North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University was established as the A. and M. College for the “Colored Race” by an act of the General Assembly of North Carolina ratified March 9, 1891. The act read in part: That the leading object of the institution shall be to teach practical agriculture and the mechanic arts and such branches of learning as relate thereto, not excluding academical and classical instruction.

The College began operation during the school year of 1890-91, before the passage of the state law creating it. This curious circumstance arose out of the fact that the Morrill Act passed by Congress in 1890 earmarked the proportionate funds to be allocated in bi-racial school systems to the two races. The A. and M. College for the White Race was established by the State Legislature in 1889 and was ready to receive its share of funds provided by the Morrill Act in the fall of 1890. Before the college could receive these funds, however, it was necessary to make provisions for Colored students. Accordingly, the Board of Trustees of the A. and M. College in Raleigh was empowered to make temporary arrangements for these students. A plan was worked out with Shaw University in Raleigh where the College operated as an annex to Shaw University during the years 1890-1891, 1891-1892, and 1892-1893.

The law of 1891 also provided that the College would be located in such city or town in the state as would make to the Board of Trustees a suitable proposition that would serve as an inducement for said location. A group of interested citizens in the City of Greensboro donated fourteen acres of land for a site and $11,000 to aid in constructing buildings. This amount was supplemented by an appropriation of $2,500 from the General Assembly. The first building was completed in 1893, and the College opened in Greensboro during the fall of that year.

In 1915 the name of the institution was changed to The Agricultural and Technical College of North Carolina by an Act of the State Legislature.

The scope of the college program has been enlarged to meet new demands. The General Assembly authorized the institution to grant the Master of Science degree in education and certain other fields in 1939. The first Master’s degree was awarded in 1941.

The General Assembly of North Carolina voted to elevate the College to the status of a Regional University effective July 1, 1967. On October 30, 1971, the General Assembly ratified an Act to consolidate the Institutions of Higher Learning in North Carolina. Under the provisions of this Act, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University became a constituent institution of The University of North Carolina effective July 1, 1972.

Nine presidents/chancellors have served the Institution since it was founded in 1891. They are as follows: Dr. J. O. Crosby (1892-1896), Dr. James B. Dudley (1896-1925), Dr. F. D. Bluford (1925-1955), Dr. Warmoth T. Gibbs (1956-1960), Dr. Samuel DeWitt Proctor (1960-1964), Dr. Lewis C. Dowdy (1964-1980), Dr. Cleon F. Thompson (Interim Chancellor – 1980-1981), Dr. Edward B. Fort (1981-1999), and Dr. James C. Renick, who assumed Chancellorship responsibilities on July 15, 1999.

NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY AND INTEGRATION STATEMENT

NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY is committed to equality of educational opportunity and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, or disability. Moreover, NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY is open to people of all races and actively seeks to promote racial integration by recruiting and enrolling a larger number of white students.

NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY supports the protections available to members of its community under all applicable Federal laws, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 799A and 845 of the Public Health Service Act, the Equal Pay and Age Discrimination Acts, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and Executive Order 11246.

CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT

Students enrolled at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are expected to conduct themselves properly at all times. They are expected to observe standards of behavior and integrity that will reflect favorably upon themselves, their families, and the University. They are expected to abide by the laws of the city, state, and nation, and by all rules and regulations of the University.

Accordingly, any student who demonstrates an unwillingness to adjust to the rules and regulations that are prescribed or that may be prescribed to govern the student body will be placed on probation, suspended, or expelled from the institution.

A student may forfeit the privilege of working for the University when, for any reason, he or she is placed on probation because of misconduct. The policies and procedures governing students’ conduct are located in the Student Handbook which is distributed annually.

