A&T Announcements - Dec. 12, 2025
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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
Registrants will celebrate "Embracing Momentum" as they connect and recharge. This event is open to all SHRA & EHRA non-teaching professional staff.
Contact Ssenate@ncat.edu for additional information
Travel Services December Splash Labs
The University Travel Services Team reminds all travelers that travel card expenses from previous or current billing cycles are due on Dec. 26. We strongly encourage all travelers to ensure that all charges are reconciled BEFORE you leave for the holiday break.
To assist those with reconciliation of travel card charges and other travel expenses, the team will hold "Splash Labs" during the following dates and times:
Dec. 16, 18 or 23: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 2-4 p.m.
Please register here
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
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.
Let’s Talk About It: Graduate Research Clearance
Jan. 21, 2026
Noon - 1 p.m.
IRC Room 410
Register here
The Graduate Research Clearance session of our "Let's Talk About It" series will focus on the Graduate Research Clearance process at N.C. A&T. This discussion is designed to provide clarity on requirements, timelines and best practices for ensuring compliance throughout the research lifecycle. We encourage all graduate research students and faculty advisors to attend, as this will be an informative and collaborative opportunity to address questions and share guidance.
Join us at Fort IRC, Room 410 on Jan. 21 at noon. Remember to RSVP!
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Thursday, Jan. 226:30 p.m.
UNC-G Auditorium (College of Visual and Performing Arts)
This event is free and open to the public.
For the past 13 years, the annual celebration of Dr. Martin L. King Jr. has been a collaborative effort among North Carolina A&T State University, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Guilford Technical Community College, Greensboro College and Guilford College.
The 2026 collective theme is: “Mission Possible II: Building Community, Uniting a Nation the Non-Violent Way.”
This year’s commemoration will be held on the campus of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro at 6:30 p.m. in the UNCG Auditorium (College of Visual & Performing Arts).
The program will feature:
• Official welcome from a UNC-Greensboro representative
• Student-led panel discussion reflecting on Dr. King’s legacy
• Musical selections by N.C. A&T State University’s Fellowship Gospel Choir
• Reception and additional presentations
Additional Announcements
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.
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
