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Summer Session Student Services

Bookstore

The University Bookstore is open 12 months a year, except for official University holidays during the summer sessions. The bookstore will remain open for extended hours during the first three days of classes.  

Last day for full book refund is five days from the first day of class. Book buy back is conducted year round. For more information about the Campus Bookstore visit our Web site: http://uncg.bkstore.com

Location:  Elliott University Center Phone: 336/334-5563
Hours: Mon. - Fri.  8:00 am  - 4:00 pm
Closed Weekends

Sports and Recreation

Campus Recreation, Department of
412 Student Recreation Center

The Department of Campus Recreation, located in the Student Recreation Center, provides a wide variety of recreational and educational services for the university community including club and intramural sports, fitness programs, Team QUESt, (a team building/challenge course), and Outdoor Adventures, as well as informal recreation through the Piney Lake Recreation Area, a golf practice area, tennis courts, lighted fields, and Rosenthal Pool located in the HHP Building.

Student Recreation Center
The Center covers 86,900 square feet and includes a 38 foot indoor climbing wall (The Edge), a three-court gymnasium for basketball, volleyball, soccer and badminton, a jogging track, racquetball courts, and two weight rooms with free weight, selectorized and plate loaded strength training equipment. Cardiovascular exercise areas include bikes, elliptical trainers, treadmills, and rowers. Televisions are available on the second floor for workout entertainment. Saunas are available in each locker room. Use of the Rec Center and pool are free for currently enrolled students. Spouses/life mates of students may be sponsored for a paid membership.

Campus Recreation Courts and Irwin Belk Recreation Track Opened in the Fall of 2005!
Two outdoor basketball and volleyball courts, a picnic Pavilion and a running and walking trail are located north of the Student Recreation Center. Facilities are free and open to UNCG students and members of the Recreation. Basketballs and volleyballs for the outdoor courts may be checked out with a current ID at the Student Recreation Center.

Fitness
Fitness classes are offered daily in the fitness and spin studios. The Fitness program offers the beginner and new-exercise fitness orientations and proper set up and exercise technique. For all exercisers the Fitness program offers fitness assessments. Speciality classes, such as Power Yoga and Pilates, are popular, noncredit activities available each semester for a nominal fee. The Personal Training program offers one-on-one instruction that incorporates a specialized workout designed for each individual's specific goals. The fee is minimal for this service and individuals can sign up at the reception desk on the fourth floor of the Rec Center. Additional programs such as weight management, instructor training and educational workshops are on going.

The Edge (Climbing Wall)
336/334-4708
The Edge is a 38-foot indoor climbing wall located at the north end of the Student Recreation Center. Climbing is free to students and Rec Center members. Climbing workshops, belay certifications, shoe rental and group climbing events are available. The wall provides climate-controlled rock climbing and bouldering with challenges for beginners as well as advanced climbers.  

Intramural Sports
336/334-5924
Intramural Sports leagues are offered for men and women in the following traditional sports: flag football, outdoor soccer, volleyball, softball, indoor soccer, and basketball. A co-recreational program, which includes men and women participating on the same team, is offered in the above-mentioned sports. Special tournaments are run throughout each semester to include the following: dodgeball, kickball, midnight basketball, and preseason flag football to name a few. Additionally, intramural sports will host the Jack Cooke Golf Classic, and intramural flag football and basketball all star games. Special events are also offered that include table tennis and badminton tournaments and other events as requested. 

Club Sports
336/334-5924
Club Sports are affiliated student organizations serving students' individual interests in a variety of sporting activities. These opportunities range from competitive, recreational/social, to instructional clubs, reaching out to the many different needs of the diversity of UNCG's student population. Currently the Club Sports Program has fourteen active clubs that includes the following; equestrian, women's soccer, volleyball, men and women’s rugby, volleyball, men’s and women’s rugby, men’s lacrosse and women's ultimate frisbee, disc golf, badminton, tennis, swim, football, and ice hockey. Students are always welcome to start their own club!

