2021 Visitor's Guide

2021 VISITOR’S GUIDE www.ncat.edu

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On February 1, 1960 four N.C. A&T college freshmen students boldy took The Movement seats at the segregated F.W. Woolworth lunch counter in downtown Greensboro. Continues! Their courageous efforts launched a movement, inspiring activists to action across the region.

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134134 S. Elm S. ELMStreet STREET | Greensboro, GREENSBORO, NC 27401 | 336.274.9199 NC 27401 CONTENTS All About N.C. A&T ...... 4 Points of Pride ...... 5 Aggies Do! ...... 6 Visit Us, Join Us ...... 8 WELCOME TO Undergraduate Admissions ...... 10 Campus Map ...... 12–13 Online Programs ...... 14 Financial Aid, Veteran Affairs, Giving ... 15 The Aggie Scene ...... 16 CAMPUS Campus Living, The Aggie Life ...... 18 Study Abroad, New Student Programs, Student Health Center ...... 20 Aggie Athletics...... 22

Message from the Chancellor:

Welcome to North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, one of America’s most respected 1890 land-grant, doctoral, research institutions of higher learning. As you tour our campus, I hope you have an opportunity to explore the university’s history and the wealth of resources unique to North Carolina A&T.

North Carolina A&T holds the distinction of being the nation’s largest historically black university or college (HBCU), as well as one of its best and most accomplished. In addition to being ranked among the top National Universities and the no. 1 public HBCU in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges edition, N.C. A&T has also consistently been ranked one of this state’s top three public research universities for more than a decade. We are also its most affordable, as consistently recognized in Money magazine’s annual Best Colleges issue.

A new study of the university’s annual economic impact shows that A&T’s payroll and operations spending, together with construction, students, visitors, alumni, and start-up companies’ spending, is now worth $1.2 billion. That impact is responsible for hundreds of millions of dollars in added regional income and many thousands of jobs around the state and in Guilford, Forsyth, Alamance, Rockingham and Randolph counties.

An institution recognized nationally for its strengths in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and research, A&T graduates more African American students in engineering, agriculture and recreation, parks and leisure studies than any campus in America. Our graduates are in exceptionally high demand; A&T hosts the largest career fairs in the University of North Carolina System to accommodate employers across the country who seek to hire our grads.

As one of the state’s two land-grant institutions, A&T provides research-based educational programs and solutions to critical social, environmental, medical and educational issues for individuals, families and communities through the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Program. It is one of many ways that our university serves the people of this state – so effectively that we have been recognized with the Carnegie Foundation’s prestigious Community Engagement designation.

During your visit to our campus and our city, please make time to engage with our students, employees, and alumni—the people who make this university great.

With Aggie Pride,

Harold L. Martin, Sr. Chancellor

This publication was printed with soy ink on 10% recycled paper and was produced by a certified member of the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) and meets or 3 exceeds all Federal Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) Standards. COLORS Blue & Gold UNIVERSITY NICKNAME Aggies HISTORY n 1890, Congress enacted the Second Morrill Act that mandated MASCOTS “a separate college for the colored race.” The Agricultural and Mechanical Aggie & Aggietha ICollege for the Colored Race (now North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University) was established as that school in the state of TOTAL ENROLLMENT* North Carolina by an act of the General Assembly ratified on March 9, 1891. Originally operating in Raleigh as an annex to Shaw University, the college 12,754 made a permanent home in Greensboro with the help of local citizens such as DeWitt Clinton Benbow and Charles H. Moore.

UNDERGRADUATES* In 1915, state legislators changed the college’s name to the Agricultural and Technical College of North Carolina; and in 1967, they elevated it to 11,131 university status. N.C. A&T became a constituent university of the University of North Carolina in 1972. GRADUATE STUDENTS* N.C. A&T is one of America’s most highly respected, doctoral high 1,623 research land-grant universities. The university’s learner-centered community develops and preserves intellectual capital through * Fall 2020 interdisciplinary learning, discovery, and community engagement. Honoring a great history as an RANKINGS institution that produces change U.S. News & World Report ranks agents and global leaders for N.C. A&T the No. 1 historically black college university (HBCU) in North the careers of today and Carolina. tomorrow in disciplines of Money Magazine ranks N.C. A&T as the best HBCU in the nation. science, technology, engineering and N.C. A&T Online MBA program mathematics ranks among nation’s best. (STEM), agriculture, For more information on business, the arts rankings, see the links below: and humanities. https://www.ncat.edu/news/2020/08/ ncat-2020-economic-impact.php

