Grounded in a legacy of 110 years of excellence, NCCU offers top-ranked programs in disciplines including the sciences, law, business and education.
NCCU is monitoring developments related to Coronavirus 2019, or COVID-19, closely. Learn important information about how the university is responding, review preventative measures and view resources from local, state, national and international agencies.
NCCU will celebrate its 137th Commencement exercises honoring Spring 2021 and Spring and Fall 2020 graduates on May 7 and May 8, 2021.
Become immersed in jazz culture while learning from internationally and nationally acclaimed musicians in NCCU Jazz Studies program.
Experience the sloping hills and verdant green of North Carolina Central University. Discover special places on campus—including our classrooms, laboratories, residence halls and more. Our virtual tour is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and can be accessed from the comfort of your home.
For more than a century, NC Central has prepared students to transform communities.
We made the commitment as the nation's first public liberal arts institution for African American students. We sustain it as a future-focused modern university.
As one of the nation’s preeminent community-engaged universities, we have produced leaders who are in touch with the world around them for more than 109 years. Students can discover NCCU’s competitive educational opportunities and graduate positioned for success in a number of industries.
Johnson O. Akinleye, Ph.D., was elected as the 12th Chancellor of North Carolina Central University on June 26, 2017. Through his leadership, Dr. Akinleye has worked to expand the university’s academic partnerships, including new agreements with community colleges, and introduced to the campus a robust online, distance-education program (NCCU Online), K-12 initiatives, and a security strategy to increase safety for campus constituents.
Tyler Fisher
NCCU student Tyler Fisher donated 650 copies of his children’s book “Fried Chicken and Yams” to Durham area elementary schools to share his memories with a younger generation.
Al Strong
Renowned trumpeter and NCCU Department of Music adjunct professor Al Strong has released a special rendition of the classical hymn “Lift Every Voice and Sing.”
Thomas A. Stith III
NCCU alumnus Thomas A. Stith III, ‘83, ‘86, has been named North Carolina Community College System president. In his new role, he leads the state’s 58 community colleges.
Join Whitney Frye, '11, director of SafeSport at USA Basketball, for NCCU's Rock the Lyceum Lecture Series.
Meet professionals in a variety of health care fields and learn about graduate school opportunities, job outlook and much more.
Join us in celebrating National Women's Month as we highlight NCCU women in the STEM field.
The NCCU Graduate and Professional Commencement Ceremony will be held on May 7, 2021.