Congratulations on reaching this pivotal moment in your academic journey! Our one-stop hub is filled with essential information and important deadlines that require your careful attention.
Information for Graduating Students (Summer 2026)
Important Deadlines
July 15, 2026
- Community Engagement Requirement (Undergraduate Only)
- Direct Service and External Community Partner hours (volunteering) are due.
July 24, 2026 (by 12 p.m.)
- Complete Mandatory Student Loan Exit Counseling
- Required for Stafford or PLUS Loan borrowers (online only).
- Perkins Loan borrowers must contact [email protected] for instructions.
- For assistance: [email protected]
July 31, 2026
- Resolve All “I” (Incomplete) Grades
- Community Engagement Requirement (Undergraduate Only)
- Service-learning hours are due.
August 3, 2026
- Pay $55 Non-Refundable Graduation Fee
- Submit payment through myEOL.
- Clear Any Student Account Balance
- Monitor your account in myEOL.
- Contact Student Accounting (919-530-5071 or [email protected]) with questions.
- Complete Graduating Senior Survey (Undergraduate Only)
- Login credentials will be sent to your NCCU email.
- For assistance, please reach out to the Office of Institutional Research and Analysis at [email protected].
Additional Reminders (Ongoing)
- Check your student account regularly in myEOL.
- Log in to Get Connected to track community engagement hours.
- Contact [email protected] for assistance with service requirements.
Diploma Pick-Up and Mailing Options
When your diploma is available, a notification will be sent to your NCCU email account. Students who have satisfied all academic, non-academic, and financial obligations to North Carolina Central University will be eligible to select one of the following diploma delivery options:
Option 1: Pick Up Your Diploma in Person
Diplomas may be picked up at the Office of the Registrar Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A valid photo ID is required.
Option 2: Request Diploma Mailing
For U.S. Addresses
- Pay the $14.95 mailing fee by contacting the NCCU Cashier's Office at 919-530-6209, 919-530-6014, or 919-530-6234.
- Complete and submit the Request for Original Diploma Mailing Form via fax (919-530-7974) or email ([email protected]).
For International Addresses
- Email ([email protected]) to request an international postage quote.
- Include the following information in your email:
- Full name, Banner ID, and complete mailing address
- The Office of the Registrar will provide the required postage amount.
- After receiving the postage quote, submit payment by calling the NCCU Cashier's Office at 919-530-6209, 919-530-6014, or 919-530-6234.
- Complete and submit the Request for Original Diploma Mailing Form via fax (919-530-7974) or email ([email protected]).
Note: Please allow up to 15 business days for your degree to be posted to your official NCCU transcript. Beginning with Summer 2025 graduates, digital diplomas are available through Parchment. Once your digital diploma is ready, an email will be sent to your NCCU email account with instructions for creating a Parchment account and accessing your diploma. Please note that neither printed nor digital diplomas will be released until all outstanding obligations to the University have been satisfied.