North Carolina Central University

North Carolina Central University is on a 115-acre campus in the urban setting of Durham, North Carolina, not far from Raleigh.

North Carolina Central University Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for North Carolina Central University students to join – including band, chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? North Carolina Central University has fraternities and sororities.

North Carolina Central University students' favorite campus events are Homecoming and Convocation.

Does North Carolina Central University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at North Carolina Central University.

North Carolina Central University offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing. There are 2,850 spots available in on-campus housing for all 10,646 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 2,500 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

North Carolina Central University offers coed housing.

North Carolina Central University Athletics

At North Carolina Central University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at North Carolina Central University:

Is North Carolina Central University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

North Carolina Central University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The North Carolina Central University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

North Carolina Central University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to North Carolina Central University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit North Carolina Central University, take Interstate 40 to Durham, NC. If you need to fly, book your flight to Raleigh-Durham International airport.

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