ADMINISTRATION, North Carolina A&T State University

James C. Renick, Chancellor

Carolyn W. Meyers, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Willie T. Ellis, Jr., Interim Vice Chancellor for Business and Finance

Roselle Wilson, Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs

David W. Hoard, Vice Chancellor for Development and University Relations

Earnestine Psalmonds, Vice Chancellor for Research

Rodney E. Harrigan, Vice Chancellor for Information Technology/CIO

Colleen P. Grotsky, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor

Leslie A. Renwrick, Special Assistant to the Chancellor for Legal Affairs

DEANS OF COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS

Alton Thompson, Dean, School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences

Phillip Carey, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Quiester Craig, Dean, School of Business and Economics

Lelia Vickers, Dean, School of Education

Joseph Monroe, Dean, College of Engineering

Kenneth H. Murray, Interim Dean, School of Graduate Studies

Patricia Price-Lea, Dean, School of Nursing

Elazer Barnette, Dean, School of Technology

COLLEGES, SCHOOLS, AND DIVISIONS OF NORTH CAROLINA AGRICULTURAL AND TECHNICAL STATE UNIVERSITY

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University includes the following colleges, schools, and divisions: The School of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, The College of Arts and Sciences, The School of Business and Economics, The School of Education, The School of Technology, The College of Engineering, The School of Nursing, The Graduate School, and The Division of Continuing Education and Summer School.

ACCREDITATION AND INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097: Telephone number 404-679-4501) to award the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.

The program of Industrial Technology is accredited by the National Association of Industrial Technology.

The Media Program is accredited by the Association of Educational Communications and Technology.

The Teacher Education Programs are accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.

The Department of Chemistry is accredited by the American Chemical Society.

The Social Work Programs of the Department of Sociology and Social Work is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

The Department Home Economics is accredited by The American Home Economics Association.

The University holds institutional membership in the following associations:

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education

American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admission Officers

National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges

American College Public Relations Association

American Council for Construction Education

Associated Schools of Construction

American Council on Education

American Public Welfare Association

American Library Association

Association of American Colleges

Association of Collegiate Deans and Registrars

Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture

American Personnel and Guidance Association

The Council of Graduate Schools

National Association of Industrial Technology, International Association of Technology Education

National Association of Student Personnel Association

Association of College Unions International

National Association of College and University Food Service

National Commission on Accrediting

National Institutional Teacher Placement Association

North Carolina Association of Colleges and Universities

North Carolina Library Association

National Association of College and University Business Officers

National Association of Business Teacher Education

American Personnel and Guidance Association

National Association of Industrial Technology, International Association of Technology Education, and the American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association

National Association of Student Personnel Administrators

Association of College Unions International

National Association of College and University Food Service

National Commission on Accrediting

National Institutional Teacher Placement Association

Southeastern Library Association

Graduates of the University are eligible for membership in the American Association of University Women.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR

NOTE: This calendar is subject to periodic revision. Please check with the University Registrar to determine if changes have been made, or visit our website at www.ncat.edu.

North Carolina A & T State University
2001-2002 Academic Calendar

FALL SEMESTER 2001

August 13-Monday New Freshman and Transfer Students Report

August 14-Tuesday Orientation for New Freshman and Transfer Students

August 15-Wednesday Advisement and Registration for New Freshman, Transfer and Readmitted Students

August 16-18 Thurs.-Sat. REGISTRATION FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS

August 20-Monday CLASSES BEGIN

LATE REGISTRATION BEGINS

September 3-Monday UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY (Labor Day)

September 4-Tuesday LAST DAY TO ADD or AUDIT A COURSE

LAST DAY TO DROP AND RECEIVE FINANCIAL CREDIT

LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR GRADUATION

LATE REGISTRATION ENDS

September 15-Saturday UNIVERSITY DAY

September 25-Tuesday Grade Evaluation for Student Athletes

October 1-Monday Deadline to remove Incomplete(s) received Spring and Summer 2001

October 8-9 Mon.-Tues. FALL BREAK

October 13-Saturday HOMECOMING

October 16-Tuesday Mid-term grades due for Freshmen and Student Athletes

Deadline to apply for Waste Management Certificates

TBA FOUNDER’S DAY (Classes are suspended from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon)

November 1-Thursday LAST DAY TO DROP A COURSE WITHOUT GRADE EVALUATION

Applications for Spring semester admission to the University are due

November 5 Deadline for international students’ applications admitted Spring 2002

November 5-14 Mon.-Wed. ADVISEMENT AND REGISTRATION

November 9-Friday Grade Evaluation for Student Athletes

November 15-Thursday LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM THE UNIVERSITY WITHOUT GRADE EVALUATION

November 21-Wednesday THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY begins at 1:00 p.m.

