A&T Announcements - Oct. 3, 2025
FAFSA DAY!
Oct. 4
9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
General Classroom Bldg.
Computer Lab 213
The 2026-2027 FAFSA Opens Oct. 1, 2025. N.C. A&T is hosting FAFSA Day on Oct 4, 2025, in General Classroom Building, 2nd Floor Computer Lab 213 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Visit with financial aid staff for assistance with completing your 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You will need your and your parents' (if dependent) 2024 federal tax information and each of your FSA IDs (available at www.studentaid.gov).
Greatest Homecoming on Earth
99th edition
Oct. 5-12
Show your Aggie Pride and be a part of N.C. A&T's Greatest Homecoming oN Earth. Enjoy amazing student and alumni events, including the traditional Homecoming parade, football game, tailgating, concerts and so much more.
Visit the GHOE website for all event information
USSO Wants to Hear From You!
Complete the Student Services Survey by Oct. 8 - You could win prizes!
Your feedback matters. Help us improve student services by completing the Student Services Survey. As a thank-you, 40 students who complete the survey will be randomly selected to receive a $25 gift card! Don’t miss this chance to share your voice and make a difference. https://ncat.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_1T67UCakgVuJfwO
If you have any questions, please reach out to Dr. Dawn Nail at cae@ncat.edu.
Hours of Operation: Student Center & Campus Rec Center
Homecoming Week & Fall Break
Student Center
Homecoming
Mon Oct. 6 – Fri Oct. 10, 7a.m.- 9 p.m.
Sat. Oct. 11, 7a.m. - 8 p.m.
Sun Oct. 12, 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.
Fall Break
Mon/Tues, Oct 13-14, 8a.m.- 8 p.m.
Campus Recreation Center
Homecoming
Sat. Oct. 11, CLOSED
Sun. Oct 12, 2-6 p.m.
Fall Break
Mon/Tues, Oct 13-14, 8a.m.- 5 p.m.
Normal schedule will resume Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.
Course Advising and Registration
Monday, Oct. 6
Advising for spring 2026 begins on Oct. 6, 2025. Students should contact their faculty advisor to schedule an appointment to discuss courses they should take based on their curriculum guide. Students must obtain their alternate pin from their faculty advisor and/or department chairperson.
Registration begins on Nov. 3, 2025. Students register based on their earned credit hours.
Monday, Nov. 3, 2025 – Graduate Students and Seniors (90 or more earned credit hours)
Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 – Juniors (60 – 89 earned credit hours)
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2025 – Sophomores (30 – 59 earned credit hours)
Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025 – Freshmen (less than 30 earned credit hours)
When registering for classes, all students are required to OPT IN or OPT OUT of AggieAlert!, the university’s emergency notification system that sends text messages to your phone in the event of emergencies, life-threatening situations and/or inclement weather. Failure to opt-in or opt-out prior to class registration will result in a hold being placed on student accounts.
To prevent an account hold, log into Aggie Access/Aggie Alert and follow the instructions.
Digital/E-Portfolios Workshop
F.D. Bluford Library
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 11 a.m..
Facilitator: Forrest Foster, ffoster@ncat.edu, 285-4153
Register here
This workshop will provide an overview of the different types of e-portfolios in higher education and will discuss the applicability of e-portfolio use in a classroom setting, whether face-to-face or virtual.
E-portfolios are used in many academic settings, and creating an e-portfolio is particularly useful for students in many ways. E-portfolios can be a personal tool for storing, organizing, reflecting on, and sharing items or artifacts that represent your learning. Students can include documents, graphics, audio files, videos, presentations and coursework to demonstrate skills in certain areas. The Wix platform will be highlighted during this workshop series and supplemental digital tools will also be used and discussed.
Can't make the workshop? Schedule a one-on-one consultation:
https://ncat.libwizard.com/f/digitalportfolioconsultation
Visit the Bluford library workshop calendar for more learning opportunities
McDonald's Chef's Remix Comes to A&T
Oct. 8
A Thurgood Marshall College Fund Initiative
This is your chance to learn more about and apply for McDonald’s Black and Positively Golden Scholarship and experience music, style, food and entertainment.
