One of the many things students love about SEU Carolina is our central location in the Carolinas region. Conveniently located in Concord along the I-85 corridor next to Charlotte, SEU Carolina offers the charm of a small college town with the convenience of being just a short drive to major hubs of entertainment, shopping and professional opportunities. Whether you desire quaint mountain towns or coastal getaways, there’s plenty to do here when you need a break from studying. And with great temperatures year-round, you’ll get to enjoy the many exciting outdoor activities the Carolinas has to offer.

• The Biltmore Estate

• Charlotte Motor Speedway

• Concord Mills

• Northlake Mall

• Carowinds

• Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark

• NASCAR Hall of Fame

• Discovery Place Museum

• US National Whitewater Center

• Professional Sports Arenas (NFL, NBA, AHL, MiLB)

• Lake Norman 

• K1 Speed Concord

• Zmax Dragway

• Crowders Mountain and Morrow Mountain

• PNC Music Pavillion

• NC Music Factory

• Studio Movie Grill

• Sea Life Aquarium

• Asheboro Zoo

• Mint Museum

• Levine Museum of the New South

• Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden

• Billy Graham Library

• Carolinas Aviation Museum

• Uwharrie National Forest

There is always more to explore at Concord Mills, the largest outlet and value retail shopping destination in North Carolina. It's also the number one visited tourist attraction in the state. Home to more than 200 stores paired with 14 different unique family restaurants and a multitude of entertainment options including a 24 screen AMC/IMAX Theater all under one "climate controlled roof". Any time of the year, Concord Mills is a great place to visit.

Concord’s historic downtown has a great small town feel and offers something for everyone. Students who walk through the business district of our downtown will get to experience local shops, galleries, museums, gardens, event spaces, and more. The business district also features a Library, restaurants that are owned and operated by our local residents, and a farmers market. And for those interested in exploring the southern charm of Concord's roots, the historic district of is a great place to start.

The Charlotte Motor Speedway has set the standard for motorsports entertainment and evolved into "The Greatest Place to See the Race." The speedway hosts three premiere NASCAR events each year - the NASCAR All-Star Race, the Coca-Cola 600 and the Bank of America 500 - as well as more than three dozen other events for automotive and motorsports enthusiasts. The complex boasts 2,000 acres and includes a restaurant, Dirt Track, and Zmax Dragway. It is also home to the Richard Petty Driving Experience.