FALL 2018 March 1 Thursday Graduate School Fall Admission Application Priority Deadline Graduate International Students Fall Admission Application Deadline 1 st Notice Catalog Updates for new academic year due May 1 to Registrar s Office April 1 Sunday Undergraduate International Students Fall Admission Application Deadline 2d Notice Catalog Updates for new academic year April 16 Monday Graduate School Summer Admissions Application Deadline May 1 Tuesday Priority date for fall undergraduate admissions, including transfer students Final notice for Catalog updates due to the Registrar s Office for the new academic calendar year June 1 Friday Catalog information freeze for new academic calendar year July 1 Sunday Graduate School Fall Admission Application due date Deadline Academic Catalogs available for next academic year July 15 Sunday Application deadline for undergraduate admissions July 27 Friday Drop N Go for New and Transfer students (8 a.m. 1 p.m.) July 29 Sunday Summer II students transition to their Fall housing assignment (8 a.m. 2 p.m.) August 1 Wednesday All tuition and fees due August 3 Friday New Graduate Student Orientation August 4 Saturday Drop N Go for New and Transfer students (9 a.m. 1 p.m.) August 6 Monday Late Orientation 8 a.m. 3 p.m. 3 p.m. 5 p.m. students move to their Fall housing assignment New Faculty Orientation 1
FALL 2018 August 9 Thursday Residence hall check-in for New students assigned to Baynes, New Res II, Rush and Chidley 7 a.m. 12 noon Residence hall check-in for New students assigned to Eagleson, Richmond, McLean, Annie Day and Ruffin 1:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. August 9-12 Thursday - Sunday Eagle Mania: Required for all NEW students August 10-11 Friday - Saturday Residence hall check-in for Continuing students assigned to off-campus location 8 a.m. 4 p.m. August 12 Sunday New Student Induction & Eagle Pinning Ceremony August 13 Monday First day of classes Preliminary class lists available through Banner First day of classes Law School First day of classes Mini-session 1 Financial aid posted Late registration, schedule adjustment period (drop/add) begins Late registration fees imposed August 17 Friday Late registration and scheduled adjustment period (drop/add/section changes) ends at 4 p.m. Course schedules canceled for all students who have not made satisfactory payment arrangements August 20 Monday Final class rolls available in Banner First day for a student to initiate a withdrawal from a class (grade of WC) and student to request to be withdrawn from the institution (grade of W) Residence check for on-campus students not registered or registered less than 12 hours August 24 Friday Tenth day of class Census date Last day to file for residency reclassification Mini-session 1 Early warning progress reports due in Banner 5 p.m. 2
FALL 2018 September 1 Saturday Application deadline for study abroad (campus deadline) Next business day if date falls on weekend Spring Admission International Graduate Student Applications Final Deadline Next business day for if date falls on weekend September 3 Monday Labor Day, no classes Undergraduate International Students Spring Admission Application Deadline Next business day for if date falls on weekend September 6 Thursday Last day to challenge courses by examination for credit September 7 Friday Last day to submit application for the Foreign Language Exam to the School of Graduate Studies Last day for deans to submit course offerings for Spring 2019 September 7 Friday Early warning progress grades due in Banner by 5 p.m. Mini-session 1 mid-term examinations September 11 Tuesday Mini-session 1 mid-term progress reports due in Banner 5 p.m. Students who have not met the state immunization requirements will be dropped from classes September 13 Thursday Mini-session 1 last day to withdraw from a course September 14 Friday Last day to withdraw from the university with a prorated tuition and fee adjustment September 21 Friday Last day to submit applications for December Graduation to the School of Graduate Studies September 28 Friday General Faculty Meeting Mid-term progress reports due in Banner by 4 p.m. Last day to apply for December graduation September 29 Saturday Foreign language examinations for master s degree Candidates. October 1 Monday Spring Admission Graduate School Applications Final Deadline October 1 5 Monday Friday FAFSA for 2019-20 should be filed Priority registration for Spring 2019 3