Students will have the chance to experience:
- Immersive brand experiences and performances
- Sampling opportunities
- Local guest chefs
- Fun brand experiences
Scholarship, financial resources and career readiness tools and more
McDonald’s Chef’s Remix is McDonald’s bold, flavor-forward experience — an exclusive, McDonald’s-owned event led by celebrity chefs putting the spotlight on McCrispy Strips. More than just a tasting, it’s a moment designed for culture, where attendees get to flex their taste, drop their cosign and spark serious conversations with their circles.
Throughout the fall, Chef’s Remix is popping up at member schools to create a real-time connection and build deep, authentic credibility with students.
N.C. A&T Community & Economic Engagement Summit
Wednesday, Oct. 8
9 a.m.. - 5 p.m.
Elm & Bain, 620B S. Elm St., Greensboro, N.C. 27406
The N.C. A&T Office of Community Engagement invites you to the 5th Annual Community and Economic Engagement Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 9 a.m..–5 p.m. at Elm & Bain in downtown Greensboro.
This year’s theme, “Legacy in Motion: Fueling Wealth, Innovation & Transformational Impact,” will spotlight strategies that strengthen economic growth, innovation and equity across the Piedmont Triad and beyond.
Register Today for $35 until Oct. 1
What to Expect:
Keynote: Kwame Molden ’09, Co-founder & President, SPGBK Watches
Special Guest: Rod Harvey, Founder, StarStruck™, and the author of "The Favored Felon"
Panels: Workforce development, re-entry after incarceration, and the economic contributions of N.C. A&T
Networking Lunch & Student Pitch: Hosted by Blackstone LaunchPad and the Center of Excellence in Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Closing Mixer: Live music by Victor Solomon ’22, international artist and finalist on The Voice and American Idol
Commencement Fall 2025: Staff Assistance
As plans are underway for our upcoming fall 2025 commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 12 (graduate) and Saturday, Dec. 13 (undergraduate), we are seeking assistance from university staff.
We require all staff who work commencement to attend one of three training sessions that will be offered in the coming weeks. Please register for one of the training sessions noted below. New enhancements have been implemented and attending one of the sessions is critical to ensuring we deliver the best Aggie Experience for our graduates, friends and families.
Trainings will be held in the Alumni-Foundation Event Center.
Register for one of these trainings:
Monday, Oct. 6, 1-2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 16, 1-2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Oct. 23, 1-2:30 p.m.
Online Workshop: Data Management Planning for Researchers
Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025
11 a.m.
Register here
Contact: David Rachlin djrachlin@ncat.edu
Are you applying for a research grant or beginning a research study? If you don’t have a Data Management Plan (DMP), you’re going to need one! All federal funding agencies now require DMPs. Join us to see how data management planning improves the quality of your research project and benefits all members of the research team, as well as other scientists around the world. This workshop will cover the basics of comprehensive data management planning, including storage of and global access to your data. (Approximately 75 minutes)
Mobile Mammogram Unit
Student Health Center Parking Lot
Oct. 16, 9 a.m..- 4 p.m.
Schedule an appointment by Oct. 2
The Alvin V. Blount Student Health Center, in partnership with Novant Health, is pleased to host a Mobile Mammogram Unit on Thursday, Oct. 16, from 9 a.m.. – 4 p.m. in the AVB Student Health Center Parking lot. This is a convenient opportunity to take care of your health by receiving a 3D mammography screening right here on campus. The minimum age for a screening mammogram is 35 years of age and insurance is required. We encourage you to reserve your appointment by Oct. 2.
Three Minute Thesis (3MT) at N.C. A&T: Call for Competitors - Apply by Oct. 19
Applications are now open for the Fall 2025 Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition at N.C.A&T. Graduate students are invited to present their research in just three minutes using a single PowerPoint slide, with the chance to win up to $500.
The application deadline is Oct. 19 at midnight.
Judges for the preliminary round on Nov. 5 will select up to 10 finalists to compete in the finals set for Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 3–4:30 p.m. at the Joint School for Nanoscience and Nanoengineering auditorium. The finals will include a People’s Choice Award selected by audience vote, followed by a reception.