https://www.ncat.edu/news/2020/01/ value-colleges-online-undergrad- ranking-2020.php

https://www.ncat.edu/news/2019/10/ top-10-best-colleges-for-jobs.php

4 POINTS OF PRIDE UNIVERSITY HISTORY RANKED BY U.S. NEWS & $64.37M 96% WORLD REPORT: Contracts and grants of alumni say they would earned by N.C. A&T faculty No. 1 among public choose N.C. A&T again researchers in FY 2019 (Gallup Poll) historically black colleges and universities 70,000+ ALUMNI 44 No. 66 in top performers on Patents social mobility (tie) 4.8 years Average time to a degree 27 (Money Magazine) No. 140 among top public Patents pending schools (tie) $54.6k 16 Median starting salary for Patents licensed for alumni within first three years commercial activity of graduation – among the ENROLLMENT highest for HBCU early career TREND earnings (U.S. News & World 7 Report) Start-up companies Top 100 Colleges and universities No. 1 4 HBCU in value in the nation increased New Centers of 10 Best Value Historically enrollment applications Excellence: Product Black Colleges and Universities, (24/7 Wall Street) Design and Advanced 2018-19 (Best Value Schools) Manufacturing: No. 1 Cybersecurity Research. No. 1 HBCU in the nation for Education and Outreach Producer of undergraduate enrollment (CREO); Entrepreneurship degrees awarded to African and Innovation; and the N.C. Transportation Americans in agriculture and Nearly 80% engineering Center of Excellence N.C. A&T’s student 2018-19 U.S. Department of in Connected and Education retention rate is higher Autonomous Vehicle than the national average Technology (NC-CAV) No. 1 Most affordable in North Carolina Money Magazine

5 AggiesAggies Do! Do!

AGGIES LEAD. AGGIES INSPIRE. Founded in 1891, North Carolina Agricultural and To visit Aggieland is to be inspired. At N.C. A&T, a unique Technical State University is building on a proud heritage spirit abounds that you won’t experience elsewhere. of academic excellence as it leads the way in the 21st That spirit resounds in the Blue and Gold Marching century. The university’s 223-acre campus boasts historic Machine, shines bright at homecoming and surrounds landmarks and gleaming modern facilities. Students, the February One Monument commemorating the alumni, faculty and staff set the university apart—as the historic lunch counter sit-ins led by the Greensboro top public HBCU among U.S. News & World Report’s Four. Aggie Pride forms a bond between every student 2019 Best Colleges, as No. 3 for sponsored research in and graduate. Aggie Pride is about embracing higher the 17-member UNC system and as the leading national academic and social standards. It’s about striving producer of African American engineers, psychologists, for greatness and believing that you can accomplish landscape architects and certified public accountants. your goal. Aggie Pride means honoring the past and preserving the university’s great legacy. It also means continuing to advance the university. But be forewarned, AGGIES CREATE. Aggie Pride is contagious! At N.C. A&T, big dreams take wing. Aggies receive a strong academic background and set their sights high. The university fosters creativity and excellence that AGGIES DREAM. extend beyond the classroom into exciting careers. And they dream big. If Ronald McNair could become More important, a degree from A&T pays off. In 2013, an astronaut, Elvin Bethea could become an NFL Triangle Business Journal ranked starting salaries for Hall of Famer, Natasha Yvette Williams could star on N.C. A&T graduates as fourth among 30 North Carolina Broadway, and the Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. could run universities. What better place to develop your potential for president, imagine how far your degree from North and create a blueprint for success? Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University can take you. AGGIES DISCOVER. No matter what major you choose from N.C. A&T’s degree- AGGIES DO! granting colleges and joint school, you will discover We are proud. Our history is rich with achievement and new things about yourself and receive a cutting-edge tradition. Our university is a place where the dynamic education on which to build a promising future. With a and visionary challenge the status quo. We share a vision Carnegie Foundation ranking as a doctoral, high research of preeminence; using our minds, our research and our activity university, N.C. A&T puts students on paths to passion, we engage the community and create positive, learning that keep pace with industry trends. Imagine lasting global change. We are better than yesterday, but studying the stock market in a simulated trading room or never as good as tomorrow. Because our excellence has designing and building a hydrogen fuel cell car in a state- no boundaries—and because that’s what AGGIES DO! of-the-art laboratory. Here, faculty and student researchers are spearheading innovations in science, technology and engineering. Like the Aggies who paved the way, you will NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL discover amazing academic opportunities at N.C. A&T. AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY

6 MEET, RELAX OR BOTH. YOUR CHOICE. K OUR Y HOSPIT ALITY

Central Greensboro location 7 miles from NC A&T State University. Newly remodeled guestrooms and bathrooms, indoor/outdoor pool, fitness center, full service restaurant, Coffee shop,shopping 2 lobby mall. bars, Free adjacent parking andto Four free Seasonsairport shuttle. Town Centre 3121 West Gate City Boulevard Greensboro, NC • 800.242.6556 www.sheratongreensboro.com

European resort located in the rolling hills of Greensboro, NC set on 1,500 acres of manicured lawns. Indulge in 36 holes of world class golf, Grandover Spa and fine dining at Di Valletta Restaurant, Indoor/outdoor pool, fitness center, golf shop, clay tennis courts and volleyball court. Free parking and airport shuttle. 1000 Club Road • Greensboro, NC 336.294.1800 www.grandover.com

Located 7 miles from NC A&T State University is the newly renovated Holiday Inn Greensboro Coliseum. Your home away from home comes complete with modern amenities, fitness center, outdoor pool, JK’s Restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, plus free parking. 3005 West Gate City Blvd. Greensboro, NC • 336-294-4565 www.holidayinn.com/gsocoliseum

Koury Hospitality offers three award winning hotel properties in the Greensboro area, each suited for the specific needs of our guest. Please let us know how we can share our 40 years of Hospitality experience with you.

7 PLAN YOUR VISIT Campus tours run daily Monday through Friday

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SET YOUR NAVIGATION TO... DESTINATION: Maps & Directions AGGIE PRIDE! to Campus VISIT US The Office of Undergraduate Admissions invites you to visit our campus and Explore see for yourself why Greensboro, N.C. the Aggie experience is one of a kind. Visit our beautiful 600+ acre campus near downtown Greensboro, North Carolina, and take a tour or attend one of our campus admissions events. We would love VISIT NOW to show you around If you cannot come/ and answer any of your return to campus, questions. don’t worry! You can explore Aggieland anywhere.

N.C. A&T Virtual Experience

CONTACT US You can also schedule a campus visit through the Aggie Admissions Portal. If you need assistance, contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at 1-800-443-8964 or by email at [email protected].

8 STUDENT CENTER

THE CENTER OF CAMPUS LIFE

STUDY ROOMS • INFORMATION DESK • MEETING SPACES MULTIPURPOSE ROOMS • BALLROOM • B&N BOOKSTORE FIRE PLACE LOUNGE • COMPUTER LAB VIDEO GAMING ROOM!

CHICK-FIL-A • SUBCONNECTION • AGGIE WINGS AND CAFE MARKETPLACE DINING • ELEMENTS • 1891 BISTRO

MON-FRIMON-FRI 7am-1am7AM-1AM • SATSAT 10 10am-11pmAM-11PM SUN • SUN 12 PM12pm-11pm-11PM LIMITED –HOURS limited DURINGhours during PANDEMIC pandemic – MONMON–FRI–FRI 8 AM8am-10pm-10PM • SSATAT 10am-10pm 10AM-10 • PMSUN SUN2pm-10pm 2PM-10PM

9 Aggies Discover. Aggies Achieve. Aggies Do.

Apply now for undergraduate studies. UNDERGRADUATE North Carolina A&T State University celebrates 128 COLLEGES years of excellence, innovation and pride. Bring your talent, intelligence and hard work, and we’ll For a full list of majors, visit “Academics” on the provide the resources to take your career, your website below. community and your character to the next level. COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES An Aggie education has the power to change the COLLEGE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES world! WILLIE A. DEESE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Undergraduate Admissions COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES 1601 EAST MARKET STREET COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY WEBB HALL, LOWER LEVEL GREENSBORO, NC 27411 HOW TO APPLY 1. Complete application online at: PHONE: 1-800-443-8964 OR (336) 334-7946 undergradadmissions.ncat.edu. FAX: (336) 256-2145 2. TEST OPTIONAL for 2021 applicants: • SAT • ACT C N.C. A&T Admissions 3. Submit official transcripts via postal mail or an O electronic transcript service: N @NCATAdmissions • High School • College N • GED/Adult Diploma Certificate ncatadmissions E 4. Pay Pay $60 application fee. C College Board, NACAC and ACT fee waivers are accepted www.ncat.edu via postal mail. T

NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY 10 adventure, culture and heart. The things that make life great, are the things that make our city shine. Live, love, laugh, explore... in downtown greensboro.