FALL 2018 October 1-12 Monday Friday Law School mid-term exams October 5 Friday Last day for undergraduate students to withdraw from a class with a grade of WC or from the university with a W grade Last day for graduate students to withdraw from a class with a WC grade or from the university with a W grade Mini-session 1 Reading Day October 6 Saturday Mini-session 1 final examinations Mini-session 1 last day of classes October 8 Monday Mini-session 2 classes begin October 9 Tuesday Mini-session 1 final grades due in Banner 5 p.m. October 10 Wednesday Last day to file applications for admission to candidacy for graduate students planning to complete degrees this semester Early registration for spring 2019 begins October 15 Monday Deadline for graduating students to clear I grades Fall Break for Law School students (no classes) October 16 Tuesday Classes resume for Law School (Please follow Monday schedule) October 15-16 Monday - Tuesday Fall Break for Undergraduate and Graduate Students October 17 Wednesday Classes resume at 8 a.m. Last day for filing application for the master s written examination to be taken this semester October 23 Tuesday Mini-session 2 Early warning progress reports due in Banner 5 p.m. October 24 Wednesday Last day to submit Admission to Candidacy application for all students to the School of Graduate Studies for Fall 2018 to be reviewed by November s Graduate Council Meeting October 30 Tuesday Law School Registration for Spring 2019 semester begins November 1 Thursday Spring admissions priority application deadline First day for Continuing Students to pay housing administrative fee. The fee will be accepted until all spaces are occupied. First day for New Students to pay housing administrative fee. New Students who pay by May 1, 2019 are guaranteed housing. 4
FALL 2018 November 2 Friday Mini-session 2 mid-term examinations November 3 Saturday Homecoming Founder s Day/Convocation Written examinations for master s degree candidates November 6 Tuesday Mini-session 2 mid-term progress reports due in Banner 5 p.m. November 8 Thursday Mini-session 2 last day to withdraw from a course November 14 Wednesday Deadline for submission of undergraduate applications for admission to the spring semester November 20 Tuesday Last Day of classes Law School Last day for law school students to withdraw from a course. Last day to submit Comprehensive Written Exam Results for all students to the School of Graduate Studies Last day to submit thesis oral defense results to the School of Graduate Studies Last day to submit thesis to ProQuest for review by the school of Graduate Studies Students will not be cleared for graduation until their thesis has been approved by the School of Graduate Studies and final submissions to the ProQuest has been made. November 21-25 Wednesday Sunday Thanksgiving recess November 26 Monday Last day to submit a list of students who successfully completed a non-thesis to the School of Graduate Studies Classes resume at 8 a.m. PLEASE NOTE: LAST DAY OF CLASSES FOR GRADUATING STUDENTS PLEASE NOTE: LAST DAY OF CLASS LECTURE FOR NON- GRADUATING STUDENTS. November 26 Monday Last day to submit theses/projects for this semester November 26 27 Monday Tuesday Reading days for Law School students November 27 Tuesday Reading Day for graduating and non-graduating students November 28 29 Wednesday - Thursday Final examinations for graduating students November 28 December 10 Wednesday Monday Final examinations for Law School students 5
FALL 2018 November 30 Friday Final grades for graduating students due in Banner by 5 p.m. December 3 Monday Final grades due for graduating Law School students by 5 p.m. December 4 Tuesday Mini-session 2 Reading Day December 5 Wednesday LAST DAY OF CLASSES FOR ALL STUDENTS NOTE: THE LAST DAY OF CLASSES FOR ALL STUDENTS AND FINAL EXAMS ARE IN FACT THE SAME DAY. THE INSTRUCTIONAL TIME INCLUDES THE REQUIRED EXAMINATION PERIODS. LAST DAY OF FINAL EXAMINATIONS FOR NON-GRADUATING STUDENTS Mini-session 2 final examinations Mini-session 2 last day of classes December 6 Thursday Residence halls close at 10 a.m. for non-graduating students. December 7 Friday All grades due in Banner by 5 p.m. Mini-session 2 final grades due in Banner 5 p.m. Commencement rehearsal, 11 a.m. Chancellor s Reception for graduating students and their families, 6 p.m., A.E. Student Union Early Eagle NSO for Transfer Students December 8 Saturday Commencement, 9 a.m. Residence Halls close at 3 p.m. for graduating students 6
