New Student Induction
New Student Induction, a bookend to Commencement (aka graduation), is the official welcome for all new first-year students. As the one and only time all members of the class will convene, this event celebrates the incoming class entry into higher education and inducts them to a community of learners at North Carolina A&T State University. New Student Convocation articulates to our newest Aggies the institution's mission and the expectations to which they will be held during their collegiate career here. Our first-year students will not only realize their identity as a class but be reminded of the privilege they have to change the world for the better as a member of the Aggie Nation.
Attendance at New Student Induction is required of all first-year students. Family members of our new students are welcome to attend.
Our Speakers have included:
| Fall 2011 |
Susan L. Taylor, Essence Magazine, Editor Emeritus |
| Fall 2012 | Joseph Washington, Joseph Washington Group |
| Fall 2013 | Melissa Dawn, Global Branding Strategist |
| Fall 2014 | Bryant K. Smith, Smith Consulting and Networking |
| Fall 2015 | Zeb Talley, Interim Associate Director for Career Counseling Programs Job & Career Transition and Development Coach |
| Fall 2016 |
Terrence Jenkins, A&T Alumnus, Television and Film Actor, Philanthropist, |
| Fall 2017 |
Dr. Tommy A. Watson, Author, Educator, Entrepreneur, and Professional Coach |
| Fall 2018 |
Alan Hooker, Professional Motivational Speaker, Aggie Alum |
| Fall 2019 |
Dr. Harry L. Williams, President and CEO - Thurgood Marshall College Fund |
| Fall 2021 |
Victor Solomon, Aggie, 17th Mister HBCU, Finalist on NBC's "The Voice" |