Piney Lake
336/334-4273
Piney Lake, located 15 minutes southeast of campus, offers free seasonal recreation to currently enrolled students from April through October. Students may swim, kayak, canoe, and picnic as well as play frisbee, volleyball, and horseshoes. Summer memberships are available for students who were enrolled in the previous spring semester. The Hilltop Lodge, Lakeside Lodge, and a picnic area are available year-round.

Team QUESt (Quality University Experiences for Students)
336/334-4855
email: teamquest@uncg.edu
Team QUESt, is experientially based leadership and team-building program that facilitates group development. Activities allow a variety of ages and physical abilities to participate. Programs are designed to meet the client's specific needs. The following activities can be selected: low and high challenge course elements, team orienteering, classroom workshops, and portable initiatives.

Outdoor Adventures
336/334-4033
The Outdoor Adventures Program, located on the first floor of the Rec Center (enter from brick sidewalk between Rec Center and HHP building), offers outdoor trips and activities as well as an outdoor equipment rental center. Trips are student-lead experiences geared towards the beginner as well as the more experienced and includes canoeing, river and sea kayaking, hiking, rafting, caving, skiing.

Employment Opportunities
The Department of Campus Recreation hires graduate assistants, and approximately 160 undergraduate and graduate level students to assist in the operation of the programs and department.

Career Services Center

The Career Services Center (CSC) helps students and alumni develop career plans and coaches them for gaining full-time employment after graduation. Professional staff members are available to assist in assessing personal values, skills, interests, and work setting preferences. A computerized career guidance system, career assessment inventories, and a myriad of career publications and online information provide resources to aid in the career decision-making process.

Experiential learning services provided by the CSC aid students in locating credit or non-credit, paid or unpaid internship opportunities. Part-time and summer job information is also available. Individual counselors and group presentations assist students in developing job hunting strategies. Resume critiques, mock interviews, career days, on-campus interviews, and resume referrals are some of the services available for the job search. For further information visit the CSC Web site at: www.uncg.edu/csc

Elliott University Center

The Elliott University Center (EUC) has been literally and symbolically identified as UNCG’s center since it opened in 1953. It is a familiar home base for students, faculty and staff; a meeting place for activities, events, and ceremonies; and a greeting place for campus visitors. Located at a key pedestrian crossroads on campus, the EUC is convenient for most of the UNCG community at some time each day.

Day to day operations in the EUC and the coordination of events and activities held in the building are the responsibility of the Office of Student Life (OSL). In its role as building manager, the Office of Student Life sponsors and facilitates programs and services that intentionally foster interaction among students, student organizations, and the University community.

The EUC houses spaces consisting of a 480 seat auditorium; a multicultural resource center; a meditation center; meeting rooms with state-of-the-art technology; open lounge areas; as well as meeting and office spaces for student organizations and offices including the Office of Student Life, the Career Services Center, Disability Services, the Office of Orientation, the Office of Multicultural Affairs, the Office of Leadership and Service Learning, and the Office for Adult Students. The UNCG First Card Center, UNCG Bookstore and the University Box Office and Arts Information Center are also housed within the EUC.

Dining options in the Elliott University Center include Burger King™, Chick-Fil-A™, Pizza Hut™ Quiznos™,  JUMP (short order Chinese and sushi), Kettle Classics, the Salad Garden and Krispy Kreme™ doughnuts daily.  Cranberry Farms™ serves up rotisserie chicken and home-style favorites appropriately within a student budget. Charlie’s™ is a student favorite for coffee, tea and specialty drinks, conveniently located in the EUC. There is also a convenience store, The Marketplace, located on the first floor.

Retail space is maintained by the University Bookstore and Wachovia and Cash Points (State Employees Credit Union) automated teller machines (ATMs). A postage vending machine, FirstCard Cash-to-Chip machine and copiers are also located near the Information Desk. For more information, visit: http://euc.uncg.edu

Specialized services include:

The Information Desk – Located on the first floor near the grand stairwell. Friendly students are willing to assist with general campus information. For lost and found matters and event calendar information, stop by or call the information line at 334-5510.