SPRING 2019 January 2 Wednesday All tuition and fees due University business resumes for all NCCU employees January 2 Wednesday Residence hall check-in from 9 a.m. 5 p.m. for all new students January 3-4 Thursday - Friday New Student Welcome Programs New Student Orientation January 7 Monday First day of classes Residence hall check-in from 3 p.m. 5 p.m. for continuing students First day of classes Law School First day of classes Mini-session 1 Financial aid posted Late registration, schedule adjustment period (drop/add) begins, late fees imposed Preliminary class rolls available in Banner January 11 Friday Late registration and schedule adjustment period (drop/add/section changes) conclude at 4 p.m. Course schedules canceled for all students who have not made satisfactory payment arrangements January 14 Monday Summer MSW Advanced Standing applicants only Summer Deadline Final class rolls available in Banner First day for a student to initiate a withdrawal from a class (grade of WC) and student to request to be withdrawn from the institution (grade of W) Notification of impending drop for students who have not submitted final immunization records January 18 Friday Tenth day of class Census date January 21 Monday Martin Luther King Jr. Day Observance, no classes January 22 Tuesday Mini-session 1 Early warning grades due in Banner 5 p.m. 7
SPRING 2019 February 1 Friday Fall Admission Graduate School and PhD Applications Priority Deadline and Final Deadline for MSW Traditional Two Year February 1 Friday Early warning progress reports due in Banner by 5 p.m. Mini-session 1 mid-term examinations Last day to submit application for the Foreign Language Exam to the School of Graduate Studies Last day to submit applications for December Graduation to the School of Graduate Studies February 5 Tuesday Mini-session 1 mid-term progress reports due in Banner 5 p.m. February 6 Wednesday Last day for deans to submit course offerings for the summer sessions and fall 2019 February 7 Thursday Mini-session 1 last day to withdraw from a course February 8 Friday Last day to withdraw from the university with a prorated tuition and fee adjustment Last day to file for May graduation February 15 Friday Application deadline for summer or fall study abroad (campus deadline) Next business day if date falls on weekend February 22 Friday Midterm progress reports due in Banner by 4 p.m. February 23 Saturday Foreign language examinations for master s candidates February 25 March 9 Monday Saturday Make-up day for Law School for classes cancelled by inclement weather Mid-term Examination period Law School February 28 Thursday Mini-session 1 Reading day March 1 Friday Fall Admission Graduate School and PhD Applications Late Deadline Fall Admission International Graduate Student Applications Final Deadline Mini-session 1 final examinations Min-session 1 last day of classes 1 st annual notice Catalog updates for new academic year due May 1 to Registrar s Office 8
SPRING 2019 March 4 Monday Mini-session 2 first day of classes March 5 Tuesday Mini-session 1 final grades due in Banner 5 p.m. March 6 Wednesday Last day for undergraduates to withdraw from a class with a grade of WC or from the university with a W grade Last day for graduate students to withdraw from a class with a grade of WC or from the university with a W grade March 9 Saturday Spring Break begins after Saturday classes. Residence halls close at noon March 15 Friday Deadline for graduating students to clear I grades March 17 Sunday Residence halls reopen at noon March 18 Monday Classes resume Registration opens for summer sessions and fall 2019 FAFSA for 2019-20 must be filed if attending summer school March 22 Friday General faculty meeting Last day to submit Admission to Candidacy applications for all students to the School of Graduate Studies for Spring 2018 to be reviewed by April s Graduate Council Meeting Last day for filing applications for the master s written