Support to help you every step of the way
Your online education from NCCU doesn’t stop at our nationally ranked academic programs. We provide all the support you need to be successful and graduate a leader in your field.
Online Learning 101
An introduction to learning online to help you understand what it means to be an online student and to be successful in the online environment. Online Learning 101 is divided into two sections: Prospective Students and Enrolled Students. The Prospective Students modules are geared towards students who are exploring online courses, but are not currently enrolled and need to know a little more before making a commitment. The Enrolled Students section is designed for anyone enrolled who has not already taken an online course and is interested in learning more about what taking an online course entails.
Library Services
Whether you want to reserve materials, access our virtual computer lab, or get research assistance, you can do it all online via the James E. Shepard Memorial Library.
Upswing Online Tutoring
Need help with math, biology, statistics, or another subject? Online tutoring resources are available.
*Note: You can’t access the Upswing website using Internet Explorer. Please use Safari, Google Chrome or Firefox.
SmartMeasure Assessment
The SmarterMeasure Learning Readiness Indicator is an assessment meant to be an interesting experience by which you may learn more about yourself. The assessment is accessible in myEOL, located under the Administrative & Academic Services and listed as “SmarterMeasure”. It will take you about 30-35 minutes from start to finish but you may log out and complete it later if necessary. Your score will not prevent you from registering for your classes. It is a tool that will help you assess your strengths and opportunities for growth related to learning in 8 areas.
- Life Factors – things going on in your life, amount of time you have to study, etc.
- Individual Attributes – control over procrastination, time management, willingness to ask for help, academic attributes
- Learning Styles – what is your preferred learning style(s)?
- Learning Management System (LMS) Competency
- Reading Rate and Recall
- Technical Competency
- Technical Knowledge
- Typing Speed and Accuracy
Student Accessibility Services
We are an institution that cares about our community and a community that cares about each other. If you or someone you know needs extra support, we’re here for you. We make opportunities available for all students, including ADA accommodations and services.
Career Services
An inspiring career isn’t just a job; it’s the culmination of your interests, skills, values, personality, and educational experiences. Discover your ideal career, then land an enviable job with help from NCCU Career Services:
- Online personality and career assessment
- Hands-on career counseling
- Access to NCCU-exclusive internships, jobs, and service learning opportunities.
- On- and off-site career fairs and events
Veterans Center
Seeking a job or career change? NCCU is recognized by G.I. Jobs as a Military Friendly School and provides hands-on assistance to make your transition from military to college life or a new career smooth and successful.
Counseling Center
Need some additional support for personal concerns. The NCCU Counseling Center offers an array of services to meet your social/emotional needs, including anonymous mental health screening with confidential feedback. See Interactive Screening Program for Students.
Eagle Apps
EagleApps is NCCU’s application virtualization solution. This solution is powered VMware Horizon. EagleApps runs on the NCCU server, while the client provides you a full connection to look like the application is running on your own computer and gives you the power to access the published applications anywhere you have an internet connection on all devices: Windows and Mac computers, Android devices, iPhones & iPads.
Office of the Registrar
Whether you want to withdraw from a course or university; declare or change your major, minor or concentration; or complete the FERPA Release form, you can do it all online via the Office of the Registrar.
NC Residency Determination Service
The state of North Carolina partially subsidizes the cost of North Carolina public college and university tuition for all students whose domicile, or permanent legal residence, is in North Carolina. Residency determination establishes if students should have in-state or out-of-state tuition. Because North Carolina residency status is governed solely by North Carolina statute, lack of eligibility for in-state status in another state does not guarantee in-state status in North Carolina. The residency statute mandates only those who can demonstrate a minimum of twelve months of uninterrupted domicile (legal residence) in North Carolina are eligible for in-state tuition. The statute also places the burden of proof on the student to establish, by a preponderance of evidence, that they are a bona fide domiciliary rather than mere residents of North Carolina.
Omega Nu Lambda
North Carolina Central established the Omega Nu Lambda, Sigma Chapter in Fall 2021 semester. Students can join the chapter with a one-time fee of $65.00 for lifetime membership. Membership benefits include being part of an exclusive community for online students, acknowledgement of academic excellence, networking capabilities, opportunities provided by program advisor, and access to a campus advisor who will assist your connectivity with other members. Members can hold leadership positions such as President, Vice-President and Secretary. The Sigma Chapter elections of 2022-2023 officers will convene in August 2022. To learn more about joining the organization and current members, please click on link below.