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Welcome to North Carolina Central University, home of the nation's first public liberal arts institution for African-Americans. Today, NCCU is a comprehensive university that offers bachelor's and master's degrees, a Juris Doctor, and a Ph.D. to a diverse student body. NCCU's campus is nestled on 144 acres that is fondly referred to as the "sloping hills and verdant green." We have a student population of about 8,000 at the Durham campus, which lies in central North Carolina. Known as the "City of Medicine," Durham is a global center for industries, including information technology, pharmaceuticals, and medicine.
Before we get started, let me explain the many ways in which you can explore our beautiful campus:
- You can click on the front facing arrow to start Walking around our campus
- You can also jump to the Next Stop by clicking on the Next Stop button
- Now, if you already know where you want to go, you can select any location by using the list OR by clicking directly on the map
- Lastly, remember that you can explore any particular location in more detail by clicking on the 360, Photos, or Video icons.
Let's explore and learn about the many opportunities NCCU has to offer!
Centennial Gardens trail
Centennial Gardens
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Centennial Square is one of the most picturesque areas of campus. It includes a garden, a chapel and the Shepard House, where university founder Dr. James E. Shepard lived. Designed in 2010 as part of the university's centennial celebration, the Centennial Garden was designed with a swirling pattern of walkways through the garden that ties together the Centennial Chapel and Shepard House along the west side of Fayetteville Street.
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Centennial Square is one of the most picturesque areas of campus. It includes a garden, a chapel and the Shepard House, where university founder Dr. James E. Shepard lived. Designed in 2010 as part of the university's centennial celebration, the Centennial Garden was designed with a swirling pattern of walkways through the garden that ties together the Centennial Chapel and Shepard House along the west side of Fayetteville Street.
Mary Townes Science Complex/BRITE
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Mary M. Townes Science Complex is a 127,000-square-foot center with classrooms, offices and labs for the study of biology, chemistry, environmental, earth and geospatial sciences, mathematics and physics. The "L" shaped facility is comprised of two wings joined by a central lobby area. The two wings are research centers, with "wet labs" on one side and dry labs on the other. The building's spacious lobby includes a café and casual seating spaces. This building is connected to our Biomanufacturing Research Institute and Technology Enterprise building, also known as BRITE. This 52,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility contains both labs and classroom space.
Hoey Administration Circle trail
Shepherd Administration Circle
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The Administration Circle is the main entrance to the campus from Fayetteville Street. It leads to the administration building that houses the Chancellor's office, the University Registrar, Student Accounting and other administrative offices. Also part of the circle is the William Jones Building, home to the offices of the Division of Institutional Advancement, NCCU Foundation and Career Services. Directly across is the B.N. Duke Auditorium, which hosts various on-campus and community-based performances, concerts and lectures. In the center of the traffic circle is a bronze statue of the university founder, Dr. James E. Shepard.
Shepherd Library
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The James E. Shepard Memorial Library was constructed in 1950 and is one of two buildings on campus named after the university's founder. The library contains more than 500,000 bound volumes and 140,200 state and federal documents. Near the library is a small valley known as the Library Bowl. This is where the organizations in the National Pan-Hellenic Council – the fraternities and sororities known as the "the Divine Nine" – set up symbolic representations of each organization. Student events are held in "The Bowl" throughout the year, including the weekly 10:40 breaks when classes are not in session on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Annie Day Shepherd Residence Hall
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The Annie Day Shepard Residence Hall was built in 1930 as an all-female dormitory named to honor the wife of NCCU's founder. In the university's early days, Mrs. Shepard taught and cooked for students and instructors on campus. The residence hall is now a co-ed hall. It was renovated most recently in 2005, when a computer room and lounge were added. This is a suite-style residence hall that houses students in the University Honors Program.
Art Museum
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The NCCU Art Museum is a renowned cultural resource for North Carolina Central University. It houses one of the state's leading collections of works by African-American artists and others dealing with the African-American experience. Selections from the permanent collection are exhibited in the Carol G. Belk Gallery. Five special exhibits also go on display throughout the academic year. Each winter, the museum hosts "Durham's Finest," featuring art created by students in Durham Public Schools. Late spring brings an annual juried show of works by NCCU art students, known as the "New Horizons" exhibit.
W.G. Pearson Dining Hall
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The W.G. Pearson Dining Hall opened in 1996 and underwent a $13 million renovation in 2009. The renovation nearly doubled its size and updated the décor. Pearson Dining Hall is the heart of campus, a place where students, faculty and staff come together to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks. Also in this building are Chick-Fil-A and Subway restaurants, the Campus C-Store, and the university's Ticket Office.
C.T. Willis Commerce Building trail
C.T. Willis Commerce Building
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The C.T. Willis Commerce Building is the home of NCCU's School of Business. The Business School is accredited internationally through the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, which is a hallmark of excellence. Fewer than five percent of the world's business programs have earned this distinction. The school's Distinguished Speaker Series brings business executive from a variety of fields onto campus to interact with students and offer tips and strategies for success.
Student Center
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Our new student center is where students meet for a bite or to access one of many available student offices.
Here you'll find resources like the Career and Professional Development Center, The Office of Fraternity & Sorority Life, The Women's Center, the Men's Achievement Center, The LGBTQ+ Office and more. The space is also home to our banquet and event hall, game room and food options that include Chick-Fil-A, Panda Express and Provisions on Demand.