examinations to be taken this semester March 26 Tuesday Mini-session 2 Early warning progress grades due in Banner 5 p.m. March 27 Wednesday Registration for Summer/Fall 2019 begins for Law School March 30 Saturday Make-up day for Law School for classes cancelled by inclement weather April 1 Monday Undergraduate International Students Fall Admission Application Deadline 2d annual notice Catalog updates for new academic year due May 1 to the Registrar s Office April 5 Friday Honors Convocation, McDougald McLendon Gymnasium Mini-session 2 mid-term examinations April 6 Saturday Written examinations for master s degree candidates April 9 Tuesday Mini-session 2 mid-term progress reports due in Banner 5 p.m. 9
SPRING 2019 April 11 Thursday Min-session 2 last day to withdraw from a course April 15 Monday Summer Admission Graduate School (selected programs; domestic students only) April 19 Friday Good Friday Observance, no classes April 23 Tuesday Last Day of classes Law School (Please follow Friday schedule) Last day to submit Comprehensive Written Exam Results for all students to the School of Graduate Studies Last day to submit thesis oral defense results to the School of Graduate Studies Last day to submit thesis to ProQuest for review by the School of Graduate Studies - Students will not be cleared for graduation until their thesis has been approved by the School of Graduate Studies and final submission to ProQuest has been made. Last day to submit a list of students who successfully completed a non-thesis to the School of Graduate Studies April 24 25 Wednesday Friday Reading days for Law School students/conflict day for graduating Law School students April 26 May 10 Friday Friday Final examinations for Law School students April 30 Tuesday Reading day for graduating and non-graduating students Priority date for Fall undergraduate admissions, including transfer students May 1 Wednesday Academic Catalog updates due to the Registrar s Office May 1-2 Wednesday Thursday Final examinations for graduating students May 1-7 Wednesday Tuesday Final examinations for non-graduating students May 3 Friday Final grades for graduating students due in Banner by 5 p.m. Final grades for Law School graduating students due in Banner by 5 p.m. May 7 Tuesday NOTE: THE LAST DAY OF CLASSES FOR ALL STUDENTS AND FINAL EXAMS ARE IN FACT THE SAME DAY. THE INSTRUCTIONAL TIME INCLUDES THE REQUIRED EXAMINATION PERIODS. LAST DAY OF CLASSES FOR ALL STUDENTS LAST DAY OF FINAL EXAMINATIONS FOR NON-GRADUATING STUDENTS Mini-session 2 Reading day 10
SPRING 2019 May 8 Wednesday Mini-session 2 final examinations Mini-session 2 last day of classes Residence halls close at 10 a.m. for non-graduating students May 9 Thursday Graduate and Professional Commencement rehearsal 6 p.m. May 10 Friday All grades due in Banner by 5 p.m. Mini-session 2 final grades due in Banner 5 p.m. Alumni Day Baccalaureate Commencement rehearsal at 10 a.m. Graduate and Professional Commencement Ceremony, 3 p.m. Chancellor s Reception for graduating students and their families, 6 p.m., Brant Street Plaza May 11 Saturday Baccalaureate Commencement Ceremony, 8 a.m. Residence Halls close at 5 p.m. for graduating students Law School Commencement 11
SUMMER 2019: FIRST SESSION / DUAL SESSION/ SPECIAL SESSION / LAW SCHOOL May 13 18 Monday Saturday Intersession Law School May 14-15 Tuesday Wednesday SOAR Orientation - Transfer May 20 Monday First day of classes for law students First day of classes for Special session Late registration/schedule adjustment period begins for Special session and law students May 21 Tuesday All registration activities for Special Session and Law School end at 4 p.m. Course schedules canceled for Special Session and Law School students who have not made satisfactory payment arrangements May 22 Wednesday First day for Special Session student to initiate a withdrawal from a class (grade of WC) May 24 Friday Registration for all students for Dual & Summer 1 sessions May 26 Sunday Residence halls open at 9 a.m. May 27 Monday Memorial Day Observance, no classes May 28 Tuesday Financial aid posted for summer 1 First day of classes for Dual and Summer 1 sessions Late registration/schedule adjustment period begins for Dual and Summer 1 sessions May 29 Wednesday All registration activities for Dual and Summer 1 sessions end at 4 p.m. Course schedules canceled for students who have not made satisfactory payment arrangements Last day to withdraw from the university with a tuition adjustment and /or refund May 31 Friday Last day for Special Session students to withdraw from a class with a WC grade June 5 Wednesday Equivalent 10th-day census date Last day to file for Summer graduation Last day for undergraduates to withdraw from a class with a WC grade Last day for graduate students to withdraw from a class with a WC grade June 11 Tuesday SOAR Orientation Transfer 12
