Know Your Dates
- April 22, 2024: Last day of class (don’t forget to take your exams)
- April 23, 2024: Reading Day (no exams)
- April 24–May 2, 2024: Final exams
- May 4, 2024 Commencement
- May 6, 2024: First day of Intersession courses
- May 21, 2024: First day of Summer 1 and Dual Session courses
Grade Calculation
Each professor sets their grade scale with varying weights per assignment or exam. Every semester, we hear from students saying they have one grade on Canvas, while their final grade is different. We recommend students use their syllabus to calculate their final grades to double-check how they arrived at a particular grade. If there is still a grade discrepancy, we recommend reaching out to your professor to determine options. If you are unable to hear from your professor, reach out to your academic advisor.
30/60/90 Earned Hours
Some students struggle academically in their first two years. This is normal, and we suggest students push toward these markers to reach:
- 30 earned hours by the end of their first year (freshmen year)
- 60 earned hours by the end of their second year (sophomore year)
- 90 earned hours by the end of their third year (junior year)
Reaching these markers will help students be on a four-year graduation path. If you are not on this pace, Summer Session courses are a great option to get on pace.
New University College Dean’s Award for Honors Convocation
Starting at this year’s Honors Convocation, University College created the University College Dean’s Award. First-year students with a 4.0 cumulative GPA were invited to apply for the award, and eight students were chosen. Students highlighted how they are working towards the Eagle Promise at NCCU, and these eight students stood out. These students highlighted their plans to graduate on time or ahead of time, their leadership growth, their travel internationally, and making choices to prepare for future careers. The photos below are photos of the winners.
The winners were (in last name alphabetical order):
- Wisdom Agbanyim
- Melanese Benjamin
- Mykenzi Davis-Cowart
- Desiree Heard
- Shanyla Hunter
- K’mari Peede
- Khamani Ridley
- Kiara Smith