Game Room – A great place for something to do between classes and studying. Located on the ground floor, the game room has competition-sized billiard tables, pinball and video machines, air hockey, table tennis and board games. Catch the latest sporting events on the wide screen TV. 

University Box Office and Arts Information Center – Located on the first floor is a full service box office offering tickets to all UNCG Theatre, Music, and Dance events, the University Concert/Lecture Series and other activities on campus. Contact the Box Office at 334-4849 Monday - Friday, 12:00noon - 5:00pm.

The EUC Art Gallery provides an additional opportunity on the UNCG campus to highlight traveling visual artists’ exhibits as well as faculty and student exhibits.

Informational kiosks with web access are located on the Ground and First floors. A television lounge is located on the ground floor in Room 50; and services as varied as providing lockers for commuter students, an emergency car care kit, and a ride board.

Information Technology Services (ITS)

The Division of Information Technology Services provides central technology support services to faculty, staff, and students at UNCG.  Client Services, a unit of ITS, provides services including workshops, software support, consultation, and documentation. Research support includes assistance with data analysis packages such as SAS and SPSS. The ITS Service Desk operated by Systems and Networks provides assistance in the resolution of technology issues via 6-TECH by phone (256-TECH) and e-mail (6-TECH@uncg.edu.

Every registered student may activate an e-Spartan e-mail account, a Blackboard learning system account, a UNIX account for hosting a personal web page, and a Novell Netware account for using software located on UNCG’s network in the computer labs.

ITS supports 15 open-access computer labs located throughout campus, containing more than 500 computers. Both Windows and Macintosh computers are available. Students receive a printing allocation for each semester they are registered, and may purchase additional printing allocations as needed.

To find out more about computing support, research support, and ITS computer labs, please visit the Information Technology Services Web page at: http://its.uncg.edu

Student Consulting:  The SuperLab in Jackson Library
Phone: 336/256-TECH (8324)
Hours: Whenever the Library is open (The SuperLab closes 15 minutes before the Library)

University Libraries

The University Libraries include the Walter Clinton Jackson Library and the Music Library.

Together the Libraries’ holdings number more than 2.8 million items including 723,000 federal and state documents and more than 989,000 items in microtext. The Libraries subscribe to over 4,000 print newspapers, periodicals and other serials and provide access to over 200,000 electronic books and 30,000 electronic journals. The Special Collections and University Archives hold a variety of manuscripts, rare books and archival material. The Libraries’ home page, http://library.uncg.edu, is an excellent starting point for any kind of research or information need. Users may use the Libraries’ online catalog, over 200 databases and numerous other resources. Journal Finder, a software system developed by the Libraries, allows easy, convenient information about journal articles in the Libraries’ print and electronic holdings. Users may access most electronic holdings from any remote location with a University ID. In addition to its own collections, the Libraries will borrow materials from other libraries for students and faculty. Over 90 computers that access the internet are available in the Libraries as well as printers. Photocopy machines are also available. Staff are available for assistance all hours the Libraries are open. Users need a valid UNCG ID to borrow materials from the Libraries.

Locations: Jackson Library, College Avenue; Music Library, Music Building
Phone: Jackson Library, 336/334-5304;  Music Library, 336/334-5771

Hours:   Consult the web page for hours. Typically, the hours for Jackson Library are:

Music Library are:

Special Collections and University Archives

Student Health Services

The physical, psychological, environmental and wellness education needs of UNCG students are maintained through the delivery of primary, preventive, and educational services which are responsive, accessible and of high quality. Health care providers, including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and nurses, are available in the Student Health Services during regular clinic hours. Appointments are encouraged (336/334-5334). Clinical support services include laboratory, x-ray and pharmacy services. The Counseling and Testing Center, staffed by psychologists, counselors, and a psychiatrist, offers brief individual, group, and couples’ counseling and psychotherapy for students, provides crisis intervention and referrals to community agencies, and administers standardized educational testing. Charges for pharmacy purchases, x-rays, and laboratory tests pay for costs not covered by the health fee. Referrals to a hospital or specialist in the community also are not covered by the health fee. Students are strongly encouraged to purchase comprehensive health insurance to protect themselves from financial difficulties that often follow a serious illness or injury due to the high cost of medical care. A student health insurance policy is offered through UNCG to provide students with coverage for medical services and hospitalization.