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRIBUSINESS, APPLIED ECONOMICS AND AGRISCIENCE EDUCATION

We prepare students for successful careers in agricultural education and agribusiness without # breaking the bank. In fact, we offer the nation’s 2 second most affordable online bachelor’s degree in agricultural science (agricultural education). Source: affordableschools.net

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N.C. A&T is accredited by SACSCOC to award baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY degrees. | N.C. A&T does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. | N.C. A&T SCIENCES is an AA/EEO and ADA compliant institution.

11 NC A&T STATE UNIVERSITY REVISED JUNE 1, 2020 MAIN CAMPUS MAP 48 81 PARKING LOTS 80 77 44

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ACADEMIC STUDENT SUPPORT CAMPUS HOUSING CAMPUS SUPPORT 5 Barnes Hall - Lot 22 42 Noble Hall - Lot 21 7 Bluford Library - Lots 4, 34 62 Wellness Center 1 Aggie Suite - Lots 30, 31 18 DeHuguley Building - Lot 10 6 Benbow Hall - Lot 3 45 Price Hall - Lot 22 8 Brown Hall - Lot 5 63 Williams Dining Hall - Lot 1 2 Aggie Village - Lot 32 29 Hazardous Materials Building 9 Campbell Hall - Lot 6 48 Proctor Hall - Lot 23 14 Corbett Sports Center 67 Aggie Dome - Lot 19 3 Alex Haley Hall - Lot 13 41 T.E. Neal Heating Plant 10 Carver Hall - Lot 7 49 PaulPaul Robeson Theater 19 Dowdy Building - Lots 11, 12 78 Band Center 4 Barbee Hall - Lot 33 43 Child Development Lab 11 Cherry Hall 51 Academic Science Building 20 Dudley Building / 13 Cooper Hall 47 Reid Greenhouse 12 Coltrane Hall - Lots 8, 37 52 Sockwell Hall University Galleries - Lot 45 17 Curtis Hall 57 Switch Station 15 Craig Hall - Lot 9 53 Smith Technology Center 21 Event Center - Lot 17 32 Holland Hall 58 Tower Facility 16 Crosby Hall - Lot 13 61 Webb Hall - Lot 26 23 Garrett House 38 Morrison Hall 60 Ward Hall - Lot 7 22 Frazier Hall - Lot 21 68 Academic Classroom 24 Gear Up - Lot 8 39 Morrow Hall 66 DeHuguley Annex - Lot 29 25 General Classroom Building - Lot 13 71 Engineering Research & 28 Harrison Auditorium - Lot 16 46 Pride Hall - Lot 43 69 New Health Center - Lot 39 26 Gibbs Hall - Lot 16 Innovation Complex 37 Moore Gym - Lot 19 64 Vanstory Hall - Lot 33 70 Deese Clock Tower 27 Graham Hall - Lot 8 (Under Construction) 43 Parking Deck 65 Aggie Terrace - Lot 47 79 Matrex Building 30 Hines Hall - Lot 15 80 Agriculture & Research 44 War Memorial Stadium - Lot 65 72 Collegiate Commons Apartments 81 Human Resources - Lot 48 31 Hodgin Hall - Lot 16 50 Sebastian Center - Lot 24 73 Campus Edge Apartments 33 Fort / IRC 54 Truist Stadium - Lots A3, A4 74 Sebastian Place 34 Marteena Hall - Lot 22 55 New Student Center 75 Sebastian Village 35 McNair Hall - Lot 16 56 Bryan Fitness and Wellness Center 76 Aggie Pointe Apartments 36 Merrick Hall - Lot 9 59 The Oaks 77 Preeminent Pointe Apartments PARKING 12 NC A&T STATE UNIVERSITY REVISED JUNE 1, 2020 MAIN CAMPUS MAP 48 81 PARKING LOTS 80 77 44

