http://www.studentsreview.com/NC/UNCC_comments.html Life at UNCC - Comments en http://www.studentsreview.com/NC/UNCC_comments.html I don't know what others are saying, but here's my experience with this school. Yeah the school is pretty much out there to get your money. For example they raise the tuition and parking permits just ... Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:41:53 GMT StudentsReview 827-93342 Copyright 2013 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 827-93342 827 6 Biology Female Undergraduate Class 2013 4th Year Neutral I don't know what others are saying, but here's my experience with this school. Yeah the school is pretty much out there to get your money. For example they raise the tuition and parking permits just to build a new deck and a football team(totally uncalled for). The parking permits are purchase to allow students to park any day the university is open, however during special events you are not allowed to park in some areas, resulting lack of space, yet you still pay full price for permit. The good side of this school is that the library is pretty good. Also as you move up to your major courses the professor tends to be very knowledgeable, but that means that the grade are harder to earn, but they will be understanding and will try to help you if you have difficulties. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:41:53 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/NC/UNCC_comments.html http://www.studentsreview.com/NC/UNCC_comments.html UNCC is absolutely awful. Their Science department is literally the worst I have ever seen. I've seen people's tests at USC, Chapel Hill, and other RESPECTED universities, and none of their tests are ... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:52:32 GMT StudentsReview 827-93050 Copyright 2013 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 827-93050 827 6 Biology Male Undergraduate Class 2016 1st Year Negative UNCC is absolutely awful. Their Science department is literally the worst I have ever seen. I've seen people's tests at USC, Chapel Hill, and other RESPECTED universities, and none of their tests are as ridiculous as UNCC's. Their Chemistry and Biology departments are absolutely infuriating. The way they teach, the way they grade, and even the way they speak. These professors are clowns. The truth is, at UNCC, you're going to have to bust your @$$ to get A's and B's like me, but for what? At nearly ANY other University around this area, you don't have to try half as hard, you get better grades, and you get a degree from an actually respectable university. It's stupid and unfair. I was forced to go to UNCC and I will do my absolute best to transfer. DO NOT come to UNCC if you are looking to go to Medical/Dental/Veterinary school. They are absolutely terrible when it comes to science. I've had good grades all my life. At UNCC, the teachers pretend like they want to help you, but in reality, they do not care at all. You are just another student passing through. The Biology teachers all ask outlandish questions on their tests, and just about everyone will make a D or a C on their tests. They act like they are doing this to help you, but how does that help anyone? They kill your GPA, which makes you look awful especially since UNCC is considered #197 in rankings on U.S college rankings. (After UNCC everything has a "rank not published" so it's safe to say UNCC is near last here.)
Sciences here at UNCC ARE NOT GOOD. If you are not coming here for Science classes, then this place will be a little bit better for you (Just a little)
On the social side of things...This place is a commuter school, plain and simple. There is no sense of identity to be found in the UNCC "community". People dread coming here, and it's obvious. They come here, then they try their best to get out and go home. I've visited many other Colleges, and not a single one of them felt anything like UNCC. People over here are confrontational, rude, and obviously want to be left alone. I have enough friends here, but don't expect to bump into anyone nice here after the first week...oh and if you do? They are probably commuters anyway. Everyone goes home over the weekend, because really there isn't anything to do here. The frats here are a joke. It's absolutely hilarious watching these kids walk around campus. Literally anyone can join, which isn't exactly a bad thing, but somehow they managed to make it a bad thing.. You have literally every type of failure joining these frats, and these kids do nothing but ruin everyone else's day. Sorority girls are....odd. There's literally only one sorority that has some normal people in it. The rest are full of rednecks who just love the confederate flag. UNCC has too many hypocrites and Bible loving kids walking around this place. This would be easy to ignore, if basically everything else didn't suck.
Nothing to do on campus..at all. Want to go to a party? Go to a club instead. Parties here are hilariously bad. The gym here is extremely small, and far away from literally every single residence hall on campus.
