North Carolina Central University

North Carolina Central University

Durham, NC, USA
Public
4 Year

Alexis's Review

Review of North Carolina Central University

from Woodbridge, VA

Describe your college in three sentences.

NCCU has a friendly and family like environment. The campus is beautiful and full of history. It is currently in the top 10 HBCU list at number 9.

Do you have any tips for prospective students?

If you plan on going to NCCU be prepared not only for traditions in the term of events but also a great variety of classes with some of the best professors.

Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?

Academically NCCU is how you make it. Each class has its own sets of challenges. The course load is entirely up to you and if you enjoy a challenge you will definitely find it here.

Describe the dorm life at your college.

The best freshman dorm on campus is Eagleson residence hall which is male and female. It is comunity style with two bathrooms per floor.The best sophomore dorm is Chidley hall which is a new residence hall on campus and it is beautiful. It is suite style and you and your roommate share one bathroom. For juniors and seniors as well as grad students you can stay in Ruffin, Eagle Landing or stay of campus at level 51. Each one of these choices are set up like apartments so there are 4 rooms, two bathrooms, and a kitchen.

Describe the food and dining at your college.

The food is pretty good and has great variety. There is an international station which serves omelets for breakfast and has something different everyday for lunch and dinner. Every Wednesday is chicken day for lunch and fish on Fridays.

What’s there to do for fun at your college?

NCCU is a very active campus. There is always something to do. Of course there is football and basketball season which is a very energetic time on campus. Every weekend there is definitely a party somewhere either on campus or at the nearby clubs.

Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?

For out of state central can be expensive but if you become a Residential Assistant is makes it easier. Also financial aid is good as long as you get it done as early as possible.

Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus

There are so many traditions on campus including 2 concerts for homecoming, late night breakfast, and a water fight at the end of the spring semester.

Which types of students will excel at your college?

If you are an energetic student who loves culture and history NCCU is for you. Even though it is a historically black university there are different races on the campus who enjoy learning and living black history everyday.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

There are so many clubs and activities on campus that i cant even list them all. I can tell you that there is something for everyone. Every school has a club, there's Student government, the student activities board, and so many more that veryone can find something that interest them.

Are you involved in any clubs or activities?

I am not Greek but from what I've seen the Greek life on campus is amazing. they are supportive to each other and their university as well as the surrounding community.

How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?

The campus is pretty safe there are emergency light everywhere on campus plus an actual police office across from the dorms. they have 24/7 cops on site that can be reached at a specific number.