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ACADEMIC STUDENT SUPPORT CAMPUS HOUSING CAMPUS SUPPORT 5 Barnes Hall - Lot 22 42 Noble Hall - Lot 21 7 Bluford Library - Lots 4, 34 62 Wellness Center 1 Aggie Suite - Lots 30, 31 18 DeHuguley Building - Lot 10 6 Benbow Hall - Lot 3 45 Price Hall - Lot 22 8 Brown Hall - Lot 5 63 Williams Dining Hall - Lot 1 2 Aggie Village - Lot 32 29 Hazardous Materials Building 9 Campbell Hall - Lot 6 48 Proctor Hall - Lot 23 14 Corbett Sports Center 67 Aggie Dome - Lot 19 3 Alex Haley Hall - Lot 13 41 T.E. Neal Heating Plant 10 Carver Hall - Lot 7 49 Paul Robeson Theater 19 Dowdy Building - Lots 11, 12 78 Band Center 4 Barbee Hall - Lot 33 43 Child Development Lab 11 Cherry Hall 51 Academic Science Building 20 Dudley Building / 13 Cooper Hall 47 Reid Greenhouse 12 Coltrane Hall - Lots 8, 37 52 Sockwell Hall University Galleries - Lot 45 17 Curtis Hall 57 Switch Station 15 Craig Hall - Lot 9 53 Smith Technology Center 21 Event Center - Lot 17 32 Holland Hall 58 Tower Facility 16 Crosby Hall - Lot 13 61 Webb Hall - Lot 26 23 Garrett House 38 Morrison Hall 60 Ward Hall - Lot 7 22 Frazier Hall - Lot 21 68 Academic Classroom 24 Gear Up - Lot 8 39 Morrow Hall 66 DeHuguley Annex - Lot 29 25 General Classroom Building - Lot 13 71 Engineering Research & 28 Harrison Auditorium - Lot 16 46 Pride Hall - Lot 43 69 New Health Center - Lot 39 26 Gibbs Hall - Lot 16 Innovation Complex 37 Moore Gym - Lot 19 64 Vanstory Hall - Lot 33 70 Deese Clock Tower 27 Graham Hall - Lot 8 (Under Construction) 43 Parking Deck 65 Aggie Terrace - Lot 47 79 Matrex Building 30 Hines Hall - Lot 15 80 Agriculture & Research 44 War Memorial Stadium - Lot 65 72 Collegiate Commons Apartments 81 Human Resources - Lot 48 31 Hodgin Hall - Lot 16 50 Sebastian Center - Lot 24 73 Campus Edge Apartments 33 Fort / IRC 54 Truist Stadium - Lots A3, A4 74 Sebastian Place 34 Marteena Hall - Lot 22 55 New Student Center 75 Sebastian Village 35 McNair Hall - Lot 16 56 Bryan Fitness and Wellness Center 76 Aggie Pointe Apartments 36 Merrick Hall - Lot 9 59 The Oaks 77 Preeminent Pointe Apartments PARKING 13 ONLINE EARN YOUR DEGREE DEGREDEGREEE PROGRAMS ANYWHERE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS • Agricultural Education, B.S. • Business Information Technology, B.S. • Electronics Technology, B.S. • Economics, B.S. • Environmental Health and Safety, B.S. • Geomatics, B.S. • Information Technology, B.S. • Liberal Studies, B.A. (African American Studies) • Liberal Studies, B.A. (Applied Cultural Thought) • Nursing, B.S. (RN Completion Option)

MASTERS PROGRAMS • Agriculture Education, M.S. • Information Technology (IT), M.S. • Information Technology, M.S. • Masters of Business Administration • Teaching, M.A. (Biology Education) • Teaching, M.A. (Business Education) • Teaching, M.A. (Chemistry Education) • Teaching, M.A. (Elementary Education) • Teaching, M.A. (Family and Consumer Sciences) • Teaching , M.A. (English Education) • Teaching, M.A. (Technology Education) • Technology Management, M.S.

DOCTORAL PROGRAMS • Philosophy, Ph.D. (Leadership Studies) • Philosophy, Ph.D. (Technology Mgmt.)

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS • Family and Consumer Sciences • Family Finanacial Planning • Occupational Health & Safety

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY: A&T ONLINE WEB: online.ncat.edu PHONE: 888-498-6752 EMAIL: [email protected]

14 FINANCIAL AID

The primary goal of the Office of Student Financial Aid is to help students achieve their educational goals through financial support and resources. This office is committed to removing financial barriers for students wanting to pursue postsecondary learning and support each student admitted to N.C. A&T as well as educate students and families on how to responsibly manage expenses and debt.

