location that is right for them.
Faculty Led Programs that last two to three weeks and take you to Asia, Africa, Europe, South America or Oceania.
International Internships that allow you to experience the world of work abroad.
Language Immersion programs that polish your skills in French, Spanish, Germany, Arabic or Chinese.
Or why not spend a semester at any of our partner universities? You can choose from 150 universities in 50 countries- so dream big!
Queens is truly an international place. Come and join our programs and find yourself a world away but always with your Royal's pride!
2011-2012 Convocation Program
The Lenoir-Rhyne convocation program showcases a wide-ranging menu of speakers, activities and experiences that drive learning beyond the traditional classroom. The program offerings also serve as valuable expressions of the University's mission, vision and values. Convocation events are enjoyed by the L-R family and its friends.
Please congratulate Taylor Ruettgers on her recent acceptance to Western Carolina University. Way to go Taylor!
Heritage & History
WCU was founded in August 1889 as a semi-public secondary school and chartered as Cullowhee High School in 1891. The founder, Professor Robert Lee Madison, wanted to provide an education for the young people in the region and train teachers to spread education throughout the western part of the state. In 1893 the Legislature designated the school as the first publicly funded normal school.
Over the next 40 years, the school expanded its curriculum and evolved into a junior college, and in 1929 it was chartered by the legislature as a four-year institution under the name Western Carolina Teachers College. Often called “the Cullowhee experiment,” Madison’s idea became the model for the other regional colleges in the state.
The demand for the liberal arts and programs in other areas of learning led to an expansion of the school's offerings. Postgraduate studies and the Master of Arts in Education degree were added to the curriculum in 1951 after several decades of rapid growth and sweeping changes. In 1953, the name Western Carolina College was adopted.
In 1967 the institution was designated a regional university by the North Carolina General Assembly and Western Carolina University was given its current title. And, on July 1, 1972, WCU became a member of the University of North Carolina system.
Adjacent to the Great Smoky mountains, WCU has a commitment to the rich traditions of the Appalachian and Cherokee cultures. Its Mountain Heritage Center, Cherokee Center, and Craft Revival Project reflect this influence—at the same time providing irreplaceable educational resources for the region.
The Millennial Initiative will be a knowledge enterprise zone where university faculty and students, private industry, and government partners conduct research and development into scientific and technological innovations that have commercial applications. WCU continues its promise to the region by giving students intensive, hands-on educational opportunities while simultaneously promoting economic development.
Our Mission
Queens University of Charlotte provides educational experiences that transform students' lives and foster personal and professional success. Our Vision
Queens University of Charlotte will be recognized as a leading comprehensive university in the Southeast, distinguished by its commitment to transforming the lives of its students and enhancing the intellectual and cultural fabric of its community.
University History
UNC Charlotte is one of a generation of universities founded in metropolitan areas of the United States immediately after World War II in response to rising education demands generated by the war and its technology.
Please congratulate Elizabeth Wood on her recent acceptance to Wingate University. Way to go Elizabeth!
Quick Facts
Total of 2,529 students
4-year residency required (1 of only 3 residential colleges/universities in N.C.)
Comprehensive, co-educational
Bachelor’s degrees – Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Music Education, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Liberal Studies
34 undergraduate majors. Most popular: pre-pharmacy, business management, communication studies, elementary education, sport management, athletic training
Please congratulate Federica Staton on her recent acceptance to Gardner-Webb University. Way to go Federica!
Statement of Values
Christian Heritage
Acknowledging One God - Creator and Sustainer of life, and Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord; committing to self-giving service displayed in Christ-like moral action that respects the dignity and value of every person. Baptist Heritage
Affirming historic Baptist values such as the freedom of individual conscience and the right of people to worship God as they choose, the authority of Scripture in matters of faith and practice, the priesthood of every believer, the autonomy of the local church, and the separation of church and state. Academic Excellence
Encouraging visible enthusiasm for knowledge, intellectual challenge, continuous learning, and scholarly endeavors; inviting pursuit of educational opportunities within and beyond the classroom for the joy of discovery; and inspiring accomplishment within one's field of study.
