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For additional information and questions about summer sessions for distance education students, please contact the Division of Extended Studies at 919-530-6324, 919-530-7621 or [email protected].
NCCU Online (Distance Education) Summer Sessions
Make NCCU Part of Your Summer Plans
Applications for the Distance Education Summer session are now available for UNC system and visiting (undergraduate and graduate) students. Registration for summer sessions will commence on March 18, 2026, for current NCCU, UNC system, and visiting students. For details regarding the NCCU academic calendar and important dates, please visit https://www.nccu.edu/registrar.
Summer Schedule
Intersession
Classes Begin: 5/4–5/15/2026
Summer I
Application Deadline: 5/13/2026
Classes Begin: 5/19/2026
Non-payment Drop Date: 5/20/2026
Late Registration Ends: 5/20/2026
Dual
Classes Begin: 5/19–7/24/2026
Summer II
Application Deadline: 6/19/2026
Classes Begin: 6/28/2026
Non-payment Drop Date: 7/2/2026
Late Registration Ends: 7/2/2026
Current NCCU Distance Education Students
Please don't forget to schedule a virtual appointment with your academic advisor. For financial assistance, contact the Office of Scholarships and Student Aid at [email protected]. To learn more about summer aid, visit our Financial Assistance page.
If you need to register for the summer 2026 session or make schedule adjustments, you can do so through Self-Service Banner (Banner SSB) after meeting with your advisor. Please reach out to your advisor to schedule an appointment to select or adjust your summer courses. For students in University College, your advisor will initiate contact with you. A list of advisors is available in myEOL for your convenience.
Visiting/Summer Undergraduate Students
Individuals seeking to earn academic credit, with undergraduate students eligible for up to 12 semester hours, who are not currently admitted to NCCU or are not enrolled in a degree-seeking program, have the option to enroll as visiting students.
Visiting/Summer Student Requirements:
- Submit an online application
- Pay the $50 application fee
Please note: Visiting students are not eligible for financial aid. If you are attending North Carolina Central University for the summer term exclusively and have inquiries regarding financial assistance, kindly reach out to your home institution.
UNC System Students
Currently enrolled degree-seeking part-time and full-time UNC system students are permitted to register for online courses as visiting students. Please complete the appropriate visiting student application:
Important Deadlines
Summer I 2026
- Classes cancelled for non-payment: May 20, 2026
- Late registration begins: May 19, 2026, with a late fee
- Classes begin: May 19, 2026
- Application deadline: May 13, 2026
Summer II 2026
- Application deadline: June 19, 2026
- Classes begin: June 25, 2026
- Late registration begins: June 25, 2026, with a late fee
- Classes cancelled for non-payment: July 2, 2026
Important Links
Class Schedule
Find the right course for your schedule! Choose from in-person, online, or hybrid courses.
Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees are determined by residency and the number of hours enrolled.
Scholarships and Aid
The Office of Scholarship and Student Aid is here to assist you with scholarship, grants, and loan questions.
Learning Management System: Canvas
Keep track of the work you are assigned and stay in touch with other members of your class with this application.