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VIS IT QUEENS. EXPERIENCE CHARLOTTE. “#20 for Job Growth” (Forbes 2019)

GROW FAS T IN ONE OF AMERICA’S FASTEST GROWING CITIES.

Queens University of Charlotte is located in the historic heart of dynamic Charlotte, – one of the nation’s most rapidly growing metropolitan areas. Our students enjoy easy access to the city, which extends the classroom and brings their academic experiences to life. Tis combination of Southern hospitality and big city opportunity creates a unique community, making it easy to:

Develop personal relationships with a close-knit group of peers, faculty and leaders on campus.

Find a mentor among the many business, political and artistic groups and organizations.

Enjoy diverse cultural experiences on our beautiful campus or get out and explore the country’s 15th largest city.

Engage in real world internships, work study and research programs across many industries.

Share your passion by giving back with service opportunities around Charlotte - and throughout the world - with our individualized service programs.

“Queens’ tight-knit community includes not only its students, but its faculty, as well. I knew that by choosing Queens, I would be given resources to help me pursue every opportunity that interested me and find my passion.” — Abigail Cendejas ’21, Marketing major, Women’s Rugby 13 amateur and Average of 218 days 15th largest professional of sunshine per year city in the U.S. sports teams and average temperature of 59.8 degrees

THE QUEEN CITY HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE. Take advantage of what our great city has to offer! Here are some ideas for what to do/see/eat when you’re here.

IF YOU’RE INTO THE ARTS... IF YOU’RE INTO FOOD…

Blumethal Performing Arts hosts some of the most The Shake Shack (Park Road Shopping Center or coveted local and national performers at their six South End’s Design Center) is known for its burgers theaters. Think acrobats from and milkshakes. China, Broadway shows and world-class musicians of every genre. Cabo Fish Taco (NoDa area) is known for its tacos and great atmosphere. Afterward you can enjoy a The , The Levine Museum of the New gelato popsicle from Popbar or walk over to grab a South, The Bechtler Museum of Modern Art and cofee at Smelly Cat Cofee. The Harvey B. Gantt Center are exciting places to visit. These four cornerstones of center city culture Kid Cashew (Dilworth area) is the new kid on the house internationally recognized collections that foodie block and right down the street. Pop in here open the mind and engage your imagination. for a twist on small plate Mediterranean fare, a farm to table philosophy and eclectic décor.

IF YOU’RE INTO SPORTS... IF YOU’RE INTO NATURE...

Home to the: Charlotte is one of the nation’s greenest cities. Enjoy the parks in every neighborhood surrounding the NFL team Queens campus. The city supports outdoor lovers with NBA team a large network of trails, bike lanes, tree-lined sidewalks and 37 miles of an incredibly landscaped greenway. MiLB team

Charlotte MLS team - COMING 2021 MANY NEIGHBORHOODS. MANY PERSONALITIES .

1. MYERS PARK 2. UPTOWN This tree-lined historic neighborhood is home to our Charlotte’s Uptown area is alive with arts, sports, charming campus. Take advantage of the picturesque restaurants, nightlife and lots of outdoor activities. area to jog, walk with friends, run errands at nearby Some of our favorite things to do include rooting for shops or grab a pizza. the home team at a Knights baseball game, watching a movie under the stars at Romare Bearden Park or catching live music at the AvidXchange Music Factory.

3. NODA The NoDa neighborhood is a trendy epicenter of some of Charlotte’s most innovative personalities and home to many smaller galleries, studios, cafés and cofeehouses. Shout-outs go to Amelie’s, a 24-hour French bakery, and Cabo Fish Taco. 3 4. DILWORTH An easy walk from Queens, Freedom Park has amazing nature trails, athletic fields, tennis courts and green space for studying and relaxing. Stroll around the lake or bike 2 5 along Little Sugar Creek Greenway. 7 5. PLAZA MIDWOOD Students love stepping out into this fun area just 8 minutes from Queens’ campus. It’s one of the city’s most 6 eclectic neighborhoods, brimming with unique galleries, funky stores and creative eateries. Try Soul GastroLounge 4 and KiKi Bistronome - they’re worth the wait.