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte stakes its claim as the state’s urban research university. As the region’s only public doctoral-granting institution, UNC Charlotte is a driving force of growth, discovery and innovation for the greater Mecklenburg Country metropolitan statistical area.
With more than 25,000 enrolled students, including roughly 5,000 master’s and doctoral candidates, UNC Charlotte is the third-largest institution in the UNC system. It leverages its location in the state’s largest city to offer internationally competitive programs of research and creative activity and exemplary undergraduate, graduate and professional programs coupled with a focused set of community engagement initiatives that enrich the region’s quality of life.
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to learning through the integration of teaching and mentoring with research and service. Our powerful academic experience stimulates creative inquiry, critical thinking, thoughtful expression and responsible citizenship in an array of high-quality programs at the baccalaureate and master’s levels, and in our doctoral programs in marine biology and educational leadership. Substantial research activity, combined with our hallmark teaching excellence and moderate size, advances distinctive student involvement in faculty scholarship. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, affordable access, global perspectives, and enriching the quality of life through scholarly community engagement in such areas as health, education, the economy, the environment, marine and coastal issues, and the arts.
Please congratulate David McGoldrick on his recent acceptance to Belmont Abbey College. Way to go David!
Mission Statement Our mission is to educate students in the liberal arts and sciences so that in all things God may be glorified. In this endeavor, we are guided by the Catholic intellectual tradition and the Benedictine spirit of prayer and learning. Exemplifying Benedictine hospitality, we welcome a diverse body of students and provide them with an education that will enable them to lead lives of integrity, to succeed professionally, to become responsible citizens, and to be a blessing to themselves and to others.
WCU was founded in August 1889 as a semi-public secondary school and chartered as Cullowhee High School in 1891. The founder, Professor Robert Lee Madison, wanted to provide an education for the young people in the region and train teachers to spread education throughout the western part of the state. In 1893 the Legislature designated the school as the first publicly funded normal school.
Over the next 40 years, the school expanded its curriculum and evolved into a junior college, and in 1929 it was chartered by the legislature as a four-year institution under the name Western Carolina Teachers College. Often called “the Cullowhee experiment,” Madison’s idea became the model for the other regional colleges in the state.
The demand for the liberal arts and programs in other areas of learning led to an expansion of the school's offerings. Postgraduate studies and the Master of Arts in Education degree were added to the curriculum in 1951 after several decades of rapid growth and sweeping changes. In 1953, the name Western Carolina College was adopted.
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte stakes its claim as the state’s urban research university. As the region’s only public doctoral-granting institution, UNC Charlotte is a driving force of growth, discovery and innovation for the greater Mecklenburg Country metropolitan statistical area.
With more than 25,000 enrolled students, including roughly 5,000 master’s and doctoral candidates, UNC Charlotte is the third-largest institution in the UNC system. It leverages its location in the state’s largest city to offer internationally competitive programs of research and creative activity and exemplary undergraduate, graduate and professional programs coupled with a focused set of community engagement initiatives that enrich the region’s quality of life.
Learner-centered, accessible, and inclusive community fostering intellectual inquiry to prepare students for meaningful lives and engaged citizenship;
Research university where collaborative scholarship and creative activity enhance quality of life across the lifespan;
Source of innovation and leadership meeting social, economic, and environmental challenges in the Piedmont Triad, North Carolina, and beyond; and
Global university integrating intercultural and international experiences and perspectives into learning, discovery, and service.
Enrollment
More than 17,500 on-campus students and over 950 others in distance-learning programs from 49 states and more than 70 countries. The fall 2009 freshman class is the largest ever at 2,510 and ethnic minority enrollment is about 33 percent.
