Student Newsletter
September 21, 2026
Upcoming Chi Sigma Iota Events
Information for Graduating Students (Fall 2026)
The University has created a resource page for those graduating this fall. It can be accessed at the link below:
https://www.nccu.edu/registrar/information-graduating-students-fall-2026
The page contains commencement ceremony Information, important dates and deadlines, information about your graduation cap and gown, etc.
Some highlights:
- Order your graduation cap, gown, and accessories through Herff Jones for Fall 2026 beginning August 4, 2026, through November 17, 2026.
- Fall 2026 graduation applications are due by September 18, 2026.
- Any grades of “I” – Incomplete must be resolved by October 13, 2026.
- Graduation Readiness Meeting: October 29, 2026, at 10:40 a.m.
- Complete the mandatory student loan exit counseling by 12 p.m. on November 27, 2026.
- The Graduation One Stop will take place November 11–12, 2026, in the North Carolina Central University Student Center, outside Rooms 2127 and 2128. This event allows students to complete required academic and non-academic steps necessary to participate in commencement.
- Photo Specialties will be on campus November 11–12, 2026, to take graduation portraits in the North Carolina Central University Student Center, Rooms 2127 and 2128.
- Make sure to clear up your student account balance. Pay your $55 non-refundable graduation fee by December 7, 2026. Check your account balance periodically on myEOL.
- Acknowledge acceptance of the mandatory NCCU Commencement Decorum Video by December 7, 2026.
- The link and instructions will be emailed to you to download your permit-to-march and guest tickets prior to the link going live at midnight on December 10, 2026.
Honor Cord pickup:
Department of Counseling and Higher Education
Please see Ms. Juls Joyner (across from Room 2022).
December 10, 2026
9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Undergraduate, graduate, professional, and doctoral students will have their graduation rehearsals on December 10, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the McDougald-McLendon Arena.
Thinking about continuing your education with a doctorate? Join us for an information session online on September 27th at 7pm. Details here.
October Webinar
Title: Supervision Reloaded: A Discrimination Model Refresher for Site Supervisors
Presenters: Mia Kennedy, Ph.D., LSC, LCMHCA, NCC, GCDF & Rolanda Mitchell, Ph.D., LCMHCS, NCC
Date: October 6, 2026 @ 1 pm
Description: This webinar provides a focused, practical refresher on the Goodyear & Bernard Discrimination Model, one of the most widely used frameworks in clinical supervision. Site supervisors will revisit the model’s core structure, explore the three supervisor roles, and examine supervisee skill domains that guide targeted feedback and support.
Objectives: By the end of this session, site supervisors will be able to:
- Identify core components of the Goodyear & Bernard Discrimination Model, including supervisor roles and supervisee skill areas.
- Differentiate supervisor roles (Teacher, Counselor, Consultant) and apply them appropriately based on supervisee developmental needs.
- Select supervision strategies that align with supervisee developmental levels and session goals.
https://supervisionreloaded.eventbrite.com
Fall Residencies - 2026
If you are taking either of the courses below this fall semester, please reserve the following days for your residency.
CON 5351: Principles and Procedures of Group Counseling
- Required residency: November 16-17, 2026
CON 5371: Pre-Practicum Counseling Skills
- Required residency (all sections): October 29-30, 2026
Recent Announcements
- CSI Campus Clean-up Day - October 17 2026-09-15
- Chi Sigma Iota - General Body Meeting - October 8 2026-09-14
Upcoming Dates to Remember for nccuCounseling:
- September 21-25: CPCE testing window
- September 22: Counselor Education faculty meeting
- September 25: Wellness day - no classes or assignments
- September 27: Program information session - doctoral program
- October 2: General NCCU Faculty Meeting
- October 5-10: NCCU Homecoming Week
- October 6: October webinar - Supervision Reloaded; SOE faculty meeting
- October 8: CSI General Body Meeting
- October 13: All grades of "I" - incomplete (for graduating students) must be resolved
- October 17: CSI Campus Cleanup Day
- October 29: Graduation readiness meeting at 10:40am
- October 29-30: Pre-practicum (CON 5371) residency
- November 11-12: Graduation One-stop at the Student Center
- November 16-17: Group Counseling (CON 5351) residency
- December 10: Honor cord pickup (9am-3pm); commencement rehearsal at 6pm