6. SOUTH END South End has many restaurants just a couple of miles from campus. Shout-outs go to Jeni’s Ice Cream, Mac’s 1 Speed Shop and Let’s Meat KBBQ. You can also catch the Light Rail to Uptown for a quick change of scenery.

7. ELIZABETH Charlotte boasts several large concert venues that attract a constant stream of major acts. We also have intimate entertainment venues. The Visulite Theatre is one of the most popular places to hear live music and get up close to the artists.

8. MIDTOWN Just down the road in Midtown, familiar retailers such 9 as Target and Trader Joe’s ofer a convenient place to stock up on necessities. There are many places to eat and grab cofee like Waterbean Cofee, Zoe’s Kitchen and Pizzeria Omaggio.

9. SOUTHPARK Anchored by SouthPark Mall, this neighborhood caters to anyone looking for upscale shopping, dining or boutique 1 MILE hopping. It’s also one of many places to catch a movie. OTHER ATTRACTIONS NEARBY.

CAROWINDS AMUSEMENT PARK | 20 Min Located on the NC/SC border, Carowinds is home to the Southeast’s tallest roller coaster. This huge 400-acre park even hosts monsters and other scary folk at the annual SCarowinds attraction in October.

U.S. NATIONAL WHITEWATER CENTER | 30 Min Home to the world’s largest man-made whitewater river, USNWC also ofers canoeing, hiking, rock climbing, mountain biking, ropes courses, zip lines and more. Check out River Jam during the summer.

CROWDERS MOUNTAIN | 45 Min Crowders Mountain State Park ofers towering clifs, backcountry camping and a 25-mile view of the surrounding area. Hikes vary from intermediate to strenuous and it’s also a popular destination for rock climbers.

WEEKEND GETAWAYS Located in the heart of the Southeast, Charlotte is just about two hours away from the High Country’s ski and snowboarding resorts and less than four hours from some of the Carolinas’ best beaches. “Queens has a close-knit feel that makes it so easy to develop lifelong relationships and a core group of people to catapult you to the next level. The surrounding community is a classroom and we focus on getting real world experience to prepare us for what we have planned in our near future.” — Adam Moore, Jr, ’21, Exercise and Sport Science major

LEARNING GOES BEYOND THE CLAS S ROOM.

Rooted in a liberal arts education, we offer 42 majors and 63 minors. Our professors have extensive relationships within the community and excel at connecting and exposing you to these opportunities. Engaging and learning beyond campus is an integral part of the Queens experience – and something you will find valuable when thinking about career goals.

There are learning opportunities outside of the classroom for all majors:

Arts & science students broaden their perspectives and acquire valuable skills by interning with top performing businesses, city government, international museums, non-profits and political campaigns.

Business students learn from direct exposure to top executives running Charlotte’s many Fortune 500 companies.

Communication students gain firsthand knowledge of a top 25 media market. Just ask our students who are preparing to travel to Tokyo in 2021 to cover Charlotte-related stories and athletes for the Summer Olympics.

Nursing and health science students gain valuable experiences in some of the nation’s best facilities, just walking distance from campus. Our course work will immerse you in a variety of specialties and healthcare cultures that only a first class city can ofer.

Future educators are individually placed in local school districts with strong, supportive mentorship programs. It’s easy to experience Queens. Be our guest. You can visit Queens Monday through Friday, many Saturdays or during one of our prospective student events. We also ofer a variety of virtual visit options.

See our calendar of events and schedule your visit at queens.edu/visit-campus.

DIRECTIONS TO QUEENS. PROXIMITY. (Driving) By car. Interstates I-77 and I-85 connect Queens to the Charleston | 3.25 hours Northeast, Southwest and Midwest. Convenient Atlanta | 4 hours I-40, less than one hour north, provides Jacksonville | 5.5 hours coast-to-coast access. Baltimore | 8 hours Philadelphia | 9 hours By plane. New York City | 9.5 hours Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) ofers non-stop service to more than 140 destinations worldwide via more than 700 daily flights.

By train. Amtrak provides daily passenger rail service from most of the . Charlotte FUTURE ROYALS . FUTURE READY. queens.edu

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