A&T Announcements - Dec. 5, 2025
Exam Study Break: Pet & Paint
Monday, Dec. 81 - 3 p.m.
First Floor F.D. Bluford Library
Join F.D. Bluford Library for a final exam study break, Monday, Dec. 8th 1 - 3 p.m. on the First Floor of F.D. Bluford Library.
Students are welcome to destress with therapy pets and ornament painting.
University Curriculum Review
Nov. 24 - Dec. 8
As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance and refine our curriculum, we are seeking your valuable input on proposed curriculum changes. Your expertise and insights are crucial to ensuring the success and effectiveness of these modifications.
Please review the Curriculum Change Proposals located in 2025-2026 UAPCC 2-Week University Curriculum Review OneDrive using this link.
Then please complete this Qualtrics Survey.
Your feedback will contribute significantly to improving our academic programs.
The following proposals are included in this review:
• BS in Educational Studies
• AAAI 150 Ethics in Artificial Intelligence
• Minor in Sustainable Land and Food Systems
You will have a two-week window from Nov. 24 to Dec. 8 to review the proposals and provide your feedback. Your prompt attention to this matter is highly appreciated.
If you have any questions or concerns during the review process, please feel free to reach out to Dr. Nichole Smith at nlsmith2@ncat.edu.
We truly value your expertise and commitment to maintaining the high standards of our academic programs. Your feedback is crucial in shaping the future direction of our curriculum.
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Student Center and Campus Rec Center - End of Semester & Winter Break Schedule
Student Center
Dec. 13, 2025
8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Dec. 14 – 23
Monday – Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday Closed
Dec. 24, 2025 – Jan. 1, 2026
UNIVERSITY CLOSED
Monday – Friday 8 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday Closed
Normal schedule resumes Jan. 10, 2026 as follows:
Monday – Friday 7 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Saturday 10 a.m to 11 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Administrative Hours: Monday - Friday 8a.m. - 5 p.m.
Campus Recreation Center
Final Exam Schedule
Dec. 8-12
6 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Dec. 13- 23
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday Closed
Dec. 24, 2025 – Jan. 1, 2026
UNIVERSITY CLOSED
Jan. 2-9, 2026
Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday & Sunday Closed
Normal schedule resumes Jan. 12, 2026, as follows:
Monday – Friday 6 a.m. - 12 a.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Sunday 2-9 p.m.
Administrative Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Staff Senate: Fall Forum 2025 (Faculty/Staff)
Dec. 16, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Deese Ballroom
Register here by Dec. 8
Join us in "Embracing Momentum" for a time to celebrate, connect and recharge. This event is open to all SHRA & EHRA non-teaching professional staff. Please register for the event to allow for proper accommodation and contest participation.
Contact Ssenate@ncat.edu for additional information
Registration for Extended Campus 2026
Summer Camps is now open!
This is a friendly reminder for all program directors and sponsors from cooperative extension, academic and athletic units to register their upcoming camps at your earliest convenience.
Summer Camps at North Carolina A&T State University offer a unique and enriching experience for both participants and organizers. This is a wonderful opportunity for our university community to contribute to engaging, educational, and fun summer programs.
If you have any questions or need assistance during registration, please contact the Extended Campus office at summercamps@ncat.edu or 336-334-7810.
Thank you for your participation and for helping make summer camps at N.C. A&T an engaging, educational, and memorable experience for all participants!
The Living Archives Project: Your Memories, Our History
F.D. Bluford Library’s Living Archives Project is an initiative to preserve the vibrant experiences and shared memories of N.C. A&T. students. Through the collection of student-contributed photographs, the Library aims to document the spirit, creativity, and everyday life of the Aggie community. This living archive ensures that the stories, traditions, and moments that define each generation are captured and preserved as part of the University’s history.
Students can submit their photos here: https://forms.office.com/r/t5ZdBi5b3p
Coming Fall 2026 – Canvas by Instructure
North Carolina A&T State University will transition to a new learning management system (LMS), Canvas, for the Fall 2026 semester as a replacement for Blackboard. Canvas is widely adopted, integrates with many tools, and supports modern pedagogical features, offering a flexible and user-friendly environment for teaching and learning.
Information sessions for faculty, chairs, and administrative staff are scheduled for November and December 2025. Click here to register. Training will begin January 2026. Visit the Canvas Implementation website for FAQs and more information about the transition.
Thank you for your engagement and patience as we embark on this exciting new chapter.
January
Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Contest: Mission Possible II-Building community, Uniting a Nation the non-Violent Way
Submissions due Friday, Jan. 9, 11:59 p.m.
Contest takes place Monday, Jan. 19, 2026
7- 9 p.m.
Harrison Auditorium
Register here or email Gerald Spates at gspates@ncat.edu.
Contestants must submit an original, typewritten, double-spaced composition of oration via the online application.
Awards: 1st Place Winner: $500; 2nd Place Winner: $250, and 3rd Place Winner: $150.
Additional Announcements
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.
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