November 26-Monday THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY ends at 7:00 a.m.

December 7-Friday CLASSES END

December 8-Saturday READING DAY

December 10-14 Mon.-Fri. FINAL EXAMS

December 15-Saturday COMMENCEMENT

December 17-Monday Grades due in the Registrar’s Office by 3:00 p.m.

SPRING 2002

January 7-Monday Freshman and Transfer Students Report

Faculty Report

January 9-Wednesday Orientation for freshman and transfer students

January 10-Thursday Advisement and Registration for New Freshman, Transfer and Readmitted Students

January 10-12 Thurs.-Sat. REGISTRATION FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS

January 14-Monday CLASSES BEGIN

LATE REGISTRATION BEGINS

January 21-Monday UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY (Martin Luther King, Jr’s Birthday)

January 28-Monday Ronald E. McNair Memorial Day (classes are not cancelled)

January 29-Tuesday LAST DAY TO ADD or AUDIT A COURSE

LAST DAY TO DROP AND RECEIVE FINANCIAL CREDIT

LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR SPRING GRADUATION

February 18-Monday Grade Evaluation for Student Athletes

February 26-Tuesday Deadline to remove Incomplete(s) received Fall 2001

February 28-Thursday Deadline to apply for Waste Management Certificates

March 6-Wednesday Mid-term grades due for Freshman and Student Athletes

March 11-16 Mon.-Sat. SPRING BREAK

March 21-Thursday HONOR’S CONVOCATION (Classes are suspended from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon)

March 28-Thursday LAST DAY TO DROP A COURSE WITHOUT GRADE

EVALUATION

March 29-Friday UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY (Good Friday)

April 1-10 Mon.-Wed. ADVISEMENT AND REGISTRATION

April 17-Wednesday LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM THE UNIVERSITY WITHOUT GRADE EVALUATION

April 19-Friday Grade Evaluation for Student Athletes

May 7-Tuesday CLASSES END

May 8-Wednesday READING DAY

May 9-15 Thurs.-Wed. FINAL EXAMS

May 11-Saturday COMMENCEMENT

May 16-Thursday Grades due in the Registrar’s Office by 2:00 p.m.

North Carolina A & T State University
2002-2003 Academic Calendar

FALL SEMESTER 2002

August 12-Monday New Freshman and Transfer Students Report

Faculty Meeting/Staff Institute

August 13-Tuesday Orientation for New Freshman and Transfer Students

August 14-Wednesday Advisement and Registration for New Freshman, Transfer and Readmitted Students

August 15-Thursday REGISTRATION FOR CONTINUING STUDENTS

August 19-Monday CLASSES BEGIN

LATE REGISTRATION BEGINS

September 2-Monday UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY (Labor Day)

September 3-Tuesday LAST DAY TO ADD or AUDIT A COURSE

LAST DAY TO DROP AND RECEIVE FINANCIAL CREDIT

LAST DAY TO APPLY FOR GRADUATION

LATE REGISTRATION ENDS

September 13-Friday Grade Evaluation for Student Athletes

October 1-Tuesday Deadline to remove Incomplete(s) received Spring and Summer 2001

TBA UNIVERSITY DAY

October 11-Friday Mid-term grades due for Freshmen and Student Athletes

October 14-15 Mon.-Tues. FALL BREAK

TBA FOUNDER’S DAY (Classes are suspended from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 Noon)

TBA HOMECOMING

October 28-Monday LAST DAY TO DROP A COURSE WITHOUT GRADE EVALUATION

October 31-Thursday Deadline to apply for Waste Management Certificate

TBA Deadline for international students’ applications admitted Spring 2003

November 4-13 Mon.-Wed. ADVISEMENT AND REGISTRATION

November 7-Thursday Grade Evaluation for Student Athletes

November 12-Tuesday LAST DAY TO WITHDRAW FROM THE UNIVERSITY WITHOUT GRADE EVALUATION

TBA Applications for Spring semester admission to the University are due

November 27-Wednesday THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY begins at 1:00 p.m.

December 2-Monday THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY ends at 7:00 a.m.

December 5-Thursday CLASSES END

December 6-Friday READING DAY