SUMMER 2019: FIRST SESSION / DUAL SESSION / SPECIAL SESSION / LAW SCHOOL June 12 Wednesday Last day for filing application for the master s foreign language examination to be taken this summer June 18 Tuesday SOAR Orientation Transfer students June 19 20 Wednesday Thursday SOAR Orientation First Year students June 20 Thursday Last day of Class Lecture June 21 Friday Last day for financial aid recipients to drop summer II classes if you are not attending June 22 Saturday Last day of classes Law School Foreign language examinations for master s degree candidates June 24-25 Monday Tuesday Final examinations Law School June 21, 24 Friday, Monday Final Examinations June 24 Monday Last day of classes non law students NOTE: THE LAST DAY OF CLASSES FOR ALL STUDENTS AND FINAL EXAMS ARE IN FACT THE SAME DAY. THE INSTRUCTIONAL TIME INCLUDES THE REQUIRED EXAMINATION PERIODS. Last day to submit theses/projects for this summer session June 25 Tuesday Residence halls close at 5 p.m. (first session only) June 25-26 Tuesday Wednesday SOAR Orientation First Year students June 26 Wednesday Final grades for first summer session due in Banner by 5 p.m. 13
SUMMER 2019: SECOND SESSION June 25 Tuesday First day of registration for Second Session June 26 Wednesday Residence halls open at 9 a.m. June 27 Thursday First day of classes for non-law students Late registration/schedule adjustment period begins Priority date for fall undergraduate admissions, including transfer students June 29 Saturday Final Deadline Applications for Admissions for all other graduate programs. All supporting documents must be received at this time. July 1 Monday First day of classes law students Schedule Adjustment concludes at 4 p.m. Course schedules canceled for students who have not made satisfactory payment arrangements Last day to withdraw from the university with a tuition adjustment and/or refund July 4 Thursday Fourth of July Observance, no classes July 5 Friday Last day for filing application for the master s written examination to be taken this summer July 8 Monday Equivalent 10 th -day census date Last day for undergraduates to withdraw from a class with a WC grade Last day for graduate students to withdraw from a class with a WC grade July 9 Tuesday SOAR Orientation Transfer students July 10 11 Wednesday Thursday SOAR Orientation First Year students July 17 18 Wednesday Thursday SOAR Orientation First Year students July 20 Saturday Written examination for master s degree candidates July 23 Tuesday SOAR Orientation Transfer students July 24 Wednesday Last day of class lecture non law students July 24 25 Wednesday Thursday SOAR Orientation First Year students July 25 26 Thursday - Friday Final Examinations non law students Final Examinations for Special Session students 14
July 26 Friday NORTH CAROLINA CENTRAL UNIVERSITY ( EFFECTIVE JULY 6, 2018) SUMMER 2019: SECOND SESSION Last day of classes non law students NOTE: THE LAST DAY OF CLASSES FOR ALL STUDENTS AND FINAL EXAMS ARE IN FACT THE SAME DAY. THE INSTRUCTIONAL TIME INCLUDES THE REQUIRED EXAMINATION PERIODS. Last day of classes special session students Last day to submit theses/projects for this summer session Last day to submit theses/projects for this summer session July 27 Saturday Residence halls close at 10 a.m. (second session only) July 29 Monday Final grades for second summer session due in Banner by 5 p.m. for non-law students Final grades for special session due in Banner by 5 p.m. August 3 Saturday Last day of classes Law School August 5-6 Monday - Tuesday Final examinations Law School August 5 Monday SOAR Orientation First Year students / Transfer students August 7 Wednesday Final grades for second summer session due in Banner by 5 p.m. Law School 15