Graduate Student Association

Greetings, graduate students, alumni, faculty, and staff!

It is with great honor and humility that I welcome you to North Carolina Central University. For those who are continuing your education in graduate school, welcome back to the Eagles’ Nest! My name is Deja Young, and I have the pleasure of serving as the Graduate Student Association president for the 2020–2021 academic year.

The Graduate Student Association (GSA) is designed to provide students with professional development and networking engagements. We do so by hosting insightful meetings, partnering with organizations around campus, and contributing to the city of Durham through community service. As we aim to continue connecting graduate students to the many resources offered by the University, we are confident that our efforts will make your tenure at NCCU remarkable! 

The COVID-19 pandemic has created uncertainty for all of us; the uncertainty is especially pronounced for college students as we begin the fall semester. NCCU will be a very different campus this academic year. We will enforce physical distancing, virtual meet-ups, personal protective equipment (PPE), and a COVID-19 screening survey upon entering campus. Go to https://nccu.medicatconnect.com/ and login to complete the COVID-19 survey. To support our social distancing efforts, we ask that you make a reservation to visit the Graduate Student Lounge at least 24 hours in advance: 

Visit the Graduate Student Lounge Reservation Request

The GSA team is passionate about serving the graduate student community, and we hope to meet you during your time at NCCU. We look forward to being your advocates and assisting with your matriculation as best as possible. Thank you and have a productive year!

In Truth and Service,

Deja Young

The GSA is the student governing body for all graduate students. Because the GSA officers are current graduate students, no one is better suited to serve you and your interest. They are your voice, your advocate!

Some of the many services the GSA provides are:

• representation on various committees/boards that make decisions that directly impact you, the student;
• social events designed to connect you with your peers, alumni and the campus community;
• networking opportunities;
• a direct connection to the associate provost and dean for the School of Graduate Studies;
• computers for use in completing assignments directly related to your academic success; and
• access to funds to assist you with conference-related travel expenses (travel is temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic)

NCCU Grad School: The Student Perspective, TBA

• A panel of second- and third-year graduate students will share their experiences in various academic programs here at NCCU.  

Professional Development and Networking Webinar, TBA

• NCCU's Graduate Student Association (GSA) will welcome Mr. Fields Jackson, Jr., chief executive officer of Racing Toward Diversity Magazine, to address graduate students at the "Building Greater Eagles" professional development online forum at 4 p.m. on Monday, October 19. Mr. Jackson will present his talk "Making the Business Case for Diversity." Register today.

Email: nccentralgsa@gmail.com 
Instagram: @nccu_gsa
Address: Taylor Education Building, Room 311

Office Hours

• Monday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.