Funding most commonly starts with the students completing and submitting their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). After that, students can apply for scholarships within and outside the university as well as grants, loans and work- study. A good rule of thumb when applying for funding, apply as early as possible. VETERAN AND DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES SERVICES INCLUDE: The Office of Veteran and Disability Support Services (OVDSS) • Financial aid advising provides assistance to Aggies who are veterans, service • Scholarships members, veteran dependents and students with disabilities. • Grants This office is prepared to advise and counsel students with any • Federal, state, institutional and alternative loans veteran or education-related concerns. • Work-Study (student employment) • Money management for students and families

RESOURCES: https://www.ncat.edu/admissions/financial-aid/index.php

https://www.ncat.edu/admissions/financial-aid/types-of-aid/ scholarships/index.php

https://www.ncat.edu/admissions/financial-aid/types-of-aid/ grants/index.php

https://www.ncat.edu/admissions/financial-aid/types-of-aid/ loan-information/index.php

https://www.ncat.edu/admissions/financial-aid/types-of-aid/ federal-work-study/index.php

GIVING

One of the most essential components at N.C. A&T that helps drive our commitment to excellence is YOU. Generous giving from people like you ensures our continuing support in preparing students to become visionaries and change agents across the globe. Contributions create scholarships, fellowships, endowed professorships and research opportunities for current and future Aggies. They also help increase research opportunities, enhance facilities and create and maintain programs.

For more information and to inquire how you can give, visit www.ncat.edu/giving.

15 THE AGGIE SCENE THE REFLECTION POOL represents a historic event TRUIST STADIUM is the home of N.C. A&T’s football games. where students staged protests in response to a decision by It opened in 1981 and is the second largest on-campus football administration to overturn the student council elections. facility in the Triad. The stadium can hold 20,000+ spectators and includes accessibility services. It also houses athletic offices. The most recent addition to the stadium is the state-of-the-art video scoreboard to enhance the gameday experience.

THE ALUMNI-FOUNDATION EVENT CENTER offers elegant ambiance for formal or informal events. It is the perfect place to host a conference, meeting, wedding, party or banquet. It is equipped with the latest in lighting and audio visual components all tailored to your budget. It is only minutes away from the heart of downtown Greensboro.

THE A&T FOUR - On Feb. 1, 1960 in Greensboro, North Carolina, four A&T freshmen, Ezell Blair Jr. (Jibreel Khazan), Franklin McCain, Joseph McNeil and David Richmond, walked downtown and “sat-in” at the whites–only lunch counter at Woolworth’s. They refused to leave when denied service and stayed until the THE DEESE CLOCK TOWER was made possible through store closed. The very next day, 25 students from A&T and other the generosity of Willie A. ‘77 and Carol C. Deese, and was Greensboro colleges/universities joined them. In the next 10 days, dedicated on March 24, 2016. students across the state of North Carolina participated in similar sit-ins. By week three, demonstrations had expanded to at least 250 major cities and towns across the country. Woolworth’s was desegregated by the end of July 1960. It was the protest of these four heroes that became the model and inspiration for later civil rights, anti-war and women’s liberations movements.

THE PLOT is an area where members of governed Greek letter organizations gather. Collectively they serve as the liaison between the university and students in matters of common interest. They also positively compete in scholarship, service and athletics.

16 DINING - Grab some grub at Williams Dining Hall! Williams THE 492-ACRE UNIVERSITY FARM plays a significant Dining Hall is the main dining facility, buffet style. It also contains role in the vitality of the agriculture industry. It features livestock a Starbucks, McAlister’s Deli, Simply To Go and the Faculty/Staff and horticulture production which educated future agriculture Dining Room. There are McAlister’s Grab-N-Go locations in Craig professionals, research new agricultural products and practices, and McNair Halls. and advise farmers on methods to improve productivity. The Campus Cooperative Extension Program uses the farm to test and demonstrate new crops and farming practices before introducing them to the state’s farming community.

THE CAMPUS RECREATION CENTER features a stylish yet motivated environment to foster and elevate healthy lifestyles of the Aggie community. It provides a broad and diversified program of sports and activities to meet the needs and interests of the entire campus.

