Welcome to North Carolina Central University and to University College, the place where your college journey begins and where your foundation for success is built.
It is my honor to welcome you into a community that is deeply committed to helping you thrive academically, personally, and professionally. While earning your degree is an important milestone, our purpose extends far beyond graduation. We are here to help you discover your purpose, develop your leadership, build meaningful relationships, and prepare for a life of impact.
At University College, we believe that completion is intentional. Every class you attend, every advisor you meet with, every tutoring session you complete, every leadership opportunity you embrace, and every challenge you overcome moves you one step closer to crossing the commencement stage. Your success will not be determined by where you begin, but by your commitment to continue.
You are now part of a university with a proud legacy of excellence. As an Eagle, you inherit more than 100 years of history built by individuals who refused to let obstacles define their future. Now it is your turn to contribute to that legacy. The decisions you make today will shape not only your college experience but also the person and leader you become.
I encourage you to take full advantage of everything University College has to offer:
- Build meaningful relationships with your advisors, faculty, coaches, tutors, and mentors.
- Get involved in campus organizations, leadership opportunities, and service experiences.
- Ask questions, seek support early, and never hesitate to use the resources available to you.
- Challenge yourself to grow beyond your comfort zone while embracing every opportunity to learn.
Our team is committed to creating an environment where every student feels welcomed, supported, challenged, and empowered to succeed. Your goals become our goals, and your success becomes our greatest measure of achievement.
As you begin this new chapter, I ask you to make one promise to yourself:
Finish what you started.
Graduate with confidence. Lead with integrity. Serve with purpose. Leave North Carolina Central University better than you found it.
We are honored to walk alongside you on this journey and cannot wait to celebrate all that you will accomplish.
Welcome to University College!!!
With Eagle Pride,
Dr. Kweneshia Price
Interim Dean, University College
North Carolina Central University