The overall winner will advance to represent N.C. A&T at the regional competition in February 2026 and, along with their advisor, will be recognized at the Graduate College’s Graduate Student Awards Ceremony in April.
For more information, please visit the 3MT section of the Graduate College’s website
Last Day to Withdraw from a Course
Oct. 20, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
The last day to withdraw from a course for fall 2025 without a grade evaluation is Oct. 20, 2025, at 11:59 pm. The course withdrawal is available through the Aggie Hub. Once the form is completed, please follow up with your advisor regarding the course withdrawal.
Students CANNOT use this option to withdraw from ALL of their classes for the
semester. To withdraw from all classes, students must use the official University Withdrawal form, available from registration@ncat.edu. The last day to withdraw from the University without a grade evaluation is Oct. 29, 2025.
Graduate & Professional Degree Programs Fair (In-Person)
Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025
Student Center, 3rd Floor, rooms 342 & 385
12– 3 p.m.
Thinking About Graduate School? Interested in pursuing a graduate or professional degree (Master’s, Ph.D., Law, Medical, etc.)? Don’t miss the upcoming opportunity to explore your options!
Meet with recruiters from a wide range of graduate and professional programs to learn more about admissions requirements, tuition/fees, the application process, and more. This event is open to ALL majors and classifications.
Get prepared: Visit Career Fair Tips
New institutions are being added daily, so be sure to check Handshake for updates!
2025 Provost Seed Fellows Presentations
Oct. 28, Noon-2 p.m.
Student Center, Room 385
Join us for the 2025 Provost Seed Fellow Presentations, featuring poster sessions that highlight the innovative research our faculty are leading. This is a great opportunity to connect, ask questions, and learn more about the exciting projects happening across campus. Light refreshments and appetizers will be provided.
Last Day to withdraw from the University
Oct. 29, 2025
The last day to withdraw from the University for fall 2025 without a grade evaluation is Oct. 29, 2025. A University Withdrawal Form must be completed. Once it has been completed with the needed signatures, please email it to registration@ncat.edu.
Ready to Make a Difference? Become a Student Organization Advisor Today!
Are you passionate about student development and eager to impact our campus community? Becoming a Registered Student Organization (RSO) Advisor is your chance to do just that! Join us in guiding and inspiring the next generation of leaders while enjoying these fantastic benefits:
-Personal Growth: Enhance your leadership and mentoring skills as you support and guide student leaders through their journey.
-Professional Development: Access exclusive training and development opportunities tailored to enhance your advisor skills and expertise.
-Innovation & Creativity: Contribute to dynamic projects and events that foster creativity, collaboration, and personal growth among students.
-Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow faculty, staff, and students, expanding your professional network and building meaningful relationships.
Fill out this form.
Digital Navigator Program – Ongoing
F.D. Bluford Library has launched a pilot program to expand and support our laptop loans. Students, faculty, and staff can request to work with a digital navigator to support their digital inclusion needs. The Digital Navigators at F.D. Bluford Library can help you: Connect to free and low-cost internet options Access digital literacy skills training Recommend students to our laptop lending program Request an appointment to work with a digital navigator:
You can also call 336-285-4164 to get help filling out this form to make an appointment. Students who receive Pell grants qualify for reduced cost internet through the Affordable Connectivity Plan. We can help these students access this resource.
If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis or having thoughts of suicide, please contact Counseling Services. Counseling Services provides trainings on suicide prevention. You can become a gatekeeper and save a life by recognizing the warning signs, offering hope, and referring others to seek professional assistance. Here are some resources on suicide prevention.
· National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (24 Hours) 1-800-273-8255
· American Psychological Association (APA) http://www.apa.org/
· Suicide warning signs http://www.apa.org/topics/suicide/signs.aspx
· Speaking of Psychology: Preventing suicide http://www.apa.org/research/action/speaking-of-psychology/preventing-suicide.aspx
· Suicide Prevention http://www.apa.org/advocacy/suicide-prevention/index.aspx