My advice? Find another university. This was my last choice, and I was forced to go here for a reason (a bad one at that). Mon, 08 Apr 2013 05:52:32 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/NC/UNCC_comments.html http://www.studentsreview.com/NC/UNCC_comments.html I had an awesome experience at UNC Charlotte. I lived on campus all four years and enjoyed every minute of it. Comparing the faculty at UNC Charlotte with those at my graduate school (Appalachian Stat... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 02:26:35 GMT StudentsReview 827-92268 Copyright 2013 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 827-92268 827 58 Political Science Female Undergraduate Class 2006 4th Year Positive I had an awesome experience at UNC Charlotte. I lived on campus all four years and enjoyed every minute of it. Comparing the faculty at UNC Charlotte with those at my graduate school (Appalachian State), UNC Charlotte professors were generally more demanding academically, professional and tended to be more accomplished from a research/publication perspective which is likely indicative of the research focus of the university. I always felt safe while on campus and never encountered an issues. Some parts of Charlotte can be sketchy but compared to peer cities Charlotte tends to rank pretty well. The campus continues to grow significantly with new dorms, a brand new student union, classrooms not to mention a new football program. This school draws students from all over the US/world making the student population diverse which is a positive. The city itself has access to professional sports, lots of restaurants, shopping, movie theaters, bars, international airport. I would highly recommend at least checking this campus out, especially if you live in NC. Compared to other schools UNC-Charlotte was extremely affordable. Tuition is the second lowest plus housing in Charlotte was much cheaper and generally nicer than the other schools I considered. Tue, 26 Feb 2013 02:26:35 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/NC/UNCC_comments.html http://www.studentsreview.com/NC/UNCC_comments.html If you?re thinking about going here please read my comment. I?m writing this review here because I almost didn't attend this school due to the bad ratings on this site. I?m positive that most of the b... Thu, 21 Feb 2013 08:37:40 GMT StudentsReview 827-92161 Copyright 2013 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 827-92161 827 24 Mechanical Engineering Male Undergraduate Class 2016 1st Year Positive If you?re thinking about going here please read my comment. I?m writing this review here because I almost didn't attend this school due to the bad ratings on this site. I?m positive that most of the bad reviews on this site are from people who are stuck up and thought that college was going to play out like it does in the movies. That being said I?m going to address some of their arguments. The number one complaint is that it is a commuter school. Although this is true, there is an easy fix, live off campus. There are tons of apartment complexes around the school and most have really good rates. A lot cater directly towards students and have 4 bedrooms and 4 baths in one unit with inclusive rates at $325. This option is a lot cheaper than living on campus, and your roommates will keep you company. Also I suspect it will improve soon since UNCC is moving up in the ranks. Another complaint is that it?s not safe here. I would like anyone to point out a college campus were there hasn't been some sort of violence. If you look the majority of ?violent acts? that happened here are where people put themselves in dumb situations. In other words keep out of trouble and you won?t find trouble. Next argument is you?re just a number here. First of all, you?re attending a school with over 26,000 students; if you want a ?small college? feel then go to a small college, that simple. I disagree with this argument altogether because if you feel like that it?s your own fault. All professors have office hours where you can go talk to them one-on-one, there are tons of personalized resources such as tutoring and workshops. There are also a lot of clubs and organizations. So, if you?re feeling like just a number it?s more than likely because you?re not doing anything. Those were the major arguments I found throughout the reviews. Here are some points of my own. UNCC is a beautiful school and I find the students and staff to be very friendly. It is a research school meaning its staff is here to do research, not just teach. Although this can be a downfall for obvious reasons, it can also be beneficial because you can join in on the research and get valuable experience while getting paid. I really enjoy it here, I feel like I?m getting a great education at a lot cheaper cost than similar schools. Don?t be fooled by the reviews here, go to other sites such as college prowler and rate my professors has a section dedicated to campus reviews. Overall this is a great up-and-coming school. Just remember, you get out of college what you put into it. Thu, 21 Feb 2013 08:37:40 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/NC/UNCC_comments.html http://www.studentsreview.com/NC/UNCC_comments.html Good education. Bad atmosphere. If you value a real college experience you should go somewhere else. If all you want is the degree, it is a fine school to go to.... Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:54:56 GMT StudentsReview 827-92134 Copyright 2013 StudentsReview, Ecliptical Technologies, Inc. 827-92134 827 77 Astronomy Male Undergraduate Class 2011 4th Year Advice Good education. Bad atmosphere. If you value a real college experience you should go somewhere else. If all you want is the degree, it is a fine school to go to. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:54:56 GMT http://www.studentsreview.com/NC/UNCC_comments.html