Grounded in a legacy of 112 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.
On April 26, North Carolina Central University commemorated the grand opening of three state-of-the-art buildings — George Street Residential Complex, Lawson Street Residential Complex and Alston Avenue Apartments. Watch a replay of the ribbon-cutting ceremonies.
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.
The award will name the 200-person auditorium in the School of Business’ new facility and also name a new academic program.
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 110 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.
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The New Eagle Induction and Pinning Ceremony will take place at 2 pm on Sunday, Aug 14, in McDougald-McLendon Arena.
Welcome to the first day of classes for the 2022–2023 academic year, Eagles!
Join us for the university's annual benefit concert and event!