North Carolina Central University Parent Guide

Dates & Events

• NCCU Dates to Remember


  February 10    Last Day to Withdraw for Pro-Rated Refund
 February 13    Family 101 Event
 March 4          Last day to withdraw with a grade of WC March 6-14     Spring Break 
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• Important NCCU Dates:

• Homecoming 2009... October 30 - November 1:

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Academics

• Helping your Student get the Spring Semester off to the Right Start

  The holidays are over and it’s time for your student to head back to school. How can you, as a parent, help her get the new semester off on the right track? Take the time to help her get organized now, and when things get hectic later on, she’ll be prepared. Read More

• Encourage Your Student to Get to Know their Professors

• Academic Advising for Spring 2010

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Career Planning

• Student Use of Career Center Correlates to Job-Search Success

  Can the career center affect the job-search success of its students? Results from NACE's 2009 Student Survey* show that students who used career center resources intensely were more likely to land a job or get a job offer than others who didn't use or used the career center in a limited way. Read More

Health & Safety

• NCCU Listens...

  In Fall 2007, North Carolina Central University (NCCU) established the Quality Service Initiative (QSI) to create a respectful, responsive and encouraging environment for students, faculty and staff that will lead to greater retention and graduation rates. 

QSI provides an organizational focus on quality, customer satisfaction, teamwork and leadership within all NCCU functions with a view towards enhancing the experiences of its stakeholders and ensuring the long-term success of the university. Read More

• H1N1 Prevention... Prepare your Student:

• Attention New Eagle PARENTS: Immunization Records due!

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Managing Finances

• From the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid

  Communicating with Students through Email The Office of Scholarships and Student Aid deliver financial aid awards via email. It is important for students to check their NCCU email accounts for updated financial aid information. Fall Registration Fall registration was very successful! We want to welcome our new Eagles to North Carolina Central University family. Read More

• Admissions Increase at NCCU

• Scholarships and Student Aid...

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Student Life

• A New Year, a New Beginning: New Year's Resolutions for College Students

  The New Year has arrived and with it comes a new semester and a new start for your college student. While many students will make New Year’s Resolutions, history shows that most resolutions don't last very long – mainly because they are too difficult or simply unrealistic. Read More

• Alma Mater

• Soaring on the Legacy: NCCU Prepares for its Centennial

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Tips for Parents

• Your Winter Break Conversations: 


  Your Winter Break Conversations: Over the Winter Break, it may be difficult at times to find topics for you and your student to talk about. Consider some of the following topics: Studying Abroad can open students' minds to a new perspective on learning. Click here for more. Read More

• Final Exam Care Packages On-Sale Until November 30


• Feedback wanted: NCCU Parents and Family Association Constitution Draft

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Maps, Numbers & Info

• Important Phone Numbers

Transition from High School

• PURCHASE AN EAGLE-STUDENT CARE-PACKAGE

  Profits made from this ongoing care-package fundraiser will help the Parents and Family Association to establish grants and/or scholarship programs to support the academic success of NCCU students. We are "Proud Eagle Parents" at NCCU! Just visit www.from-mom.com/nccu to purchase a care-package for your student and help support you student during exams, his or her birthday, or just because! Read More

• Time for Midterms: Providing Help with Exam Stress

• Prepare For Move - In Day 2009:

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