Alfonso Elder Student Union
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The Alfonso Elder Student Union -- named for the university's second president -- is naturally a primary gathering spot for students on campus. The Student Government Association has its offices here, and there are a number of services, including a barbershop, U.S. Post Office and the Eagle Service Center, that offers student support in the area of financial aid. Also part of the student union is a game room, bowling lanes, and fast-food dining options, including Pizza Hut and the World of Wings Café and Wingery.
Eagleson Residence Hall
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Eagleson Residence Hall was built in 1968 and named for Frances M. Eagleson, who worked on campus from 1921 to 1963. Her many roles, included teacher, campus hostess and registrar. Eagleson is a co-ed hall with rooms arranged in the traditional corridor style.
Julius L. Chambers Biomedical/Biotechnology Research Institute
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The Julius L. Chambers Biomedical/Biotechnology Research Institute opened in 1999 and is dedicated to research of the treatment and prevention of human diseases, particularly those that disproportionately affect under-served population groups. Researchers at the institute, known as BBRI, work in cooperation with other Triangle-area universities. BBRI also has relationships with private companies in the nearby Research Triangle Park, including GlaxoSmithKline and the United States Environmental Protection Agency. Research funding comes through various sources, including the NC Biotechnology Center and the National Institutes of Health.
Albert N. Whiting Criminal Justice Building
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The Albert N. Whiting Criminal Justice Building houses one of the university's most in-demand programs. Students in Criminal Justice have access to a wide variety of instructional programs, projects and research opportunities through several on-campus institutes and centers, including the Juvenile Justice Institute, the Institute for Homeland Security and Workforce Development, and the Center for the Advancement of Justice Studies & Policy. The building contains a state-of-the-art computer lab, as well as classrooms and offices.
School of Education trail
H.M. Michaux, Jr. School of Education Building
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The School of Education at NCCU began in 1925 as a collection of courses intended to train African-American teachers and principals. The Education faculty and classrooms moved into the present facility in August 2000. This 109,000-square-foot building has full wireless capability, a teleconference classroom, Technology Enhanced classrooms, 350-seat smart auditorium, a speech and hearing clinic, as well as communications and technology laboratories. The school offers an array of undergraduate, licensure and master's level courses that train the next generation of 21st century educators.
Law Building trail
Albert L. Turner Law Building
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The NCCU School of Law in the Albert L. Turner Building is a four-story structure with classrooms, courtrooms, a model law office, and an administrative wing. There are three courtrooms and two seminar rooms that are wired with the latest in ""smart"" communications and display technology. The building also houses two distance-learning classrooms and a Law Library with more than 400,000 volumes. The Great Hall is also located here and is an expansive area set aside for workshops, larger seminars and other special events.
Physical Education Complex trail
LeRoy T. Walker Physical Education
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This building was named in honor of NCCU's fifth Chancellor, LeRoy T. Walker. Chancellor Walker was a historic leader in the U.S. Olympic movement and an acclaimed coach and educator who became the first African-American to serve as an Olympic head coach when he led the U.S. track team in Montreal in 1976. Housed here are our state-of-the-art wellness and fitness center and an Olympic-sized 50 meter swimming pool. There is also a separate gymnasium used by our physical education majors and for recreational activities, dance classrooms, regular classrooms and facilities for students and faculty in the athletic training program.
Nursing Building trail
Nursing Building
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The $25 million Nursing Building opened in 2011. It was designed to meet the needs of the university's growing nursing baccalaureate program. The building has 69,000 square feet spread over three floors, with room for future expansion. Special features include a 203-seat auditorium and the Eagle General Hospital, which has simulated hospital rooms with computer-controlled mannequins that serve as "patients" for students as they practice administering tests and treatments and advance their nursing skills.
Chidley North trail
Chidley North Hall
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Chidley North Residence Hall is named for the Rev. Howard Chidley, a Congregationalist minister who was a close associate of Dr. Shepard. Opened in the fall 2011, Chidley houses 517 students in corridor- and suite-style accommodations. The hall offers a laundry facility, kitchen and study rooms on each floor. There are also lounges on every wing and a classroom and computer lab on the second floor.
Latham Parking Deck trail
Latham Parking Deck
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We have come to the end of our tour at North Carolina Central University. We invite you to visit our campus personally, so that you can experience what we call "Eagle Excellence" and "Eagle Pride" first-hand.
The staff at the Welcome Center, located in the Latham Parking Deck on Lawson Street, is eager to make your acquaintance.
You will be welcomed to campus by our admissions team and have a chance to grab a cup of coffee or a snack at Starbucks. Our University Bookstore is also nearby with all your official NCCU gear. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Lawson Residential Complex
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Lawson Street Residential Complex is our suite-style residential hall. Each unit houses four students and offers two bedrooms and one bathroom. This hall is mostly comprised of underclassmen and features shared kitchens, laundry rooms, lounges and collaborative learning spaces. Living in our residential halls is a great way for our first and second-year students to get to know campus and their fellow classmates.
Athletics
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McDougald-McLendon Arena is a multi-purpose facility that serves as the home court for the North Carolina Central University Eagles NCAA division-one basketball and volleyball teams, and hosts a variety of events and ceremonies, including graduations, convocations, concerts and much more.
The building opened its doors in 1952 and in 2015, the facility received a $750,000 renovation, including state-of-the-art flooring, lighting and video scoreboard. The arena seats just over 3,100 fans during sports events and up to 3,500 for concerts and ceremonies.
The building also houses the Alex M. Rivera NCCU Athletics Hall of Fame.
