Student Engagement
When you join the community that is the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, you will find a place of exploration and discovery. Here, you will be challenged to think more broadly and more deeply than probably ever before. You will learn to think critically and to act compassionately, working alongside your professors and fellow students in the classroom, in research settings and in the broader community.
With a major in CLAS, you will find you can:
- Think critically and analyze complex situations.
- Solve problems efficiently and effectively.
- Speak persuasively with a variety of audiences.
- Translate data into useful knowledge.
- Write coherent explanations and arguments.
- Collaborate with teams and lead from within.
- Do research and analysis using state-of-the-art methods and technologies.
- Interact with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
- Cast a wide net for career and life opportunities.
student opportunities
Students can find diverse options for academic and personal development, including through learning communities, academic organizations and success seminars. Academic clubs and organizations provide another way for you to become involved. Many College academic departments offer honors programs, in addition to the University Honors Program. Engagement opportunities feature leadership roles, volunteerism choices and special talks and seminars to help you grow your knowledge and skills as you prepare for your future. Among the offerings:
- Learning Communities
- Undergraduate Research
- Internships
- Honors Programs
- Education abroad
- Experiential Learning
- Service Learning and Outreach
- Academic Student Organizations
- The LEADS Program
Student News
UNC Charlotte graduate Barbara Coberly offers testament to the age-old saying that it is never too late to learn something new, as she completes her bachelor’s degree in sociology at age 81.
The annual 100 Words Film Festival challenges talented filmmakers from around the world to deliver compelling tales using exactly 100 words. The strict parameters are not easy to work with, but UNC Charlotte student and filmmaker Mark Borja took on the challenge, with two films chosen for screening at the 2014 festival.
History is woven from the threads of people’s lives. For UNC Charlotte student, writer, researcher and historian Chuck McShane, the ability to tease out one thread has led to another, and another, and yet another – resulting in a book, magazine articles and academic research projects.
Masks have served as a symbol of cultures around the world for centuries. Masks are unique and through their appearance, they can communicate about the unique people and cultures they represent. A student-created exhibit in the Languages Resource Center communicates about cultures while using visual and digital features.
In a competition designed to grow students’ knowledge in practical and professional ethics, a UNC Charlotte team placed second in the Regional Ethics Bowl Tournament at Clemson University on November 15, advancing to the national tournament.