Location: Gove Student Health Center
Phone: 336/334-5340

Summer Session Clinic Hours
Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 9:00 am   - 6:30 pm,  Fri. 9:00 am   - 4:00 pm

University ID Card — UNCG FirstCard

All students should have their UNCG FirstCard made after they have registered for classes. A continuing student’s FirstCard is automatically validated each semester the student is attending classes. A replacement fee of $15.00 is charged for lost, stolen, or damaged FirstCards.

The UNCG FirstCard is an all-in-one card. It serves as the ID, library, rec-center, health center and meal card for all UNCG students, faculty and staff. E-Cash (stored value) can be added to the UNCG FirstCard and used across campus at all Dining locations, the UNCG Bookstore, Campus Recreation, Student Health, Housing, Library, Parking Services, and others. Furthermore, students that have a Wachovia checking account may link their UNCG FirstCard to use as an ATM card.

The UNCG FirstCard Center accepts cash, check, Master-card and VISA as forms of payment. Please visit our website for more details.

Location:   121 Elliott University Center
Phone: 336/334-5651
Website: firstcard.uncg.edu
Hours: Mon. - Fri. 8:00 am  - 5:00 pm

University Parking Permits

UNCG parking permits are required for vehicles parking on University property. Permits for the 2007 Summer Session may be purchased at the Parking Operations Office for $30.00 per session for surface parking or $50.00 per session for deck parking (Oakland or McIver). Permits are sold two weeks in advance of the start of the Summer Session. Vehicle insurance carrier, insurance policy number, and license tag information are required to purchase a UNCG parking permit.

Location: Walker Avenue Parking Deck
Phone: 336/334-5681
Hours: Mon. - Fri  7:30 am   - 5:00 pm

University Personal Identification Number (PIN)

For added convenience and safety, Personal Identification Numbers (PINs) have been issued to all students. If you do not know your PIN, you can have it reset: students should call 256-TECH (256-8324 or 6-TECH from on-campus). You can also reset your PIN within UNCGenie. With your PIN and UNCG FirstCard number, you can use the Jackson Library on-line system through the Internet, campus network, or library terminal to renew books or find out what books you have requested or checked out at Jackson Library. For more information about how to use the Jackson Library system, contact Jackson Library. For more information about how to use your computer accounts, visit the Information Technology Services (ITS) SuperLab in Jackson Library, the ITS Web site at: http://its.uncg.edu, or call the ITS Service Desk at 256-TECH.

University Writing Center

Closed 1st Session (May 17 - June 11); will reopen in its new location (June 12 - July 28).
                                
The Writing Center offers individual instruction and advice to students when they are in the process of planning, writing, or
revising papers. 

Location: 3211 Hall for Humanities & Research
Phone: 336/334-3125
Web: www.uncg.edu/eng/writing center
Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 10:00 am  -  5:00 pm; Fri. 10:00 am   - 1:00 pm

Veterans Benefits and Certification

If you are eligible to receive Veterans benefits, please come by the University Registrar’s Office and complete the proper forms to process your eligibility or you may contact the coordinator via e-mail at: vabenefits@uncg.edu

Veterans should notify the University Registrar’s Office immediately any time their status changes, or their schedules are modified or if they wish to withdraw from the University.

Location:  University Registrar’s Office, 180 Mossman Building
Phone:  336/334-3717
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:00am  – 5:00pm

1-866/334-2255 (outside Greensboro)

Page updated: Wednesday, March 12, 2008