North Carolina Central University Parent Guide

Dates & Events

• NCCU Dates to Remember


  March 4          Last day to withdraw with a grade of WC
 March 6-14     Spring Break 
 March 14        Residence Halls re-open at Noon April 2             Good Friday Observance, No Classes
 April 9             Honors Convocation Read More

• NCCU Eagles Football, Basketball, Track, and Other Sports Schedules

• NCCU 2010-2011 Academic Calendar

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Academics

• Welcome from the University College!

  While your child has been admitted to NCCU, he/she will spend time in the University College. Read More

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

• The University College

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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

• Soaring on the Legacy: NCCU Prepares for its Centennial

• Alma Mater

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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

• James E. Shepard, Founder

  In 1910, Dr. Shepard founded the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua on this site.  Originally, this institution was conceived as a center for religious training. Read More

• Our Heritage

• NCCU Campus Map

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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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