CORBETT SPORTS CENTER is one of the toughest places to play in the Mid-Eastern-Athletic Conference and even Division I. It is where our men and women basketball teams take it to the court! In an ESPN.com poll, fans ranked the Aggies as the 14th best atmosphere in the nation and N.C. A&T was the only HBCU in the poll.

STUDENT CENTER - The newly constructed student center is your one-stop shop for all things N.C. A&T serving students, faculty, staff, alumni and visitors. It is the welcome center of campus life providing state-of-the-art meeting, event and study space; and also houses the Barnes & Noble Bookstore and casual dining restaurants such as 1891 Bistro, Starbucks, Chick-fil-A and more!

17 CAMPUS LIVING THE AGGIE LIFE

Welcome home from the Office of Housing & Residence Life. The Office of Student Activities and Campus Involvement We strive to create an environment conducive to students’ serves as a guide for students in molding and creating their academic, intellectual, social and emotional growth while in Aggie Pride experience. They are committed to serve as a pursuit of their professional and personal goals. catalyst for student engagemment and involvement outside the classroom. N.C. A&T has over 150 student organizations and Our professional staff along with the resident assistants (RAs), 12 Greek organizations. The categories are listed below: peer mentors (PMs), Residence Hall Association (RHA) and the Hall Council help new and continuing students meet new • Academic (38) • Multicultural (1) people and encourage community involvement. • Club Sports (1) • Other (6) • Cultural (4) • Political (1) To navigate around campus, students, faculty and staff use the • Departmental (33) • Professional (2) Aggie Shuttle. We have also partnered with Greensboro Transit • Departmental Auxiliary (6) • Service (1) Authority (GTA), which operates the Higher Education Area • Faith-Based (10) • Special Interest (22) Transit (HEAT) Shuttle Service. HEAT provides extensive off • Greek (12) • Student Governance (1) campus transportation services for students. • Hometown (9) • University Sponsored (7) • Honor Society (33)

18 More than 800 students transfer here. Become a part of the Aggie family today! www.ncat.edu/admit (336) 334-7946

19 AGGIE PRIDE WORLDWIDE

North Carolina A&T State University is dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for all students.

Our Study Abroad program provides opportunities for students to engage in various types of experiences in another country. We offer options at over 200 universities in nearly 60 countries. Students can study abroad as a sophomore, junior or first semester senior. There are also study abroad programs for the summer. Not fluent in a second language? No worries! Study abroad is for every student! Aggies begin learning a second language once they reach their destination. WELCOME ABOARD

The Office of New Student Programs aims to help incoming students transition to the university by familiarizing them with the campus, its resources, student life, academic policies and the student code of conduct. The office also works with parents to foster an environment of community support for students.

The Office of New Student Programs offers a variety of programs to help students adjust to Aggie life. Programs include: • New Student Orientation • Welcome Week • Success Series • New Student Institute • New Student Convocation AGGIE HEALTHCARE • Tau Sigma National Honor Society • Family Weekend Our Student Health Center provides the university with a range of health care services including, but not limited to, clinical services, psychiatry, pharmacy and lab services. It is fully accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAA). Our new facility opened its doors in the spring of 2015.

We aim to improve the quality of life for the entire N.C. A&T community. Our services are rendered in accordance with evidence-based practices and medical guidelines, which help to improve students’ physical and mental well-being.

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20 21 AGGIE ATHLETICS ™ WE OFFER THESE SPORTS PROGRAMS:

MEN WOMEN Baseball Basketball Basketball Bowling • TRACK & FIELD - The Aggie men’s and women’s teams earned a combined 12 All-American honors. Cross Country Cheer and • FOOTBALL - College Football America Yearbook ranked N.C. A&T Football Mascots Aggies No. 18 going into the 2020 Division I Football Championship Tennis Cross Country Subdivision (FCS) season. • BASEBALL - The N.C. A&T Aggie baseball team has been named the Track & Field Golf Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference’s (MEAC) best team by D1Baseball. Golf Softball • GOLF – N.C. A&T State men’s golf team was honored as a recipient Tennis of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Public Recognition Track & Field Award. • VOLLEYBALL - North Carolina A&T women’s volleyball landed two Volleyball players on the preseason All-Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) team including the preseason player of the year.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C.A&T) is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. | N.C. A&T does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. | N.C. A&T is an AA/EEO and ADA compliant institution.

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