Submit to have your event included in Spring Gold Rush! Deadline is November 14th!
Gold Rush is UNC Charlotte’s welcome program to kick off each semester! Both new and returning students are invited to experience Niner Pride, learn about traditions, and discover resources on campus. Gold Rush takes place at the beginning of each fall and spring semester.
Gold Rush events are not required, however, you are strongly encouraged to check out at least one event. These events are meant to be engaging and impactful. Many events even have free swag or snacks!
Gold Rush events are a great way to learn about campus in a way that is fun and informative! You can even win prizes just for attending Gold Rush events! Make sure to take photos of yourself at the events and check in if the host is taking attendance!
Good news, all Gold Rush events are FREE! We want all Niners to have access. All Niners can join in on the fun!
Student Orgs Showcase - Learn more about the more than 300 active clubs and organizations and how to get involved with them!
Gold Rush Resource Fair - Get acclimated and introduced to campus departments and the services/resources available to you. Learn what is here for you!
Group Fitness Sampler - Not sure about Group Fitness classes? Come check out UREC’s 20 minute demos of each Group Fitness class and find your fit, plus a t-shirt!
Transfer Student Tee-Shirt Give-a-way - Attention Transfer Students! The University Transfer Center wants to welcome you to Charlotte by giving you a new tee-shirt so you can promote and rep your new school!
The full schedule of events can be found through our website. You can also find events on Niner Engage with the Gold Rush label (ninerengage.charlotte.edu) or on our Instagram @clt_belong.
The beginning of the semester may feel overwhelming or intimidating, even for returning students. Gold Rush events are a place to experience Niner Pride and have some fun. In the process, you’ll find campus resources and maybe even free swag or snacks! But don’t just take our word for it…
“I was worried about making friends my first semester but having opportunities to meet other students at events like Gold Rush made it feel less intimidating. Plus who doesn't love free stuff?” – UNC Charlotte student
Plan your event and submit the form to have it included in the full Gold Rush schedule.
Office/Department: If your office needs to register on Niner Engage, fill out this form, and someone will reach out with the next steps. Make sure you give admin access to the appropriate members of your office.
Student Organization: If you are a student who needs to register your student organization on Niner Engage, click this link and follow the instructions. Make sure you give admin access to the appropriate members of your organization.
It is highly recommended; however, we recognize some events do not have the capacity. In that case, provide an estimate in the Post-Event Form. Encourage students to take photos while at your events, as it assists with tracking their incentive status.
Auxiliary Services, 49er Card Office.
Yes! Previous Gold Rush photos are welcomed. You can upload them to this folder.
Students can search for your event on Niner Engage and RSVP.
Encourage students to take a picture at your event! They can use that to show our team they went to your event.
The events are synced nightly to Campus Events, but only populate once approved by the Campus Events administrator. Your events will populate Campus Events once approved by the administrator, typically closer to the start date of your event.
Yes, we would need a photo for the event.
October 13th: Submissions Open
October 13th: Email campus partners/student orgs with link to form
October 20th: Resource Fair Invitations Open, email campus partners with link
October 27th: First Gold Rush Event submission reminder email
October 31st: 2nd GR event submission reminder, 1st RF interest reminder email
November 7th: Final reminder
November 14th: Submissions Close
Ongoing: Notification of event approvals & request for reservation confirmations
November 21st: All reservation confirmations due to gold-rush@charlotte.edu
November 21st: Resource Fair Confirmations email out
November 21st: Notification of final approval & request for final edits/updates
December 5th: Website goes live–finalized with all events
January 12-16: Gold Rush