Student Center Activities

Welcome to the James B. Chavis Student Center! This is your place on campus to play, gather, grab a bite and unwind. Learn the many ways that the Chavis Student Center is here to support you.

Oh, the Places You’ll Go

On campus and off, you have plenty of places to gather with friends.
Students sitting in the Chavis Student Center

On-Campus Spots

Find places right on campus to enjoy friends, food and relaxation:

Yellow bikes

Off-Campus Rides

From free shuttles to bike rentals, we’ll give you a ride to the places around town you want to go.

Chavis Student Center Hours of Operation

These hours may change during special events, summers and holidays. For more information, call the office manager at 910.521.6899.

 

Monday-Friday 7 a.m.-midnight
Saturday & Sunday 10 a.m.-midnight

 

As scheduled for events.

Monday-Friday 8 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Saturday 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Sunday Closed

 

Monday-Friday

Breakfast 7:15-9 a.m.
Continental 9:15-11 a.m.
Lunch 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Deli 2-5 p.m.
Dinner 5-7:30 p.m.

 

Saturday & Sunday

Lunch 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dinner 5-7 p.m.

 

 

Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-11:30 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 3-11:30 p.m.

 

Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

 

Flowers in front of the James B. Chavis Student Center

Fun Starts Here

The Chavis Student Center is at the heart of campus life. Here, you’ll find fun things to do and meet new friends.

Where Traditions Live

UNCP has proud traditions that you’ll remember for years to come. Be sure to mark these on your calendar every year:

Campus Life Events

Get Involved

UNCP has more than 100 recognized student groups, so you can find one (or a few!) to fit your interests. The Chavis Student Center can support your group with places to hold events, opportunities to promote events and spots to just relax.
Clubs & Student Involvement Explore All Clubs on BraveConnect

Stay Booked and Busy

You’ll never be bored here. All year long, you’ll find activities and events hosted at the Chavis Student Center. Learn what’s happening next.
Leadership Opportunities All Clubs & Student Activities

Greek Life

When you join a fraternity or sorority, you’ll gain leadership skills, support your community and make life-long friends.
Fraternity & Sorority Life

Reserve A Space

Reserve the Student Organization Resource Center for your club, organization or group to meet. Rent items or the room as needed. The space houses offices for the SGA, Pembroke Activities Council, Residence Hall Association and All Greek Council—stop by to connect with these groups!
Reserve A Space

Become a Student Leader

Student Government Association gives you a chance to represent and advocate for the student body. Learn how you can get involved.
Student Government

Where Traditions Live

UNCP has proud traditions that you’ll remember for years to come. Be sure to mark these on your calendar every year:

Campus Life Events

Get Involved

UNCP has more than 100 recognized student groups, so you can find one (or a few!) to fit your interests. The Chavis Student Center can support your group with places to hold events, opportunities to promote events and spots to just relax.
Clubs & Student Involvement Explore All Clubs on BraveConnect

Stay Booked and Busy

You’ll never be bored here. All year long, you’ll find activities and events hosted at the Chavis Student Center. Learn what’s happening next.
Leadership Opportunities All Clubs & Student Activities

Greek Life

When you join a fraternity or sorority, you’ll gain leadership skills, support your community and make life-long friends.
Fraternity & Sorority Life

Reserve A Space

Reserve the Student Organization Resource Center for your club, organization or group to meet. Rent items or the room as needed. The space houses offices for the SGA, Pembroke Activities Council, Residence Hall Association and All Greek Council—stop by to connect with these groups!
Reserve A Space

Become a Student Leader

Student Government Association gives you a chance to represent and advocate for the student body. Learn how you can get involved.
Student Government
Members of Alpha Pi Omega
Students at BraveNation Bash
The Muslim Student Association tabling at Pembroke Day
SGA at a Board of Trustees meeting

Host Your Event Here

Let us host your next event! Reserve one of our facilities for your next group event.
A meeting room in the Chavis Student Center

Facility Reservation Request

If you’re planning a group event, consider hosting it at the Chavis Student Center. Request your reservation now!
Students playing billiards in the HawksNest

HawksNest

Reserve your bowling session early so you can skip the wait. When it’s time to play, your group will get the VIP experience.

There's always something happening at the Chavis Student Center!

From events and workshops to hangouts and pop-ups, this is your go-to hub for student life. Check out the calendar below to see what’s coming up!
August
06

Walk in Wednesday

1:00pm - 4:00pm
James B. Chavis University Center
August
13

LAUNCH Check-In

7:00am - 2:00pm
University Center Annex
August
13

Walk in Wednesday

1:00pm - 4:00pm
James B. Chavis University Center
More Events

Contact Us

We’re here to help. Reach out to a Chavis Student Center team member below or schedule an appointment online. If you have feedback about our services, please share it with us: Hawks Nest Survey and Shuttle Survey.

Chavis Student Center 243
PO Box 1510
Pembroke, NC 28372

Phone: 910.521.6482
Fax: 910.521.6605
Email: engage@uncp.edu 

Email Us
An entrance to the James B. Chavis Student Center

Meet Our Staff

Meg Dutnell, headshot

Meg Dutnell

Director of Student Engagement


910.521.6577
Penny Oxendine, headshot

Penny Oxendine

Assistant Director of Chavis Center Operations


910.521.6899
All Staff